Child and Youth Protection: Essential Knowledge for Social Care Professionals

Question 1

Which statement does NOT align with the fundamental principles of safeguarding children and young people?

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Using physical discipline as a disciplinary measure

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Prioritizing the child's well-being

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Actively listening to the child or young person

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Protecting children and young individuals from potential harm

Question 2

Which principle is essential for safeguarding children and young people in social care?

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Giving children and young people a say in their own safeguarding

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Prioritizing the organization's reputation over the child's well-being

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Keeping information confidential, even if a child discloses abuse

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Assuming abuse allegations are true without investigation

Question 3

According to the Care Act 2014, which principle is essential in safeguarding children and young people?

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Empowering children and young people

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Prioritizing parental rights

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Minimizing government involvement

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Promoting self-reliance

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a child protection plan?

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To provide a structured framework for coordinated action to protect a child.

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To record and document all concerns about a child.

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To punish parents for child abuse.

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To remove a child from their family.

Question 5

According to the Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance, what are the six categories of harm?

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Physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, exploitation, and radicalisation.

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Physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, exploitation, abuse of trust, and domestic violence.

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Sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, emotional abuse, grooming, and bullying.

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Neglect, physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, and child trafficking.

Question 6

What is the key distinction between a child in need and a child at risk?

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A child in need requires support to meet their developmental needs, while a child at risk is facing imminent danger or significant harm.

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A child at risk requires support to prevent harm, while a child in need is experiencing harm.

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There is no difference between a child in need and a child at risk.

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A child in need is a less serious concern than a child at risk.

Question 7

What is the primary role of a designated safeguarding lead (DSL)?

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To coordinate and oversee safeguarding arrangements within an organization.

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To conduct investigations into safeguarding concerns.

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To provide safeguarding training to staff.

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To maintain safeguarding records.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of child abuse?

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Reasonable discipline.

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Physical abuse.

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Emotional abuse.

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Neglect.

Question 9

What is the main purpose of a referral to social care?

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To investigate and assess safeguarding concerns.

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To provide support and assistance to families.

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To take legal action against parents or carers.

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To remove children from their homes.

Question 10

When faced with a safeguarding concern, what is the initial step to take?

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Reporting it to the DSL.

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Conducting your own investigation.

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Talking to the child or young person.

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Contacting social care directly.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor that can contribute to safeguarding concerns?

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Academic success

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Poverty

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Family history of abuse

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Disability

Question 12

According to the Children Act 1989, who has the primary responsibility for safeguarding children and young people?

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Local authorities

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Social care workers

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Parents and carers

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The police

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a principle of good safeguarding practice?

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Assuming that all allegations of abuse are true

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Working in partnership with other professionals

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Empowering children and young people to protect themselves

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Respecting confidentiality

Question 14

What is a primary advantage of effective collaboration between agencies in safeguarding?

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Enhanced information sharing

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Reduced workload for social workers

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Diminished accountability for agencies

Question 15

When responding to a safeguarding concern, what should be the initial step?

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Consulting with a supervisor or designated safeguarding lead

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Conducting an immediate investigation

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Informing the child or young person's parents or carers

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Contacting social services or the police

Question 16

When handling confidential information in a safeguarding context, what is the essential principle to follow?

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Disclosing information only to those who have a legitimate need to know

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Sharing information with all staff members

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Obtening consent from the child or young person before sharing information

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Keeping all information strictly confidential at all times

Question 17

The primary legislation governing safeguarding children and young people in the UK is:

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Children Act 2004

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Children Act 1989

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Mental Capacity Act 2005

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Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006

Question 18

When concerned about a child or young person, which of the following should you do first?

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Report it to your supervisor or designated safeguarding lead immediately

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Ignore it

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Wait and see if the situation improves

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Talk to the child or young person directly

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a role of a designated safeguarding lead?

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Overriding the concerns raised by staff

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Providing training to staff

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Investigating serious safeguarding concerns

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Developing and implementing safeguarding policies

Question 20

What is the key distinction between child protection and safeguarding?

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Child protection focuses on responding to harm, while safeguarding aims to prevent harm

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Child protection is only for children, while safeguarding applies to all vulnerable individuals

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There is no difference between child protection and safeguarding

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Child protection is more important than safeguarding

Question 21

What is the purpose of a child protection plan?

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To provide a structured plan for supporting and protecting a child who is at risk of significant harm

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To punish the parents or carers of the child

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To prevent the child from being removed from their home

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To record all the information about the child's case

Question 22

When making safeguarding decisions, the most important factor to consider is:

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The best interests of the child

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The views of the child's parents or carers

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The financial cost of providing support

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The child's age and maturity