Safeguarding Flashcards
(51 cards)
What is the primary purpose of safeguarding legislation in early years childcare and education?
To protect children from harm and ensure their welfare.
True or False: The Children Act 1989 is a key piece of legislation for safeguarding children.
True
What does the term ‘safeguarding’ refer to in the context of early years education?
Measures taken to protect the health, well-being, and human rights of children.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Act 2004 established the framework for safeguarding children in England.
Children
What is the role of the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB)?
To coordinate safeguarding efforts among local agencies.
Which legislation emphasizes the importance of working together to safeguard children?
Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a principle of safeguarding? A) Prevention B) Empowerment C) Isolation D) Proportionality
C) Isolation
What is the significance of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006?
It established the Vetting and Barring Scheme to prevent unsuitable individuals from working with children.
True or False: The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) includes specific safeguarding requirements.
True
What does the term ‘child protection’ specifically refer to?
Actions taken to protect individual children identified as suffering or likely to suffer significant harm.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Act 2014 made significant reforms to the safeguarding framework in England.
Children and Families
What are the four key areas of safeguarding identified in the statutory guidance?
Prevention, protection, partnership, and accountability.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a responsibility of early years providers regarding safeguarding? A) Conducting risk assessments B) Ignoring concerns C) Providing unqualified staff D) None of the above
A) Conducting risk assessments
What is the significance of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in early years settings?
The DSL is responsible for overseeing safeguarding practices and ensuring compliance with legislation.
True or False: All staff in early years settings must receive safeguarding training.
True
What should be done if a safeguarding concern arises in an early years setting?
Report the concern to the designated safeguarding lead immediately.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Act 2010 introduced the concept of public sector equality duty, impacting safeguarding practices.
Equality
What is the main aim of the Prevent Duty as part of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015?
To prevent individuals from being drawn into terrorism.
Multiple Choice: Which document outlines the statutory framework for the EYFS? A) The Children Act B) The Education Act C) EYFS Statutory Framework D) The Care Act
C) EYFS Statutory Framework
What is the ‘voice of the child’ in safeguarding?
The importance of listening to children’s views and experiences regarding their safety and well-being.
True or False: Confidentiality must be maintained in all safeguarding cases.
False
What does the term ‘whistleblowing’ mean in the context of safeguarding?
Reporting concerns about wrongdoing or malpractice within an organization.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Framework provides guidance on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Working Together
What is the importance of multi-agency working in safeguarding?
To ensure a comprehensive approach to protecting children by sharing information and resources.
