key terms

• what is safeguarding?

  action taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm (NSPCC, 2018)
• what is a DBS check?


  (Disclosure and barring service) this checks the legal requirements for those who want to work with young children.
• What is a EHCP?


  a document which sets out the provision needed for a child or young person who has SEND.
• What is SEND or SEN?


  A child or young person has SEN of they have a learning difficulty or disability which calls for special educational provision to be made (SEND code of practice 2015)
• What is statuary guidance?


  sets out what schools and local authorities must do to comply with the law.
• What is a child at risk?

  A child who is vulnerable to harm or danger the abuse or harm maybe happening or is at risk of happening.
• What is a child in need?

  A child who is under 18 who needs extra support to improve opportunities from local authorities this could be personal circumstances or physical/ medical they may be in social care.
• What is a looked after child?

  Child in care of local authorities for more than 24 hours. ( foster parents , children’s home, hostel or secure accommodation)
• what is child abuse?


  harm inflicted on a child either deliberately or through neglect which impairs the child’s health, welfare or development
• What is physical abuse?

  non-accidental injurys
• What is emotional abuse?

  persistant emotional ill treatment of a child or young person what causes effects on the child’s well-being
• What is sexual abuse?


  forcing a child to take part in sexual activity's also includes sexual exploitation
• Neglect - failure to meet basic needs such as food, warmth, hygiene, shelter and clothing
• What does LSCB stand for?

  local safeguarding children’s board
• What does DSL stand for?

  designated safeguarding lead
• What is ofstead?

  office for standard’s education - children’s service and skills they inspect schools to make sure they are safe.