Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people

Learning Outcomes

1. Know about the legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety.   

1.1. Identify the current legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety.

1.2. Describe the roles of different agencies involved in safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.

2. Know what to do when children or young people are ill or injured, including emergency procedures   

2.1. Identify the signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses.

2.2. Describe the actions to take when children or young people are ill or injured.

2.3. Identify circumstances when children and young people might require urgent medical attention.

2.4. Describe the actions to take in response to emergency situations including:

• fires

• security incidents

• missing children or young people

3. Know how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied   

3.1. Identify the characteristics of different types of child abuse.

3.2. Describe the risks and possible consequences for children and young people using the internet, mobile phones and other technologies

3.3. Describe actions to take in response to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed (including self-harm) or bullied, or maybe at risk of harm, abuse or bullying

3.2 Describe the actions to take in response to concerns that a colleague may be:

• failing to comply with safeguarding procedures

• harming, abusing or bullying a child or young person.

3.5. Describe the principles and boundaries of confidentiality and when to share information.