Seru Assessment Section 9
Summary
TLDRThis script emphasizes the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in transport services. It defines who is considered at risk and stresses the responsibility of drivers to protect passengers. It outlines steps to take when transporting unaccompanied children, signs of potential exploitation, and the necessity to report any concerns to operators or the police. The script also provides contact numbers for various support services.
Takeaways
- 🛡️ Safeguarding involves protecting children and adults at risk from harm and abuse.
- 👶 A child is defined as a person under the age of 18 and is considered vulnerable due to their dependence on adults.
- 🧑🦯 An adult at risk is anyone over 18 who needs extra care and support, potentially due to age, disability, or mental illness.
- 🚗 If transporting unaccompanied children, ensure the operator is aware and has information on the adult meeting the child.
- 🚨 As a driver, you may encounter children or adults at risk, including those being trafficked or exploited.
- 👀 Be vigilant for signs that a child or vulnerable person might be at risk, such as unusual travel patterns or signs of neglect.
- 📝 Keep detailed records of any incidents or concerns, including dates, times, and descriptions of individuals involved.
- 📞 Report any concerns about children or adults at risk to your operator and the police using non-emergency numbers.
- 🆘 In an emergency, dial 999. For non-emergencies, use 101 to report concerns to the police.
- 🔍 Other support options include Crime Stoppers, NSPCC, and the Modern Slavery Helpline for reporting anonymously.
Q & A
What does safeguarding mean in the context of the script?
-Safeguarding in the context of the script refers to the actions taken to protect children and adults at risk from harm and abuse.
According to the law, what is the definition of a child?
-A child, as per the law, is defined as a person under the age of 18.
Why are children considered vulnerable to harm and abuse?
-Children are considered vulnerable due to their age, which makes them less able to protect themselves and more dependent on adults, thus making them susceptible to exploitation or abuse.
What is an adult at risk and why might they be at risk?
-An adult at risk is someone over the age of 18 who requires extra care and support, and may be at risk of harm or abuse because they are unable to protect themselves, possibly due to age, disability, or mental illness.
What should a driver do if they are carrying an unaccompanied child in their vehicle?
-A driver should ensure their operator is aware and that they know the name of the adult who will meet the child at the end of the journey, as this information should be provided by the operator.
What responsibilities does a driver have when transporting children or adults at risk?
-A driver may have the responsibility to transport children or adults at risk and must be aware of signs of trafficking, exploitation, or abuse, ensuring their behavior is appropriate and professional at all times.
What should a driver do if they have concerns about a passenger's well-being?
-If a driver has concerns about a passenger's well-being, they should report it to their operator and the police, noting any unusual signs or behaviors that may indicate the passenger is at risk.
What is County Lines and how does it relate to safeguarding?
-County Lines refers to the practice where gangs and organized crime groups exploit children and young adults to sell drugs, often forcing them to travel across counties and using mobile phone lines for communication. This is directly related to safeguarding as it involves the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.
What are some signs that a child or vulnerable person might be at risk?
-Signs that a child or vulnerable person might be at risk include being picked up for suspicious activities, traveling to meet unknown individuals, showing signs of abuse or neglect, or appearing frightened or under the influence of substances.
What steps should be taken if a driver believes they have witnessed abuse or if a passenger has disclosed abuse?
-If a driver believes they have witnessed abuse or if a passenger has disclosed abuse, they must report it to their operator and the police, providing as much detail as possible to aid in any potential investigation.
What are some additional support options for reporting concerns about children or adults at risk?
-Additional support options for reporting concerns include Crime Stoppers, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), and the Modern Slavery Helpline, which offer anonymous reporting.
Outlines
🛡️ Safeguarding Vulnerable Passengers
This section emphasizes the importance of safeguarding training for drivers, focusing on protecting children and adults at risk. It defines a child as anyone under 18 and an adult at risk as someone over 18 who requires extra care due to factors like age, disability, or mental illness. The training is crucial for drivers who may transport unaccompanied children or vulnerable adults, and it outlines the responsibilities of drivers to ensure their safety. It also discusses the signs of potential exploitation, such as County Lines, and the importance of reporting any concerns to the operator or the police. The section advises drivers to maintain professional and appropriate behavior with all passengers and to be vigilant for signs of abuse or neglect.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Safeguarding
💡Vulnerable
💡Child
💡Adult at Risk
💡Unaccompanied Child
💡Criminal Exploitation
💡Signs of Abuse
💡Professional and Considerate Behavior
💡Reporting Concerns
💡County Lines
💡Support Services
Highlights
Safeguarding involves protecting children and adults at risk from harm and abuse.
