Safeguarding babies and young children : a guide for early years professionals

This practical and challenging book focuses on the relationship that early years professionals have with babies, young children and their families/carers. Powell and Uppal reprioritize practice in safeguarding and child protection, and emphasise the importance of focussing on the skills needed to work successfully in this arena. Section 1: Issues Introduction Issues in safeguarding babies and young children from abuse The Rights of Children The baby and young child as the focus for Safeguarding Acting ethically The development of community involvement Section 2: Practical Considerations- Exploring the actions and roles of Early Years Professionals in Safeguarding babies and young children Introduction Raising concerns and Identifying Abuse Providing support for 'at risk' babies and young children Assessment and referral- passing on concerns Teamwork and safeguarding Working with the parents /carers of an abused baby or young child What might happen after the case has been referred - mapping the potential impact of intervention Conclusions: reflections on considerations for developing future practice; detailed requirements of effective intervention