Safeguarding Welfare
Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
1.Identify 3 current legislations,guidelines,policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people Every school must develop range of policies,legislations and guidelines to ensure the safety,security and well-being of all pupils. This legislation and procedures must be followed by everyone who works with children and young people. The meaning of the term safeguarding is promoting children’s safety and welfare as well protecting them when abuse happened. It also include protection and welfare to those who are in seriousness or impact of harm trough a single action or over a period of time. Although 50 years ago the rights and the safety of …show more content…
Behavioural signs for this abuse are often presented in poor communication,self-harming,overreaction to problems or mistakes,low self-esteem,rocking chairs,thumb sucking,hair twisting,attention seeking,or aggressive and difficulty in making friends.
Neglect happens when a parent or responsible caretaker fails to provide adequate supervision, or fails to to do something to protect a child's rights. It is depriving a child of their basic needs,which include food, clothing, warmth and shelter, emotional and physical security and protection, medical and dental care, cleanliness, education, and supervision. Physical signs of neglect abuse are:hunger,poor personal hygiene,under or overweight,tiredness or lethargy,inappropriate or inadequate clothing,untreated health problems,delay in development and frequent illness. Behavioural signs in this abuse are:lateness or poor school attendance,difficulty in making friends and stealing from other kids. We should never ignore the signs and must always to report if there is reasonable concern even if sometimes the signs might not be as …show more content…
7.What two actions would you take in response to concerns that a colleague has either harmed,abused or bullied a child or young person.
Schools are usually some of the safest places for children and young people to be. However,sadly there have been incidents when children and young people have been harmed or abused by the adults who work with them and care for them. If we have concerns that a colleague is abusing a child, our actions should be exactly the same as if the abuser is a parent, family member or stranger. We must act immediately to protect children by:
Informing the Head Teacher or designated person for child
1.Identify 3 current legislations,guidelines,policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people Every school must develop range of policies,legislations and guidelines to ensure the safety,security and well-being of all pupils. This legislation and procedures must be followed by everyone who works with children and young people. The meaning of the term safeguarding is promoting children’s safety and welfare as well protecting them when abuse happened. It also include protection and welfare to those who are in seriousness or impact of harm trough a single action or over a period of time. Although 50 years ago the rights and the safety of …show more content…
Behavioural signs for this abuse are often presented in poor communication,self-harming,overreaction to problems or mistakes,low self-esteem,rocking chairs,thumb sucking,hair twisting,attention seeking,or aggressive and difficulty in making friends.
Neglect happens when a parent or responsible caretaker fails to provide adequate supervision, or fails to to do something to protect a child's rights. It is depriving a child of their basic needs,which include food, clothing, warmth and shelter, emotional and physical security and protection, medical and dental care, cleanliness, education, and supervision. Physical signs of neglect abuse are:hunger,poor personal hygiene,under or overweight,tiredness or lethargy,inappropriate or inadequate clothing,untreated health problems,delay in development and frequent illness. Behavioural signs in this abuse are:lateness or poor school attendance,difficulty in making friends and stealing from other kids. We should never ignore the signs and must always to report if there is reasonable concern even if sometimes the signs might not be as …show more content…
7.What two actions would you take in response to concerns that a colleague has either harmed,abused or bullied a child or young person.
Schools are usually some of the safest places for children and young people to be. However,sadly there have been incidents when children and young people have been harmed or abused by the adults who work with them and care for them. If we have concerns that a colleague is abusing a child, our actions should be exactly the same as if the abuser is a parent, family member or stranger. We must act immediately to protect children by:
Informing the Head Teacher or designated person for child