Working Together to Safeguard Children
Gaynor Brookes
CYP Core 3.3/LO 1.1
Current legislations guideline and policies:
Children’s Act 1989
Education Act 2002
Children Act 2004
Working together to Safeguard Children (2010)
What to do if you are worried a child is being abused (2006) E-Safety
Safeguarding and Protecting
Bullying
The different agencies involved in safeguarding the welfare of Children and Young people are: NSPCC (national Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Children) The NSPCC’s work is focused on helping those children who are in greatest danger and distress. Their services are all designed to make the biggest difference to children possible. They provide support to Children and Young People and their families, they have a helpline in which you can contact if you are concerned about a Child or Young person, this also provides a helpline for Children or Young People that are anxious and need help or advice.
Police
The Police work closely with children and young people to protect them from harm; they have Child Abuse Investigation Unit (CBIU), where they can get information from Children’s or Young People social care, and other agencies involved. They have the authority to remove Children or Young People in extreme emergencies, or the offender.
Health Professionals
Doctors or Healthcare professionals can provide examinations to a Child or Young Person
Gaynor Brookes
CYP Core 3.3 /LO 1.1 Continued
When they think they have sustained suspicious injuries that have not been accidental. They have the authority to contact Social Services when this type of abuse has occurred. They must write reports and give to Social Services, and if necessary they would have to attend the court of law if a crime has been committed.
E-Safety
This has its own council called The UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) these are here to safeguard Children and Young People on the Internet. This Council has put procedures into place to protect Children and Young People, and help
CYP Core 3.3/LO 1.1
Current legislations guideline and policies:
Children’s Act 1989
Education Act 2002
Children Act 2004
Working together to Safeguard Children (2010)
What to do if you are worried a child is being abused (2006) E-Safety
Safeguarding and Protecting
Bullying
The different agencies involved in safeguarding the welfare of Children and Young people are: NSPCC (national Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Children) The NSPCC’s work is focused on helping those children who are in greatest danger and distress. Their services are all designed to make the biggest difference to children possible. They provide support to Children and Young People and their families, they have a helpline in which you can contact if you are concerned about a Child or Young person, this also provides a helpline for Children or Young People that are anxious and need help or advice.
Police
The Police work closely with children and young people to protect them from harm; they have Child Abuse Investigation Unit (CBIU), where they can get information from Children’s or Young People social care, and other agencies involved. They have the authority to remove Children or Young People in extreme emergencies, or the offender.
Health Professionals
Doctors or Healthcare professionals can provide examinations to a Child or Young Person
Gaynor Brookes
CYP Core 3.3 /LO 1.1 Continued
When they think they have sustained suspicious injuries that have not been accidental. They have the authority to contact Social Services when this type of abuse has occurred. They must write reports and give to Social Services, and if necessary they would have to attend the court of law if a crime has been committed.
E-Safety
This has its own council called The UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) these are here to safeguard Children and Young People on the Internet. This Council has put procedures into place to protect Children and Young People, and help