1. CHILD ABUSE
LO: To identify different forms of child and describe how childhood is socially constructed.
ALWAYS
SOMETIMES
NEVER
Starter:
Child abuse refers to harming a child under the age of 18.
Child abuse leads to persecution.
Abusing a child as a form of punishment for misbehaving is acceptable.
Smacking a child is abuse.

2. Child Abuse What is the most common form of child abuse?
What is the least common form of child abuse?
Children on a child protection plan in England in 2012 (DfE)
3. What can you conclude about the rate of sexual offences against children between ?
Extention
4. Can you think of any reasons to explain these trends?

3. What reasons can you give for these figures?
Statistics (nspcc)
In 2014, over 10,000 children contacted ChildLine about physical abuse
1 in 14 children have been physically abused
1 in 20 children in the UK have been sexually abused
What reasons can you give for these figures?
Child deaths from homicide or assault have declined
Numbers of children in the child protection system are increasing
Source NSPCC -

4. Different forms of child abuse
Neglect
Emotional
Physical
Sexual
Peter Connelly, aged 1, died in North London after he was repeatedly seen by children's services and doctors. He suffered from many injuries including a broken back. His mother and two men were convicted over his death.
In 2000, 8 year old Victoria Climbié died after months of abuse and neglect. The torture she suffered includes starvation, cigarette burns, repeated beatings with bike chains and belt buckles and hammer blows to her toes. Her aunt and aunt’s boyfriend were convicted over her death.
What forms of child abuse did they suffer?

5. How are children more protected now?
Before
After
Education
Employment
Media

6. How are children more protected now?
Before
After
Education
Education act (1918) All children had to attend school until the age of 14.
Raised to the age of 16.
Children have to attend school until the age of 18
Employment
Children seen as economic asset who can contribute to the family
Laws restricting child labour
Media
Online safety Watershed Parental controls

7. Plenary Childhood is socially constructed.
Keyword
Socially constructed -created by society;
constructed by cultural or social practice
Plenary
Childhood is socially constructed.
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
‘Childhood is socially constructed as it has changed over time...’
‘For example...’
‘This shows that...’

8. Smacking debate
Prepare a speech to deliver to politicians in the Houses of Parliament.
Should smacking your child be legal or illegal? Why?
Use persuasive words and facts to support your argument.