Ppt module 7 empowering & supporting the rights of yp v 7.12.2012
Safeguarding presentation 2015
1. Safeguarding-the sources
“Keeping children safe in education” March
2015
“Working together to safeguard children”
2015
“What to do if you are worried a child is being
abused” 2015
All documents are available to download on the
Department for Education website
2. Aim of the session
For everyone to be absolutely clear about:-
a) What is the role of the school?
b) What is the role of the school staff?
c) What do we all need to know and do?
d) What should school staff look out for?
e) What staff should do if they have concerns
about a child
3. A definition of Safeguarding
protecting children from maltreatment;
preventing impairment of children’s health or
development; ensuring that children grow up
in circumstances consistent with the
provision of safe and effective care; and
taking action to enable all children to have
the best outcomes
(children includes everyone under the age of 18)
4. Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a priority across all aspects of
our work
Safeguarding remains everyone’s business
and everyone’s responsibility
Pupils safety and well being remain central
Pupils feel safe ,secure and well protected
5. What is the role of the school?
Schools should work with social care, the
police, health services and others to promote
the welfare of children and protect them from
harm.
6. What is the role of the school staff?
All staff have a responsibility to provide a
safe environment in which children can learn
All staff have a responsibility to identify
children who may be in need of extra help or
who are suffering or are likely to suffer
significant harm
7. What school staff need to know
All staff should be aware of the school
system which supports safeguarding,
including the school’s own child protection
policy...the behaviour policy...the role of the
designated safeguarding lead
Mr Ferris is the designated safeguarding lead
8. What school staff should look out for
All should be aware of the signs of abuse
and neglect-knowing what to look for is vital
to its early identification
Maintain an attitude of “it could happen here”
Always act in the interest of the child
Eg. A child going missing from education is a potential indicator
9. What are the types of abuse and neglect
Physical abuse
Abuse involving hitting, shaking, throwing,
burning, suffocating or otherwise causing
physical harm
(Bruising on an immobile infant)
10. What are the types of abuse and neglect
Emotional abuse
Conveying feelings to the child of
worthlessness-being unloved-inadequate
Not giving the child opportunities to express
their views-silencing them-making fun of
what they say-preventing participation in
normal social interactions-bullying!
11. What are the types of abuse and neglect
Sexual abuse
A man or a woman forcing/enticing a child into
taking part in sexual activity
The activities may or may not include physical
contact
E’g. Watching inappropriate films/viewing
inappropriate images
12. What are the types of abuse and neglect
Neglect
A persistent failure to meet a child’s basic
physical and /or psychological needs
E.g. Adequate food..clothing..shelter..protection
from harm..adequate supervision..access to
appropriate medical care or treatment
15. What are the types of abuse and neglect
Child sexual exploitation
Female genital mutilation
Preventing radicalisation
Sexting
Further advice is to be found in “Keeping children
safe in education” (Pages 12-13)
16. What school staff should do if they have
concerns about a child
Raise the concern with the schools
designated safeguarding lead
Poor practice is failing to act on early signs of abuse
and neglect; poor record keeping; failing to listen to
the views of the child; failing to re-assess when
situations do not improve
17. Taking action
There are 4 key steps to responding appropriately (but
not necessarily in this set order)
1) Be alert to the signs
2) Questioning behaviours if things seem unusual-the
child has said nothing-speak to the child to seek
further information
18. Taking action
3) If they disclose to you then Listen-Take the
allegation seriously-Reassure them-Explain your
next action-Maintain confidentiality but DO NOT
PROMISE TO KEEP THEIR SECRET
Ask for help-Make that referral yourself or Complete the
Cause for Concern form and give to CP Lead
4) Make the referral to Children’s Social Care
20. A Child’s View
Children want to be respected and heard
Children want stable relationships with
teachers built upon trust and consistency
What children say-Page 11-”Working together
to safeguard children “
21. The assessment framework
Our role is to work with other agencies to help
reach a judgement about the nature and
level of need of any given child/family
Comments will be invited regarding the Childs
developmental needs-Family and Environmental
factors and on Parenting capacity
(See the new Child Protection form)
23. Guiding principles
Children have a right to be safe
Safeguarding children is everyone’s
responsibility
Help at the earliest stage possible-take
prompt action
Have a co-ordinated approach from all
relevant agencies-share information
Do not let the fear of damaging relationships with adults
get in the way of protecting children
24. Summary
Be alert
Question behaviours
Say something if you see something
Ask for help Raise the “cause for concern”
Inform the CP lead Refer yourself
Safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility
32. Child Protection
What should you look out for?
What are the signs?
What do I do next after pupil disclosure?
Who would you report concerns to?
Who are the designated staff?
What are the agreed referral routes?
Filling out a disclosure form
33. Did you come up with this list?
Child Protection/Cause for Concern
Site Security
First Aid/Medicines/Head injuries/Care Plans
Pupil/adult behaviour Rights/Responsibilities
Health and Safety-Emergencies/Hazards
Risk Assessments
Confidentiality
34. Site Security
Secure fences and gates
Closed/Locked doors during session time
Registering visitors/ID badges
Entrance via main reception only
Use two way radio/internal phones/cameras
Children stay in-bounds
Concerns to site manager Mr Mal Baker
35. First Aid
Who is qualified? Who can you refer to?
Where is First aid located?
Maintaining records
Bump notes Informing parents
Detailed knowledge of care plans
Storage of medicines
36. Behaviour
Courteous and responsible behaviour
Golden Rules
Pupils are taught to show good manners
Pupils treated with dignity and respect
Pupils views are listened too
Staff are approachable and helpful
Feedback from lunchtime staff to SMT/Bin It
37. Health and Safety
Fire drills Emergency procedures
Rotas Supervised games Good use of space
Routines
Broken equipment/clutter/hazards
Hygiene Cleanliness Tidiness
Courteous Responsible behaviour
Prevention rather than cure
38. Rights and Responsibilities
We are a Rights Respecting School
We have a right but also a responsibility too…
Pupils have a responsibility for themselves, the
school environment and others