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Q – “Describe the actions to take in line with organisational policies and procedures if abuse is suspected or has been disclosed”
Answers
A – You may find this article on how to deal with safeguarding concerns useful.
A – Oh about 5 years ago my manager dismissed on the spot, depends on how serious it is.
A – If a practitioner is strongly concerned and they don’t feel the designated lead has taken enough steps to safeguard a child you can ring the local safeguarding board yourself. Everyone has a duty to safeguard children.
A – Reassure, report, record ! Reassure the child, report it to your room leader , safeguarding lead or manager , if none of those are available you have a duty to call it in . Record it all accurately using short succinct language. Don’t ask leading questions to the child and record the facts , don’t give your personal opinions.
A – We report it to our bosses must be price time date and factual and exactly wot was said , then pass them over to safeguarding officer and she then takes next steps . If u don’t feel been dealt with ring first response they can help.
A – Follow settings safeguarding policy or whistleblowing depends on issue. These should be updates now as child protection policy following Ofsted new guidance.
A – I would ring maru for advice then make a referral straight away.
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what would you do if abuse has been disclosed or evidence of abuse has been found.
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