Assessment
1. All physical injuries observed on a child
such as bruises, are a cause for concern and
should result in a child protection referral
being made
50%
50%
1. True
2. False
1
2
Correct Answer is 2 – False
The fact is that children do sustain accidental injuries
and these are not always a cause for concern. The
likelihood of injury will depend on the age of the child.
For example, when children start walking
independently they are much more likely to get the odd
bruise and scrape. Concerns should be raised when
injuries are unexplained or the child appears to be at
greater risk due to a lack of appropriate supervision. If
you have any concerns over what you see or are told,
you should discuss this with the designated safe
guarder as soon as possible.
2. What percentage of children aged 12 or
under say that no-one has spoken to them
about the risks associated with the internet and
online activity?
25% 25%
25%
25%
1.
2.
3.
4.
5%
15 %
30 %
60 %
1
2
3
4
Correct Answer is 3 – 30%
According to research by OFCO in 2009, 30% of
children 12 or under have received no advice regarding
staying safe online. For 13-16year olds, that figure falls
to 11%, which still means that many young people are
at risk.
3. What are the 4 categories of child
abuse?
1. Physical abuse, emotional
abuse, sexual abuse,
neglect
2. Physical abuse, emotional
abuse, sexual abuse,
financial abuse
3. Physical abuse, online
abuse, sexual abuse,
neglect
4. Physical abuse, emotional
abuse, sexual abuse,
discriminatory abuse or
hate crime
25%
1
25%
25%
2
3
25%
4
Correct Answer is 1 - Physical abuse,
emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect
The 4 categories of child abuse are physical abuse,
emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect.
It is true to say that children may be victims of financial
abuse, on line abuse or discriminatory abuse, but these
are not the categories as defined on the child protection
register.
4. You make a referral to child protection
agencies and after 4 weeks have not received
feedback. What should you do?
1. You are not entitled to
feedback, that will go to the
organisations designated
person for child
safeguarding
2. Leave it– you’ve already
done your bit by referring in
the first place
3. Contact your line manager
to discuss
4. Contact the child to see
how they are
25%
1
25%
25%
2
3
25%
4
Correct Answer is 3 - Contact your line
manager to discuss this
If you make a referral you will get feedback.
Indeed, you may be contacted for further
information.
You should not try and contact the child or any
individual involved as this is not your role.
However, you should contact your line manager
for help to get appropriate action
5. Culturally, is child abuse acceptable
50%
50%
1. True
2. False
1
2
Correct Answer is 2 - False
The abuse of children is not acceptable in any culture.
There is no cultural group that has more child abuse, but
some cultural activities may be abusive. It’s important to
recognise that groups and individuals within groups may
have very different views on how children should be
treated, but abuse is abuse wherever it occurs and
whoever the abuser is.
6. Which of the following may be
perpetrators of child abuse?
25%
1.
2.
3.
4.
25%
25%
2
3
25%
Other children
Strangers
Family members
All of the above
1
4
Correct Answer is 4 – All of the above
There is no one type of person who commits child abuse.
It’s important to recognise that most abuse is perpetrated
by an individual who is known to the child, but that abuse
by strangers does occur. Likewise, don’t forget that
children themselves may abuse other children.
7. The likelihood of a baby (under one
year old) being murdered is:
25%
25%
25%
2
3
25%
1. Very rare indeed
2. Less than half that for
adults
3. About the same as that
for an adult living in the
same area
4. Four times more likely
than for an adult
1
4
Correct Answer is – 4 Four times more
likely than for an adult.
Very young children are highly dependent and physically very
vulnerable. Babies are more likely to die a violent death than
any other group in society, regardless of location class or
ethnicity. In fact, murder rates for people under one year old are
4 times higher than that for adults.
8. What should you do if a child
discloses abuse to you?
1. Talk to their parents
2. Tell them that they
have to talk to the
organisation’s
designated person for
safeguarding
3. Report the incident
4. Ask them to provide
detailed information
about the situation
25%
1
25%
25%
2
3
25%
4
Correct Answer is 3 – Report the
incident
It can be very distressing if a child tells you about abuse and it
is important to stay calm and be reassuring, without making
promises that you can’t keep. It is likely that the child has told
you for a reason, so don’t discourage them from talking.
Remember, though, that it is not your job to investigate the
issue. Don’t press them for information, but let them talk.
However, make sure that they realise that you will have to do
something about any allegation. You need to report the
incident immediately, but you shouldn’t tell anyone who doesn’t
need to know, and that may include the parents.
9. The term ‘looked after child’ means:
1. A child who is in a care
home
2. A child who is subject to a
legal supervision
requirement
3. A child whose parents
are deemed not to have
adequate parenting skills
4. A child who is seeking
asylum
25%
1
25%
25%
2
3
25%
4
Correct Answer is 2 - A child who is
subject to a legal supervision
requirement
Children who are seeking asylum usually have the status of
a looked after child, but the definition is broader than this. A
looked after child is under some form of legal order, such as
a care order or an emergency protection order. This does
not mean that they will necessarily live in a care home.
They may live with a family member, in foster care or with
their parents at home. Likewise, they may not be a looked
after child as the result of poor parenting. A parent, for
example, may be ill.
10. Which of the following are true
about recognising child abuse?
25%
25%
25%
2
3
25%
1. It is only the responsibility of
clearly designated
safeguarding staff
2. It is difficult because the signs
and symptoms may be easy
to mistake for other things
3. It is only relevant to people
who work with children and
young people
1
4
Correct Answer is 2 - It is difficult because the
signs and symptoms may be easy to mistake
for other things
Everyone should be sensitive to the signs of abuse, but recognise that
they can be difficult to assess as they may be an outcome of other
factors. Sudden and unexplained changes in behaviour or school
performance might be an indicator, but may also be part of growing up.
In addition, many abusers will try and hide or explain away signs of
abuse. However, it is everyone’s responsibility to deal appropriately
with any suspicions that they may have. This usually means reporting
the incident. Some people may feel unsure about managing this for
individuals from some social groups. This may be due to them not
understanding particular customs or fearing accusations of
discrimination. Remember, though, that child abuse is not acceptable
in any group and that all young people deserve protection.
THANK YOU
End of the assessment
Delegate Scores
10
Rachael BYRNE
10
Samantha Elise KEANE
10
Kirsty Anne FORREST
10
Emily Jane GARNETT
10
Hannah Claire STOKES
10
Vicki-lea BELL
10
Anne-Marie BOOTH
9
Emma SADLER
10
Rachel ASTLES
10
Amy GREGORY
10
Ashley-marie SMITH
10
Stacey Barbara HEATH
10
Thomas Luke KELLETT
10
Rachael Victoria JONES