In Our Provision for Children and Adults, Xtol Development Services Have a Duty to Protect

In our provision for children and adults, Xtol Development Services have a duty to protect children,young people and vulnerable adults from harm. We will ensure that:

The welfare of the child, young person and vulnerable adult is paramount
All children, young people and vulnerable adults whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin, religious belief, sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse
Promote children’s, young people and vulnerable adults safety and welfare e.g. with regards to: health and safety, radicalisation, extremism, anti-bullying, protection of children online, and photography
All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and be responded to in a quick and appropriate manner
All staff have a responsibility to report any concerns to Rebecca Harrison of Xtol Development Services

The purpose of this work book is to raise your knowledge of what Safeguarding, Radicalisation and Extremism is and what to do if you have a safeguarding concern.

Upon completion of this workbook, you will:

Have an understanding of what is meant by safeguarding and why it is important

Know what to do if you have a safeguarding issue/concern and what happens next

Understand what is meant by Radicalisation and Extremism

Understand your responsibilities in staying safeand keeping others safe

WHAT IS SAFEGUARDING??

When a vulnerable adult or child has experienced significant harm from someone they are in a personal/close relationship with and where there is an expectation of trust,OR are at riskof experiencing such harm, this is a safeguarding issue. All adults and children should be able to live free from fear of abuse, neglect. radicalisation and exploitation.

Safeguarding is about:

Keeping yourself and others safe

What you need to do to keep yourselves and others safe

What you would do if you think someone or yourself is being harmed

Harm is anything that is happening to you which is hurtful, emotional or physical

There are different types of abuse:

Physical Abuse

Sexual Abuse

Psychological Abuse

Bullying

Financial and material

Discriminatory Abuse

Intuitional

The abuse could happen at home, workplace, college, online and in the street

What are we safeguarding against?

Cyber Bullying

Crime

Inappropriate supervision

Grooming (on line in person etc.)

Unsafe activities and environments

Alcohol and drug abuse

Victimisation due to disability, race, faith and gender identify

Exploitation including sexual and financial

Radicalisation and Extremism

What is Radicalisation and Extremism?

Radicalisation is the process by which a person comes to support terrorism and forms of extremism leading to terrorism

Home office definition of Extremism is vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. Calls for the death of British armed forces are also included. An ideology is a set of beliefs.

Terrorism is an action that endangers or causes serious violence damage or disruption and is intended to influence the Government or to intimidate the public and is made with the intention of advancing a political, religious or ideological cause.

Vulnerability can becharacteristics associated with being susceptible to radicalisation.

Safeguarding is the process of protecting vulnerable people, whether from crime, other forms of abuse or from being drawn into terrorism-related activity.

Types of behaviour associated with Radicalisation

Types of behaviour, but not limited to, can be:

Use of inappropriate language
Possession of violent extremist literature
Behavioural changes
The expression of extremist views
Advocating violent actions and means
Association with known extremists
Seeking to recruit others to an extremist ideology

What is the difference between extremism and violent extremism?

Extremism - holding extreme thoughts or beliefs is not a crime.

Violent Extremism - using violence to justify them is.

True or False
You can spot someone with extreme beliefs purely by looking at them
Extremism always leads to violence.
Extremism can apply to issues such as nuclear weapons, rights for fathers and animal testing
Extremism exists all over the world
Some extremist groups believe that they are following God’s instructions.
Extremist groups sometimes target susceptible young people.

Reporting suspected terrorism - If you suspect someone is involved in terrorism in any way:

Contact the police - Contact the police by calling 999 to report emergencies or by calling 101 for non-emergencies.
Report suspicious activity to MI5 -
Report online terrorist material -

You can remain anonymous

ABUSE

Name four types of abuse:

1.______

2.______

3.______

4.______

Record four signs of abuse:

1.______

2.______

3.______

4.______

Safeguarding scenario

You have noticed that one of your friends has become withdrawn and has had bruises on their arms on a number of occasions, you decide to ask them how they have got them and they tell you it’s none of your business and they change the subject:

Do you:

O Ignore the situation

O Report your concerns

You have noticed that a team member is being bullied by their supervisor at work and his causing them distress.

What would you do?

______

Which of the examples below would you consider to be serious enough to cause significant harm? List in order of severity from 1 to 14 (with 1 being the most significant)

Preventing someone from
attending religious worship / Taking away aids to daily living
walking stick, hearing aid,
dentures etc.
Not changing dirty clothing / Shouting aggressively at
someone
Encouraging others to make fun
of someone / Teasing someone about their
level of disability
Making inappropriate sexual
remarks / Not giving someone enough to
eat or drink
Name calling / Preventing someone from
having visitors
Trying to force someone to take
something they may need but
do not want / Not giving someone prescribed
medication
Make some one drink alcohol / Hitting

Discuss with your line manager, supervisor, NVQ assessor or an experienced colleague any difficulties that you had in grading those examples of abuse outlined on previous page.

