TDA 22 Safeguarding the welfare of
TDA 2.2 Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
1.1
When working with children and young people there are many legislations, guidelines and policies in place that ‘safeguard’ them including E-safety. These acts are constantly evolving and amended to improve the lives and safety of every child.
The United Nations convention on the rights of rights of the child (UNCRC), (1989) although not legislation provides a full list of comprehensive rights ALL children should expect.
These rights include
•special protection measures and assistance
•access to services such as education and healthcare
•develop their personalities, abilities and talents to the fullest potential •grow up in an environment of happiness, love and understanding •be informed about and participate in achieving their rights in an accessible and active manner.
UNICEF
Mission is to advocate for protection of children’s rights, to help meet their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF is guided in doing this by the provision and principles of the Convention on the Right of the Child. Article 2: non-discrimination; every child has the right to a life free from discrimination Article 3: best interests; right should be applied in the best interest of the child Article 6: life, survival; children have the right to survive and develop to the fullest Article 11: special protection; children have the right to protection from abduction Article 13: respect of the views; children have the right to express themselves.
The Children’s Act 1989 (England and Wales) + Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995
This Act has many concepts, these are parental responsibility, the welfare of the child and partnership and cooperation from other services. This act states the mental and physical well-being of the child of the child is above all else and appropriate steps are taken to ensure this.
1.1
When working with children and young people there are many legislations, guidelines and policies in place that ‘safeguard’ them including E-safety. These acts are constantly evolving and amended to improve the lives and safety of every child.
The United Nations convention on the rights of rights of the child (UNCRC), (1989) although not legislation provides a full list of comprehensive rights ALL children should expect.
These rights include
•special protection measures and assistance
•access to services such as education and healthcare
•develop their personalities, abilities and talents to the fullest potential •grow up in an environment of happiness, love and understanding •be informed about and participate in achieving their rights in an accessible and active manner.
UNICEF
Mission is to advocate for protection of children’s rights, to help meet their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF is guided in doing this by the provision and principles of the Convention on the Right of the Child. Article 2: non-discrimination; every child has the right to a life free from discrimination Article 3: best interests; right should be applied in the best interest of the child Article 6: life, survival; children have the right to survive and develop to the fullest Article 11: special protection; children have the right to protection from abduction Article 13: respect of the views; children have the right to express themselves.
The Children’s Act 1989 (England and Wales) + Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995
This Act has many concepts, these are parental responsibility, the welfare of the child and partnership and cooperation from other services. This act states the mental and physical well-being of the child of the child is above all else and appropriate steps are taken to ensure this.