Safeguarding- action taken to ensure children and young people are kept safe from risk of harm. The potential hazards include illness, injury or emergencies.
Child protection- actions taken to keep children and young people safe from cruelty or violence at the hands of others.
https://www.childline.org.uk/Explore/Bullying/Pages/online-bullying.aspx [Accessed 08/04/2014]
As an early years professional it is important that you learn to recognise the potential signs of abuse.
There are four main types of abuse:
If you have a good understanding of the expected development and behaviour of the children in your care, you will be more able to pick up on behaviour which is inappropriate for their age.
This inappropriate behaviour can be an indication that a child is being abused in some way.
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