Laser Lessons - Lesson

Know how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied

Case Study

A child in the setting seems to be craving attention more than is normal. They appear tearful and withdrawn. When preparing them for sleep time you notice that they have a bruise on their back.

What action will you take?
Who will you tell?
What procedure will you follow?
What will you need to remember about the reporting process?

It is rare that there is just one way to respond to a scenario or situation, so do not consider that the response you have chosen to this scenario will be judged as right or wrong. Share your scenario with a work colleague and ask them to tell you if they think you have responded appropriately. Ask them to challenge your response if necessary. You do not need to submit this task for assessment unless asked to do so by your tutor.

Table of Contents

Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

‘What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused’ by HM Government
'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' by the Department for Education
‘Child abuse and neglect’ from the NSPCC Learning website
‘Safeguarding children and child protection’ from the NSPCC Learning website
'Warning signs' on the Stop Bullying website
Read your setting's guidance / ask your manager about what to do if you suspect a colleague is not complying with safeguarding procedures or is harming, abusing, or bullying a child or young person.
‘Information sharing: Advice for practitioners providing safeguarding services to children, young people, parents and carers’ from the UK Government

Presentation

Click to launch this lesson's presentation: 'Cause for concern?'
Click to read this additional presentation on 'Safeguarding Children'

Good Practice Example
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Click on the link to to read this NSPCC website on child abuse and neglect to find out what child abuse is, how to spot the signs, who is affected and what you should do if you're worried about a child
Click to read Hands On Scotland’s comprehensive guide to good practice in responding to disclosure of self harm.
‘Responding and responding to abuse' is a section of the NSPCC Learning website.
Click to visit the website of the Anti-bullying Alliance, the national anti-bullying charity.
‘Preventing and tackling bullying’ by Department for Education is the departmental advice for staff in educational settings about bullying. Click on the icon to read this advice.
Click to visit the website of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) and pay particular attention to the sections on ‘Preventing abuse’ and ‘What you can do’.
The Department for Education have produced a document ‘Child sexual exploitation: Definition and a guide for practitioners, local leaders and decision makers working to protect children from child sexual exploitation’. This is intended to help all those working with children, and their parents and carers, to understand child sexual exploitation and what action should be taken to identify and support victims.
Click on the link to the Department of Education advice for schools and childcare providers on preventing children and young people from being drawn into terrorism.
Breast ironing or flattening is another form of abuse on young girls to be aware of. Click on the link to find out more about this practice.

Think And Challenge