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Element 3: Safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing Flashcards

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What is safeguarding in relation to children and young people?

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Safeguarding is a key aspect of the role of those working with children, ensuring their safety and welfare from harm

It involves protecting children from abuse and neglect and promoting their well-being.

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What is the purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

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To manage health and safety in the setting, including reporting hazards and using safety equipment

This Act ensures that individuals keep themselves and others safe in the workplace.

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What does the Children Act 2004 aim to do?

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Support multi-agency working to keep children safe and ensure the promotion of their welfare

It includes provisions for local authorities to safeguard children in need.

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What is Section 17 of the Children Act 2004?

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Local authorities must put services in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in need

This section emphasizes the responsibility of local authorities.

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What is Section 47 of the Children Act 2004?

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Local authorities have a duty to investigate suspected cases of significant harm to a child

This section outlines the procedures for protecting children at risk.

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What does the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 aim to do?

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Prevent unsuitable people from working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults

It established the DBS check for background verification.

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What is the purpose of the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)?

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To provide support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

The EHCP outlines the educational and health needs of the child.

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What is the focus of the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015?

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To prevent individuals from being drawn into terrorism and to act against radicalisation

This is also known as the Prevent duty.

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What does the Data Protection Act 2018 regulate?

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The recording, storage, and sharing of information in educational settings

It ensures confidentiality and proper management of sensitive data.

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What is a DBS check?

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A legal requirement for those working with children and young people to ensure safety

The DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check was formerly known as the CRB check.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ Act 2003 addresses issues related to Female Genital Mutilation.

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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

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True or False: The Children and Families Act 2014 includes provisions for children with special educational needs.

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True

This Act outlines the requirements for supporting children with SEND.

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What is the primary responsibility of those working with children regarding safeguarding?

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To keep children safe and promote their welfare from harm

This includes being vigilant and recognizing signs of potential risk.

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What is an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)?

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A document which sets out the provision needed for a child or young person who has SEND.

EHCP is designed to ensure that children with special educational needs receive appropriate support.

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What does SEND stand for?

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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

A child or young person has SEND if they have a learning difficulty or disability which calls for special educational provision.

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Which legislation aims to improve services for vulnerable children?

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Children and Families Act 2014

This Act sets out the requirement for an Education, Health and Care Plan.

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How does the Data Protection Act 2018 impact organizations?

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It affects how organizations store information.

Organizations must adhere to principles regarding the secure handling of personal data.

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Which Act was introduced to prevent children from being drawn into terrorism?

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Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015

This Act also relates to the Prevent Duty Guidance for England and Wales.

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What must educational settings have in place by law for the protection of children?

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Policies and procedures for safeguarding and health and safety.

These must also cover the personal data handled by the setting.

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What does the Health and Safety: responsibilities and duties for schools 2021 outline?

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Considerations schools must have regarding health and safety.

This relates to keeping pupils safe in school and during out-of-school activities.

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What are the EYFS Welfare Requirements?

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Requirements that outline what early years settings must do to keep children safe and well.

They form part of the EYFS Statutory framework.

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What does Prevent Duty Guidance refer to?

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Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015.

Aims to prevent young people from being drawn into terrorism.

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What do the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR inform?

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Policies and procedures for recording, storing, and sharing information.

They require adherence to seven principles regarding data handling.

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What does the guidance on Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions 2015 relate to?

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The Safeguarding policy.

It ensures that pupils with medical conditions are supported effectively and highlights their vulnerability to abuse.

