Roles and Responsibilities in Life Long Learningg
Unit Number- M503/1229
Unit Title
Roles, responsibilities and relationships in lifelong learning.
Presented as a requisite for the PTTLS levels 3
Academic year 2013-04-09
Word count 4,267
1.1 There are many legislation and regulatory requirements and codes of practice that need to be considered in my role as a tutor. The generic legislation and codes of practice are encompassed within Write- Traks specific policies and procedures and codes of practice which I adhere to in my everyday working environment, such as Child Protection, Health and Safety, Equal opportunities, Anti-bullying and Internet and other home equipment policies.
The Children Act (2004) ensures every child’s outcome to principally ‘be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic well- being.’ (Gravells, A. 2012:20). It is essential that I follow legislative guidelines to safe guard the children and young people that I teach, promoting safety and well-being of each individual.
The Protection of Children Act (1999) gives local authorities the responsibility to investigate suspected abuse allegations, and by law I am required to pass on any information relating to this. As I am working with children it is necessary for me to have an up to date check by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).’ Write-Trak is an umbrella organisation for the CRB.’ (Write-Trak Policies and Procedures 2010:16), CRB checks were introduced by the safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006), ‘a vetting and barring scheme to make decisions about who should be barred from working with children and vulnerable adults (www.opsi.gov.uk).
In my working environment I have a duty to ensure a safe working environment for my learners. I must adhere to the specific rules and legislations set out in the Health and Safety Act (1974) and as I work in my home, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH, 2002) and Food Hygiene Regulations (2006). As a teacher I need to be fully aware of
Unit Title
Roles, responsibilities and relationships in lifelong learning.
Presented as a requisite for the PTTLS levels 3
Academic year 2013-04-09
Word count 4,267
1.1 There are many legislation and regulatory requirements and codes of practice that need to be considered in my role as a tutor. The generic legislation and codes of practice are encompassed within Write- Traks specific policies and procedures and codes of practice which I adhere to in my everyday working environment, such as Child Protection, Health and Safety, Equal opportunities, Anti-bullying and Internet and other home equipment policies.
The Children Act (2004) ensures every child’s outcome to principally ‘be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic well- being.’ (Gravells, A. 2012:20). It is essential that I follow legislative guidelines to safe guard the children and young people that I teach, promoting safety and well-being of each individual.
The Protection of Children Act (1999) gives local authorities the responsibility to investigate suspected abuse allegations, and by law I am required to pass on any information relating to this. As I am working with children it is necessary for me to have an up to date check by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).’ Write-Trak is an umbrella organisation for the CRB.’ (Write-Trak Policies and Procedures 2010:16), CRB checks were introduced by the safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006), ‘a vetting and barring scheme to make decisions about who should be barred from working with children and vulnerable adults (www.opsi.gov.uk).
In my working environment I have a duty to ensure a safe working environment for my learners. I must adhere to the specific rules and legislations set out in the Health and Safety Act (1974) and as I work in my home, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH, 2002) and Food Hygiene Regulations (2006). As a teacher I need to be fully aware of
References: All government legislations and regulations – www.opsi.gov.uk Blacker, P(2013) – PTTLS Guidance notes available at http:// Catch 22 – www.catch22.org.uk/homepage (accessed 4/4/13) Control of Substances Hazards to Health (COSHH 2002) Equality Act (2010) Family Information Service – www.medwayfid.com (accessed 4/4/13) Food Hygiene Regulations (2006) Gravells, A.(2012) – Preparing to Teach in the Life Long Learning Sector. The New Award (5th Edn) London Learning Matters. Health and Safety Act (1974) Institute of Learning (Ifl) Code of Professional Practice (2008) – www.ifl.ac.uk/membership/professional/code-of-professionalpractice. Morley, J. and Wordsworth, M. (2011) - PTTLS made easier First Edition 2010. Highfield . Co.UK. Limited Police Act (1997) The Children Act (2004) The Data Protection Act (1998) The Freedom of Information Act (2000) The Human Rights Act (1998) The Protection of Children Act (1999) Write - Trak – Policies and Procedures (2010)