Safeguarding quiz for organisations and individuals on DSLs

Quiz #1

How good is your safeguarding knowledge?

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What does DSL stand for?

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Designated Safety Leader

Nope! Not quite

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Right!

Daily Safety Log

Nope! Although a safety log isn't a bad idea!

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What is the primary role of a DSL?

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To ensure the safety of all staff members

No, although this is important

To manage health and safety protocols

No, not quite

To protect children and vulnerable adults from harm

Yes, this is the primary role but it's not just down to them

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Who might need a DSL?

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Netball club

Scout and Guide group

School

Care Home

After school club

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What are some key responsibilities of a DSL?

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Developing and reviewing safeguarding policies

Providing safeguarding training

Responding to safeguarding concerns

Be accountable for safeguarding on their own

No, they are there to coordinate safeguarding but everyone is accountable

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Why is a DSL important?

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To ensure compliance with safeguarding regulations

To be the only person who does vetting checks on staff

No, others can do this also if they've been trained

To create a safe and supportive environment

To protect vulnerable individuals

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What is the difference between safeguarding children and adults?

There is no difference, the focus is the same

Safeguarding adults focuses more on capacity and consent

Safeguarding children focuses more on protection from harm

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What are the signs of neglect in an adult?

Unexplained injuries

Malnutrition

Poor hygiene

All of the above

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What is the role of Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

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To lead the safeguarding in your organisation

To investigate safeguarding concerns

To provide support to victims of abuse and neglect

To coordinate safeguarding activities between different agencies

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What's the importance of confidentiality in safeguarding?

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To protect the identity of victims

To ensure no one else finds out any details, only the DSL

To protect the organisation from negative media and damaging their reputation

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How can technology be used to improve safeguarding?

By using AI to analyse a child's behaviour to see if they are at risk

No, whilst AI is still developing it's not quite ready to do this yet. This should be done by an individual. But watch this space, this might change in the future.

By providing a platform for reporting concerns, record vetting checks and online training

Social media can be used to share details of individuals who you have identified as a threat

No, whilst some think this might be a good idea the correct approach is to share their details with your regulator or governing body

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Quiz #1 What is a DSL?