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What are the roles and responsibilities of the Nspcc?

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NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) roles and responsibilities are: They are responsible for providing protection for children from being abused or neglected. They work closely with childline which is a service for children to ring or contact online, 24 hours a day.


Also know, what is the Nspcc role in safeguarding?

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) is an organisation that has been in existence since 1884. The fundamental goal of the NSPCC is to help reduce – and eventually stamp out – cruelty to children in all its many forms.

Additionally, what does Nspcc mean? National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

Also Know, what support does the Nspcc provide?

We provide therapeutic services to help children move on from abuse, as well as supporting parents and families in caring for their children. We help professionals make the best decisions for children and young people, and support communities to help prevent abuse from happening in the first place.

What is an example of safeguarding?

Sexual abuse - being made to do something that you don't want to do. Discrimination - including racist, sexist or abuse about a person's disability. Domestic abuse - examples include psychological, physical, sexual, financial, emotional abuse or 'honour'-based violence.

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What does the Nspcc actually do?

The NSPCC, which employs 1,800 staff, is the only children's charity with statutory powers to take action to safeguard children at risk. It can apply for a court order to place a child under supervision or in care but normally works with the police and social services to assess risk and deal with it.

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What is the key message from the Nspcc?

We all have a responsibility to keep childhood free from abuse. We must do everything possible to protect children and young people and prevent abuse from happening.

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What are Childline's aims?

To provide a free confidential telephone counselling service for children and young people with the aim of comforting, advising and protecting children.

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Is the Nspcc a pressure group?

Causal pressure groups promote causes or values, as opposed to the interests of a section of society. Sectional cause groups - aim to protect a section of society- e.g. NSPCC works on behalf of children but its members and supporters are not all children.

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Is ChildLine really confidential?

Hi there, ChildLine is anonymous and confidential – this means you don't need to tell anyone that you're signing up for an account or that you're talking to us. ChildLine is a private space where you can talk about things you don't feel able to say to anyone else – and this can include your parents if you wish.

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What do I do if I think a child is at risk?

If you want to report an incident or suspicion of abuse, you can contact: the local authority child protection team – even outside normal office hours. the police – call 999 in an emergency or otherwise 101. the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP).

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What is the Nspcc phone number?

0808 800 5000

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Is Nspcc anonymous?

The NSPCC's online reporting tool is NOT anonymous. It records the IP address of the computer that made the report and the NSPCC can see it at the other end. They pass this data to Police, who, if deem the report is malicious, can find the house it belongs to and arrest the reporter.

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Can adults phone Childline?

The NSPCC helpline is a place adults can contact by phone or online to get advice or share their concerns about a child, anonymously if they wish.

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Who are Children's Services?

Children's services are responsible for supporting and protecting vulnerable children. This includes providing children and their families with extra help. Where children are thought to be at risk of harm, children's services will take steps which aim to make sure they are kept safe.

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How do Nspcc schools work?

As the UK's leading child protection charity we're committed to making sure we're there to help schools around the country keep their pupils safe. Through working together, the NSPCC and the whole school community can have a tremendous impact in preventing abuse and keeping children and young people safe.

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