This project will investigate the changing

Research Project
This project will investigate the changing nature of childhood. It will incorporate the cultural and historical differences associated with childhood and the research will investigate how children are protected from harm in society.

Students need to produce a PowerPoint presentation covering the following learning outcomes – (see below.) To understand the current safeguarding procedures and legislation students need to research 1989 and 2004 Children Act. Students are also advised to incorporate child abuse case studies in their presentation.

(AC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3)
1.1. Describe the types, signs and symptoms of possible abuse.
1.2. Describe the need to respond appropriately to unusual behaviour and report accurately.
1.3. Explain the effects of child abuse on a child.
1.4 Describe appropriate actions and responses to observed signs and symptoms of possible abuse.
2.1 Explain the responsibilities and roles of practitioners with reference to child protection issues.
2.2. Describe how to implement strategies to identify, respond to and report suspected cases of child abuse.
2.3. Identify physical and emotional signs of possible abuse and detail who to involve if abuse is suspected.

3.1. Outline the responsibilities and roles of practitioners during the issues of child protection.
3.2. Describe how to respond if a child says he/she has been abused.
3.3. Describe the procedures which should be taken when any allegation of child abuse is made, e.g. against parents, staff or any other individual.