Lesson Element
Unit 7: Safeguarding
LO1: Understand types and signs of abuse
Is abuse happening?
Instructions and answers for tutors
These instructions cover the learner activity section which can be found on page 3. This
Lesson Element supports Cambridge Technicals Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
When distributing the activity section to the learners either as a printed copy or as a
Word file you will need to remove the tutor instructions section.
The activity
In this Lesson Element the learners are tasked with understanding how different types of
abuse can occur in different settings.
Suggested timing
Activity 1: 1 hour
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Activity 1
The topic of abuse may cause learners to feel distressed or disclose that they have been or
are being abused. Tutors will need to act sensitively in these situations and follow their work
setting’s procedures for any disclosures of abuse that are made.
Ask learners to read through the four case scenarios. Explain that the purpose of this activity
is for learners to shown their understanding of how different types of abuse may occur in
different situations and settings.
Explain to learners that for each case scenario they must identify whether they think abuse is
happening and include a rationale for their response. Learners must also identify the types of
abuse that they think are happening.
Learners could include the following key points:
Case Scenario 1 – Shelley and Lisa – Yes, name-calling is a form of emotional abuse and
bullying.
Case Scenario 2 – Toby – Yes, the parent is discriminating against Toby unfairly due to his
social background; it is also an example of emotional abuse.
Case Scenario 3 – Shamila – Yes, financial abuse because although the item is free, it has
to be bought by Shamila. It could also be a form of emotional abuse, if the carer is
pressurising/intimidating Shamila into giving her this.
Case Scenario 4 – Sangan – Yes, this is a form of institutional abuse as Sangan’s
preferences and choices over meal times are not being respected; the cook’s shift times take
precedence over his choices.
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Lesson Element
Unit 7: Safeguarding
LO1: Understand types and signs of abuse
Learner Activity
Is abuse happening?
Abuse can happen in a variety of settings. Being able to spot different types of abuse and
their signs early will mean that action can be taken quickly to minimise any further harm or
abuse to individuals. You are going to complete one activity looking at how to respond to
four case scenarios.
Activity 1
Abuse may occur at home, in a residential setting, at a hospital, in a public place and over
the internet. Identifying when abuse is happening is crucial for safe and effective care.
Below are four case scenarios. Read through these and for each one indicate whether
abuse is happening and if so the reasons why you think so. Include the types of abuse that
you think may be happening.
Case Scenarios
1.
Shelley was diagnosed with depression when she left school. Her best friend at work,
Lisa, is constantly teasing her about always looking miserable.
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Why?
2.
In the playground, Toby has been told by one of the parents not to play football today
with the other children because he hasn’t got his trainers with him. Toby explains that
his trainers have been stolen and his mother can’t afford to buy him another pair. The
parent turns to one of the teachers and says that Toby must not be allowed to play
football with his son until he can show that he comes from a good background.
Is abuse happening?
Why?
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3.
Shamila’s carer is very good. She helps Shamila with her weekly food shopping and
with keeping the house clean and tidy. This week a special offer is on the tins of soup;
buy two and get another free. The carer points this out to her; Shamila explains that she
feels that having three tins of soup in the cupboard would be too much for her. The carer
suggests that Shamila give her the third because it’s free.
Is abuse happening?
Why?
4.
Sangan lives in a residential setting with four others. He is going out to a hospital
appointment late morning and has asked the cook whether she can keep his lunch for
him until he comes back which might not be until the afternoon. The cook explains that
she finishes her shift at 1pm and that if he’s not back by that time he will have to have a
sandwich instead.
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Why?
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