10. Concluding thoughts

Here are a few questions to get you started, and promote your reflection of the topics and concepts that were explored in this Child Safeguarding scenario:

• How do you ensure your practice is not based on routine or guesswork?
• What approaches and/or key concepts have you found particularly useful?
• What questions remain?

In this section you have:

• Reviewed a referral document, and logged your initial thoughts and concerns
• Examined key points that relate to sections s17 and s47 of the Children Act
• Created a family genogram to get an overview of the relationship between people involved
• Examined photographic evidence, whilst considering aspects of anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice
• Considered different approaches to communicating with the parties involve, being considerate and professional
• Reflected on how to arrange and plan a visit
• Explored a family home, with the aim of stretching and developing your skills in Child Safeguarding enquiry and assessment