Unit Award Scheme

112005 SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

experienced

1complete the Keep Them Safe: Protecting Children from Child Sexual Exploitation (free course) at https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/resources/free-courses/keep-them-safeStudent completed work
2research UNICEF's Convention on the Rights of Child and describe the key featuresSummary sheet
3choose a 45 minute module to undertake from the National Anti-bullying Alliance at https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/all-modulesSummary sheet
4research the term 'mental capacity' and write about it with reference to safeguardingStudent completed work
5write about the main features of the legislation which underpins safeguarding proceduresStudent completed work
6research a local school's safeguarding and reporting proceduresSummary sheet
7give five examples of situations which may be reported to safeguarding services and what the warning signs might be for eachSummary sheet

demonstrated the ability to

8explain what the term child protection meansStudent completed work
9explain what the term safeguarding meansStudent completed work
10explain what the term vulnerable adult meansStudent completed work
11evaluate three case studies to determine whether safeguarding procedures are required and give at least three reasonsStudent completed work
12from the the case studies identifiy at least three potential forms of abuse and give the main signs and indicatorsStudent completed work
13explain at least three actions which should be taken to safeguard and protect the children/young people or vulnerable adults identified in the case studyStudent completed work
14identify at least three other people or agencies who should be involved in the case study, giving at least three reasons.Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 3 June 2019Level - Level Three