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Understand how home-based childcarers can support the safeguarding of children in their care.

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

Older child suddenly starts thumb sucking

Dirty clothes

Constantly hungry

Fear of clothing being removed

Untreated medical problems

Bruises on the neck

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

Clings to a parent in a fearful way

Becomes withdrawn / behaviour changes

Becomes very hyperactive

Has an increased appetite for food

Produces drawings of sex organs

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

  • If practitioner assesses a concern as valid, referral to social services is made and followed up in writing within 48 hours.
  • 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
  • Initial Assessment required within 7 working days of referral
  • Appropriate action taken to match outcome
  • 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

Child is in significant danger of harm

No further action is necessary

No action is taken

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

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

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