Question –
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 http://www.earlyyearscareers.com/…/dealing…/”
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”
A – “Record it, report it, don’t waste time”
1 thought on “What would you do if you suspected child abuse?”
My grandchild Hollie is at breahead nursery in Dumbarton and every time I pick her up she is marked they keep saying accident but it’s all the time I I’m very concerned gamma is her teacher .