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Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Foundation Training

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IntroductionIntroduction

As Christians we are charged to love and care for each other. This is particularly true where the most vulnerable members of our community are concerned.

(The Methodist Church Safeguarding Policy)

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Aim of this trainingAim of this training

To enable participants to deal confidently and appropriately in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in the church context.

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Outline of the training sessionOutline of the training session

Introduction and ground rulesSetting the sceneWhat children needWhat is abuse?Values and judgementsYour role in safeguardingMaking referralsGuidelines

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IntroductionIntroduction of of

ParticipantsParticipants

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Ground RulesGround Rules

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Ground RulesGround Rules

Mobile phones off or on silent mode Confidentiality Timekeeping Give everyone the chance to speak / not to

speak Respectful of difference of opinions / levels of

knowledge and experience Challenge / Encourage healthy debate Respect for diversity

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What do we mean by What do we mean by Safeguarding and Child Safeguarding and Child

Protection ?Protection ?

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SAFEGUARDINGSAFEGUARDING Protecting children from maltreatment Preventing impairment of children’s health or

development Ensuring that children are growing up in

circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care

and undertaking that role so as to enable those children to have optimum life chances and to enter adulthood successfully.

HM Government ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ Glossary plus Section 1.18 and 1.19

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CHILD PROTECTIONCHILD PROTECTION

Child Protection is part of safeguarding and promoting welfare.

This refers to the activity that is undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering, or are at risk of suffering significant harm.

HM Government ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ Glossary plus Section1.20,1.21 and chapter 5

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SETTING THE SCENESETTING THE SCENE

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Children Act 1989Children Act 1989

The Children Act 1989 places a duty on Local Authorities to promote and safeguard the welfare of children in need in their area

The Child’s Welfare is Paramount

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Victoria ClimbieVictoria Climbie

2003 Statutory inquiry into the death of Victoria Climbie by

Lord Laming

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GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT RESPONSESRESPONSES

Green Paper – EVERY CHILD MATTERS

See www.everychildmatters.gov.uk

This became Children Act 2004

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Provisions in the Children Act Provisions in the Children Act 20042004

The creation of children’s trusts and the duty to co-operate

The setting up of Local Safeguarding Boards ( LSCBs )

The duty on all agencies to make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children

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Local Child Protection Local Child Protection ProceduresProcedures

Procedures for all authorities/ boroughs produced by the Local Safeguarding Children Board incorporating ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’

Note specific responsibilities to liaise with and train faith communities

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Methodist History on Methodist History on Safeguarding Safeguarding –– Brief Overview Brief Overview

1993 Safe From Harm – Home Office guidance

1994 Safeguarding Children and Young People – first Methodist guidance

1998 a decision that all local preachers should complete a self-declaration (Form B) [Standing Order 010 amended]

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Methodist Overview of Safeguarding:Methodist Overview of Safeguarding:

2003 Methodist Church ‘Safeguarding’ edition.

A policy for good practice in the care of children and young people.

This includes: -o All Circuits to have a safeguarding representativeo All those working with children and young people to

be recruited following procedures

- i.e. ‘safer recruitment’, including a criminal record check (CRB/ Disclosure Scotland as relevant)

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What Do Children Need To What Do Children Need To Reach Their Full Potential?Reach Their Full Potential?

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Every Child MattersEvery Child Matters

Stay SafeBe HealthyEnjoy and AchieveMake a Positive ContributionAchieve Economic Well Being

= SHAPE

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What is Abuse?What is Abuse?

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StatisticsStatistics 1 in 4 children experienced one or more forms

of physical violence during childhood. 1in 16 children experience serious absence of

care at home during childhood. 1 in 6 children aged under 16 experienced

sexual abuse during childhood. 1 in 16 children experienced frequent and

severe emotional maltreatment during childhood.

