Understand Safeguarding of Children and Young People (for those working in the adult sector)

Unit summary

The purpose of this unit is to assess the learner’s knowledge required to understand the safeguarding of children and young people. These workers do not work directly with children, but need to know how to recognise and respond to abuse and/or neglect should they come across it in the course of their work with adults.

Learning outcomes

1 Understand the policies, procedures and practices for safe working with children and young people

2 Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused or harmed

1.1 Explain the policies, procedures and practices for safe working with children and young people

2.1 Describe the possible signs, symptoms, indicators and behaviours that may cause concern in the context of safeguarding

2.2 Describe the actions to take if a child or young person alleges harm or abuse in line with policies and procedures of own setting

2.3 Explain the rights that children, young people and their families have in situations where harm or abuse is suspected or alleged