Child Protection Policy My First responsibility and priority is towards the children in my care. If I have any cause for concern I will report it, following the All Wales Child Protection Procedure. Everyone who comes in to contact with children has a moral and legal responsibility and the protection of that child is the first priority. The pre-registration course has helped me understand the categories of abuse, Physical, Sexual, Emotional, Neglect, Bullying. I have also had training to understand the types of signs and symptoms, which may indicate a child at risk of abuse, and will keep my training regularly updated. If I am concerned about a child's welfare, I may contact the local authority Social Service Referral Team, the NSPCC, PACEY, or other relevant support services for advice, providing this does not affect confidentiality. I am also able to contact my local Safeguarding Children's Board who are able to give me advice. I understand their role is to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in my local authority to ensure effectiveness in the tasks of the representatives on the Board. Child protection concerns that could identify a particular child are kept confidential and only shared with people who need to know this information. Parents must notify me of any concerns they have about their child and any accidents, injuries or incidents affecting the child, which will be recorded. I work together with parents to make sure the care of their child is consistent. If I notice: - Significant changes in behaviour - Unexpected bruising or marks - Any comments made which give me cause for concern - Deterioration in general well-being which causes concern I will implement the All Wales Child Protection Procedures without delay to minimise any risks to the child. I will call the local social services' duty desk and follow it up with a letter within 48 hours. I will keep a factual record of the concern and will ask parents for an explanation, providing it would not put the child at risk. The National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare require me to let the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales know of any concerns that I have reported without delay. © Copyright 2014 by Inky Pinky’s Childcare. All Rights Reserved. If a child tells me that they or another child is being abused, I will: - Show that I have heard what they are saying, and that I take their allegations seriously. - Encourage the child to talk, but I will not prompt them or ask them leading questions. I will not interrupt when a child is recalling significant events and will not make a child repeat their account. - Explain what actions I must take, in a way that is appropriate to the age and understanding of the child. - Write down what I have been told using exact words where possible. - Make a note of the date, time, place and people who were present at the discussion. - Then report my concerns immediately to the duty social worker who has the experience and responsibility to make an assessment of the situation. - I must notify the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales of any allegations of abuse, which are alleged to have taken place while the child is in my care. - If an allegation is made against me, I will report it to the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales following the All Wales Child Protection Procedures. I will also contact PACEY's safeguarding children service for advice and support. - In all instances I will record: - The child's full name and address - The date and time of the record - Factual details of the concern, for example bruising, what the child said, who was present - Details of any previous concerns - Details of any explanations of the parents - Any action taken such as speaking to parents It is not my responsibility to attempt to investigate the situation myself. Child-minder’s Name Ingke Terry Child-minder’s Signature Date Parent’s Name Parent’s Signature Date © Copyright 2014 by Inky Pinky’s Childcare. All Rights Reserved. Useful telephone numbers: Local social service duty desk Out of hours number CSSIW PACEY safeguarding children service PACEY regional office NSPCC child protection helpline- 24 hours helpline for people worried about a child Early Years Development Team Family Information Service Child line Morriston Hospital Singleton Hospital South Wales Public Protection Unit Central Police Station CCARA Social Service Referrals Child and Family Services Child disability and family Support team 01792 635180 01792 775501 01267 254160 07707078602 0845 8801299 0800 800 500 01792 635400 or 01792 517222 01792 517222 0800 1111 01792 702222 01792 205666 01792 450658 01792 456999 01792 635700 01792 635180 01792 515050 © Copyright 2014 by Inky Pinky’s Childcare. All Rights Reserved.