GP/Hospital GP’s or doctors at hospital may examine a child with injuries that they suspect to be non-accidental. Their duty in this case is to pass the information on to social workers. They may also have to examine a child that is thought to be at risk of abuse or has suffered abuse. They will then write a report for the social worker and give evidence if a crime has been committed. School If a teacher or member of staff suspect a child is being abused or if a child has told someone they are being abused, they have the responsibility to contact the child protection officer at the school who would then contact social services and/or the police.
It is vital that help is sent for immediately. This should always be the school’s qualified first aider. Every school should have at least one qualified first aider on site at all times, and you should know their name and how to contact them in the event of an emergency. You will also need to support and reassure not only the casualty but also any other children who may be present. Children quickly become distressed, and depending on what they have witnessed, may be in shock themselves.
* * Health and safety at work act 1974 * * The health and safety at work act is implemented in my setting, this ensures that not only the pupils are safe but also the staff of the school know what they need to do in order to keep them safe from any dangers they could find in their setting. * It places a duty for employers to help their employees have a safe working environment that is reasonable and workable in. * The staff not only have their own health and safety to consider, they also have the other staff and pupils of the school to look after and make sure that anything that they may do whilst at work will not danger anybody else in their setting, such as when using equipment. * It is also to ensure that any danger is prevented or controlled when found, such as if a machine is not able to be used then making sure the health and safety officer is notified and the problems is fixed so ensure nothing happens to anybody that is in their setting. * It is also for the staff to ensure that anything that the children may be using is in a good working order so that no danger can happen to a pupil or another member of staff because of their mistakes.
You should also inform the child’s parent about the bump on the head and how it happened. This is all included in the health and safety policy, and all the staff members should follow it. A child has a n asthma attack If the child is having an asthma attack the signs would be that the child will have a persistent cough , especially in the cold air, after exercise or at night or colds which go ‘straight to the chest’. The symptoms could be that the child could be short of breath or sever wheezing when breathing both in and out. Also the child may have difficulty in speaking and performing normal activities.
They will carry out medical observation or examination of the child thought to be at risk of abuse. They will give detailed report of injuries which they think may be non-accidental. They will also have to give evidence in court if a crime has been committed. Outcome 2.1 Being able to identify the signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses is important but it isn’t out role to diagnose or jump to conclusions. Some of the symptoms may include: * Is quiet or irritable.
All GP’s should have regular training and update their training when necessary. Teacher’s roles and responsibilities are to create and maintain a safe learning and friendly environment. To identity any concerns and to act on them upon information. Staffs are to attend child protection and first aid courses, staff should have special training on training on safeguarding all children. Understand the importance of ensuring children and young people’s safety and protection in the work setting.
3.4: Promote children and young people’s positive behaviour. 1.2 Evaluate how the policies and procedures of the setting support children and young people to: * Feel safe- A school should ensure that every child attending the school feels safe. Policies like Safeguarding children ensure that the right procedures are in place to protect children. All staff working within the school should be trained on the correct procedures for safeguarding children. Anti-bullying policies are in place in school to ensure the children know that bullying is not acceptable behaviour but a child should feel confident enough to report an incident if one occurs and should know who they can go to within the school to discuss any such situations.
Assessment 1 Within your setting you should safeguard and promote children’s welfare, we must take necessary steps to ensure this. We must promote good health of all children within our care and take steps to prevent the spread of infection from others within our care and take appropriate action when they are ill. We must ensure that there are suitable people and staffing levels are appropriate to ensure safety to all children. The premises, environment and equipment must be suitable to cater for the children, these include outdoor and indoor spaces, furniture, equipment and toys and they must be safe and suitable for the children in your care, age/stage appropriate. Your safeguarding/admissions/settling in policies should be kept up to date. It is important for all staff to read all policies and procedures.
Safeguarding and promoting Children’s Welfare Every child receives and enjoys challenging learning and development experiences that meets their individual needs and make sure they are safe. Child minders must safeguard children at all times if abuse is suspected it must be reported and I must record it. Documentation In my setting I have all the relevant policies and procedures to do with safeguarding I must record any accidents and bruises and tell parents about any incidents that has happened when they arrive. Suitable premises environment and equipment Indoor spaces toys furniture and equipment must be safe and suitable for the children in my setting Organisation Child-minders have to plan and organise in their setting to ensure the children develop and achieve challenging learning experiences Data Protection Act
JOHANNE BISSELL ASSIGNMENT 311 TASK D All staff play an important role in protecting children. The general ethos being that all children should feel safe, are listened to and treated with respect. It is very important to learn the signs, symptoms and indicators of possible abuse so that actions can be taken to ultimately stop the abuse from taking place. Having a good knowledge of children’s expected development and behaviour is key, since you will then be more likely to spot sudden changes. Physical Abuse Possible Physical Indicators * Burns and scalds, including cigarette burns caused by lengthy exposure to heat * Human bite marks * Lack of normal use of limbs and swelling * Conflicting and inconsistent explanations of injuries * Untreated injuries * Serious injury with no explanation * Constant illness (could be fabricated or deliberately induced by parent or guardian The common Non-Accidental injury sites are * Back of legs and buttocks * Skull – fracture / bruising / bleeding under skull * Mouth, cheeks, behind the ears - bruising / finger marks * Neck, stomach, chest, upper and inner arm - grasp marks and bruising * Genital / rectal area - bruising * Bi-lateral injuries - two black eyes Possible behavioural indicators * Unusual fear of adults * Unnaturally compliant * Fear of medical attention and refusal to discuss injuries * Shy away from physical contact * Aggression to others * Cover-up clothing worn * Any behaviour that is not consistent with childs age or development stage 1 of 3 JOHANNE BISSELL Neglect Possible Physical Indicators * Poor – personal hygiene, skin and hair * Poor – growth pattern, emaciation, pot belly, short stature * Failure to thrive * Untreated medical problems Possible Behavioural Indicators