Explain How To Safeguard The Well-Being Of Children

Level 3 Diploma in Support Teaching and Learning in Schools.

Unit 11 - Safeguard the well-being of children and young people.

Recognise indicators of possible child abuse (4.1)

Give examples to complete the following chart:-

| Type of abuse | Physical signs | Emotional/behavioural signs |
|Physical abuse |Physical signs can include burn marks, cuts, and |Signs can include being uncomfortable with physical |
| |bruises, grasp marks, cigarette burns or other |contact, pupil coming in early to school and staying on |
| |injuries. However these marks could be signs of
|home minding the child/children. |
|Sexual abuse |Sustained bruises, scratches or bites to the |Be reluctant to undress for and/or participate in PE |
| |genital area, lower abdomen, breasts or thighs. |lessons or swimming lessons. May show signs of sadness and|
| |Torn or bloodstained underwear. Sore or |be withdrawn, may be depressed and lack concentration. |
| |uncomfortable whilst walking or sitting down. |Attempt to run away from home or suicide attempts and/ |
| |Frequent urinary infections, may have anorexia or|self-harm. Have sudden problems at school e.g. poor |
| |display signs of gross overeating. May have an |behaviour or deterioration in school work. |
| |unexplained pregnancy where the father’s identity|Hysterical/angry outbursts. May act in a flirtatious way |
| |is vague. |or the child’s art work or stories may contain/show