QTS Safeguarding and Child Protection 2

Question 1

What does 'female genital mutilation (FGM)' mandatory reporting require of teachers in England?

Accepted Answer

Teachers must report directly to the police if they discover that FGM has been carried out on a pupil under 18

Answer

Since 2015, teachers in England have a mandatory duty to report directly to the police if they discover (not just suspect) that FGM has been carried out on a girl under 18.

Question 2

What is 'county lines' in the context of safeguarding?

Accepted Answer

A form of criminal exploitation where gangs use children to traffic drugs across county borders

Answer

County lines refers to criminal networks that exploit vulnerable children and young people to move and sell drugs across geographic areas, often using violence and coercion.

Question 3

Which principle underpins all child protection work in England?

Accepted Answer

The welfare of the child is paramount

Answer

Section 1 of the Children Act 1989 establishes that the welfare of the child is the paramount consideration in all decisions affecting children.

Question 4

What is 'child sexual exploitation' (CSE)?

Accepted Answer

A form of abuse where children are manipulated or coerced into sexual activity in exchange for something perceived as valuable

Answer

CSE involves children being manipulated, coerced or exploited into sexual activity, often with an exchange of gifts, money, affection or status, and may not be recognised as abuse by the child.

Question 5

Under the Prevent duty, which professionals are required to have 'due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism'?

Accepted Answer

All specified authorities including schools and colleges

Answer

The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 places the Prevent duty on all specified authorities, including schools, requiring them to prevent radicalisation.

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QTS Safeguarding and Child Protection 2