A Basic Understanding of Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (Category 2)
Section 5: Be able to recognise and respond to potential indicators of child abuse and poor practice In this section you will learn: • How to identify different indicators of child abuse and poor practice. • Where to identify suitable sources of advice and support in response to suspicion of child abuse or poor practice. • How to follow the correct procedure(s) regarding safeguarding or child protection concern(s). • How to demonstrate good practice and appropriate behaviour with children and young people.
Section introduction In sections 1 through to 4 of this unit, you have gained the knowledge required to identify the different indicators of child abuse and poor practice and you have considered a range of policies and procedures that you should follow in terms of your own job role. You have also considered how to demonstrate good practice and appropriate behaviour when you work with children and young people. As part of your learning programme, you will need to be able to demonstrate all of the above in practice. This section helps you to gather the key knowledge and requirements to prepare for the practically assessed element for this unit.
Identify different indicators of child abuse and poor practice Earlier in this document you learnt about the different signs and indicators of a range of types of abuse that children and young people may face. Read the case study below and complete the activity on the next page. Case study - James James is a 12-year-old boy. He has been attending your after-school club at his own school since September. Sometimes, there are gaps of up to 4 weeks between when James attends the afterschool club sessions and when he does not. Another child called Katie says that when James is not attending the after-school club he has also not been attending during the school day. When James does attend, he is usually happy and engaged in the football games and other sports activities that you have planned. However, after a long gap, James does appear to be less engaged in the sporting activities than he usually would be. This generally only lasts for the first session of his return from a long gap. In a particular session that James joined you noticed some bruises on his legs when one of his football socks has slipped down. These bruises are on the backs of his legs and not on his shins. You asked James if he has hurt himself during the game as you are concerned that he may need some A Basic Understanding of Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (Category 2) Manual | Version 1 | © YMCA Awards 2021
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