Definition, commitments and guiding principles
What is the definition of a “child”?
Anyone under the age of 18
What document must you sign after getting the safeguarding training?
Work manual
Name any 3 types of abuse
physical, emotional, sexual, neglect, peer on peer (any other that is applicable)
1. A Small Star student needs assistance getting into or out of their car. What physical contact is appropriate?
good job
What is the definition of Safeguarding?
“Safeguarding is protecting children from maltreatment; preventing the impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provisions of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcome.”
What physical contact is not allowed with the children?
any appropriate answer, touching genitals, kissing, shaking, hurting kids, touching hair, chest, initiating hugs, lifting, hand holding for non-SS kids etc
What is physical abuse?
frequent physical force and aggression towards someone.
3. You see a young student (SS or HF) leaving the center by themselves. What should you do?
Well Done
Safeguarding is an umbrella term which includes two terms. What are they?
child protection and health and safety
What physical contact is allowed?
any appropriate answer. High fives, fist bumps, helping SS or injured students, restraining a student that is actively trying to hurt themselves, staff, other students and the building
Name any 3 common sites for non-accidental injury
eyes, cheek, mouth, chest, genitals, skull, ears, neck, shoulders, upper and inner arm, back, buttocks, thighs
You notice that the CCTV in one of the classrooms is not working. What should you do?
Yes!
Safeguarding includes the establishment and implementation of ___________ and ___________ to protect children from harm.
policies, procedures
Child Protection is part of safeguarding and refers specifically to the ____________ undertaken to protect children who have been identified as suffering or being at risk of suffering, significant harm.
processes
Name any 4 common sites for accidental injury.
forehead, chin, nose, forearm, knees, shin, hip, elbow, bony spine, palm of hand
You are a PA doing a class observation. You see a usually shy student doing well in a speaking activity and want to take a video to show their parents. You only have your personal mobile phone with you. What should you do?
Yes
Explain any 2 guiding principles in brief
1. Children are listened to, respected and valued.
2. Criminal background checks are completed for all
3. Safe space practices are implemented everywhere
4. Safeguarding training sessions
5. All classrooms have CCTV
6. 6. Any concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing are investigated
What does the CoC say about being professional with students and staff?
Be professional at all times.
To what email address should you report concerns and incidents?
safeguarding@english1.com
The teacher is facing a Small Stars student. The student raises his/her hand as if to hit the teacher on the face. What can the teacher do?
Good job