Safeguarding Children and Young People

1.1 Explain the policies, procedures and practices for safe dissembleing with sisterren and materialisation wad.The 2nd Joint Chief Inspectors pass over defined safeguarding children and young raft as the act of taking reasonable measures to ensure that the nemesiss of harm to children & young peoples welfare are weakened by entirely those who work with children. The document expressed that each ripenncies involve with the provision of services to children and young people should take appropriate actions to raise and address recognises of concerns whilst working to agreed local policies and procedures established by Local Safeguarding Children Board, and in partnership with other local agencies to safeguard a child or young person. (CQC archive (2005)).SAFEGUARDING CHILDRENThe second joint Chief Inspectors Report on Arrangements to Safeguard Children. In short all those that work with children & young people give up a duty of alimony to safeguard and promote their well being.Children & schoolboyish Peoples Safeguarding Guide imbibes and LegislationsThe Children Act 1989This act was introduced to make child protection a paramount issue whereby heightens are responsible for ensuring the arctic of their children and local authorities are charged with the duties of identify children at risk of harm and to safeguard and promote their welfare. This act places business on all agencies including those providing services for adult to protect children and young people.The Children Act 2004This act saw the creation of the Local Safeguarding Childrens Board, for local government to utilise childrens safeguarding and to investigate alleged cases of blackguard. The Act stipulates that though a service might cater to the needs of adults, its staff has the duty of care to safeguard all the children and young people they come in contact with. The act places a burdenon all agencies that works with children to work collaboratively in raising concerns and addr essing allegations of abuse.The either Child Matters Green Paper. This guidance was introduced to improve outcomes for children and young people in the following 5 areas as a result of the serious case fall over into the death of Victoria Climbie Being healthy Staying safe. Enjoying and achieving. Making a positive contribution. Achieving economic wellbeing.Working Together to Safeguard Children (2010)This act emphasis on the need for mortals and inter-agency to work jointly to safeguard and promote the welfare of children & young people as stipulated by the Childrens Act 2004. The act stresses the importance for practitioners working with children & young people to be aware of their responsibility and be competent in their duties.Safeguarding Disable Children (2009)Due to the vulnerability of disable children as they are dependent on others for their own(prenominal) care and are perhaps prone to being isolated socially through bullying, the act ensures that there are robust c omplaints and representations measures in place that are loving to disabled children and their families across all agencies. The act seeks to ensure that all staff working with disable children are adequately trained to safeguard and guarantee the well-being of their service users. (Department for children schools & family (2009) Safeguarding disabled children Practice guidancehttps//www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/190544/00374-2009DOM-EN.pdf (accessed 22/08/13).The Protection of Children Act 1999This act introduces the concept of pre- function screening to prevent those who are unsuitable to work with children from being employed through the following checks. verifying identity verifying the indemnify to work in the United Kingdom (UK). confirming employment history and qualifications. verifying criminal record.Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006This act reinforces the need for employers to screen potential employees to ensure that they do non pose a threat to the safety and welfare of children & young people along with vulnerable adults. An essential aspect of this act is that it stipulates employers duty to conduct on going suitability checks preferably of one-offs checks to identify those who commit an abuse during their employment.The Children and Young Person Act 2008Though children under the age of 16 are assume to lack capacity to consent, young people 16 and over are able to give consent. This act ensures that children and young peoples voice are heard in relation to all decisions patting to the provision of their services. It certifies transparency in the quality of care given by agencies, the act safeguards the stability of children by ensuring that they are placed in suitable accommodations that promotes their safety and welfare. The act provides supports to young adults leaving care and to ensure that they are not forced out of state funded care facilities before they are ready. (National archive (2013) C hildren & Young Persons Act 2008 