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The following articles, taken from recent issues of our Optimus newsletters, will prove invaluable for anyone with a professional or personal interest in Child protection. To ensure you stay up-to-date with the very latest thinking in this area, please make use of the articles below. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, simply click on another category on the left or 'search the library'.
Legal case notes: residence order | Child protectionLegal case notes: Re: A (Residence Order) [2007] EWCA Civ 899, CA Improving the welfare of children in care | Child protectionChris Jenkins looks at provisions in the Young Persons Bill to increase the educational attainment and quality of welfare of chidren in care Supporting parents and carers of children who have been sexually abused | Child protectionMosac is a London-based charity that supports non-abusing parents and carers of children who have been sexually abused. Julia Webb-Harvey provides a case study to illustrate its work School security: keeping children safe | Child protectionAngela Youngman explores the problem of achieving maximum security in schools whilst maintaining a pleasant environment Restraining pupils: guidance on the use of force | Child protectionThe new guidance on restraining pupils is essential reading. Jenni Whitehead discusses the powers it gives and some of the dilemmas it poses Forced marriage: prioritising child protection over political correctness | Child protectionYvonne Spencer explains why forced marriage is a human rights abuse and should always invoke child protection procedure within a school The Children's Plan: key points for early years | Child protectionThe Children’s Plan was launched by Ed Balls in December 2007, but what are the government's objectives for this initiative? Health and safety for work-related learning: What schools need to know | Child protectionMany schools are happy to leave assessment of health and safety on work experience placements to outside agencies, but does this allow them to properly exercise their duty of care? Ruth Bradbury examines the problems and provides practical advice on how schools can play a more active role in the process Improving children’s safety: new public service agreement | Child protectionSchools, colleges and early years settings are seen as having a major role to play in the plans and policies set forward in this new document Do your pupils know the school nurse? | Child protectionThe work of school nurses bridges health, education and social care boundaries Preventing internal trafficking in the UK | Child protectionAnn Lucas and Amanda Palmer of the United Kingdom Human Trafficking Centre (UKHTC) describe the work of the centre and offer guidance on how schools can play a role in prevention and in reporting their concerns Legal case notes: paternal identity and protecting the vulnerable | Child protectionMichael Segal reports a case of paternal identity, contact and child protection Can parents smack their children? | Child protectionJenni Whitehead reports on a review of the legislation that limited the use of physical chastisement Photography and filming in school: when the Data Protection Act applies | Child protectionJenni Whitehead provides clarification on when the Data Protection Act applies to photographing and filming students in school How safe are your pupils on the road? | Child protectionMost local safeguarding children boards are now looking at road safety. Jenni Whitehead describes how schools can contribute to a new government campaign to reduce injuries to children caused by car accidents Legal case notes: care order and parental contact | Child protectionRe F (A Child) (Indirect Contact through Third Party) [2006] 3 FCR 553, 75CA Asking children questions about possibly abusive events | Child protectionJenni Whitehead sets a 'questions exercise' for the staffroom discussion or staff meeting Cyberbullying with new technologies: how teachers should respond | Child protectionFighting this new form of bullying isn't just a technical problem, says Dr Denise Carter. We need to educate children to anticipate risks and become emotionally resilient The new vetting and barring scheme | Child protectionSir Roger Singleton, chair of the Independent Safeguarding Authority, outlines more robust arrangements to protect children and vulnerable young adults Legal basics for teachers: pupils in care | Child protectionYvonne Spencer looks at a broad scheme to improve outcomes — and explains its effect on local authorities and schools Legal case notes: interim care order | Child protectionMichael Segal reports a case of local authority proceedings to obtain care orders for three young siblings Managing allegations against staff: your area's procedures | Child protectionJenni Whitehead examines the new procedures for allegations against staff, which have been in force since January 2007 Coping with stress: working with children who have suffered abuse | Child protectionJenni Whitehead offers advice about recognising and coping with stress brought on through child protection work Legal case notes: special guardianship | Child protectionMichael Segal explains the legal aspects of 'special guardianship' Should schools support young sex offenders? A case study | Child protectionJo has been excluded from school for sexual assault. He needs to continue his education in some way, but any school willing to take him will need to do a lot of work How clear are you about the new safer recruitment guidance? | Child protectionSafeguarding Children in Education and Safer Recruitment in Education came into force in January 2007. Jenni Whitehead looks at some of the most common confusions expressed by readers in the year since its publication Tools to ensure healthy relationships | Child protectionAnnie Beaumont says that honesty, respect and trust are the foundations for getting on together Legal case notes: emergency care orders | Child protectionAn Emergency Protection Order (EPO) authorises a local authority to remove a child to accommodation provided by the local authority and keep him there