Complete the following quiz

Which of the following are classed as ‘physical’ abuse?

a)Physical harm caused by the carer or parent fabricating the symptoms of an illness in a child/vulnerable adult

b)Causing physical harm to a child/vulnerable adult such as hitting, shaking, burning or scalding

c)Assaulting a child/vulnerable adult that leaves a mark or causes mental cruelty.

d)All of the above.

Individuals are only harmed by physical abuse

a) True

b) False

Only men sexually abuse

a) True

b) False

All age groups are safeguarded from abuse by legislation

a) True

b) False

People can only be abused by individuals

a) True

b) False

A vulnerable adult could be abused by

a) A carer

b) Another service user

c) A family member

d) All of the above

Bruises are not always an indication of physical abuse

a) True

b) False

Which social groups are most susceptible to experiencing abuse?

1.______

2.______

3.______

4.______

5.______

Name 3 types of Emotional abuse

1.______

2.______

3.______

Name 3 types of Physical abuse

1.______

2.______

3.______

Name 3 types Institutional abuse

1.______

2.______

3.______

SOCIAL NETWORKING

The Internet offers great experiences for adults and children. There are opportunities to improve your life, have some fun, enhance your education or pursue business interests. Young people are often enthusiastic Internet users, particularly of interactive services like Email, Chat Rooms and Instant Messaging. However like many exciting activities, there are risky situations to deal with and hazards to avoid.

What is Social Networking?
Social Networking sites are websites where you can create a profile all about yourself and contact other people. You can also upload photos, music and videos to share with other people, and on some sites, chat to other people on forums.

Popular social networking websites include Myspace, Facebook, Habbo Hotel, Piczo and Bebo, but there are lots of others. They are used by people of all ages and some people have profiles on more than one website.

Facts on cyber bullying

The primary cyber bullying location where victimising occurs, at 56%, is in chat rooms

Girls are about twice as likely as boys to be victims and perpetrators of cyber bullying

The psychological and emotional outcomes of cyber bullying are similar to real-life bullying outcomes, except for the reality that with cyber bullying there is often no escape

Nine out of ten middle school students have had their feelings hurt online

Cyber bullying has increased in recent years. In a national survey of 10-17 year olds, twice as many children indicated they had been victims and perpetrators

Currently, the most common virtual locations for cyber bullying are chat rooms, social networking web sites, email and instant message systems

Mobile phone cameras and digital cameras are a growing problem in the cyberbullying world. A recent survey found that 10% of 770 young people surveyed were made to feel “threatened, embarrassed or uncomfortable” by a photo taken of them using a Mobile-phone camera

How to create a safe profile to prevent cyber bullying

When you're online, you won't always know who you're chatting to. Most social networking sites allow you to change the security settings on your profile, so it can only be seen by people that you allow to see it. They also allow you to choose who you are friends with. Here are some tips to help you stay safe:

Never use your real name

Never tell anyone any personal things about yourself or your family

Never give out your address or phone number

Instead of posting a photo of you, you could use a picture you like or a photo of your favourite band instead

Don't post any photos or videos that you wouldn't be happy for your parents or teacher to see. Once they are up online they can be copied and posted in other places where you can't get rid of them

Keep your passwords private and don't tell anyone, not even your best friend

Adults are just as vulnerable as teenagers when it comes to cyberbullying. They too will second guess themselves and assume they are a joke. No one is immune to the effects of cyberbullying, not even adults.

According to a recent survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Centre, 14 per cent of adolescents and young adults have been victims of cyber bullying via text messaging, e-mail, or online postings. Those who have been cyber bullied report higher rates of thinking seriously about suicide in the last year, according to the survey.

A guide to action that can be taken to stop cyber bullying

The Number One rule for dealing with this type of behaviour is: don't respond and don't engage. This is not as easy to do as it sounds. It's a natural response to want to defend yourself, and to put the person right.

Keep all abusive emails. Create a new folder, perhaps called "Abuse", and move hate mail and flame mail into this folder. You don't have to read it.When the time comes to take action, this folder of hate mail and flame mail is your evidence.

Block, report, and flag any and all content by a cyberbully. This sends a strong statement that you won't condone this type of internet behaviour, nor can your sense of right and wrong be penetrated by feeding into it for the sake of a good laugh.

Sometimes, if you're lucky, you may be able to click on the cyber bully's user name and find a link to some of their information. This information may include their website and even place of work. Report them to their place of work.

Report serious bullying, like threats of a physical or sexual nature, to the police

Do you feel safe?

______

What would you do if you felt unsafe?

If you have any concerns regarding any type ofbullying pleasecontact your tutor, employer or:

Bullying UK is part of Family Lives a national charity providing help and support in all aspects of family life. We are here for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week through our free Parent line.

Call 0808 800 2222,email us,live chat with a trained support worker.

Read more: How to Fight Adult Cyberbullying | eHow.com

If you would like to discuss any issues or concerns that have been raised please speak to your tutor or contact your Designated Persons

Rebecca Harrison/Paul Sunderland: 01709 820208

Assessor feedback:
Learner Signature: / Date:
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Appendix D -Designated Person Flow Chart

Staff, Contractors and Learner
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