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SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING LEVEL 1 FOR GENERAL PRACTICE PRESENTED BY Monica King Senior N

2. Ground Rules. Differences in views heard sensitively and/or questioned in a way that is constructive and enabling to the process of the group.Right not to know'. Anti-discriminatory way and to consider the influence that difference have on our work.The group will take responsibility to addres

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SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING LEVEL 1 FOR GENERAL PRACTICE PRESENTED BY Monica King Senior N

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    2. 2 Ground Rules Differences in views heard sensitively and/or questioned in a way that is constructive and enabling to the process of the group. Right ‘not to know’. Anti-discriminatory way and to consider the influence that difference have on our work. The group will take responsibility to address oppressive behaviour /language which may occur, in a way that is sensitive and constructive. Content of personal contributions will remain confidential to the group. The only exception to this is where dangerous or illegal practice is revealed.

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    4. 4 Learning Outcomes How personal belief systems impact on CP/clinical judgements. Raise awareness of child abuse, how to identify, and thresholds of harm How national and local guidance contributes to safeguarding and relates to practice and how to access. When and with whom to share information and local service arrangements for supporting and safeguarding children Understanding of participants roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children The importance of documentation and accurate records Where to seek local advice and support

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    6. 6 Child Protection: Public Inquiries 1990’s – greater emphasis on family support – bearing in mind that families could be dangerous and depressing places for children 1974 Maria Colwell – scapegoat in the family 1984 Jasmine Beckford – prompted wide changes Cleveland Inquiry 1988 – sexual abuse 1990’s – greater emphasis on family support – bearing in mind that families could be dangerous and depressing places for children 1974 Maria Colwell – scapegoat in the family 1984 Jasmine Beckford – prompted wide changes Cleveland Inquiry 1988 – sexual abuse 1990’s – greater emphasis on family support – bearing in mind that families could be dangerous and depressing places for children 1990’s – greater emphasis on family support – bearing in mind that families could be dangerous and depressing places for children 1974 Maria Colwell – scapegoat in the family 1984 Jasmine Beckford – prompted wide changes Cleveland Inquiry 1988 – sexual abuse 1990’s – greater emphasis on family support – bearing in mind that families could be dangerous and depressing places for children 1974 Maria Colwell – scapegoat in the family 1984 Jasmine Beckford – prompted wide changes Cleveland Inquiry 1988 – sexual abuse 1990’s – greater emphasis on family support – bearing in mind that families could be dangerous and depressing places for children

    7. 7 KEY THEMES EMERGING FROM SERIOUS CASE REVIEWS Poor communication between and within agencies Lack of shared understanding of individual agency thresholds Professional anxiety and reluctance to act Professional challenge Inadequate Supervision Poor recording Understanding and dealing with Neglect-Start Again syndrome Keeping track of families Child not seen/heard Inadequate links with Children’s Social care and Mental health services Brandon et al 2007 DCFS

    8. 8 Data from recent study (n 47) Under 1’s - 47% 11-16 - over 30% On Child Protection Register -12% 55% known to Children’s Social care DV, Mental ill Health ,Parental Substance misuse noted in over 50% of cases Brandon et al 2007 DCFS

    9. 9 Haringey - the Local Context Children with CP Plans /registration – 240 Neglect - 54% Emotional Abuse - 26% Physical - 12.7% Sexual - 6.6% Children being cared for (LAC) – 437 Under 5’s = 74 6-17yrs = 363 ( 208 of these children between 11-16) 2561 referrals made to Children’s Social care in 2006/7 LSCB L.B Haringey data set 2007

    10. 10 Legal Framework The Children Act 1989 and 2004 provide a comprehensive framework for the care and protection of children and promote an integrated approach to both protecting children from abuse and promoting their welfare through the provision of services

    11. 11 The Children Act 1989 – key points ˇ      The Child’s welfare is paramount ˇ      Parental responsibility and children’s rights ˇ      Children should be with their own family whenever possible ˇ      Children in need need services ˇ      Partnership with parents ˇ      Children should be protected if in danger ˇ      High quality substitute care ˇ      No order principle  

    12. 12 The Children Act 1989 Places a duty to co-operate and promote the welfare of children To help a local authority with its enquires in a case where there is reasonable cause to suspect that a child is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm

    13. 13 Every Child Matters - Change for Children (five outcomes)

    14. 14 THE CHILDREN ACT 1989 Introduced the concepts of ‘Child in Need’ –Section 17 - ‘Significant Harm’ – Section 47

    15. 15 Children Act 1989 Section 17 - A child is in need They are unlikely to achieve or maintain or have the opportunity of achieving or maintaining a reasonable standard of health or development without the provision of services their health or development is likely to be significantly impaired or further impaired without the provision of such services they are disabled

    16. 16 Significant harm –Section 47 There is no absolute criteria to rely on when judging what constitutes significant harm harm means ill-treatment or the impairment of health and development development means physical, intellectual, emotional, social or behavioural development ill-treatment includes sexual abuse and forms which are not physical

    17. 17 Significant Harm –Section 47 Where the question of whether harm suffered by a child is significant turns on the child’s health and development, his health or development shall be compared with that which could reasonably expected of another child

    18. 18 CATEGORIES OF HARM Physical abuse Emotional Abuse Sexual Abuse Neglect

    19. 19 Assessment Thresholds CAF – Early intervention threshold – any agency - common assessment where there are concerns that a child will not progress towards ECM outcomes without additional services eg family support. Threshold for Children’s Social care Child in need Section 17 Significant harm Section 47

    21. 21 Going full circle back to roles and responsibilities in the case of H ProfGoing full circle back to roles and responsibilities in the case of H Prof

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    23. 23 Key Policy and Procedures for reference What to do if you are worried a child is abused…….HM Government 2006 London Child Protection Guidelines 3rd edition 2007 – www.londonscb.gov.uk HTPCT guidelines 2002-www.haringey.nhs.uk/services/child-protection/indexshtm LSCB LB Haringey Policy and Procedures - www.haringey.gov.uk Working Together to Safeguard Children - 2006 HM Government –www.tso.co.uk Every Child Matters- Change for children - www.everychildmatters.gov.uk The Children Act 1989/2004

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