2.8 Does the Childminder For childminders the current online undertake appropriate training safeguarding course on the LSCB website in child protection and is identified as appropriate. safeguarding to fulfil their role as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)? 2.9 Does the Childminder Ensure that safeguarding training is undertake refresher training at refreshed at least every 2 years but ensure a minimum of two yearly that any updates such as via Key Messages intervals, to keep his/her or on the LSCB website provide them with knowledge and skills up to an up to date knowledge, recent guidance date? and specific issues. Does the Childminder have an All childminders should be able to recognise 2.10 up to date knowledge and and respond appropriately to possible signs understanding of safeguarding and symptoms of abuse or neglect and are they able to implement including: significant changes in behaviour, their policy and procedures deterioration in a child’s wellbeing, appropriately? unexplained bruising, marks or signs of possible abuse or neglect; suspicious injuries; comments children or others make which give cause for concern; inappropriate behaviour by other people e.g. inappropriate sexual comments; excessive one-to-one attention beyond the requirements of their usual role and responsibilities, or inappropriate sharing of images. Section 3 Child Protection – Key Questions Guidance Grading Evidence Actions Required As best practice, does the This should be in line with Safeguarding 3.1 Childminder have a clear and Children Boards’ guidance and procedures. effective written safeguarding Childminders may find it helpful to use the children policy and NYCC, PACEY or PLA policy guidance as a procedure? template for formulating their written policy.
2.8 Does the Childminder undertake appropriate training in child protection and safeguarding to fulfil their role as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)? For childminders the current online safeguarding course on the LSCB website is identified as appropriate. 2.9 Does the Childminder undertake refresher training at a minimum of two yearly intervals, to keep his/her knowledge and skills up to date? Ensure that safeguarding training is refreshed at least every 2 years but ensure that any updates such as via Key Messages or on the LSCB website provide them with an up to date knowledge, recent guidance and specific issues. 2.10 Does the Childminder have an up to date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and are they able to implement their policy and procedures appropriately? All childminders should be able to recognise and respond appropriately to possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect including: significant changes in behaviour, deterioration in a child’s wellbeing, unexplained bruising, marks or signs of possible abuse or neglect; suspicious injuries; comments children or others make which give cause for concern; inappropriate behaviour by other people e.g. inappropriate sexual comments; excessive one-to-one attention beyond the requirements of their usual role and responsibilities, or inappropriate sharing of images. Section 3 – Child Protection Key Questions Guidance Grading Evidence Actions Required 3.1 As best practice, does the Childminder have a clear and effective written safeguarding children policy and procedure? This should be in line with Safeguarding Children Boards’ guidance and procedures. Childminders may find it helpful to use the NYCC, PACEY or PLA policy guidance as a template for formulating their written policy.
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