(adapted from NSPCC statistics 2007)

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Categories of Child AbuseCategories of Child Abuse

PHYSICAL ABUSESEXUAL ABUSEEMOTIONAL ABUSENEGLECT

Spiritual Abuse

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Group WorkGroup Work

What does this category of abuse involve?

How would you recognise this abuse?

The signs and symptoms?

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Group WorkGroup WorkValues and JudgementsValues and Judgements

Quiz - Is This Abuse?Quiz - Is This Abuse?

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Possible Sources of Stress for Possible Sources of Stress for FamiliesFamilies

Social exclusion / isolationDrug/alcohol abuseMental illness of a carer / parentParental learning disabilityDisability

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Domestic AbuseDomestic Abuse

Prolonged or regular exposure to domestic abuse can seriously affect a child’s development and emotional well being, despite the victim’s attempts to protect their child including the unborn child.

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Your Role In Safeguarding Your Role In Safeguarding ChildrenChildren

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ScenariosScenarios

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ScenariosScenarios1. What concerns would you have?

2. Is there likely to be harm?

3. Who should you discuss this with?

4. Is a referral to specialist Children’s Services / child protection police unit likely to be necessary?

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How to respond to suspicions How to respond to suspicions of abuseof abuse

What to do if What to do if ……

Points taken from Safeguarding Children and Young Points taken from Safeguarding Children and Young People A quick reference guide for those working within People A quick reference guide for those working within

The Methodist ChurchThe Methodist Church

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You suspect abuse You suspect abuse …….. Are you concerned about a child or young

person’s immediate welfare physical, emotional, sexual or do you suspect neglect?

Do not delay,consult the person to whom you are responsible.

Advise your minister/ supervisor of your actions.

If you choose you can contact the Child Protection Police or Specialist Children’s Services (formerly Social Services)

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An allegation is made about another An allegation is made about another person or yourself person or yourself ……

Make notes,record dates,times and events.Sign them and keep a copy

Report it to the person to whom you are responsible and your minister

Only tell those who need to know – you must consult with someone

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A child or young person wishes to A child or young person wishes to disclose they have been abused disclose they have been abused ……

NEVER promise to keep a secret. Do not promise confidentiality – tell them we need to share this.

React calmly; be aware of non verbal messages

Listen ,keep listening ,do not ask leading questions or investigate. Avoid making comments or judgements

Reassure the child they have done the right thing by telling you. Assure them they are not to blame.

Write up using the child/ young person’s words

Tell them what you are going to do and that they will be told what happens next.

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ConsentConsentObtain consent wherever possible from the parents.

Exceptions to obtaining consent are: If it might place the child or young person at

risk of significant harm e.g. physical abuse.

If you are at risk.

Sexual abuse.

Fabricated or induced illness

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ReferralsReferrals

What information do you need to give?

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Following a child protection Following a child protection referralreferral

ASSESSMENT / INVESTIGATIONASSESSMENT / INVESTIGATION

POSSIBLE OUTCOMESPOSSIBLE OUTCOMES

NO FURTHER NO FURTHER

ACTIONACTION

SUPPORT SUPPORT and HELPand HELP

OFFEREDOFFERED

CASECASE

CONFERENCECONFERENCE

CARE CARE PROCEEDINGSPROCEEDINGS

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What Stops Children Being What Stops Children Being Protected ?Protected ?

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Group WorkGroup Work

Why children may not tell?

Why adults may not hear or tell?

Why professionals may not act?

Why church’s may not hear / act?

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Your ContactsYour ContactsThe person to whom you are responsibleYour ministerCircuit Safeguarding OfficerDistrict Taking Care/ Safeguarding Group

Write these numbers in your notes or on the back of the Safeguarding short pocket guide now.

It is important you discuss any concerns you have with someone in responsibility or with expertise.

You should never feel that you should cope alone with these concerns.

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EvaluationEvaluation++

CertificatesCertificates

Thank you for coming!Thank you for coming!

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