On the spot questions

Question 1

What are the British Values?

Answer 1

Rule of Law
Democracy
Mutual Respect
Individual Liberty
Tolerance of different cultures & beliefs

Question 2

What factors can trigger parental conflict?

Answer 2

New baby
Bereavement
Separation & Divorce
Poor mental health
Financial difficulties
Drug/Alcohol abuse
Children with SEN

Question 3

What is cultural capital?

Answer 3

Providing experiences and resources children may not have access to at home, Ie: going on a bus or visiting a museum.

Question 4

What are the Statutory Requirements in Early Years?

Answer 4

The EYFS framework sets the standards that early years providers must meet to ensure children learn and develop well and that they are kept healthy and safe. it sets the standards for everything we do: policies, safer recruitment, DBS checks, First aid qualification, ratio, training.

Question 5

What is your role regarding Prevent?

Answer 5

To look for signs of radicalisation and report to the police & DSL if you need to act.

Question 6

What is mean by the term “Fabricated illness”?

Answer 6

It is a form of child abuse, when parents exaggerate or make up a child’s illness.

Question 7

What is safeguarding?

Answer 7

A preventative measure to protect children from harm.

Question 8

What are our Earth Values?

Answer 8

Environment
Achievement
Respect
Teamwork
Honesty

Question 9

What is witchcraft abuse?

Answer 9

Parents believe their child is a witch, wizard or has magical powers and abuses them because of this belief.

Question 10

What should you do if you saw a colleague mishandle a child?

Answer 10

Ask them to leave the room and inform the DSL.

Question 11

What are the characteristics of effective learning?

Answer 11

Playing & exploring, active learning & creating and critical thinking.

Question 12

What are the 4 C’s?

Answer 12

Content
Contact
Conduct
Commerce

Question 13

Who do you report internet concerns to?

Answer 13

The Internet Watch Foundation

Question 14

What is whistleblowing?

Answer 14

Whistleblowing is when an employee reports/records information that they believe shows wrongdoing/cover ups in the organisation.

Question 15

What is private fostering?

Answer 15

When a foster arrangement has been made privately, without the involvement of a local authority.

Question 16

Why is labia elongation carried out?

Answer 16

It is performed under the belief of sexual enhancement for the benefit of both partners.

Question 17

What are the 7 areas of learning?

Answer 17

Maths, PSED, PD, Literacy, UTW, C/L & EAD.

Question 18

What is infant oral mutilation (teeth worms)?

Answer 18

It is a dangerous and sometimes fatal traditional dental procedure, such as gouging out healthy tooth buds.

Question 19

What does the term cuckooing mean?

Answer 19

Refers to, when a drug dealer takes over a vulnerable persons’ home to sell/make drugs from their premises.

Question 20

What does VAWG stand for?

Answer 20

Violence against women and girls.

Question 21

When should you contact Bromley children’s and family’s hub?

Answer 21

If you had safeguarding concerns.

Question 22

What is parental conflict?

Answer 22

When parents disagree and continue arguing about the same things, important to note their s no physical violence.

Question 23

What is forced marriage?

Answer 23

When people do not give consent to marriage.

Question 24

What is child protection?

Answer 24

Protecting children who are suffering from harm because of abuse.

Question 25

What is child on child abuse?

Answer 25

Bullying between children.

Question 26

Where would you find safeguarding information?

Answer 26

Safeguarding folder is kept in the staffroom, posters all around the building, in all rooms, toilet & parent area.

Question 27

What is breast ironing?

Answer 27

When breasts are flattened in young children to prevent development.

Question 28

What is disguised compliance?

Answer 28

Involves parents and carers appearing to co-operate wit professionals in order to delay concerns and stop professional engagement.

Question 29

What is the trio of vulnerabilities?

Answer 29

Mental ill health, Substance abuse & domestic abuse.

Question 30

What does the term splash you, mean?

Answer 30

To stab someone with a knife, UK street slang.

Question 31

What is chroming?

Answer 31

It is a form of volatile substance abuse- children inhaling solvents or other household chemicals.

Question 32

Who are the mental health first aiders?

Answer 32

Mel & Martina

Question 33

What is the Development matters?

Answer 33

It is non-statutory curriculum guidance on how children learn and develop, how progression is measured.

Question 34

What is sextortion?

Answer 34

often involves victims being sent a nude picture before being invited to send their own in return, only to be blackmailed and threatened.

Question 35

What is Pica?

Answer 35

Pica is a mental health condition where a person compulsively swallows non food items such as dirt, paper or mud, etc.

Question 36

What is the intent of the non statutory guidance Development Matters?

Answer 36

It guides early years practitioners in delivering the EYFS,

Question 37

If a child makes a disclosure, in what time frame should it be recorded?

Answer 37

24 hours.

Question 38

What should you ask for if someone unfamiliar arrives to collect a child?

Answer 38

Ask for the password.

Question 39

What is affluent neglect?

Answer 39

Children in wealthy families experiencing neglect, often emotional neglect which makes it harder to identify.

Question 40

Where do we store mobile phones?

Answer 40

In the designated drawers, kept in the office.

Question 41

Can you tell me what anaphylaxis is?

Answer 41

It is a severe, potentially life threatening allergy.

Question 42

Where do you record concerns about a child?

Answer 42

In their individual file, on the front of the welfare sheet,

Question 43

Where do you administer and epi-pen?

Answer 43

In the outer thigh.

Question 44

What is meant by the term fabricated illness?

Answer 44

It is a form of child abuse, when parents make up or exaggerate a child's illness.

Question 45

If a colleague mishandled a child, what would you do?

Answer 45

Ask them to leave the room and inform the DSL.

Question 46

If a parent comes to collect their child smelling of alcohol, what do you do?

Answer 46

Refuse to hand over the child, ask if someone else can collect them and report to the DSL and record it on the child's welfare report.

Question 47

Who should you report concerns about a child too?

Answer 47

The Designated safeguarding lead (DSL)

Question 48

How many food allergens are there?

Answer 48

14

Question 49

What is labia Elongation?

Answer 49

The labia is stretched using physical pulling or equipment such as weights to lengthen the labia.

Question 50

What is extra familial harm?

Answer 50

A variety of harm types, such as modern slavery, bullying, criminal and sexual exploitation.