Child Protection Quiz Questions

What's main guidance document name defines safeguarding, the different types of abuse and the responsibilities of children's services?

The Education Act

The Childcare Act

Working Together to Safeguard Children

The Data Protection Act

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What should you do if a child discloses information about abuse to you?

Tell the child it should be a secret

Stay calm, listen and reassure the child they did the right thing in telling you

Ask lots of questions to write down as much detail as possible

Show how shocked you are

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If social care chooses informs you they will take no further action but you disagree with their decision, what should you do?

Forget about it as you tried

Monitor and contact social services again with any update

Continue with safeguarding process on your own

Ask child further questions to gain more information

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What is the correct term for when an adult consistently fails to meet a child’s basic physical and psychological needs?

Forgetfulness

Neglect

Bullying

Ignoring

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Which of the following are common sites, for non-accidental injuries?

Shins

Fingers and knuckles

Forearms and side of face

Forearms and elbows

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Which of the following should each facility have in place in the event of an allegation of abuse?

Normal Operating Plan

DSE Assessment Plan

Safe Systems of Work

Protection Policy Procedures

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Who is responsible for deciding if abuse has or is taking place?

Yourself

Workmates

The parents

The appropriate agencies

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Before an employers employ someone what is their main priority, if they are to work with children and young people?

Obtain a current CV

Complete a DSE Assessment

Check relevant Disclosure and Barring Service Register

Complete an induction

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If you are on an outing working with young children and one of them tells you about allegations of abuse of the other facilitators, what do you do?

Forget about it, as it’s not your responsibility to get involved

Tell the child not to tell stories

Immediately call the child parents

Immediately call the person in the workplace responsible for child protection

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A good practice when working with children is to do which one of the following?

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Open doors and always be publically seen when working with children

Work behind closed doors as its distracting

Always promise to keep secrets

Never tell tales on other staff from children

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Train The Trainer

Health and Safety Training

Training Products to Buy

Child Protection and Safeguarding Quiz