Free Safeguarding Quiz for Staff( Question and Answers)
30 Safeguarding Quiz ( Question and Answers)
We offer two options: a 30-question safeguarding quiz with answers, and a live Safeguarding quiz (with certificate) for those who want to test their knowledge and see their score at the end.
Goal of the Quiz:
The goal of this quiz is to assess your understanding of key safeguarding principles, raise awareness of potential risks and responsibilities, and reinforce best practices in protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Successful completion demonstrates a foundational level of safeguarding knowledge and earns you a personalised certificate.
This Safeguarding quiz can be beneficial for staff or colleagues.
Understand More:
- Take e-learning courses: Safeguarding e-learning Courses.
- Trainer-led Courses: Safeguarding Courses.
- Advanced: Designated Safeguarding Lead Course (Level3) / Safeguarding Training for Managers (Level 3)
- For Senior Managers/ Care Home Managers: Safeguarding for Named Professionals (Level 4).
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Safeguarding Quiz (Questions Only)
See answers at the end of the questions.
1. What is safeguarding?
A) Protecting the environment
B) Protecting people’s health, wellbeing and human rights
C) Protecting people from getting sick
2. Who is responsible for safeguarding?
A) Only social workers
B) Everyone
C) Only the police
3. Which of the following is a type of abuse?
A) Physical
B) Nutritional
C) Recreational
4. What is the main aim of safeguarding children?
A) To punish parents
B) To ensure children grow up with safe and effective care
C) To control children’s behavior
5. Which one of these is a sign of emotional abuse in a child?
A) Frequent laughter
B) Sudden drop in school performance
C) Constant tiredness
6. What should you do if a child discloses abuse?
A) Promise to keep it a secret
B) Tell the child to forget it happened
C) Report it to the appropriate safeguarding lead
7. What does the acronym DSL stand for?
A) Deputy Safeguarding Leader
B) Designated Safeguarding Lead
C) Direct Social Liaison
8. Which one of the following is NOT a form of abuse?
A) Neglect
B) Financial
C) Encouragement
9. Who might be considered a vulnerable adult?
A) Someone over 65 who is fully independent
B) Someone with mental or physical disability
C) A healthy adult with a job
10. When should you record a safeguarding concern?
A) Only if you are completely sure of abuse
B) As soon as possible after the disclosure
C) When your manager asks
11. What is an indicator of physical abuse?
A) Unexplained bruises or injuries
B) Loud talking
C) Laughing too much
12. Why is confidentiality important in safeguarding?
A) To hide information from authorities
B) To protect the victim’s dignity and rights
C) To avoid paperwork
13. Which one of these would be considered a safeguarding issue?
A) A child not doing homework
B) A child being left alone at home for long periods
C) A child being disciplined by a parent
14. What should you do if you suspect abuse but the child denies it?
A) Ignore it
B) Continue to monitor and report your concerns
C) Confront the parents
15. What is the first step in safeguarding?
A) Conducting an investigation
B) Recognizing signs of abuse
C) Arresting the abuser
16. Which is an example of neglect?
A) Providing shelter
B) Withholding food or medical care
C) Sending a child to school
17. When should safeguarding training be updated?
A) Every 10 years
B) Only when a problem arises
C) Regularly, typically every 1–3 years
18. What is peer-on-peer abuse?
A) Abuse between adults
B) Abuse of a child by an adult
C) Abuse between children or young people
19. Who should you contact first if you suspect abuse?
A) The police directly
B) The Designated Safeguarding Lead
C) The victim’s family
20. What is grooming?
A) Helping someone get dressed
B) Building a relationship to exploit or abuse
C) Training someone for sports
21. What does CSE stand for?
A) Child Safeguarding Environment
B) Child Sexual Exploitation
C) Community Safety Engagement
22. A child arriving at school unwashed and hungry might be a sign of:
A) Financial trouble
B) Parental choice
C) Neglect
23. Safeguarding policies are important because:
A) They add more paperwork
B) They protect staff only
C) They provide a framework for protecting children and adults
24. Which of these is an example of sexual abuse?
A) Calling someone names
B) Inappropriate touching
C) Stealing money
25. Which law underpins safeguarding in the UK?
A) Equality Act 2010
B) Data Protection Act 1998
C) Children Act 1989
26. What is the purpose of a risk assessment in safeguarding?
A) To punish those at risk
B) To identify and minimize harm
C) To ensure discipline
27. Cyberbullying is an example of:
A) Online marketing
B) Emotional abuse
C) Physical abuse
28. What does “whistleblowing” refer to?
A) Playing a sport
B) Reporting unsafe or unethical behavior
C) Praising a colleague
29. Who is responsible for reporting concerns about staff behavior?
A) Only the headteacher or manager
B) Any staff member who has concerns
C) HR department only
30. Which of these would breach safeguarding principles?
A) Sharing personal details unnecessarily
B) Reporting a concern to the DSL
C) Following safeguarding procedure
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