Henderson Valley
Playcentre
Playcentre
Whānau tupu ngātahi - Families growing together
- Henderson Valley Playcentre
- Information for New Playcentre Families
- Information for Existing members
Facebook Child Protection
Rationale: To ensure that Playcentre members take appropriate steps to prevent, recognise and protect children from abuse.
Purpose: The welfare and interests of the child will be the first and paramount consideration in any situation where a child appears to be at risk of harm.
Guiding Principles:
- All adults at Playcentre are responsible for the safety of the children in their care.
- If it is felt a child is in imminent danger CYPFA or the NZ police should be informed immediately.
- In any other cases any decisions should be made using one of the avenues given.
- Confidentiality should be maintained throughout the process.
Procedures:
Suspected Child Abuse
- Record your concerns and observations factually and accurately. Sign and Date them. Store them carefully and securely in case they are needed for evidence later.
- Do not investigate or interview the child. This is the role of the police, CYPFA.
- Consult confidentially with the centres liaison field officer (LFO) and/or police, CYPFA.
- If it is decided concerns should not be reported yet continue to record observations and keep them secure.
- If it is decided to report concerns, decide with the agency consulted, who will talk to the parents and seek support for yourself
Disclosure of Abuse
- If a child discloses abuse record this factually and accurately. Sign and date this. Store the information carefully and securely in case it is needed for evidence later.
- Reassure them but do not make promises you cannot keep.
- Do not investigate or interview the child.
- Consult the professionals immediately.