Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Yooung People
Unit 2
Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
This unit will provide me with the knowledge and understanding required for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
Learning outcomes I will know about the legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safe guarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety. I will know what to do when children or young people are ill or injured, including emergency procedures. I will know how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied.
Task1
In task one I’m going to identify the current legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safe guarding the welfare of children and young people including e- safety.
The Children Act 1989
Which is all about the welfare, the mental and physical wellbeing of the child and it will always take priority in any case to make sure that each child meets are a certain criteria and any action will be taken to make sure this is done.
The protection of Children Act 1999- This act simply is all about protecting and the protection of children and young people. The main reason for this legislation is the introduction to protection of Children Act list all adults wanting to work with children whether it is paid or voluntary must be checked, commonly known as having a criminal record check which is only done by Criminals Record Bureau.
The Children Act 2004- This has only 5 important outcomes child to Be healthy. Child to be safe. Child to enjoy and achieve through learning. For children to make a positive contribution to society. Achieve economic well-being.
The Children Act 2004 came about due to an incident where a child died only aged 8 due to lack of action taken by people in duty i.e. Police, Doctors, Nurses and Social Workers. Which not this act was implemented to make every child count, the aim clearly shown in this legislation is Every Child
Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
This unit will provide me with the knowledge and understanding required for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
Learning outcomes I will know about the legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safe guarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety. I will know what to do when children or young people are ill or injured, including emergency procedures. I will know how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied.
Task1
In task one I’m going to identify the current legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safe guarding the welfare of children and young people including e- safety.
The Children Act 1989
Which is all about the welfare, the mental and physical wellbeing of the child and it will always take priority in any case to make sure that each child meets are a certain criteria and any action will be taken to make sure this is done.
The protection of Children Act 1999- This act simply is all about protecting and the protection of children and young people. The main reason for this legislation is the introduction to protection of Children Act list all adults wanting to work with children whether it is paid or voluntary must be checked, commonly known as having a criminal record check which is only done by Criminals Record Bureau.
The Children Act 2004- This has only 5 important outcomes child to Be healthy. Child to be safe. Child to enjoy and achieve through learning. For children to make a positive contribution to society. Achieve economic well-being.
The Children Act 2004 came about due to an incident where a child died only aged 8 due to lack of action taken by people in duty i.e. Police, Doctors, Nurses and Social Workers. Which not this act was implemented to make every child count, the aim clearly shown in this legislation is Every Child
Bibliography: http://www.education.gov.uk/childrenandyoungpeople/safeguarding/safeguardingchildren/a0010818/child-protection-role-of-la-childrens-social-care http://prospects.ac.uk/health_visitor_job_description.htm http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/about-us/who-we-are-and-what-we-do/services-we-inspect-or-regulate http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/learning/teachers-and-education-staff/safeguarding-children-including-child-protection Teaching Assistant Handbook Level 2 page 53-58.