Brîff 7 Munud - Esgeuluso – dysgu o Adolygiadau Achos Neglect- learning from Case Reviews - 7 Minute Briefing

1. Cefndir 1. Background Mae adolygiadau Arfer Plant ac Achosion Difrifol a gyhoeddwyd, yn tynnu sylw at y ffaith bod gweithwyr proffesiynol yn wynebu her fawr wrth nodi a chymryd camau amserol gydag esgeulustod. Mae'r briffio hwn yn seiliedig ar adolygiadau achos a gyhoeddwyd ers 2014, lle’r oedd esgeulustod yn ffactor allweddol. Mae'n dwyn ynghyd y dysgu a gynhwysir yn yr adroddiadau a gyhoeddwyd ac mae'n pwysleisio y dylai gweithwyr proffesiynol o bob asiantaeth allu adnabod esgeulustod corfforol ac emosiynol, gan ddeall canlyniadau effeithiau cronnol a hirdymor esgeulustod, a chymryd camau amserol i ddiogelu plant a phobl ifanc. Published Child Practice and Serious Case reviews highlight that professionals face a big challenge in identifying & taking timely action on neglect. This briefing is based on case reviews published since 2014 where neglect was a key factor. It pulls together the learning contained in the published reports and stresses that professionals from all agencies must be able to recognise both physical and emotional neglect, understand the impact of cumulative and long term effects of neglect and take timely action to safeguard children and young people.

2. Pam ei fod 2.Why it matters? yn bwysig? Mae esgeulustod yn fath difrifol o niwed. Gall beryglu bywyd a dylid ei drin â chymaint o frys â mathau eraill o gam- drin plant. Gall teuluoedd a gweithwyr proffesiynol gael eu gorlethu a'u digalonni gan faterion o esgeulustod. Gall plant brofi ymdrechion aflwyddiannus dro ar ôl tro gan weithwyr proffesiynol i geisio gwella'r sefyllfa. Neglect is a serious form of harm. It can be life threatening & should be treated with as much urgency as other forms of child abuse. Both families and professionals can become overwhelmed and demoralised by issues of neglect. Children may experience repeated unsuccessful attempts by professionals to try and improve the situation.

3. Pam ei fod yn bwysig 3. Why it matters Mae esgeulustod yn ffactor mewn 60% o adolygiadau achos Neglect is a factor in 60% of case reviews

4. Gwybodaeth 4. Information Byddwch yn ymwybodol o blant sy'n fwy agored i esgeulustod - babanod sydd newydd eu geni, babanod cynamserol, babanod ag anghenion iechyd parhaus a phobl ifanc yn eu harddegau. Monitrwch a deallwch arwyddocâd apwyntiadau meddygol a gollir. Rhowch sylw i ddamweiniau ac anafiadau - efallai y byddant yn dynodi rhywfaint o ddiffyg goruchwyliaeth neu eu bod yn byw mewn cartref anniogel. Byddwch â’r hyder a'r wybodaeth i asesu gallu rhieni yn effeithiol i newid Byddwch yn glir gyda rhieni am yr hyn y mae angen iddynt ei newid ac erbyn pryd, a’u herio'n barchus os ydynt yn methu â dilyn trefniadau ffurfiol Be aware of children who are more vulnerable to neglect -new-born babies, premature babies, babies with ongoing health needs & teenagers. Monitor & understand the significance of missed medical appointments Pay attention to accidents and injuries - they may indicate a of lack of supervision or living in an unsafe home. Have the confidence & knowledge to effectively assess parental capability to change Be clear with parents about what needs to change & by when & respectfully challenge if they fail to follow formal agreements

5. Gwybodaeth 5. Information Darparwch asesiad ac ymyrraeth yn seiliedig ar dystiolaeth yn fuan Gwnewch asesiadau cadarn a chynhwysfawr Canolbwyntiwch ar yr angen i wella profiad dyddiol y plentyn. Os na fydd gwelliannau'n cael eu cynnal, rhaid i weithwyr proffesiynol benderfynu a oes angen achos cyfreithiol i amddiffyn y plentyn. Defnyddiwch oruchwyliaeth staff i sicrhau bod achosion yn cael sylw Provide early evidence based assessment & intervention Undertake robust and comprehensive assessments Focus on the need to improve the child’s daily lived experience If improvements are not sustained, professionals must decide whether legal proceedings are needed to protect the child. Use staff supervision to avoid case drift

6. Cwestiynau Allweddol 6. Key Questions A yw’r plentyn mewn risg o niwed sylweddol? Sut beth yw bywyd dyddiol i blentyn? Beth yw’r effaith ar y plentyn? Sut codwyd pryderon gyda’r teulu? Sut y rhannwyd gwybodaeth? Beth yw’r cynllun a pha wahaniaeth mae’n ei wneud? A oes unrhyw arwyddion o gydymffurfiaeth gudd? Is the child is at risk of significant harm? What is daily life like for the child? What is the impact on the child? How have concerns been raised with the family? How has information been shared? What is the plan and what difference is it making? Are there signs of disguised compliance?

7. Beth i’w wneud? 7. What to do? Cymryd esgeulustod o ddifrif. Deall swyddogaethau a throthwyau Defnyddio’r Proffil Gofal graddedig. Mynegi a rhannu pryderon. Herio/symud ymlaen i’r cam nesaf os oes angen Take neglect seriously. Understand roles & thresholds, Use the Graded Care Profile . Articulate & share concerns. Challenge/escalate if necessary