Unit 048 Health And Social Care Essay
Unit 048
Outcome 1
1, It is vital that children are protected at all times. The nursery and local authorities are provided with legislations that they must abide by to ensure complete protection to all children and young people in their area.
The Children Act (1989) and (2004) is set out to ensure that people who work with children have a duty to keep them safe and free from abuse. The legislation is reviewed an changed continually to ensure that there are no possibilities of child suffering. Protecting the welfare of children is the main priority and The Children Act (1989) set out what the courts and local authorities should do. This act charged the local authority with the “duty to investigate … if they have reasonable cause to suspect that a child who lives, or is found, in their area is suffering, or is likely to suffer, significant harm” (section 47). Local authorities were also charged with a duty to provide “services for children in need, their families and others” (section 17). Every case of abuse is individual to itself and not one should be compared. The Children Act (1989) defines …show more content…
harm as ill-treatment or the impairment of development and health.
Safeguarding children: working together under the Children Act 2004 (Welsh Assembly Government, 2006) helps professionals to identify children at risk and to work together to protect them.
Every policy and procedure that is in place is vital and they all link into each other for the complete safeguarding of children and young people. These policies should enable everyone to know the principles contained in Working Together to Safeguard children. They should know when and how to make a referral and what sources of advice or expertise are available and how to gain access to local available services. The child protection procedures together with own internal agency procedures should be known to all staff. If any person suspects that a child could be at risk of harm or has knowledge of child suffering they should refer their concerns to the police or social services who can investigate and intervene when necessary as they have a statutory duty and power.
The nursery has policies and procedures in place for all staff, volunteers, parents and visitors to abide by. These policies have been recommended from CSSIW. The policy list should cover everything that could possibly arise while the nursery has children in their care. There are many policy's and procedures that interlink with one another so that good all round care can be provided, and nothing can be missed.
To ensure complete safety of the children the nursery staff must abide by the rules about use of mobile phones. Under no circumstances should a staff member use their personal camera or recording device while in the presence of any children. Parents are not permitted to use their own form of recording equipment as other children may be captured without permission. When new children are registered at the nursery written permission from each child's parents must be gained before any photos are taken, and this permission is updated on a regular basis to ensure it still stands.
Staff should also be aware of posting comments/pictures/statuses on social networking sites that could have an impact on the reputation of the nursery. Friendships with parents should be kept professional at all times to avoid any issues that could arise. No confidential information should be posted or copied onto internet sites. It is a legal requirement that the nursery should hold confidential information about staff, the children and their families. This information is on a need to know basis and should be kept in a locked cabinet in line with data protection regulations including details, permissions, certificates and photographic images. This information should be kept for a minimum legislative archiving time which Is currently 21 years and 3 months.
To ensure complete safety and care of children CSSIW sets out the number and age for which places can be provided at the nursery. Ratios of adults to children should never be exceeded and should always be taken into account when admitting children. If the nursery needs to take on more staff they are sure to be very vigilant in procedures for recruitment, aiming to ensure that all people working with children are qualified and suitable to do so including and enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check. Before this check comes back clear no new starter will not have unsupervised access to any child or their records, their learning and development file, photographs, or be involved with nappy changing. All new staff members will undergo an intensive induction period during which time policies and procedures will be read and discussed and they will also receive training on how to safeguard children.
The nursery highly values its staff so each staff member should be given the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in caring and protecting children. Regular training, meetings and one-to-ones can help improve staff awareness and keep communication flowing with parents children and other staff members.
All staff must be aware of their duties, and managers and staff should recognise that they have a full and active part to play in protecting children from harm. All persons caring for the children should be able to confidently put child protection procedures into practice. Including raising concerns, where they exist, about the attitude or actions of colleagues.
The nursery and its staff have a duty to report any concern they may have about a child. If any concerns arise about treatment of a child, injury or a change in behaviour then they have a duty to report to the manager or deputy. The manager or deputy should take appropriate action following the All Wales Child Protection Procedures and Guidelines.
2, The nursery have policy and contact details on advice and consultancy for different agencies, professionals and services.
The CSSIW set out protocols so that staff members know how to handle cases of expected abuse or neglect. There are important stages that should be taken before going to social services. Some cases may be less severe than others so it is important to know who you need to contact and in what circumstances. To help ensure children are safeguarded at all times there are Area Child Protection Committees set up for agreeing how different professional groups should work together and co-operate. Each agency and professional group should be based on trust and understanding and communication is a massive priority.
Concerns about a child's welfare should be taken seriously and the practitioner should seek advice from their manager or senior staff. Any discussions should be recorded in writing and they should make a clear agreement about what action they need to take.
The first protocol would be the health visitor to gather information and evidence of any possible previous concerns as health professionals are often the first to be aware that families are experiencing difficulties. The health visitor should be aware of child protection procedures and referral pathways so their participation in inter-agency support to social Services is essential in the safeguarding of children.
Another professional that will be necessary to contact is the general practitioner as they are able to recognise when a child is in need of extra help or at risk of harm. The GP and other members of the primary health care team should be alert to any indicators or concerns of abuse, they should also be prepared to share relevant information with social services if any concerns should arise. A co-ordinator is suggested to work as part of and lead a team on child protection and all staff are given the opportunity to attend local child protection training so that they can be aware of any signs and be confident in what to do.
