Child protection Whole staff inset

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Setting the scene NSPCC video: The $#*! kids say

Defining Abuse Abuse and Neglect are forms of maltreatment of a child. Somebody may abuse or neglect a child by inflicting harm, or by failing to act to prevent harm. Children may be abused in a family or in an institutional or community setting; by those known to them or, more rarely, by a stranger. They may be abused by an adult or another child.

What do you know? What can you remember? Adding detail to the A3 sheets. 1.Definition Swap it clockwise 2.Examples Swap it clockwise 3.Signs / what to look out for Swap it clockwise

Physical abuse - a parent or person in charge causing physical injury to a child, or failing to adequately supervise a child, leading to physical injury. ExamplesSigns SlappingPhysical marks such as burns, bite marks, scars, marks in the shape of an object such as a belt SuffocatingReluctance to go home HittingRunning away PushingFear of adults ThrowingArms/legs covered in hot weather ShakingRefusal to discuss injuries Burning or scaldingImprobable excuses Poisoning

Sexual Abuse -a parent or other person in charge sexually molests or uses a child for sexual purposes or knowingly fails to protect a child from sexual abuse ExamplesSigns Forcing or enticing a child to take part in sexual activities including penetrative and non-penetrative acts Sudden changes in behaviour or school performance Non-contact activities such as watching others or looking at pornographic material Inappropriate sexualised behaviour Forcing or enticing a child to watch sexual activity or pornography Tendency to cling, need reassurance Regression to young behaviour Apparent secrecy Anorexia or bulimia Unexplained pregnancy Phobias, panic attacks Distrust of a familiar adult

Emotional Abuse - when a parent or other person in charge causes emotional harm or fails to protect a child from emotional harm that results from verbal abuse, mental abuse and psychological abuse. ExamplesSigns Yelling at, screaming at, threatening, frightening, or bullying a child Physical, mental and emotional development lags Could also involve exploitation or corruptionFear of parents being contacted Humiliating the child, name calling, making negative comparisons Admission of punishment which appears excessive Allowing the child to be present during the violent behaviour of others, including the physical abuse of others Extremes of passivity or aggression Showing little or no physical affection (such as hugs) or words of affection (praise or saying “I love you”) Self harm / drug or alcohol abuse Sudden speech disorders Running away Over-reaction to mistakes

Neglect - Failure to meet a child’s basic physical or psychological needs. ExamplesSigns Failure to provide: adequate food, shelter, clothing Frequent lateness or non- attendance at school Failure to protect a child from physical harm or danger Poor personal hygiene Failure to ensure appropriate medical treatmentPoor state of clothing Emaciation Untreated medical problems Destructive tendencies Low self esteem Neurotic behaviour No social relationships Compulsive stealing or scavenging Constant hunger

Safeguarding issues also include: Bullying including cyberbullying Fabricated or induced illness Faith abuse Female genital mutilation Forced marriage Gangs and youth violence Child sexual exploitation Private fostering Radicalisation Trafficking

What to do if a child tells you something … Find a suitable place for the conversation to take place. Keep yourself safe. Believe what the child is telling you. Listen carefully, only asking questions to clarify points of fact. Pass the information on to KBO as soon as possible. DO NOT Say you can keep it a secret. Make promises about what will happen. Give an opinion about what has been said. Make notes as the conversation is happening - do this in as much detail as possible after the conversation, and pass on to KBO.

What to do if you are concerned about a child … Tell me!

What do you know about child abuse? 1. How many children were identified in 2014 as needing protection from abuse in the UK? (to nearest thousand) 50, How many children and young people talked to Childline about abuse last year? (to nearest thousand) Over 62, Which is the most common form of abuse in the UK? Neglect

What do you know about child abuse? 4. How many of the 4 countries in the UK have seen an increase in the number of recorded sexual offences against children? All 4 countries have seen a rise in the last year. 5. For every child identified as needing protection from abuse, how many do the NSPCC estimate are also suffering abuse? Eight other children 6. In 2014, the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) worked with partners to remove 31,266 URLs of child sexual abuse images worldwide. What percentage of increase was this compared to 2013/14? 137%

What do you know about child abuse? 7. In which year did it become illegal for an adult to send a sexual message to a child in England, Wales and Northern Ireland? The National Crime Agency estimates that there were 602 child victims of trafficking in This was an increase of how many percent compared to 2012? 10% 9. For the purposes of safeguarding, a child is defined as being under 16. True or false? False (under 18)

What do you know about child abuse? 10. Only the school’s Child Protection Officer can make a referral to Social Services. True or false? Anyone can make a referral to social services, but if you are concerned about a child in school, you should follow the procedure of contacting KBO (or PRU) first

Remember … You are the eyes and ears that keep children from harm. Refer any concerns. They may be part of a bigger picture.