Level 3 diploma for the children and young peoples workforce - Safeguarding
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Safeguarding The Wellbeing Of Children And Young People!
Safeguarding is a measure taken to having suitable policies, procedures and risk assessments as guide to protect service users who may for some reason under personal circumstances be vulnerable to abuse. It should be regarded as ‘everybody’s business’ and must commit to ensuring children, young people and vulnerable adults are protected from any form of mistreatment.!
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Purpose of the policy!
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To protect and promote the welfare of the children and young adults using the facility of the setting through actively promoting awareness, good practice and sound procedures.!
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When is the wellbeing of any individual compromised?!
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• when you identify a child, young person or vulnerable adult may be experiencing abuse or neglect.! • when allegations or concerns are expressed about a member, staff or volunteer.!
• when allegations or concerns are expressed about any other person such as parent, carer, school bus driver or monitor or any service user.!
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Safeguarding Procedures!
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When a child, young person or vulnerable adult makes an allegation of abuse or bullying, you should:!
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• Stay calm and try to get another witness, if it does not compromise the situation. !
• If there is a ‘at risk’ of immediate significant harm to the person and you think other member, staff or volunteer deem it you contact the relevant emergency service and notify the Safeguarding Officer, Line Manager or Head of Service. !
• Listen carefully to what is being reported and allow the person to talk at their own pace, careful not to compromise potential evidence !
• Explain that it is likely the information/report given will be shared to the proper authorities, do not promise to keep secrets !
• Only ask questions for clarification and do not ask leading questions (that suggest certain answers as this could compromise evidence)!
• Reassure the child, young person or
Safeguarding The Wellbeing Of Children And Young People!
Safeguarding is a measure taken to having suitable policies, procedures and risk assessments as guide to protect service users who may for some reason under personal circumstances be vulnerable to abuse. It should be regarded as ‘everybody’s business’ and must commit to ensuring children, young people and vulnerable adults are protected from any form of mistreatment.!
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Purpose of the policy!
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To protect and promote the welfare of the children and young adults using the facility of the setting through actively promoting awareness, good practice and sound procedures.!
!
!
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When is the wellbeing of any individual compromised?!
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• when you identify a child, young person or vulnerable adult may be experiencing abuse or neglect.! • when allegations or concerns are expressed about a member, staff or volunteer.!
• when allegations or concerns are expressed about any other person such as parent, carer, school bus driver or monitor or any service user.!
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Safeguarding Procedures!
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When a child, young person or vulnerable adult makes an allegation of abuse or bullying, you should:!
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!
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• Stay calm and try to get another witness, if it does not compromise the situation. !
• If there is a ‘at risk’ of immediate significant harm to the person and you think other member, staff or volunteer deem it you contact the relevant emergency service and notify the Safeguarding Officer, Line Manager or Head of Service. !
• Listen carefully to what is being reported and allow the person to talk at their own pace, careful not to compromise potential evidence !
• Explain that it is likely the information/report given will be shared to the proper authorities, do not promise to keep secrets !
• Only ask questions for clarification and do not ask leading questions (that suggest certain answers as this could compromise evidence)!
• Reassure the child, young person or