Do 16-year-olds qualify for protection? | Child protectionAre child protection referrals for 16-year-olds being accepted in your local authority? Jenni Whitehead examines the increasing difficulty experienced by schools in getting social care to accept child protection referrals for the older child Child protection and safeguarding - training requirements | Child protectionSteve Adams of the NSPCC looks at the sorts of training that different members of staff require and shares some ideas for successfully carrying it out Safeguarding children from abuse linked to a belief in spirit possession | Child protectionIn spring 2007 the DfES published new guidance on the management of cases where it is suspected that abuse is linked to the belief that the child has been possessed by evil spirits or witchcraft Risk taking, trust and disclosure | Child protectionJulie Leoni, head of emotional literacy at the Marches School in Shropshire, found her thoughts about attachment and trust challenged by the experience of acting as a support for a girl giving policy testimony about being sexually abused Legal case notes: Section 37 report and youth advocacy | Child protectionA section 37 report is a measure of last resort, which the judge was anxious to avoid in the case of F (family proceedings: section 37 investigation) [2006] 1FLR 1122, Sumner J – reported by Michael Segal Should non-photographic visual depictions of child sexual abuse be outlawed? | Child protectionIn Spring 2007, Jenni Whitehead reported on a Home Office consultation, which was launched to seek views on proposals for making non-photographic visual depictions of child abuse an offence Developing a drugs education curriculum for nursery-age children | Child protectionJoanne MacDonald describes an innovative approach to drugs education for young children Supporting young children to engage with risk and challenge | Child protectionMargaret Edgington highlights the importance of providing children with appropriate levels of risk and challenge to enable them to develop skills for learning and for life Searching pupils for weapons | Child protectionHeadteachers have new powers to screen search pupils for offensive weapons and they can delegate them to staff. Jenni Whitehead looks at recent draft guidance explaining how the new powers will operate Information sharing: has the new guidance lifted the fog? | Child protectionThe government's guidance is helping different agencies to share information but problems persist, as Dai Durbridge reports Self-harm: offering young people support | Child protectionJessica Peters of the charity YoungMinds lays some common myths about self-harm to rest and explains how schools can support the young people it affects Developments in child protection – movement of progress? | Child protectionThe Bichard report has been followed by a flurry of legislation and statutory guidance. Richard Bird looks at what’s changed and what still needs to happen in the world of child protection Welsh education reaches a new milestone | Child protectionThe National Assembly elections on May 3 2007 marked the completion of the second four-year term of devolved government in Wales. Allan Tait presents some of the key issues facing school governors in Wales What is ContactPoint? | Child protectionJenni Whitehead investigates a new IT-based system of sharing information between key agencies A light-hearted look at child protection work | Child protectionJenni Whitehead remembers some moments of humour from working in schools Domestic violence and parental substance misuse | Child protectionAre child protection practices and procedures are adequate in cases of domestic violence and parental substance misuse? Your responsibility for administering medicines | Child protectionDoes your school have an effective policy on the administration of medication to children? Special needs consultant Patti Turner looks at some of the problems that can arise and the ways to avoid them Legal case notes: Re M (a child) (care proceedings: witness summons) [2007] FCR 253, CA | Child protectionThe cases presented here aim to help the reader understand better the nature of and the types of decision-making within the court system. Do children tell lies about sexual abuse? And can we tell if they are lying? | Child protectionJenni Whitehead discusses the difficult issues in assessing truth and lies when listening to children talking about sexual abuse. Intimate care for disabled pupils | Child protectionPhilip Jones presents a case study and discusses the difficulties faced by schools when providing intimate care to pupils who have disabilities. Looked-after children: new law improves education rights | Child protectionSchools will have to be more aware of these particularly vulnerable children when they review policy and practice, writes Ingrid Sutherland Effective treatment for children who sexually abuse others | Child protectionThe child who is sexually abusive needs treatment. A new report gives an overview of current thinking on the issue and makes recommendations for a national strategy. Young people at risk of abuse through prostitution | Child protectionJenni Whitehead discusses the issue of young people at risk of abuse through prostitution. The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: An overview | Child protectionChristian Webb-Jenkins, of Browne Jacobson LLP, discusses the act. Dealing with child protection issues: coping with involvement | Child protectionIf Jane’s story was true she had to be removed from a situation where she was at risk. But if it wasn’t true, was there a danger of making things even worse? A former teacher describes the tensions generated by the problem. Names and details have been changed to protect anonymity. Child abuse and its affect on brain development (part two) | Child protectionChild abuse can affect a child’s ability to learn. In the second of two articles, Jenni Whitehead looks at ways of helping such children in the classroom. A new emotional health programme for young people | Child protectionA new programme from the charity Samaritans links in with current initiatives to create an