SAFEGUARDING QUIZ Welcome to your Safeguarding Quiz Who is responsible for safeguarding in the nursery? The Nursery Manager Everybody The Designated Safeguarding Lead The Local Authority Designated Officer None A child at your nursery is left alone in their house for hours on end every weekend. What type of abuse is present here? Neglect Sexual Physical Emotional None Which of the following is NOT a factor that might make someone vulnerable to radicalisation? Exposure to extremist material online Social isolation Personal grievances or grievances against society Having a diverse group of friends None In what scenario is it okay to promise a child you won't tell anyone about something they have disclosed to you If they ask you to before saying anything It is never OK to make this promise If they are upset If you feel disclosing will cause more harm None A child approaches you and makes a disclosure. What do you do? (choose three) Reassure the child that they did the right thing talking to you Tell the child that they need to speak to the DSL rather than you Speak to the alleged abuser to get their side Make a record as soon as possible of what the child tells you Promise the child that you will keep the disclosure secret The child is known to exaggerate so ignore what they say Tell them it’s not their fault You passed information to your manager regarding potential abuse and you feel she didn't take it seriously. What should you do? Talk to the parents of the child Ignore it as it isn’t my problem now I have told my manager Nothing, my manager knows more than me and I was obviously wrong Contact the relevant department directly for advice following local procedures None Which of the following is true about neglect? It usually happens as a result of something e.g. a parent not having knowledge or capacity to effectively parent It is defined as a child being hungry, dirty and smelly It occurs only in poor families It usually occurs intentionally None What role can you play in promoting respect and tolerance? Discouraging discussions about cultural differences and similarities Promoting one cultural or religious perspective over others Fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated and differences are respected Encouraging discrimination and prejudice against certain groups None If a child is being constantly mocked and belittled by their parent, what type of abuse are they experiencing? Physical Neglect Emotional Sexual None If you notice a small change in a child’s behaviour, what is the best course of action? Ignore it completely, there’s no cause for concern Keep questioning the child to find out the truth Report it immediately to the safeguarding lead for your local area Record your observation and monitor for any more signs None Which of the following is an area of the body that is commonly seen as a site of accidental injuries? Knees Necks Inner thighs Wrists None How can staff effectively challenge extremist views in the nursery environment? Ignoring such views to avoid confrontation Engaging in open dialogue and debate Reporting families expressing such views to the authorities Isolating families with extremist beliefs from the rest of the nursery None Which of these statements about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is true? It is illegal to take a child abroad to undergo FGM Only teenagers are at risk of FGM FGM is legal if it is because of religious beliefs FGM only happens to those from African backgrounds None Which of the following is NOT a sign of sexual abuse? Sexual behaviour or knowledge that’s inappropriate for the child’s age Bruising to intimate areas Blood in the child’s underwear Untreated medical or dental problems None Which of the following is NOT included in the working together to safeguard children document's definition of safeguarding? Dealing with perpetrators once abuse has happened Preventing impairment of children’s health or development Ensuring the children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care Protecting children from maltreatment None Which of the following is true about neglect? It usually happens as a result of something e.g. a parent not having knowledge or capacity to effectively parent It is defined as a child being hungry, dirty and smelly It occurs only in poor families It usually occurs intentionally None What role can you play in promoting respect and tolerance? Discouraging discussions about cultural differences and similarities Promoting one cultural or religious perspective over others Fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated and differences are respected Encouraging discrimination and prejudice against certain groups None Time’s up
