Hint Using the prompts use the space below to write your response to the scenario in full sentences, a good answer should be about 400 words and provide details of effective practice in relation to safeguarding concerns. Identify what exactly your concerns are, refer to the signs, symptoms and behaviours that are have been noticed, and the types of abuse that they relate to. What are the policies and procedures that would apply to this situation? Who would you need to speak to including where relevant the child’s family or carer and any other agencies What records would you need to keep, and how you would share information legally within the principles and boundaries of confidentiality? What rights does a child have in this situation and how would you ensure that these are upheld by the setting? What rights do parents or carers have in this situation? Learning outcome 5. Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been bullied Look at the case study for Lauren – Michelle works as a teaching assistant at Cwm Deri Primary School, she often supervises the children at break times. Lauren is a 7 year old girl who is tall for her age and overweight. Michelle has noticed that a small group of girls have been teasing Lauren about her size and calling her names. They have started leaving her out of their games saying she is too slow to join in, so Lauren is often left alone. Michelle finds Lauren in the toilets crying because she is so lonely and saying that she hates herself.
Hint Using the prompts use the space below to write your response to the scenario in full sentences, a good answer should be about 400 words and provide details of effective practice in relation to safeguarding concerns. Identify what exactly your concerns are, refer to the signs, symptoms and behaviours that are have been noticed, and the types of abuse that they relate to. What are the policies and procedures that would apply to this situation? Who would you need to speak to including where relevant the child’s family or carer and any other agencies What records would you need to keep, and how you would share information legally within the principles and boundaries of confidentiality? What rights does a child have in this situation and how would you ensure that these are upheld by the setting? What rights do parents or carers have in this situation? Learning outcome 5. Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been bullied Look at the case study for Lauren – Michelle works as a teaching assistant at Cwm Deri Primary School, she often supervises the children at break times. Lauren is a 7 year old girl who is tall for her age and overweight. Michelle has noticed that a small group of girls have been teasing Lauren about her size and calling her names. They have started leaving her out of their games saying she is too slow to join in, so Lauren is often left alone. Michelle finds Lauren in the toilets crying because she is so lonely and saying that she hates herself.