1. Who is responsible for safeguarding and protecting children in your early years setting?
2. Which statement is correct?
3. If you are concerned about a child, you will do the following
4. A child tells you that someone has hurt them at home, but you must not tell anyone because it’s a secret. You choose to do one of 3 things, which will you choose?
5. During a conversation with a parent of a 3-year-old they tell you that the child misbehaved last night and as punishment were sent to bed without having any tea. They also missed breakfast as they were late getting up this morning. What actions will you take?
6. You have been asked to change a child whose jumper became wet when playing in water. You notice a bruise on the top of their arm that looks like a ‘grab mark’. You bring this to the attention of the room leader who tells you not to worry ‘this child often comes to nursery with bruises it’s nothing to be concerned about’. What will you do?
7. You have been told about the role of the designated safeguarding lead in your induction. Where else can you find out more about what they do and how you are expected to engage with them as part of your own role when working with children in your setting?
8. Why is it vital to have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices when working in an early years setting?
