Task 4 links to learning outcome 4 (AC 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5,)
Read through this scenario before beginning the task.
The scenario introduces safeguarding and welfare issues.
Jordan is five years old and attends the local primary school. Jordan lives at home with his Dad and two older siblings. Whilst Jordan has never been punctual and is frequently collected late at the end of the school day, attendance has not been a cause for concern.
However, for the past few weeks, Jordan has been waiting at the school entrance very early in the morning and is collected by other parents or his older brother at the end of the school day, with permission from Jordan’s Dad.
As well as this change to Jordan’s attendance pattern, staff have noticed changes in Jordan’s appearance and behaviour. Jordan, usually a quiet and calm child who managed transition well, now often presents challenging behaviour, frequently becoming inconsolable as he arrives in class. Jordan regularly appears unwashed, wearing the same clothes all week and is often without his packed lunch.
As a teaching assistant, you are concerned about Jordan.
The class teacher is not overly concerned and has told you that ‘everything will be OK, don’t let it worry you.’ You are worried that Jordan needs intervention.
4.1 Explain child protection within the wider context of safeguarding children and young people.
4.2 Identify different types of abuse and bullying.
4.3 Outline the possible signs, symptoms, indicators and behaviours that may cause concern in the context of safeguarding.
4.4 Describe the actions to take if a child or young person alleges harm or abuse, in line with policies and procedures of own setting.
4.5 Explain the rights that children, young people and their carers have in situations where harm or abuse is suspected or alleged.