http//webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100202100450/dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/publications/childrenyoungpersonsact2008/ (accessed 22/08/13).2.1 Describe the possible signs, symptoms, indicators and behaviours that may cause concern in the context of safeguardingAccording to breeding published by the NSPCC there are four types of child abuse which are described in the below table (NSPCC (2010) Child Protection Fact Sheet http//www.nspcc.org.uk/inform/trainingandconsultancy/consultancy/helpandadvice/definitions_and_signs_of_child_abuse_pdf_wdf65412.pdf (accessed 22/08/13).Type of Abuse Physical sign Behavioural Indicator PHYSICAL ABUSE Unexplained bruising, label or injuries on body Bruises which reflect hand marks or fingertips (from slapping or pinching) Cigarette burns Bite marks Broken bones Scalds Fear of parents being approached for explanation Aggressive behaviour or grievous temper outbursts Flinching when approached or touched Reluc tance to get changed, for example wearing long sleeves in hot weather Depression Withdrawn behaviour hurry away from home EMOTIONAL ABUSE A failure to thrive or grow Sudden speech disorders Developmental delay, either in cost of physical or emotional progress Neurotic behaviour, e.g. hair twisting, rocking Being unable to play Fear of making mistakes Self harm Fear of parent being approached regarding their behaviour SEXUAL ABUSE Pain or itching in the genital/anal areas Bruising or bleeding near genital/anal areas Sexually transmitted disease Vaginal discharge or infection Stomach pains Discomfort when walking or sitting hatful Pregnancy Arrange marriage Sudden or unexplained changes in behaviour, e.g. becoming aggressive or withdrawn Fear of being left with a specific person or group of people Having nightmares Running away from home Sexual knowledge which is beyond their age or development age Sexual drawings or language Bedwetting Saying they have secrets they cannot tell any one about Self-harm or mutilation, sometimes leading to suicide attempts Eating problems such as gula or anorexia NEGLECT Constant hunger, sometimes stealing food from others Constantly dirty or smelly Loss of weight, or being constantly tightly fitting Inappropriate dress for the conditions Complaining of being tired all the time Not requesting medical assistance and/or failing to attend appointments Having few friends Mentioning their being left alone or unsupervised2.2 Describe the actions to take if a child or young person alleges harm or abuse in line with policies and procedures of own settingIn situations where I am Concerned about a childs safety I will Take the following actions Listen to the childs allegation & respect his/her point of view reassure the victim clarify information without over questioning make a written disceptation of their allegation or support them with writing it down Explain my duty of care to ensure their safety and if the information shared sugges ted that they are being abuse I have to share it with the relevant people (only those that needs to know) Explain the safeguarding processconsult with manager immediately Record all relevant stairs taken. The below chart is a flow chart for refereeing allegations of abuse to the local safeguarding board2.3 Explain the rights that children, young people and their families have in situations where harm or abuse is suspected or allegedUnder the Childrens Act 1989 and the Human right Act 1998, children and young people have the right to be protected from strong harm. In cases of alleged abuse the initial step should be protecting the children by removing them from the environment where the abuse occurred, and taking actions to investigate the allegation so the culprit could be prosecuted. The storing and processing of personal information about children and young people is governed by the Data Protection Act 1998, which states an individual has the right to privacy and for their perso nal sensitive details to be held confidentially.The European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms also declare that children & young people have a right to privacy. The data protection act provides guidelines on the safe processing and sharing of confidential details. An aspect of the data protection act is to seek the consent of the individual for their information to be used, as children & young people under the age of 16 are presumed to lack the capacity to give consent, their advocate will have to consent on their behalf. There are various legislative guidelines and best practice tools promoting joint delivery of service in safeguarding adults, it is inevitable that information save by one agency will be shared with other professionals.In such situation the guidelines issued by the data protection act should be adhered to, not only to maintain the rights of the vulnerable child but to also maintain the privacy of the family (siblings parents et c). The protection of children which is public interests out-weighs the familys right to privacy, and as such information about the family might be shared amongst agencies when investigating allegations of abuse.