South Ayrshire Council Children and Community Directorate in collaboration with South Ayrshire Child Protection Committee Child protection awareness and information PROTECTION OF CHILDREN We all have a responsibility to make sure that children ID: 635192
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Child Protection Awareness Update August 2011
South Ayrshire CouncilChildren and Community Directorate in collaboration with South Ayrshire Child Protection CommitteeSlide2
Child protection: awareness and information
PROTECTION OF CHILDRENWe all have a responsibility to make sure that children are safe and protected from abuse, neglect and harm.
The following slides provide information to help
your understanding of child abuse, child protection
and what to do if you have a concern about a child's safety and protection.
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In December 2010 revised national guidance for child protection was published. Currently local arrangements are being adapted. Further information and training will be available September 2011.
THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IS UNCHANGED
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Children will no longer be registered according to categories of abuse – the focus will be on the risk (s) they face.
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. HOW CONCERNS MAY ARISEMember of staff has concerns arising from knowledge of the child and from observing changes, e.g. the child’s behaviour or appearance, or from things the child has said.
A child
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A third party expresses concern to a member of staff; this could be a parent, guardian or other pupil.An anonymous allegation is received.
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IT IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY
Awareness
Alertness
Action
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WHAT TO DO OBSERVE, RECORD, REPORTR
Respond without showing signs of anxiety or shock
E Enquire casually about how an injury was sustained or why a child appears upset.
C Confidentiality should not be promised to children or adults.O Observe carefully the behaviour or demeanour of the child or person expressing concern.R Record in detail what you have seen and heard (using the language of the child)
D Do not interrogate or enter into detailed investigations
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WHAT NEXT REPORT within the same day to the School Child Protection Coordinator (CPC). (Other services should have an identified Co-ordinator)
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ROLE OF THE SCHOOL CHILD PROTECTION CO-ORDINATORIf a concern is raised about a child in the school the
co-ordinator will:
Collate all known relevant information about the child.
Refer to social work or decide no referral is required.Decide who will inform parents.Check that all relevant agencies are informed if referring.Check all records are complete and kept in a confidential file.
Ensure you receive written feedback from social work, this should be filed with the child’s records.
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Child Protection for Educational Establishments
Aileen Valenti
Quality Improvement Officer
(01292 612021)Aileen.valenti@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
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For further information on the work of the
Child Protection Committee
contact
Kevin QuinnCPC Co-ordinator (01292 616190)Kevin.Quinn@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
or visit the CPCs website - http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/childprotection/
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