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Types of Abuse Articles
What is Institutional Abuse in the Early Years?
This form of abuse arises when the practices, policies, or culture of the institution fail to prioritise the well-being of children, leading to situations where neglect or harm is perpetuated by indiv... ...more
Types of Abuse
December 18, 2024•4 min read
Use of Restraint in Early Years
In the UK, these measures must always be a last resort, used only when necessary to protect children or others from harm, and carried out with the utmost care to ensure the well-being and dignity of t... ...more
Types of Abuse
December 16, 2024•4 min read
Hate Crimes and Targeted Harrassment
Addressing these challenges in the early years is essential to fostering an inclusive and safe environment for all children. Furthermore, preventing hate crimes and targeted harassment is a cornerston... ...more
Types of Abuse
December 08, 2024•5 min read
What is Abuse of Power in the Early Years?
Abuse of power occurs when someone in a position of authority misuses their role to exploit, intimidate, or unfairly disadvantage another person. In early years settings,... ...more
Types of Abuse
December 01, 2024•3 min read
What is Abuse of Discretion?
Abuse of discretion in the early years can occur when authorities or decision-makers, such as government agencies, schools, child protection services, or family courts, act in ways that are unreasonab... ...more
Types of Abuse
November 27, 2024•4 min read
What is Abuse of Authority?
In early years provision, this behaviour can harm children, staff, and even parents, undermining trust and professional standards. Here's an overview of what constitutes abuse of authority in these se... ...more
Types of Abuse
November 25, 2024•2 min read
What is Failure to Thrive?
Your observations and reports could form a central part of this picture, so you have a responsibility for accurate monitoring of all well-being and safeguarding concerns. ...more
Types of Abuse
November 14, 2024•4 min read
What is Modern Slavery?
Early years settings have a unique role in safeguarding both staff and families against the risks associated with modern slavery. ...more
Types of Abuse
November 12, 2024•2 min read
Safeguarding against Forced Marriage
Early years practitioners, especially those in nurseries and preschools, have an important role in safeguarding children and families from this form of abuse. ...more
Types of Abuse
November 03, 2024•3 min read
What is County Lines?
"County lines" refers to a way drug dealers expand their operations. They move their activities into areas that often have less police presence, like rural towns or smaller communities. This spread no... ...more
Types of Abuse
October 23, 2024•2 min read
What is Institutional Abuse in the Early Years?
This form of abuse arises when the practices, policies, or culture of the institution fail to prioritise the well-being of children, leading to situations where neglect or harm is perpetuated by indiv... ...more
Types of Abuse
December 18, 2024•4 min read
Use of Restraint in Early Years
In the UK, these measures must always be a last resort, used only when necessary to protect children or others from harm, and carried out with the utmost care to ensure the well-being and dignity of t... ...more
Types of Abuse
December 16, 2024•4 min read
Hate Crimes and Targeted Harrassment
Addressing these challenges in the early years is essential to fostering an inclusive and safe environment for all children. Furthermore, preventing hate crimes and targeted harassment is a cornerston... ...more
Types of Abuse
December 08, 2024•5 min read
What is Abuse of Power in the Early Years?
Abuse of power occurs when someone in a position of authority misuses their role to exploit, intimidate, or unfairly disadvantage another person. In early years settings,... ...more
Types of Abuse
December 01, 2024•3 min read
What is Abuse of Discretion?
Abuse of discretion in the early years can occur when authorities or decision-makers, such as government agencies, schools, child protection services, or family courts, act in ways that are unreasonab... ...more
Types of Abuse
November 27, 2024•4 min read
What is Abuse of Authority?
In early years provision, this behaviour can harm children, staff, and even parents, undermining trust and professional standards. Here's an overview of what constitutes abuse of authority in these se... ...more
Types of Abuse
November 25, 2024•2 min read
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