Develop and implement policies and procedures to support the safeguarding of children and young people
- MU 5.4: Develop and implement policies and procedures to support the safeguarding of children and young people.
1.1 Outline the current legislation that underpins the safeguarding of children and young people within own UK home nation.
The current legislations for safeguarding children where defined in the children act of 1989. Including children’s rights to protection them from abuse, the right to express their views and be listened to. Although different British governments have said that it regards itself bound by the Convention and refers to it in child protection guidance, it has not become part of the UK law. There is no single piece of legislation that covers safeguarding children and young people in the UK; different laws and guidelines cover different parts of the UK-England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland (NSPCC 2010)
EYFS (2012) Child protection- being aware of any concerns regarding a child in their home or childcare setting, the welfare requirements state that a Suitable person check should be carried out - following the safer recruitment policy for all staff as an employer we must ensure that necessary steps are taken to ensure that we safeguard all children and their welfare is paramount. The recruitment process consists of checking Staff DBS, qualifications, references from their last employer, training, support and skills- to ensure staff have appropriate qualifications, training, skills and knowledge and clearly understand their roles and responsibilities and thorough robust induction is carried out with each new member of staff.
Outdoors, indoors and equipment must be suitable for the individual child's needs. staff child-ratios- staffing arrangements must be arranged to meet the needs of all children. Ensuring safety at all times.
The organisation must plan to ensure every child attending receives a enjoyable learning experience.
Documents used within the nursery setting, such as policies and procedures, registers,
1.1 Outline the current legislation that underpins the safeguarding of children and young people within own UK home nation.
The current legislations for safeguarding children where defined in the children act of 1989. Including children’s rights to protection them from abuse, the right to express their views and be listened to. Although different British governments have said that it regards itself bound by the Convention and refers to it in child protection guidance, it has not become part of the UK law. There is no single piece of legislation that covers safeguarding children and young people in the UK; different laws and guidelines cover different parts of the UK-England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland (NSPCC 2010)
EYFS (2012) Child protection- being aware of any concerns regarding a child in their home or childcare setting, the welfare requirements state that a Suitable person check should be carried out - following the safer recruitment policy for all staff as an employer we must ensure that necessary steps are taken to ensure that we safeguard all children and their welfare is paramount. The recruitment process consists of checking Staff DBS, qualifications, references from their last employer, training, support and skills- to ensure staff have appropriate qualifications, training, skills and knowledge and clearly understand their roles and responsibilities and thorough robust induction is carried out with each new member of staff.
Outdoors, indoors and equipment must be suitable for the individual child's needs. staff child-ratios- staffing arrangements must be arranged to meet the needs of all children. Ensuring safety at all times.
The organisation must plan to ensure every child attending receives a enjoyable learning experience.
Documents used within the nursery setting, such as policies and procedures, registers,