Child Protection Level 1 PM

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Child Protection Level 1 PM

• 13.30 Feedback from morning session
• 13.45 Assessing need and Risk -Case studies
• 14.45 Tea
• 15.00 Making a Referral, process, timescales ,
  outcomes, roles and contribution
• 15.45 Evaluation

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Learning Outcomes

• Have a clear understanding of the signs and
  indicators of abuse
• How to make an effective referral using the
  Assessment framework domains and dimensions.
• To understand and identify some of the barriers
  to effective communication and in which
  circumstances and with whom to share information.
• Understand the referral process and your role and
  contributions ie strategy meetings,case
  conferences etc in working together to safeguard
  children
• To encourage reflections on current practice and
  future training needs

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Categories of abuse

• Physical
• Sexual
• Emotional
• Neglect

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Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need
Health Education Emotional behavioural Developme
nt Identity Family social relationships Social
presentation Self care skills
Basic Care Ensuring Safety Emotional Warmth Stimul
ation Guidance boundaries Stability
Parenting capacity
Child safeguarding promoting welfare
Childs developmental needs
Family Environmental Factors
Family History Functioning
Familys social integration
Wider Family
Housing
Community resources
Income
Employment
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Child Protection Initial referral
Response within 24 hours
Strategy discussion Initial assessment
No action/help required
Framework of Assessment
Case conference
Child in need
Core Groups
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Key Stages in Protecting Children from Harm
Gathering information
Understanding and analysing
Evaluation and review
Identifying need and risk
Negotiating and planning care
Implementing plan
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Child Protection Advice and Support

• GOSH IN HARINGEY CHILDRENS COMMUNITY HEALTH
  HARINGEY TPCT CHILD PROTECTION ADVICE AND SUPPORT
  TELEPHONE LINE 0208 489 3133
• Karen Baggaley Designated Nurse 020 8442 5409
• Monica King Senior Named Nurse 0208 489 3066
  mob [phone]
• Suzanne Dale Child Death Co-ordinator 020 8489
  3073
• Dr David Elliman - Consultant Paediatrician 0207
  405 9200 x 5137 mob [phone]
• Dr Laura Hayman Named Doctor Child Protection
  020 8442 5586 mob [phone]
• Dr Sejal Pandya - Lead GP 0208 808 7968

LB Haringey Childrens Social Care First
Response Team 0208 489 4582/4592/ 5652 /5762
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Key Policy and Procedures for reference

• What to do if you are worried a child is
  abused.HM Government 2006
• London Child Protection Guidelines 3rd edition
  2007 www.londonscb.gov.uk
• HTPCT guidelines 2002-www.haringey.nhs.uk/services
  /child-protection/indexshtm
• LSCB LB Haringey Policy and Procedures -
  www.haringey.gov.uk
• Working Together to Safeguard Children - 2006 HM
  Government
• The Children Act 1989/2004