QTS Safeguarding and Child Protection 4

Question 1

What does 'low-level concern' about a colleague's behaviour mean in the context of KCSIE?

Accepted Answer

A concern that does not meet the harm threshold but falls below expected professional standards and must be recorded and reported

Answer

KCSIE requires schools to have a process for reporting and recording low-level concerns about adults' behaviour towards children, even when they do not meet the threshold for a formal referral.

Question 2

What is 'child criminal exploitation' (CCE)?

Accepted Answer

When a child is manipulated or coerced into committing crimes for the benefit of others

Answer

CCE occurs when a child is exploited to commit crimes — such as drug running, theft, or carrying weapons — for the benefit of an exploiting adult or gang, often without recognising they are a victim.

Question 3

Which professional has legal responsibility for referring cases of suspected child abuse to children's social care?

Accepted Answer

Any professional who believes a child is at risk, not just the DSL

Answer

While the DSL coordinates safeguarding, any professional who has reasonable cause to suspect a child is at risk of significant harm can make a referral to children's social care.

Question 4

What is 'Contextual Safeguarding' and who developed the framework?

Accepted Answer

A framework developed by Professor Carlene Firmin that extends safeguarding to peer, school, and community contexts

Answer

Contextual Safeguarding was developed by Professor Carlene Firmin and recognises that abuse and exploitation can occur beyond the family home, in peer groups, schools, and communities.

Question 5

What is a Child Protection Plan?

Accepted Answer

A formal plan put in place when a child is assessed as being at continuing risk of significant harm, outlining actions to protect them

Answer

A CP Plan is a formal, multi-agency plan created following a Child Protection Conference when a child is assessed as being at continuing risk of significant harm.

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QTS Safeguarding and Child Protection 4