NSPCC announces focus on the protection of children under one
14:45 - 28/10/2010
NSPCC announces focus on the protecti...
As part of its ongoing strategy, which extends to 2016, the NSPCC is set to focus on the key issue of the prevention of maltreatment of children under one, and the importance of intervening during this early developmental period in a child’s life.
The protection of infants is one of seven ‘themes’ which the NSPCC has announced its services will concentrate on going forward. Statistics show that around 45% of Serious Case Reviews involve a child under one and that this age group is the most at risk from child homicide. Although shocking, it is believed that these statistics actually underestimate the extent of the problem, as much child abuse goes unreported.
The NSPCC have made the decision to focus on the abuse of children under one as a key issue because it is at this age that children gain the essential foundations for all their future learning, behaviour and health. There is strong evidence to suggest that intervention and preventative support at this stage can ensure that vulnerable families avoid becoming another shocking statistic.
Anyone who suspects that a baby is in danger is urged to contact the NSPCC helpline, which is available 24-hours a day, to anonymously identify the child. This will enable the NSPCC to assess the situation and provide the child with the best help available.
Charlotte Potter, Head of Quality and Curriculum at First Response Training, says: “The protection of babies, children and young people is an important and emotive issue. It is important that anyone who is responsible for caring for children is aware of the policies, procedures and legislation surrounding child protection.
“First Response offers a Child Protection training course which provides an understanding of the responsibilities involved in safeguarding children and how to work safely as a team with the protection of young persons in mind. It covers signs, symptoms and behavioural indicators if abuse as well as the appropriate process to follow if you suspect abuse is taking place. It is a must for anyone working with children.”
For more information, please call First Response today on 0800 310 2300.
The protection of infants is one of seven ‘themes’ which the NSPCC has announced its services will concentrate on going forward. Statistics show that around 45% of Serious Case Reviews involve a child under one and that this age group is the most at risk from child homicide. Although shocking, it is believed that these statistics actually underestimate the extent of the problem, as much child abuse goes unreported.
The NSPCC have made the decision to focus on the abuse of children under one as a key issue because it is at this age that children gain the essential foundations for all their future learning, behaviour and health. There is strong evidence to suggest that intervention and preventative support at this stage can ensure that vulnerable families avoid becoming another shocking statistic.
Anyone who suspects that a baby is in danger is urged to contact the NSPCC helpline, which is available 24-hours a day, to anonymously identify the child. This will enable the NSPCC to assess the situation and provide the child with the best help available.
Charlotte Potter, Head of Quality and Curriculum at First Response Training, says: “The protection of babies, children and young people is an important and emotive issue. It is important that anyone who is responsible for caring for children is aware of the policies, procedures and legislation surrounding child protection.
“First Response offers a Child Protection training course which provides an understanding of the responsibilities involved in safeguarding children and how to work safely as a team with the protection of young persons in mind. It covers signs, symptoms and behavioural indicators if abuse as well as the appropriate process to follow if you suspect abuse is taking place. It is a must for anyone working with children.”
For more information, please call First Response today on 0800 310 2300.
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