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Bruising/Suspicious Marks on Children Not Independently Mobile

May 29, 2024 - Bruising in Children who are Not Independently Mobile - A Protocol for Assessment, Management and Referral by Health Practitioners - Updated; Bruising in Children Non Independently Mobile - Protocol Summary - Updated; Flowchart for Bruising Protocol for Assessment of Non-Independently...

May 17, 2024 - bruising_protocol.pdf

May 17, 2024 - bruising_flowchart.pdf

May 17, 2024 - bruising_leaflet.pdf

May 17, 2024 - bruising_pr_summary.pdf

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Recognising Abuse and Neglect

March 25, 2025 - ... aspects of physical child abuse. Includes bruising, fractures, head injuries, oral and thermal injuries, emotional neglect. Contextual Safeguarding Network from the University of Bedfordshire

/safeguarding-practice-guidance/chapter/safeguarding-children-with-a-social-worker-looked-after-children-and-previously-looked-after-children-at-school

Safeguarding Children with a Social Worker, Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children at School

March 25, 2025 - ... or the school, or are arriving with unexplained bruising or are known to be the victim of bullying. Children may also be at greater risk as a result of their (self, medically or parentally) identified gender, race, religious persuasion or other characteristics that make them appear...

/safeguarding-practice-guidance/chapter/honour-based-abuse

So-Called Honour-Based Abuse

February 28, 2025 - ... young person experiencing HBA may: Have bruising or other unexplained physical injuries; Appear withdrawn or exhibit signs of depression; Be self-harming or have attempted suicide; Have unexplained absences or poor performance at school; Have their movements at home strictly...