If a Child makes an allegation of abuse to you, you must speak to the child calmly and explain to them that you are not able to keep the information to yourself, that you must take it to the person who is the designated safeguarding lead at your place of work. You must record everything that the child has said, using the language and words that they have used, not your own interpretation of what they have said, be specific with dates and times and sign it. You must then ensure it goes to the appropriate person and you must keep the information strictly confidential. …show more content…
Everything possible will be done to lessen the adverse effect an inquiry may have on a child and if possible a child will be allowed to remain at home with the family should the inquiry be about family. However this is not always able to happen and the welfare of the child is the priority. Parents and carers have the right to be kept informed throughout any process and to have their views heard and taken into consideration. If English is not their first language, or for the deaf they can have an interpreter made available to them before the investigation proceeds. They have the right to have all information gathered about their family held in the strictest confidence. Agencies will not share information with other people without their permission unless it is necessary for the safety and welfare of their child/children. They also have the right to seek legal advice if they feel it is …show more content…
E.g. pushing, kicking, hitting, biting, poking, choking, slapping or pinching.
Verbal bullying: This is usually done to somebody by somebody that they know or have contact with them via friends or others. Verbal bullying is when somebody says something that is hurtful to another person to cause deliberate upset; this can include name calling, insults, and spreading rumours, persistent teasing, gossiping, and talking about someone behind their back, saying hurtful things about their appearance, race and colour.
Emotional bullying: This is usually done by somebody that is known to you or you have contact with via friends or others. When they verbally tell you things that make you feel bad about yourself, this can be by putting you down or making you scared. This may be done on purpose or without realising that they are doing or saying things that are making you feel bad about yourself.
Cyber bullying: This is the use of information and communication technology, such as mobile phones and the internet, deliberately to upset