venus89
08-11-2010, 11:27 AM
I have my gateway review this afternoon and am convinced that the actor interview will probably be a scenario involving another childminder asking me for advice as they think a child in their care is being abused.... I could be wrong but, off the top of my head, I would say something along the lines of.....
If you think a child in your care is being abused then the first step would be to record factually what has led you to believe that. This can be physical things like bruises or changes in behaviour, or things they've said. (can I ask why they suspect abuse? My gut istinct is that I shouldn't. Keep this record of concern in a locked place.
You can ask the NCMA confidentially for advice.
If you don't think it's the parents, talk to them - they may be able to explain things or they may have concerns of their own they might want to talk to you about.
If you think it's the parents then you can go the the safeguarding children's board, who will look at your record of concerns and talk to you. Don't ask the child any leading questions about it, even if there's a disclosure.
Um....... I have to fill 20 minutes!!!
If you think a child in your care is being abused then the first step would be to record factually what has led you to believe that. This can be physical things like bruises or changes in behaviour, or things they've said. (can I ask why they suspect abuse? My gut istinct is that I shouldn't. Keep this record of concern in a locked place.
You can ask the NCMA confidentially for advice.
If you don't think it's the parents, talk to them - they may be able to explain things or they may have concerns of their own they might want to talk to you about.
If you think it's the parents then you can go the the safeguarding children's board, who will look at your record of concerns and talk to you. Don't ask the child any leading questions about it, even if there's a disclosure.
Um....... I have to fill 20 minutes!!!