Safeguarding quiz to test your knowledge on case management

Quiz #2

How good are you at case management?

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Test your knowledge on how to manage incidents

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When an incident is raised who is responsible for managing concerns?

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Chairperson / CEO

Not unless they are the Safeguarding Lead

Safeguarding Lead

Correct, be aware the person may have multiple roles

The person raising the concern

No, they should not investigate this themselves

Someone outside the organisation

No, although the incident might need to be reported to authorities, in which case they may take over

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Which of the following is a key principle of effective case management?

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Person-centred approach

Yes, but this isn't the only one

Timely intervention

Yes, but this isn't the only one

Clear communication

Yes, but this isn't the only one

All of the above

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What is the purpose of a risk assessment in safeguarding?

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To identify potential risks to vulnerable individuals

Yes, well done

To develop a care plan

No, try again

To monitor progress

Not quite, but regular reviews will show your progress

To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions

This is important but isn't the primary reason for a risk assessment

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What are the key stages of the case management cycle?

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Take Immediate Action, Refer to Authorities, Outcome

The NSPCC Child Protection in Sport unit provide a great guide to help with this, which might not be appropriate for all settings.

Investigate, Raise Alert, Refer to Authorities

The NSPCC Child Protection in Sport unit provide a great guide to help with this, which might not be appropriate for all settings.

Raise Alert, Investigate, Case Management Group, Outcome

The NSPCC Child Protection in Sport unit provide a great guide to help with this, which might not be appropriate for all settings.

Raise Alert, Case Management Group, Referral to Authorities, Investigation, Outcome

Yes, not all organisations and settings have a case management group so sometimes the safeguarding lead might triage an incident before referring to authorities or not. Find more info here from the NSPCC

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What is the importance of effective record-keeping in safeguarding case management?

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To ensure accountability

Yes, but this isn't the only answer

To monitor progress

Yes, but this isn't the only answer

To facilitate information sharing

Yes, but this isn't the only answer

All of the above

Yes, well done

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A case manager should always prioritise the wishes and preferences of the individual at risk.

True

But be aware there might be a need to inform the authorities.

False

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It is important to NOT involve the individual at risk in the decision-making process.

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True

False

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Case managers should maintain confidentiality at all times

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True

This is a tricky one. Confidentiality is a legal duty in safeguarding that requires information to be treated with strict confidence and only shared with those who need to know. However, there are some exceptions when it is necessary to share information to safeguard a child or adult at risk:

Best interests: When sharing information is in the best interests of the child or adult at risk
Public concerns: When there are wider public concerns
Direct harm: When sharing information with a parent or carer would put a child at risk of direct and substantial harm
Statutory right: When third parties have a statutory right to access the information
Court order: When a court order requires access to the information to be given

False

We understand why you probably said false to this. Confidentiality is a legal duty in safeguarding that requires information to be treated with strict confidence and only shared with those who need to know. However, there are some exceptions when it is necessary to share information to safeguard a child or adult at risk:

Best interests: When sharing information is in the best interests of the child or adult at risk
Public concerns: When there are wider public concerns
Direct harm: When sharing information with a parent or carer would put a child at risk of direct and substantial harm
Statutory right: When third parties have a statutory right to access the information
Court order: When a court order requires access to the information to be given