1. Child Protection Level 1 2013

2. Recognising potential indicators of child maltreatment Recognising the potential impact of a parent/carers physical and mental health on the well-being of a child or young person Taking appropriate action if they have concerns, including appropriately reporting concerns and seeking advice. Aims

3. By the end of the course participants will be able to: Recognise potential indicators of child maltreatment Recognise the potential impact of a parent/carers physical and mental health on the well-being of a child or young person Understand how to share information appropriately Identify who to contact for advice and support Access and use child protection policies and procedures appropriately Show an awareness of their responsibilities in relation to Child Protection Key Outcomes

4. Child Protection is an emotive subject LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Treat everyone with equal value and respect Don’t be afraid to ask questions – avoid side discussions Sensitivity – feelings, issues and experience Have respect for diversity – identity, culture and role Confidentiality - personally & professionally Learning Agreement

5. A child is anyone under 18 years old – for the purposes of child protection we include the unborn child as well. All staff who come into contact with children and young people have a responsibility to safeguard and promote their welfare and should know what to do if they have concerns about child protection. Child Protection is everyone’s business

6. Abuse and Neglect are forms of maltreatment of a child. Somebody may abuse or neglect a child by inflicting harm or failing to act to prevent harm. Children may be abused in the family, institutions or in community settings, by those known or more rarely by those unknown to them eg. Via the internet. They may be abused by adults or by other children. (WTTSC 2013) What is Child Abuse

7. South West Child Protection Procedures www.swcpp.org.ukwww.swcpp.org.uk Working Together to Safeguard Children dfes 2010 What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused (dfes 2006) Childrens NSF Children Act 1989 and 2004 Nice Guideline CG89 -when to suspect maltreatment. Relevant Legislation and Guidance

8. Group Work What are the categories of Child Abuse? What effect could abuse have on a child?

9. Physical abuse This can include: hitting, shaking, poisoning, burning, suffocating, fabricated/induced illness. Sexual abuse: Including forcing/enticing a child to take part in sexual activities (including non contact activities) Neglect: Including persistent failure to provide adequate food, shelter, clothing, protection from harm, access to medical care. Emotional abuse: Including persistently telling children they are worthless, unloved or inadequate, exploiting/corrupting children, causing children to feel frightened or in danger. Types of abuse

10. Children giving out personal information on line Circulation of abusive images on-line Children randomly targeted by offenders through online media Cyber bullying Use (or lack of use) of parental control Professional safety when using social networking sites Potential Risks of the On Line World

11. Looked after children are particularly vulnerable. If they are accessing treatment it needs to be clear as to who has parental consent. Contact details for the Children in Care team and information re consent issues can be found on the intranet. (see handout) Please insure Children in Care team are informed if a Child in Care is admitted to hospital, attends ED, or fails to attend clinic appointments Looked After Children (Children in Care)

12. Always discuss with manager or supervisor Record concerns, discussions and plan Ensure actions are completed If you are unhappy with the outcome discuss this with your Named Professional Refer to South West Child Protection Procedures What to do if you are concerned

13. National Guidance clearly sates that information should be shared when: A child’s health, development and exposure to possible harm. A parent who may be in need of help and not able to care for a child adequately or safely. Those who may pose a risk of harm to a child Information Sharing

14. Practitioner has concerns about child’s welfare Practitioner discusses with Manager and/or other senior colleagues as they think appropriate. Further advice may be sought from the safeguarding team. No longer has concernsStill has concerns Practitioner refers to MARU services for children and young people following up in writing within 48 hours This can be done online securely Multi-Agency Referral Unit Children’s Social care 03001231116 Inform the Named Nurse No further child protection action, although may need to act to ensure service provision or consider whether a CAF is required. Referral form can be accessed on line. What to do if you are worried about a child being abused

15. If you do not agree with the advice you are given and feel that a child remains at risk it is your responsibility to take further action. You can contact: The Safeguarding Children’s team. The Multi-Agency Referral Unit for advice. Use the LSCB escalation policy for guidance Professional differences

16. Telephone 03001231116 Follow up in writing within 48 hours using the multi-agency referral form. Referral can be sent via email but must be sent to the safe email address and be encrypted Be prepared to give information about: Child’s name, age, address Your concerns identifying the risk Your name and details Other children in the family When a referral is made to Children’s Social Care:

17. Named Doctors and Nurses for NHS Trusts RCHT Named Nurse Alison O’Neill 01872 252596 or via switch board Named Midwife Bernie Dolan via switchboard Named Doctor Graham Taylor Cornwall Foundation Trust Named Nurse Elizabeth Cox 01208 256292 mobile 07500975537 Named Doctor Ellen Wilkinson Peninsula Community Health Named Nurse Sue Greenwood 07825754153 Countywide Designated Nurse Judith Parsons 01872 254555 Designated Doctor Roger Jenkin Contact Numbers

18. Any Questions?