Session Overview

Learning Objectives

• Describe what constitutes child maltreatment and be able to identify any signs of child abuse or neglect

• Be able to act as an effective advocate for a child or young person

• Describe the potential impact of the physical and mental health of a parent/carer on the well-being of a child or young person in order to be able to identify a child or young person at risk

• Be able to identify the professional role, responsibilities and professional boundaries and those of colleagues in a multi-disciplinary team and in a multi-agency setting

• Explain how and when to refer to social care if safeguarding/child protection is identified as a concern

• Be able to document safeguarding/child protection concerns in a format that informs the relevant staff and agencies appropriately

• Explain how to maintain appropriate records including being able to differentiate between fact and opinion

• Be able to identify the appropriate and relevant information and how to share it with other teams

• List key statutory and non-statutory guidance and legislation including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Human Rights Act

• Describe the risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) in certain communities, be willing to ask about FGM in the course of taking a routine history, know whom to contact if a child makes a disclosure of impending or completed mutilation, be aware of the signs and symptoms and be able to refer appropriately for further care and support

• List the risk factors for radicalisation and know whom to contact regarding preventive action and support for those vulnerable young persons who may be at risk of, or are being drawn into, terrorist-related activity

• Be able to identify and refer a child suspected of being a victim of trafficking and/or sexual exploitation