emotionally healthy culture in schools. Cyber-bullying: protect your pupils and the school | Child protectionNew technology can be a comfort or a threat. Vicky Lapins outlines legal duties on educators to keep children safe. Recruitment matters | Child protectionWe outline the key child safety issues to be born in mind when recruiting staff and explain the financial implications of getting it wrong. Child abuse and its effect on brain development | Child protectionIn the first of two articles, Jenni Whitehead explores present understanding and research on how abuse experienced in childhood affects the child’s developing brain function and how this in turn affects learning. Combating risks to children on the internet | Child protectionThinkuKnow is an education campaign that highlights the risks of the internet. CEOP’s public support coordinator, Hannah Bickers, invites readers to participate. How safe are your school trips abroad? | Child protectionThe British Standards Institution (BSI) is working on a new standard aimed at making school trips abroad safer. How can your school help victims of domestic abuse? | Child protectionChildren can be affected by domestic abuse in many ways. Jenni Whitehead gives guidance on how schools can provide help for pupils and their families. Focus on emotional abuse | Child protectionEmotional abuse is more difficult to prove than physical abuse. Jenni Whitehead looks at how emotional abuse is defined and how it can be recognised. Sexual exploitation: signs to look out for | Child protectionJenni Whitehead looks at signs that show a young person may be at risk of abuse. Report exposes gaps in sex offender legislation that allows abusers to go abroad | Child protectionA new report, published by ECPAT, exposes serious flaws in legislation protecting vulnerable children from British sex offenders who travel abroad. Child protection, schools and the media | Child protectionIf your school hit the headlines, how would you cope? Education Bradford’s press and communications officer Paul Parker has some tips. Overhaul for school records of staff vetting | Child protectionSchools are having to tighten up their record keeping after an Ofsted survey found confusion surrounding procedures for vetting staff. Internet and mobile technology security | Child protectionEvery school has a general duty of care for all of the children in its care. This extends to ensuring children's safety on the internet. Giving medicines to children | Child protectionMary Mahoney examines our responsibilities when asked to give medicine to children. Legal case notes: interim care order | Child protectionLegal case notes: Re M (children)(interim care order) [2006] 1 FCR 303, CA. Prompt sheet for child protection referrals | Child protectionMost LEAs ask schools to fill in some type of referral form. This prompt sheet will help you bring together all necessary information before picking up the phone. New campaign to help children and their parents get help for alcohol addiction | Child protectionA new campaign calls on the government to launch an enquiry into the impact of parental alcohol misuse and develop new services for parents and children Combating mobile phone bullying | Child protectionMobile phone bullying is on the increase but there is plenty of support available. Support line for adult survivors | Child protectionJenni Whitehead welcomes a valuable lifeline for adults living with the legacy of childhood abuse. Safeguarding children and young people on school trips | Child protectionWhether you are taking children off premises to visit the local museum or taking young people away for a full five days, you need to ensure that every aspect of your planning incorporates safety and protection planning. Legal case notes: parental responsibility | Child protectionLegal case notes: Re:G (Children) [2006] 1 FLR 771,CA. The debate on sentencing of sex offenders | Child protectionThe sentences given out in a number of recent high-profile sexual abuse cases has caused a great deal of debate about the length of sentence and the judgements made by high court judges. Jenni Whitehead discusses the current issues. Allegations against education staff: is age a risk factor? | Child protectionBarbara Lawrie, principal education social worker for Education Bradford, gives a summary of her research into possible risk factors that may be significant in allegations made against education staff. Legal case notes: shared care – children's views | Child protectionLegal case notes: Re: R (Residence: Shared Care: Children’s Views) [2006] 1 FLR 491, CA Peer mentoring and self-harm | Child protectionRaising awareness and dismissing myths is critical in establishing self-harm support groups says Steve Matthews of the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation. Forced marriage: a case study | Child protectionAn education social worker from the north of England reveals how she alerted authorities to the possible forced marriage of a 16-year-old girl. Safer recruitment and vetting in the education service consultation paper | Child protectionJenni Whitehead summarises the 2006 consultation paper on 'Safer Recruitment and Vetting in the Education Service'. Child abuse linked to accusations of 'possession' and 'witchcraft' | Child protectionFollowing the publication of a report by Eleanor Stobart, the Government has announced an increase in action to tackle child abuse linked to accusations of 'possession' and 'witchcraft'. Working together to safeguard children | Child protectionThe guidance 'Working Together to Safeguard Children: A Guide to Inter-agency Working to Safeguard and Promote the Welfare of Children' is highly relevant to SENCOs. The education of vulnerable children: keeping them safe | Child protectionDoes the law help or hinder those charged with protecting such pupils? Concerns on safeguarding children | Child protectionA new report* has queried whether there is sufficient capacity and effective management in the system to deliver the new arrangements for Every Child Matters successfully in all council areas. Most Related:
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