Guest Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi, I was wondering if anyone has an up to date copy of their child protection policy. I can't seem to find the one that we would hand to parents I just have the one that is relevant to staff. Any help would be really appreciated I'm working on this weekend and that's it my portfolio is in to be IV'd ahhhh Thanks Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_705 Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Dawn Here is our policy and a sheet for staff. Hope it helps. Deb Child_Protection_Policy_for_FS.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 You have a very comprehensive policy Deb, one thing I would add to it though is that as well as signs / injuries, how to react when a child actually verbally discloses abuse. Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Hi Deb, Thank you so much for this I'm working on the loose ends this weekend and that's me finished to be IV'd this week coming and EV'd by the 24th if all goes well Thank you for all your help Dawn x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_705 Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Thanks Peggy, I'll add in something along the lines of not asking leading questions, letting the child know they are believed etc. Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_3139 Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 And not promising to keep it secret. An NN I worked with last week was telling the children to keep secrets about the goodbye card they were making for someone. I really dont like secrets, it makes me uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Yes, I agree, you can have bad secrets but good surprises. I would also let the child who disclosed know that I cannot keep what she/he has said as a secret and that I would have to tell someone who may be able to help. Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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