Professional curiosity means looking and listening carefully, asking direct questions, checking information and exploring what life is like for the person or family. It helps practitioners recognise risk, avoid assumptions and respond appropriately to concerns.
The briefing covers:
- what professional curiosity means
- key points for safeguarding practice
- barriers that can affect professional curiosity
- managing challenging conversations
- the role of supervision and management
- using professional judgement and respectful challenge
The briefing is for professionals and partner agencies involved in safeguarding, child protection and adult support and protection across Dumfries and Galloway.