inspector question/abuse

[NikNak]

Can any one give me a the right answer to give when asked by the inspector what you would do if you suspected abuse please? Am I right in thinking you would ring the telephone number on that green card? x

[sarah707]

You would write down exactly what your concerns are / what the child says and if you think it is safe to speak to the parents then do so, but if you don't or it's something that is worrying you / about the parents etc, then you should contact your local safeguarding children board and follow their advice...

Have a look at the sample Safeguarding Policy on the NCMA website for further advice

[Pauline]

As Sarah says plus you have to have phone numbers of the safeguarding team available, including the duty officer for out of hours, I have them in my policy.

Your green card should be ok provided it is the latest one with the correct phone number, they were updated last year with ammendments for safguarding children as opposed the child protection.

Try typing 'safguarding children' and your area into google and you might get their website with all relevant numbers so you can check.

[Banana]

My inspector asked what sort of other oranisations I was aware if who give advice/guidance with regards to abuse. I answered about the NSPCC and she seemed happy with this

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[NikNak]

Oh thanks for that I was dreading answering that question and its been buzzing around in my head for days. The answers I come up with just seem to sound wrong! x

[Ebs71]

What green card? dont think ive got one of those?

[Spangles]

I've not got a green card either. Am I supposed to have one?

[crazybones]

Me neither. Never heard of it.

[miffy]

Yes - it gives you the numbers to call if you suspect abuse and think it has signs and symptoms on too

miffy xx

[Ebs71]

is it an A4 size card or something you can carry in your bag? god knows why i havn't got one?

[cloud9]

Can any one give me a the right answer to give when asked by the inspector what you would do if you suspected abuse please? Am I right in thinking you would ring the telephone number on that green card? x

Where does the green card come from i've never heard of it?

[carolinel]

I don't have one either.

might just have to make my own!

[miffy]

I've just fetched mine to have a look at

It is a piece of green card folded in 3 entitled "Indicators of possible Child Abuse" on the front. Inside the card it goes into how to identify child abuse and on the back who to make a referral to.

All phone numbers given are relevant to my area - I've always had one of these and assumed it was the same for everyone but with numbers relevant to their area iyswim

miffy xx

[angeldelight]

I have not got a green card

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[miffy]

Oh this is wierd - I have always had one and had to produce it at inspections.

miffy xx

[angeldelight]

I think its very unfair

I want one ha

Angel xx

I will just have to go and be sexy instead

[Spangles]

I'd prefer a pink one though!

I'm going to be sexy too!

[miffy]

I think its very unfair

I want one ha

Angel xx

I will just have to go and be sexy instead

Don't you dare!!!!!!

miffy xx

[angeldelight]

how can an apple be sexy though ?

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[miffy]

how can an apple be sexy though ?

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What??????

miffy xx