Safeguarding Assessment - Wise Owls Childcare

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Who should all safeguarding concerns be reported to first? (copy)

If a staff member directly witnesses abuse in the nursery, what should they do?

Confront the person involved immediately in front of others
Wait until the end of the day to see if it happens again
Tell another colleague to deal with it instead
Prevent and stop the abuse, ensure the child is safe, report the incident immediately

When must a Report of Concern form be completed?

Staff should never…

When a visitor arrives on site, what is the correct process?

What should you do if you see a parent or visitor on their mobile phone?

Mind your own business
Ask them politely to ensure they place their mobile phone in the designated area immediately
Ignore it and don’t worry if they start taking photos of the children
Tell them it’s ok but to leave it in their pocket

Which of the following may indicate a child is experiencing cyber abuse?

What should staff do if a child makes a disclosure? *

If you notice bruising on a child’s private area, what should you do?

What is the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)?

To manage staff rotas and supervise play
To escalate concerns to agencies, investigate appropriately, promote a strong safeguarding culture, and ensure staff knowledge is regularly refreshed
To record accidents and speak to parents only
To investigate concerns alone without external support

What systems are in place to ensure all people employed by Wise Owls within our childcare settings are suitable?

Which behaviour could indicate a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect? *

Which of the following is part of Wise Owls’ expectations for staff safe care?

Carrying out personal tasks for children even if they can do them independently
Closing the door when alone with a child to protect their privacy
Allowing physical contact in private spaces where other staff cannot see
Ensuring doors remain open when alone with a child and being mindful of appropriate, necessary contact only

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Which behaviour could indicate a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect?

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