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Understand how to support the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children

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Which of the signs below may indicate neglect? Select the three correct answers.

Fear of clothing being removed

Bruises on the neck

Older child suddenly starts thumb sucking

Constantly hungry

Dirty clothes

Untreated medical problems

Which of the following signs and symptoms may give cause for concern in the context of potential sexual abuse? Select the four correct answers.

Produces drawings of sex organs

Clings to a parent in a fearful way

Becomes withdrawn / behaviour changes

Becomes very hyperactive

Has an increased appetite for food

Has soreness or bleeding in the throat, anal or genital areas

Drag and drop the items into the correct order.

Drag and Drop items to re-order them

  • Appropriate action taken to match outcome
  • Initial Assessment required within 7 working days of referral
  • Outcome of assessment leads to the decision that a) no further action is necessary, b) child is in need, or c) child is in significant danger of harm
  • Practitioner has concerns about a child’s welfare
  • If practitioner assesses a concern as valid, referral to social services is made and followed up in writing within 48 hours.
  • Social worker acknowledges receipt of referral and decide on next course of action within one working day

Match the words on the left with the items on the right.

Drag and Drop items from one side to pair them with items from the other side

Child is in need but there is no actual or likely significant harm

No further action is necessary

Child is in significant danger of harm

Social worker discusses with child, family and colleagues to decide on a next step and what services are required

Strategy discussion involving Local Authority, Children's Social Care, the police and relevant agencies to decide whether to initiate a S47 enquiry

No action is taken

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