A child is legally defined as a person under the age of 18.
Children are considered vulnerable due to their age and dependency on adults.
An adult at risk is someone over 18 who needs extra care and support.
Adults at risk may be unable to protect themselves due to age, disability, or mental illness.
Drivers must inform their operator when carrying unaccompanied children.
Drivers may transport children or adults at risk and should be aware of potential signs of trafficking or abuse.
Everyone shares the responsibility of keeping children and adults at risk safe, not just social workers or the police.
Drivers should be alert to signs that a passenger may be at risk and report any concerns.
County Lines refers to the exploitation of children and young adults by gangs for drug trafficking.
Signs of a child or vulnerable person at risk may include unusual travel patterns or behaviors.
Drivers should maintain appropriate and professional behavior with all passengers.
Reporting concerns about a child or adult at risk involves notifying the operator and the police.
It's helpful to keep a record of incidents or situations that raise concerns, including details like dates, times, and descriptions.
In an emergency, drivers should call 999, and for non-emergencies, they can report to their PHV operator or the police by calling 101.
Other support options include Crime Stoppers, NSPCC, and the Modern Slavery Helpline for reporting concerns anonymously.
Drivers are encouraged to be aware, concerned, and proactive in reporting any signs of abuse or risk to children and adults.
Transcripts
V vulnerable safeguarding awareness
training section 9 safeguarding children
and adults at risk safeguarding means
protecting children and adults at risk
sometimes called adults from harm and
abuse this section gives you information
on how to keep your passengers safe on
Lin also available it is important that
you take this training who is a child or
an adult at risk according to the law a
child is a person under the age of 18
all children are vulnerable to harm and
abuse because of their age children are
less able to protect themselves and are
dependent on adults this makes them
vulnerable to being
exploited or
abused an adult at risk is anyone over
the age of 18 who is in need of extra
care and support
an adult may be at risk of harm or abuse
because they are unable to protect
themselves this might be because of
their age a disability or mental illness
carrying unaccompanied children in your
vehicle if your passenger is an
unaccompanied child make sure your
operator knows and that you know the
name of the adult who will be meeting
the child at the end of The Journey your
operator should give you that
information carrying children and adults
at risk in your vehicle as a driver you
may have to transport children or adults
who are at risk you may come into
contact with passengers that are being
trafficked exploited abused or who are
in need of help in some other way
keeping children and adults at risk safe
from harm and abuse is everybody's
responsibility not just social workers
or the police you can help with this and
you should know what to do if you have
concerns that a person is at risk you
might notice things which do not seem
quite right and you could be in a
position to report something to the
police that may help protect someone at
risk make sure your behavior with all
passengers including children and adults
at risk is appropriate and professional
at all times be aware of how your
actions could affect others County Lin's
criminal exploitation is also known as
our county
lines this is when gangs and organized
crime groups use children and young
adults to sell drugs these children and
young adults are often forced to travel
across counties for example by train or
in taxes and private
hire vehicles and they use mobile phone
lines to keep in contact with
individuals in the drugs trade signs
that a child or vulnerable person is at
risk may
include young or vulnerable people being
picked up and taken to hotels or
suspected brothel particularly at odd
times of the day and night a young
person traveling to meet someone they
don't know perhaps who they have met
online with a young person or adult who
show signs of being abused harmed or
neglected our adults putting a young
person into your vehicle who may be
under the influence of alcohol or drugs
a child or young person who looks
concerned or frightened in the company
of adults an adult or young person who
may be poorly dressed unclean or look
like they do not get enough food an
adult who seems to be controlled by
someone else or is having decisions made
for them by another adult an adult who
seems to have their money controlled by
someone
else if you think you have seen a child
or adult at risk who needs help or is
suffering from any signs of abuse or if
they have told you directly you must
report it to your operator and the
police doit is helpful to keep a note
written or recorded of the incident or
situation that you are worried about
include details such as dates and times
a description of what happened the name
address and a physical description of
the people involved you can then give
these details to the
police as a driver it is important
to be aware of children and adults at
risk be concerned about their well-being
listen to what they tell you or reassure
them by being professional kind and
considerate report concerns to your phv
operator or the police using
101 in an emergency call
999
44 other support in most situations you
should report any incidents or concerns
to your phv operator controller and the
police by calling
101 if it is an emergency call
999 these are some other options options
if you do not feel it is appropriate to
report the matter to the
police Crime Stoppers an anonymous
service
0800
555111 a National Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children nspcc
088 85000 modern slavery helpline
081
1217 you do not need to give your
details and can report anonymously but
the more information you can give the
better
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