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 is cultural capital?

Answer 2

Providing experiences and resources children may not have at home
i.e going on a bus

Question 3

What factors can trigger parental conflict?

Answer 3

New baby, bereavement, separation & divorce, mental health problems, financial difficulties, drug/alcohol abuse, children with SEN/behaviour difficulties

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 standard for everything we do

i.e: policies & procedures, safer recruitment, DBS checks, first aid qualification, food and drink, staff, qualification, ratio and training.

Question 5

Who is the prevent officer? And what is your role regarding Prevent?

Answer 5

______, look for signs in the children in our care and their families of radicalisation and report to police and DSL if you need to act.

Question 6

What is ment 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 witchcraft abuse?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What is safeguarding?

Answer 8

Preventative measure to protect children from harm.

Question 9

What are the characteristics of effective learning?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Ask them to leave the room and inform the DSL, if needed speak to Lado.

Question 11

What does VAWG mean?

Answer 11

Violence against women and girls.

Question 12

What are our earth values?

Answer 12

Environment, achievement, respect, teamwork, honesty.

Question 13

What would you do if a parent brought a child in with an unlabelled bottle of medicine and asked that you administer it throughout the day?

Answer 13

Refuse to take the medication, explain to the parent that medication needs to be clearly labelled and prescribed, stating their name, DOB, and date of prescription.

Question 14

What are the characteristics of effective teaching and learning and how do you know if your key child is demonstrating them?

Answer 14

Active learning, playing and exploring, creating and thinking critically

Observe children to assess how and what characteristics they are using

Question 15

What does the term cuckooing mean?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Can you explain our medical procedure when a child brings in a new medication they have never had before?

Answer 16

Children have to be given new medication at home for 24 hours before we would administer it here, due to risk of allergic reaction.

Question 17

If a parent/carer comes to collect the child smelling of alcohol, what should you do?

Answer 17

Refuse to hand over the child and ask if someone else csn collect them. Inform the DSL and record it on the childs welfare report.

Question 18

What are the 3 C’s? And who can you report ICT concerns to?

Answer 18

Content, contact, conduct. Report to internet watch foundation.

Question 19

What is spiritual possession and how does it affect young people?

Answer 19

Spiritual possession is when a body is thought to be taken over by a spiritual being, some parents believe their child is possessed and abuse them for this reason.

Question 20

Who are the Bromley children’s and family hub? And when would you contact them?

Answer 20

If there were any safeguarding concerns, they should be contacted.

Question 21

What are the 7 areas of learning?

Answer 21

Communication & language
physical development
personal, social, and emotional development
Literacy
mathematics
Understanding the world
Expressive arts and design

Question 22

Why is labia elongation carried out?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Can you tell me what private fostering is?

Answer 23

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

Question 24

What is infant oral mutilation (teeth worms)?

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Can you name some examples of private fostering?

Answer 25

Children sent from abroad to live with other families or extended family members in the UK children who's parents have paid someone to care for them Teenagers living with the family of a boyfriend/girlfriend. Children brought to the UK for adoption. Unaccompanied minors who are living with friends/strangers. Children who have to live away from their own family as a result of parents separating/divorce or arguments at home.

Question 26

What is whistleblowing?

Answer 26

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

Question 27

What is child on child abuse?

Answer 27

Bullying between children

Question 28

Can you tell me what parental conflict is?

Answer 28

When parents and continue arguing about the same things, important to note there is no physical violence.

Question 29

How would you support a child who was biting each day?

Answer 29

Liase with SENCO if needed, encourage use of chew toys, read books about biting, ABC chart to identify triggers. Positive reinforcement, look at the environment

Question 30

How do you plan for a child's next steps and how do you record it?

Answer 30

Use the development matters as an aide alongside the curriculum of the child's interests to identify what they can do, use them to identify next steps and record this via our reflections on our planning

Question 31

What is the procedure if a child is absent from nursery?

Answer 31

If no contact made before 10am, call parents to record the reason of absence. If no answers then call emergency contact, and if no response by 3pm, it is to be noted on the childs wellbeing sheet in their folder. Ensure DSL is aware in the event Bromley children's and families hub needs to be informed and record everything in diary

Question 32

How are children supported if English is their second language?

Answer 32

During initial assessment, talk with parents about the child's development and ask about C/L, for key words. Research language spoken at home, purchase books in home language and use pec cards, now and next boards.

Question 33

What does the terms intent, implement and impact mean?

Answer 33

Intent - what you intend to teach the child Implement - how you are going to do this Impact - what impact it had on the child's learning and development.

Question 34

What is forced marriage?

Answer 34

When people do not give consent to marriage.

Question 35

What is breast ironing?

Answer 35

When breasts are flattened in young children to prevent development.

Question 36

Where would you find safeguarding information?

Answer 36

Safeguarding folder is kept in the staff room, posters in all rooms, toilet and in the parent area

Question 37

If you have concerns about a child in your care, what should you do?

Answer 37

Speak to DSL, record information amd ensure it is signed and dated, if needed, contact LADO or Bromley children's and families HUB depending on the situation.

Question 38

Who is the local authority LADO?

Answer 38

_________

Question 39

What is child protection?

Answer 39

Protecting children who are suffering from harm because of abuse.

Question 40

What is disguised compliance?

Answer 40

Disguised compliance involves parents and carers appearing to co-operate with professionals in order to allay concerns and stop professional engagement.

Question 41

What is the trio of vulnerabilities?

Answer 41

Domestic abuse, mental ill health, and substance abuse.

Question 42

Who are the nurseries DSL?

Answer 42

_______, __________, _________

Question 43

Who are our mental health first aiders?

Answer 43

____, _____,

Question 44

What is the curriculum?

Answer 44

Individual child's interests, supporting and building on what they already know. Using the guidance from The Development Matters alongside the areas of learning in the EYFS.

Question 45

Can you tell me what contextual safeguarding is?

Answer 45

It is an approach to safeguarding in ways young people may be at risk of harm outside of their home environment. It highlights the identification and response that as young people grow they are influenced by a range of environments and people outside their family, they can encounter risk in any environment such as school, college, or their local community.

Question 46

How many food allergens are there? And can you name them?

Answer 46

14. Celery, gluten, eggs, fish, Lupin, Milk, Molluscs, mustard, Nuts, Peanuts, sesame seeds, sulphur dioxide, crustaceans, and soya.

Question 47

What is Labia elongation?

Answer 47

It is when the labia is stretched using physical pulling or using equipment such as weights to lengthen the labia. More familiar in practice in parts of Eastern and south Africa.

Question 48

What is extra familial harm? And can you name some?

Answer 48

It is a range of harm types. Sexual and criminal exploitation, bullying, modern slavery & trafficking, gang activities and radicalisation.

Question 49

What does the term "splash you" mean?

Answer 49

To stab someone with a knife. UK street slang.

Question 50

What is chroming?

Answer 50

Chroming is a form of volatile substance abuse Children inhaling solvents or other household chemicals.

Question 51

What other names refer to the trio of vulnerabilities?

Answer 51

Trilogy of Risk The Trigger trio

Question 52

What is Affluent neglect?

Answer 52

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

Question 53

If a child makes a disclosure, what are examples of basic questions we should be asking to establish if there is a concern or not?

Answer 53

What happened? Who? When did it happen? Can you tell me more? Is there anything else you would like to tell me?