Effective Safeguarding Practice, A teaching assistant notices that 12-year-old Sam has arrived at school with unexplained bruises on several occasions. She records her observations and immediately reports her concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)., During a support session, Emily tells her tutor that she does not feel safe at home. The tutor writes down exactly what Emily said, including the date and time, and stores the information securely according to safeguarding procedures., Josh tells a youth worker that an older teenager has been sending him threatening messages online. The youth worker listens carefully, reassures Josh that he has done the right thing by speaking up, and follows safeguarding procedures., A volunteer becomes concerned that a child may be experiencing neglect. Rather than investigating themselves, they follow the organisation's safeguarding policy and report the concern to the DSL., Staff at a youth centre attend annual safeguarding training to learn about current risks such as online grooming and child exploitation. As a result, they recognise warning signs early and know how to respond appropriately., A school, social worker, and healthcare professional share relevant information about a child whose wellbeing is declining. By working together, they create a support plan to help keep the child safe., A school introduces anti-bullying initiatives and ensures staff are visible during break times. Pupils feel safer and are more confident about reporting concerns when they arise., Ineffective Safeguarding Practice, A coach notices that a child regularly appears hungry and tired but assumes it is not their responsibility to get involved. Weeks pass before the concerns are reported, allowing the situation to worsen.Ineffective Safeguarding Practice, A support worker receives a disclosure from a young person but only writes down a brief summary several days later. Important details are forgotten, making it harder for safeguarding professionals to assess the risk., A child tells a member of staff about possible abuse, and the staff member promises to keep it a secret. The concern is not reported to the DSL, leaving the child without the protection and support they need.

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