Knowledge and Practice Hubs

Neglect knowledge and practice hub

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Learning points

• How to recognise the six categories of neglect: medical, nutritional, emotional, physical, educational and supervisory.
• Why the the simultaneous occurrence of substance misuse, domestic abuse and mental health problems in families puts children at increased risk of significant harm.
• How being neglected affects children – from the prenatal period to adolescence.

Resources in this hub can help you meet point 5 of the Knowledge and skills statement for child and family practitioners: Abuse and neglect of children.

Thresholds and risk factors

Overview: thresholds and risk factors

Supported learning

Quiz: legislation, case law and research
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Child development

Child development and assessment tools

Child protection plans

child protection plans

Home visits

home visits

Intervening in neglect

intervening in neglect

Supported learning

Interactive case scenario
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Evidencing neglect in court

evidencing neglect in court

Related Inform guides

related inform guides on neglect

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