Teacher notes
Includes:
The video clip, ‘If you see something, say something’
Skill for Care’s publication, ‘Briefing: Care Act implications for safeguarding adults’
Skills for Care’s information page ‘Care Act’ and video clip
NHS England’s publication, ‘Safeguarding Vulnerable People in the NHS – Accountability and Assurance Framework‘
Citizens Advice and the Government Equalities Office’s publication, ‘Equality Act 2010: What do I need to know? A summary guide to your rights’
Mind’s resources, ‘Mental Capacity Act 2005’
The British Institute’s Human Rights’ guides and factsheets
Gov.uk’s resource ‘The Data Protection Act’
The Whistleblowing Helpline’s information page, ‘The Public Interest Disclosure Act’
Teacher notes
Learners could watch this video clip (3 mins 32 secs) and then discuss the reasons why safeguarding legislation for adults is important and required.
Teacher notes
Using the resource below, an overview of the key aspects of the Care Act in relation to safeguarding could be provided to learners, including the meaning of the well-being principle that was established by the Act.
Useful resources
Skill for Care’s publication, ‘Briefing: Care Act implications for safeguarding adults’: http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Document-library/Standards/Care-Act/learning-and-development/care-act-implications-for-safeguarding-adults-briefing.pdf
Teacher notes
Learners could conduct their research independently and then produce a poster that includes their key findings.
Useful resources
Skills for Care’s information page ‘Care Act’ and video clip: http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Standards-legislation/Care-Act/Care-Act.aspx
Teacher notes
The role of CCGs in the safeguarding process should be reinforced with learners; the resource below provides some useful information.
Learners could be tasked with finding out about the CCG in their local area and what it says about safeguarding.
Useful resources
NHS England’s publication, ‘Safeguarding Vulnerable People in the Reformed NHS Accountability and Assurance Framework’: www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/safeguarding-vulnerable-people.pdf
Teacher notes
The resource below could be provided to learners, who could then work in pairs and agree on the key aspects of the Equality Act that relate to safeguarding adults.
Useful resources
Citizens Advice and the Government Equalities Office’s publication, ‘Equality Act 2010: What do I need to know? A summary guide to your rights’: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/Documents/Advice%20booklets/equlity-act-2010-overview.pdf
Teacher notes
The resource below contains information about the key aspects of the Mental Capacity Act 2005; including how it safeguards individuals by promoting their rights and best interests. It could be used to provide learners with an overview of how it is related to safeguarding.
Useful resources
Mind’s resources, ‘Mental Capacity Act 2005’: http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/mental-capacity-act-2005/#.WDXNaYXXKUk
Teacher notes
A whole group discussion could focus on the key principles that underpin both Acts and how they safeguard individuals.
Useful resources
Skill for Care’s publication, ‘Briefing: Care Act implications for safeguarding adults’: http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Document-library/Standards/Care-Act/learning-and-development/care-act-implications-for-safeguarding-adults-briefing.pdf
Mind’s resources, ‘Mental Capacity Act 2005’: http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/mental-capacity-act-2005/#.WDXNaYXXKUk
Teacher notes
The resources below include information about how human rights apply to health and social care, including safeguarding individuals.
Learners could work in small groups; each group could be tasked with explaining to the whole group how one of the human rights established by the Act relate to safeguarding adults.
Useful resources
The British Institute’s Human Rights’ guides and factsheets: http://www.bihr.org.uk/Pages/Category/guides-and-fact-sheets
Teacher notes
The resource below provides additional information about how the Act safeguards individuals and their personal information. A whole group discussion could ensue around how the Act minimises the risk of individuals being abused.
Useful resources
Gov.uk’s resource, ‘The Data Protection Act’: https://www.gov.uk/data-protection/the-data-protection-act
Teacher notes
The resource below provides additional information about how the Act safeguards individuals and those who use the whistleblowing process.
Useful resources
The Whistleblowing Helpline’s, information page, ‘The Public Interest Disclosure Act’: http://wbhelpline.org.uk/resources/public-interest-disclosure-act/
Teacher notes
Learners could work in small groups and write down the key points from their discussions. These could then be posted up.
Teacher notes
Learners’ accounts should be approximately 150 words and include examples of relevant legislation.
Teacher notes
Learners’ lists must include three important facts about different legislation relevant to safeguarding.
