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3 common themes in Child Safeguarding and promoting Welfare Children's…
3 common themes in Child Safeguarding and promoting Welfare
Children's Act 1989 and 2004.
parent capacity
Poor physical or mental Health
Addiction
Assessments co-ordinated for parents and child to have 1 plan fits all.
Domestic violence
Involved in crime or Anti-social behaviour
Provide in adequate level of parenting
Poor attendance when at school and limited education
Access parenting groups
low income causing anxiety, poor diet, depression
whole family practice
family and environmental factors
Duty of LA to house young person when issues at home prevent them remaining there or if they are homeless.
Duty of LA to protect child from significant harm under Section 47 Children's Act 1989.
Assessed under section 17 by social worker, Children's Act 1989.
Section 10 Children's Act 1989, LA has duty to coordinate services with other agencies to improve well-being of child.
Section 11 means the LA and other partners have an individual duty to protect a child and improve their well-being.
Child centred approach to safeguarding.
Child development needs
showing signs of neglect , abuse or exploitation: Malnourishment, dirty clothes, unpleasant bodily odour, bruises, poor self image or low self esteem, being quiet and introvert or the opposite but out of character to usual behaviours.
Common Assessment Framework, CAF:
general health;
physical development;
speech, language and communication;
emotional and social development;
behaviour;
self-esteem and self-image;
family and social relationships;
self-care and independence skills;
learning, attainment, progress, access and participation;
parental care and guidance;
family history, stability and wellbeing;
the extended family;
housing and financial concerns;
social and community factors.
EHCP assessment: meeting their needs to improve quality of life.
Children Act 1989: Government and Local authority provide services and assessments
Section 20 Children's Act 1989, placed in care of LA.
Section 47 removal whilst investigation occurs, immediate due to risk of significant harm if remain in the family home.
Vigilance, Stability, respect, explanation, support, protection and advocacy, as stipulated in the UNCRC
Disabled, young carer, involved in criminal or anti-social behaviour, truancy, drug or alcohol misuse.
Prevent impairment of mental or physical health of the child on their radar that may delay development.
Equality Act 2010
Early Help
Multi Agency Training
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/942454/Working_together_to_safeguard_children_inter_agency_guidance.pdf
https://www.teachinherts.com/ugc-1/2/4/587/whst-safeguarding-policy-sept-2019pd.pdf
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safeguarding-children-affected-by-parental-alcohol-and-drug-use/safeguarding-and-promoting-the-welfare-of-children-affected-by-parental-alcohol-and-drug-use-a-guide-for-local-authorities#contents