Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Young People
Unit 02 – Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
1. Using the headings provided, briefly describe the key points of each of the following guidelines and legislation. (1.1) and analyse how these guidelines affect the day to day work with young children (1.3)
The Children act 1989
The aim of this act is to simplify the laws that are already in place, which protect children and young people in the UK. It was seen as a “serious shake up” of children’s rights and protection, and also made it clear what the duties are for all who work with children and young people and how they should work as a team in the event of a child abuse allegation. The Education act 2002
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) works to safeguard children in the United Kingdom. This is because when children are safe and secure, healthy, when their individual needs are being met and when they have positive relationships with the adults that are caring for them, they will learn best. The EYFS welfare and safeguarding requirements are intended to ensure that care providers of children and young people are being cared for in safe, stimulating and a welcoming environment, where they can build their confidence and enjoy learning in the setting. According to the EYFS statutory framework: “The safeguarding and welfare requirements are given legal force by Regulations made under Section 39(1) (b) of the Childcare Act 2006”, this means that every registered care setting for children and young people must use it by law. The EYFS statutory framework also states that safeguarding policies and procedures should include an explanation of what action should be taken in the event of allegations being made against staff members, which should also cover the use of cameras and mobile phones in the setting.
Revised arrangements of information sharing
Integration of children’s services and the introduction of children’s directors who take responsibility for local authority education
1. Using the headings provided, briefly describe the key points of each of the following guidelines and legislation. (1.1) and analyse how these guidelines affect the day to day work with young children (1.3)
The Children act 1989
The aim of this act is to simplify the laws that are already in place, which protect children and young people in the UK. It was seen as a “serious shake up” of children’s rights and protection, and also made it clear what the duties are for all who work with children and young people and how they should work as a team in the event of a child abuse allegation. The Education act 2002
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) works to safeguard children in the United Kingdom. This is because when children are safe and secure, healthy, when their individual needs are being met and when they have positive relationships with the adults that are caring for them, they will learn best. The EYFS welfare and safeguarding requirements are intended to ensure that care providers of children and young people are being cared for in safe, stimulating and a welcoming environment, where they can build their confidence and enjoy learning in the setting. According to the EYFS statutory framework: “The safeguarding and welfare requirements are given legal force by Regulations made under Section 39(1) (b) of the Childcare Act 2006”, this means that every registered care setting for children and young people must use it by law. The EYFS statutory framework also states that safeguarding policies and procedures should include an explanation of what action should be taken in the event of allegations being made against staff members, which should also cover the use of cameras and mobile phones in the setting.
Revised arrangements of information sharing
Integration of children’s services and the introduction of children’s directors who take responsibility for local authority education