How can I safely work with children?

How can I safely work with children?

always encourage children, where possible, to undertake self-care tasks independently. work within Health and Safety regulations. be aware of cultural or religious views about touching and always be sensitive to issues of gender. understand that physical contact in some circumstances can be easily misinterpreted.

What are child safeguarding practices?

Safeguarding means: protecting children from abuse and maltreatment. preventing harm to children’s health or development. ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care. taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best outcomes.

What should be covered by a safeguarding and child protection policy?

A safeguarding or child protection policy statement makes it clear what your organisation or group will do to keep children safe. It should set out: the more detailed policies and procedures your organisation will put in place to keep children safe and respond to child protection concerns.

What are the 3 R’s in child protection?

The Three Rs of Safety – Early, Open, Often.

What are the four R’s of child protection?

The 4 Rs of Safeguarding Children The 4Rs of Safeguarding Children is professional practice for how you can recognise, record, report and refer in the situation of child abuse.

What to do if a child makes a disclosure?

Basic guidelines for dealing with disclosures

1. Stay calm and listen.
2. Go slowly.
3. Reassure them that they have not done anything wrong.
4. Be supportive.
5. Gather essential facts.
6. Tell what will happen next.
7. Report.
8. Make notes.

What human rights does a child have?

CRC protects the rights of children in all areas of their life, including their rights to: life, survival and development. freedom from violence, abuse and neglect. express their views in matters affecting them, including in legal proceedings.

What are 5 rights of a child?

PART I.

• Article 1: Definition of a child.
• Article 2: Children must be protected from discrimination.
• Article 3: The best interests of the child.
• Article 4: Legislative measures to implement the treaty.
• Article 5: The rights of parents.
• Article 6: The right to life.
• Article 7: The child’s right to birth registration.

How long does it take for social services to investigate?

These investigations must be carried out within 45 working days from when the concern was reported. Depending on the circumstances, the investigation may need to be done more quickly. Each local authority will have its own procedures about how they investigate although they have to keep to certain standards.

Do Social Services Need evidence?

To take a child from their home permanently, social services must provide evidence that the child’s safety or wellbeing is at risk.