Safeguarding Children Research Paper
There is legislation, guidelines, policies & procedures that affect the safeguarding of children & young people. These are listed below.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989)
This treaty consists of 54 articles, each defining the rights & freedom of all children. Article 19 states that ‘children have the right to be protected from being hurt & mistreated, physically or mentally’. Article 34 states that ‘Governments should protect children from all forms of sexual exploitation & abuse’. Article 36 states that ‘children should be protected from any activity that takes advantage of them or could harm their welfare & development’.
The United Kingdom signed up to the treaty in 1991. The convention is not part of English …show more content…
It explains the duties & responsibilities of organisations that provide services to children & young people.
What to do if you’re worried that a child is being abused (2006)
This is guidance for all those who work with children on how to safeguard them. It gives advice on what procedures to follow if you are concerned about the welfare of a child.
Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB)
Local Safeguarding Children Board’s were created under the Children Act 2004. Legally, every region must have its own LSCB. The LSCB is a system that brings various organisations together to decide on how they will collaborate to safeguard children.
School policies
Every school has a safeguarding policy to ensure that an effective system is in place to protect the wellbeing of the children.
Any school policies regarding safeguarding will comply with the procedures established by the ‘Local Safeguarding Children Board’.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
The Protection of Children Act 1999 requires anyone who will be working with children to have a DBS check. The DBS check identifies any convictions, cautions, reprimands & final
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989)
This treaty consists of 54 articles, each defining the rights & freedom of all children. Article 19 states that ‘children have the right to be protected from being hurt & mistreated, physically or mentally’. Article 34 states that ‘Governments should protect children from all forms of sexual exploitation & abuse’. Article 36 states that ‘children should be protected from any activity that takes advantage of them or could harm their welfare & development’.
The United Kingdom signed up to the treaty in 1991. The convention is not part of English …show more content…
It explains the duties & responsibilities of organisations that provide services to children & young people.
What to do if you’re worried that a child is being abused (2006)
This is guidance for all those who work with children on how to safeguard them. It gives advice on what procedures to follow if you are concerned about the welfare of a child.
Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB)
Local Safeguarding Children Board’s were created under the Children Act 2004. Legally, every region must have its own LSCB. The LSCB is a system that brings various organisations together to decide on how they will collaborate to safeguard children.
School policies
Every school has a safeguarding policy to ensure that an effective system is in place to protect the wellbeing of the children.
Any school policies regarding safeguarding will comply with the procedures established by the ‘Local Safeguarding Children Board’.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
The Protection of Children Act 1999 requires anyone who will be working with children to have a DBS check. The DBS check identifies any convictions, cautions, reprimands & final