What happens in a safeguarding investigation?

The investigation will involve: face-to-face contact with the adult at risk of harm including where relevant an assessment of capacity. ascertaining the views and wishes of the adult at risk and providing appropriate support. undertaking an assessment of risk of harm.

What are the stages of the safeguarding process?

What happens when you get referred to safeguarding?

A person will be identified lead the enquiry and they will always talk to the adult at risk wherever they can. They can arrange for the adult at risk to be supported by an advocate.

What is the purpose of a safeguarding investigation?

The purpose of a safeguarding enquiry is to decide what action is needed to help and protect the adult.

What are the 4 things you should do if you have any safeguarding concerns?

Remain calm and reassure the person that they have done the right thing by speaking up. Listen carefully and give the person time to speak. Explain that only the professionals who need to know will be informed, but never promise confidentiality. Act immediately, and do not try to address the issue yourself.

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What is a low level safeguarding concern?

A low-level concern is any concern that an adult has acted in a way that: is inconsistent with the staff code of conduct, including inappropriate conduct outside of work. doesn't meet the threshold of harm or is not considered serious enough for the school or college to refer to the local authority.

What is classed as a safeguarding concern?

A safeguarding concern is when a person is concerned about someone's well-being. These concerns may be about a family member, a neighbour or a friend and could be around different types of Neglect or Abuse.

How long should a safeguarding investigation take?

That depends on how complicated it is, how many people are involved and how quickly people give us information. We try to finish an investigation within 14 weeks.

Can someone see their safeguarding record?

An adult can request to see information held upon them under the Data Protection Act. They may be provided with information regarding themselves only – all other information will be removed.

What is the 3 point test safeguarding?

Does the individual recognise that there is a problem? Are they able to identify and communicate this to another trusted person? Can they say no; or act to stop the situation. Is another individual pressurising them to do something against their will; or to act in a way that is detrimental to their wellbeing.

What do doctors do if they suspect abuse?

Action Step A physician who has a reasonable suspicion that a child has been subjected to physical or sexual abuse should immediately report to the appropriate child welfare agency. The signs and residual effects of physical abuse are often more apparent than those associated with sexual abuse.

How long does a safeguarding referral take?

You should be informed within 48 hours. You must follow up if you are not informed within 48 hours.

Can a social worker speak to a child alone?

Yes. The social worker will want to speak to your child alone, but they should ask you before they do so (unless there are exceptional circumstances, for example they are concerned that you might threaten your child or try to make your child stay silent, or your child doesn't want you involved).

What does a safeguarding order mean?

Safeguarding duties seek to protect all adults who: ● have needs for care and support (whether or not the local authority. meets any of those needs), and. ● are experiencing, or at risk of, abuse or neglect, and. ● as a result of those care and support needs are unable to protect.

What are the signs of safeguarding?

When can you override a person's consent to safeguarding?

A person's right to confidentiality is not absolute and may be overridden where there is evidence that sharing information is necessary to support an investigation or where there is a risk to others e.g. in the interests of public safety, police investigation, implications for regulated service.

Can a parent see a safeguarding file?

Parents (i.e. those with parental responsibility in law) are entitled to see their child's child protection file, on behalf of their child, with the same exceptions applying as to the child's right to access.

What are the 5 R's in safeguarding?

What details must be included in a safeguarding report?

A summary of safeguarding concerns. This could include information on the total number of concerns, the forms of harm identified, the proportion of concerns within the organisations direct activity or which it identified within the community and the number of referrals passed to safeguarding authorities.

What happens in an adult safeguarding investigation?

The investigation will involve: face-to-face contact with the adult at risk of harm including where relevant an assessment of capacity. ascertaining the views and wishes of the adult at risk and providing appropriate support. undertaking an assessment of risk of harm.

What happens when a child safeguarding is raised?

Safeguarding alerts are raised so that a vulnerable child or young person can be protected and the law can be upheld. Safeguarding alerts are made upon the knowledge of a child being abused or neglected or any other breach of safeguarding protocol.

How do you answer a safeguarding question?

What are examples of safeguarding issues?

Examples of safeguarding issues include bullying, radicalisation, sexual exploitation, grooming, allegations against staff, incidents of self-harm, forced marriage, and FGM. These are the main incidents you are likely to come across, however, there may be others.

What would be some warning signs for you that there was a safeguarding issue with one of your key children?

poor bond or relationship with a parent. knowledge of adult issues inappropriate for their age. running away or going missing. always choosing to wear clothes which cover their body.

What is extra familial harm?

Extra-familial abuse is linked to 'contextual safeguarding' or 'complex safeguarding'. These concepts refer to harm that occurs to children outside of their family system, often during the adolescent years because at this age their social networks widen.