Assessment Marking Sheet
OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (Qualification Number: 610/1537/4)
Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals (T/650/1139) (Please tick the appropriate Box)
Learner Name and OTHM Registration Number | ||
Naziba White | ||
Final Result | Pass | |
Refer | Refer |
Pass Grading Criteria
Learning Outcome – The learner will: | Assessment Criterion – The learner can: | Pass/Refer | Assessor Comments |
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| Pass | You have provided a solid foundation by clearly separating the two concepts. Identifying safeguarding as a broad preventive measure and protection as a targeted response for immediate safety shows you grasp the core principles well. Recommendation: For your next assignment, give a brief practical example of how you advocate for a vulnerable person during a routine care task to prevent an issue from occurring. |
| Pass | You covered a wide array of laws effectively. Mentioning the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Care Act 2014 shows good awareness of adult care legislation. Just a small note for your future reference, the 2010 legislation is the Equality Act, rather than the Equity Act. Recommendation: Show exactly how the Care Act 2014 influences the way you might write a daily care plan for an older adult. | |
| Refer | You accurately highlighted how serious case reviews lead to better multi-agency collaboration and systemic improvements. However, your work does not meet the criteria because you failed to name or compare a specific case review. To pass this section, you must discuss an actual named inquiry and explain its specific impact on care practices. Recommendation: Revise this section by selecting a specific named serious case review, such as Winterbourne View or Victoria Climbie, and detail exactly how that specific case changed current safeguarding protocols. | |
| Pass | Your seven step plan for handling suspected abuse is logical and thorough. Prioritising immediate safety before moving onto reporting and recording is the absolute correct approach. Recommendation: Include the whistleblowing policy as a specific tool for staff to use if their reports are not taken seriously by management. | |
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| Pass | You effectively explained how a person centered strategy and informed consent allow individuals to take calculated risks safely. Recommendation: Briefly describe what a completed risk assessment looks like for a resident who wants to make a choice that carries a known hazard, like going out for a walk alone. |
| Pass | Your breakdown of the signs and symptoms across different types of abuse is very comprehensive. Identifying signs of institutional abuse, such as dehumanising activities, is a great addition to your work. Recommendation: Explain how you would verify that new staff members fully understand these signs after completing their induction training. | |
| Pass | You correctly identified robust recruitment and open communication as essential preventative measures. You know that stopping abuse starts before the staff even begin their shifts. Recommendation: Detail how a manager practically audits staff behaviour daily to ensure these open communication channels are working. | |
| Pass | Promoting respect and active listening are excellent everyday practices. Your focus on continuous professional development is also highly relevant for maintaining safe standards. Recommendation: Add a point regarding how you communicate these daily safety practices to the family members of the people you care for. | |
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| Pass | You followed the brief instructions perfectly by applying your answers to Sunnyside Care Home. You clearly outlined their specific protocols, such as information sharing agreements and joint training sessions. Recommendation: Provide a brief example of the specific paperwork or digital system Sunnyside uses to share information securely with local authorities. |
| Pass | Your evaluation is strong, and using the case example of the resident at Sunnyside really brought your points to life. It clearly demonstrated why police and social services need to work together with the care home to restore safety. Recommendation: Discuss a potential barrier that Sunnyside might face when trying to coordinate a swift response with external healthcare providers, and how they would overcome it. | |
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| Pass | Highlighting how Sunnyside invites residents and families to regular review meetings shows you understand practical involvement. Recommendation: Elaborate on how Sunnyside gathers meaningful feedback from residents who might have severe communication difficulties. |
| Pass | You successfully reviewed the procedures at Sunnyside against legislation like the Mental Capacity Act 2005. You connected the laws to actual practices, such as recruitment screening under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Recommendation: Suggest one specific new training module that Sunnyside could introduce to further improve its compliance with the Care Act 2014. |