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Fill in the blank: The Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR together form the UK's version of the _______.
GDPR legislation from the European Union. ## Footnote This legislation informs how organizations handle personal data.
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What is the purpose of the non-statutory document from the Safer Recruitment Consortium?
To provide guidance for safer working practice in educational settings ## Footnote This document should be read alongside the statutory guidance 'Keeping children safe in education'.
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What does the staff code of conduct outline?
Standards of behaviour expected from those who work with children and young people ## Footnote It provides practical advice for safeguarding young people in education settings.
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What is the role of local safeguarding partners as defined by the Children and Social Work Act 2017?
To replace Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) ## Footnote This change was made to enhance collaboration in safeguarding practices.
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How does the EYFS statutory framework link to health and safety?
It sets out health and safety requirements for early years settings.
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Which policies or procedures does 'Keeping children safe in education 2023' relate to?
Safeguarding policy and child protection policy ## Footnote It is applicable to maintained nursery schools, schools, colleges, independent and special schools, and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs).
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What are the seven principles of the UK GDPR?
* Obtain and keep data fairly, lawfully, and transparently * Use data only for the specified purpose * Collect the minimum amount of data needed * Ensure data is accurate and up to date * Do not keep data longer than necessary * Ensure safe disposal of personal data after use * Handle data securely to prevent unauthorized use, access, loss, or damage
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True or False: Safeguarding policies may require staff to share information about children or young people.
True ## Footnote Sharing information may be necessary to protect children or young people.
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Fill in the blank: The UK GDPR is the UK's version of the _______.
GDPR legislation from the European Union.
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What does the guidance for safeguarding girls from EGM relate to?
Female genital mutilation and reporting concerns ## Footnote It includes multi-agency statutory guidance.
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What does the safeguarding policy set out?
How organizations should support the safeguarding of children and young people ## Footnote It covers the role of staff in protecting children and procedures for reporting concerns.
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What is the purpose of the Prevent Duty Guidance?
To prevent children and young people from being drawn into terrorism ## Footnote This guidance aims to protect children and young people from radicalization.
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How does children's emotional health impact their overall wellbeing?
It has a direct impact on their learning and development as well as their wellbeing
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What are some mental health problems that have increased in recent years among children and young people?
Self-harm and depression
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What do personal circumstances include in relation to children's holistic wellbeing?
Quality of relationships, physical needs, and safety
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What is self-regulation?
Ability to control emotions, thoughts, and behavior, adjust to situations, and cope with stress
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How do children's overall needs being met affect their relationships and health?
They are more likely to make strong relationships, enjoy learning, and stay healthy
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What does emotional health determine?
How we think and feel, deal with emotions, and self-regulate
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How does good emotional health affect children's relationships?
Children with good emotional health are more likely to develop strong relationships
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List three ways that schools and early years settings can support children's holistic wellbeing.
* Work with parents * Provide opportunities for play * Ensure physical needs are met
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What is the definition of a child or young person 'at risk'?
One who is vulnerable to abuse or harm
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What defines a child or young person 'in need' according to the law?
A person under 18 who needs extra support to improve their opportunities
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What is a Looked after child (LAC)?
A child who has been in the care of their local authority for more than 24 hours
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What is a DSL and what do they do?
Designated safeguarding lead - Person in a school or setting who is responsible for all safeguarding issues
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What path should a practitioner take to report a welfare concern for a child?
-Record concerns (reassure child, use child’s own words) -Inform DSL -If unhappy with the response staff, use whistleblowing procedures
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What should a DSL do after a concern about a child has been brought to them?
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What is a DSL and what do they do?
Designated safeguarding lead - Person in school who is in charge of all safeguarding issues
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What should a practitioner do if they have / heard of concerns about a child?
-Immediately record concerns (reassure child, use child’s words) -Inform DSL about concerns and records -If unhappy with response from DSL, use whistleblowing procedures
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What should the DSL do when concerns about a child have been raised to them?
-Consider whether child is at immediate risk of harm eg. unsafe to go home - Refer to any other agencies if needed eg. police, LADO, request for support for child services -Record decision making and action taken in pupils child protection/ safeguarding file - Monitor the child, (behaviour trends, appearance, how long you’ll monitor, where and who you will feedback too, how will you record)
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What are all the different types of abuse and describe them
Physical abuse - physically harmed Emotional abuse- continually emotionally mistreated Sexual abuse- forced to take part in sexual activity, includes CSE Neglect- babies/ child’s/ YP needs are persistently not being met Domestic abuse- violet behaviour perpetrated by members of same household Bullying and cyber-bullying- when a child or young person is the victim of bullying or cyber bullying peers Child criminal exploitation (CCE)- child is trafficked or exploited and made to commit crimes, usually part of a gang
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How might individual factors affect the danger or risk of abuse?
- Child has a physical/developmental disability - unable to stop abuser, less understanding, less likely to tell others - Child has been impacted by an abusive relationship- abuse already in the home - Lack of secure attachment with parent or carer - lack of attachment will increase the likelihood of abuse
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How might parental factors affect the danger or risk of abuse?
- Parent has already abuse or been abused- more likely to abuse - Parents have unrealistic expectations of child- do not know about child development - Parents need support with parenting skills, such as managing dietary or health needs - Parental isolation- less support with parenting are more likely to abuse - Parental mental illness - Parental drug or alcohol abuse - abuse may stem from low self esteem and lack of self control
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How might environmental factors affect the danger or risk of abuse?
Overcrowding in home- increased stress levels Poverty or lack of opportunity to improve resource Domestic abuse- abuse is already in the home
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What does the sexual offences act 2003 state?
States that it is an offence for someone over 18 to engage in sexual activity with somebody under that age when they are in a position of trust
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What is whistleblowing?
Reporting a co worker for something that is wrong and affects others
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What is meant by a “position of trust”?
Refers to any role where an adult has significant responsibility, power, or influence over another person, especially in settings involving children or vulnerable adults.
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How might a position of trust be abused by an adult / used in a negative way?
- Taking advantage of an individual - Gaining unauthorised access to private or sensitive information for their own or others advantage - Manipulating an individual - Bullying or humiliating - Threatening punishment for non compliance with unreasonable demands
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What does grooming mean?
An individual developing a relationship, trust and emotional connection with a child or young person so that they can manipulate, exploit and abuse them
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How could children be groomed or exploited?
- By adults in position of trust - By interfamilial abuse - Through use of inappropriate games - Through online communication/ materials - Through observing sexual behaviour of others - Through threats of harm to individual or family - County lines (mobile phone lines)
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What are some signs of grooming or exploitation?
Changes in typical behaviour Becoming withdrawn or isolated from peers and adults Inability to concentrate during activities Sexualised behaviour, language, or understanding of sex that isn’t appropriate for their age
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What is the appropriate action to take when grooming or abuse is suspected?
- Follow safeguarding procedures in setting - Reporting immediately to DSL - Liaising with Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) - Remaining calm and professional (when talking to child) - Maintaining accurate and coherent records and reports. - Sharing information only when required/ maintaining confidentiality
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What signs should you look out for if you have concerns about an adult having an inappropriate relationship with a young person in a setting?
- Being over affectionate or flirtatious, giving gifts or showing favouritism - Spending time alone with a child or young person - Making friends with their parents or visiting them at home -Using private messages or social media to communicate with a child or YP
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What is the function of the local safeguarding partnership?
Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people to coordinate local healthcare, education and local authority providers
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How could abuse, neglect, bullying, persecution or violence impact on educational attainment?
- Brain development could be affected - Absence or lateness may affect work - Indivudal might suffer from low self esteem and an inability to focus or complete work
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How could abuse, neglect, bullying, persecution or violence impact on attachment and relationships?
- Anxiety - Withdrawn behaviour - Distrust of others - Isolation
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How could abuse, neglect, bullying, persecution or violence impact on SEND?
- Individual may become more vulnerable so: May be unable to tell others what is happening May be unaware that they are being abused
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How could abuse, neglect, bullying, persecution or violence impact on physical health?
- Physical abuse and neglect may affect their physical health - Loss of appetite may affect growth and development - Greater risk of health conditions such as diabetes, malnutrition, poor lung function and vision/ oral health problems
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How could abuse, neglect, bullying, persecution or violence impact on mental health?
- All forms of abuse can affect mental health and may cause long term psychological effects - Bullyimg or violence may cause extreme anxiety/ loss of confidence
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How could abuse, neglect, bullying, persecution or violence impact on inappropriate behaviour such as: self harm, suicide, aggression, alcohol or drug misuse, criminality
- Effects of abuse may cause an individual to display unwanted or dangerous unhealthy behaviours - Individual may try to gain adults attention in negative ways - Individual may try to find ways of forgetting what is happening eg, drugs - Individual may carry out same abuse on others
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How could abuse, neglect, bullying, persecution or violence impact on socio economic status?
- Abuse is likely to have long term affects on an individuals future socioeconomic status, in other words their ability to achieve potential

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