If the family are known to have previously or are currently receiving help for problems then social services may already be involved, so contacting them with new concerns is vital. In any major circumstances all practitioners and other professionals should abide by regulations and policies and inform social services of any worrying concerns of neglect or abuse. Social services are to enquire and take action if they have reasonable cause to suspect that a child is suffering, or is likely to suffer significant harm. Safeguarding the child is the top priority and social services have the responsibility to co-ordinate assessments of the child, the parents capability to keep the the child safe and the wider family. Action should be taken further if any reasonable doubt is suspected.
In serious offences the police should be called to take further action. The police have statutory powers to investigate any signs of abuse. They have a duty and responsibility to investigate criminal offences committed against children and these should be carried out in the childs best interest.
Unit 048
Outcome 2
1, It is important to protect and safeguard children but it is also vital that practitioners protect themselves and are confident in taking the right steps and ensure all procedures are followed to the standards of All Wales Child Protection. An important part of a practitioner’s role would be to read all policies and procedures that are put into place to protect them and the children that they look after.
In the workplace you can protect yourself by recording Staff and children’s times on arrivals and departures in the register daily, if and when incidents or accidents occur always get a witness to sign, and in case of an emergency contact numbers should always be kept along with any relevant medical notes, and always ensure that if an incident happens before the child enters the setting, write up information in incident book and get parent to sign before they leave. Full risk assessments should be made regularly to prevent any accidents. Think of age/stage of children and where and when and how you are getting to the venue, always have the child’s safety in mind. Staff ratio should be kept in line within the guidance of Ofsted to prevent any incidents.
If staff have any concerns about a child they should log it and seek manager advice and make sure all queries are recorded to prevent future issues. Continuous communication with all staff members and keeping everyone up to date of any problems should be done on a regular basis, with frequent meetings and one to ones to discuss everyday practice. Any information should be kept confidential to avoid anyone who doesnt need to know receiving vital records. This could cause major problems especially from the practitioner who spoke about it. All staff should have an enhanced CRB check and no staff should be left alone with a child for any period of time. This enables witnesses to protect colleagues if any allegations should arise.
2, A whistleblower is a person that reports a concern that threatens others. In every setting there should be a policy and procedure on whistle blowing. The whistle blowing Policy is put into place to provide protection against the person in the work place against victimisation or any form of punishment (physical or verbal) when concerns are genuine. If you suffer any victimisation or punishment due to whistleblowing you may be able to take your case to an Employment Tribunal. Whistleblowers are protected for public interest, to encourage people to speak out if they find malpractice in an organisation or workplace. All staff have a duty to report any concern they may have about a child's safety.
Whether it be by parents, other children or colleagues. It is the role of the whistleblower to appropriately report or respond to possible misconduct, however it is not the whistleblower’s role to investigate the misconduct or to give out their own justice. Staff must report straight to the manager and keep information confidential. All appropriate action must be taken keeping in line with the All Wales Child Protection Procedures and Guidelines. They should be able to practice child protection procedures confidently and follow everything correctly, as to keep everyone protected. To protect whistleblowers the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, this was brought into action. If you lose your job or suffer as a result of whistle blowing you are protected by law under this
act.
The manager should assess whether it is necessary to protect the accused / accusers until the concerns have been investigated and they should be informed of the seriousness of the allegations of misconduct and should be provided with any supporting evidence, and will be advised in writing of the procedures that will be taken. The opportunity should be given to respond in writing or by meeting and in serious cases the opportunity to be accompanied by a work colleague or representative of a trade union.
3, If a practitioner feels that their concern hasnt been dealt with efficiently and they cannot speak to the manager because they are not taking it seriously then they have the responsibility to seek support from other sources if they believe the a child is at risk. If there appears to be any queries if they feel nothing has been done they should contact The Early Years Advisor for further advice on steps to follow. The matter should be referred to *LSCB/*LSB/*Child Protection Team or social services. CSSIW should be contacted about any complaints about a provider if they fail to meet the requirements and conditions of their registration.
Unit 048
Outcome 2
1, There are many different types of child abuse but all should be taken seriously and procedures followed thoroughly.
Physical abuse is the most noticeable type of abuse. Symptoms which staff should be aware of may include bruising or injuries in areas that are not usual for a child to have injuries e.g. back, face, wrists and ankles and fleshy parts of the legs and arms. Most children get normal childhood injuries but being aware of the difference is essencial. Deliberate injury to a child should be reported, logged and discussed. Physical abuse consists of injuries that are inflicted or knowingly not prevented. Unusual childhood injuries to be aware of may also include burns or scalds, and if definate knowledge is there then poisoning and shaking or throwing a child is also a serious matter.
Another type of abuse which is just as damaging to a child is emotional abuse. If staff have reason to believe that there is a severe adverse affect on the behaviour and emotional development of a child, caused by rejection or persistent or severe ill treatment then action should be taken and issues should be discussed with the manager before further action is taken. Emotional abuse shows extremes of emotion, shying away from abuser, becoming withdrawn, attention seeking, being clingy or aggressive and seeking comfort and love. Children who are suffering this are often disiplined to an extreme manner, have no or little emotional attachment with parent, expected to be more developed and pushed too hard, and are often shouted at for no reason and put down.
Sexual abuse is a lot harder to notice but signs can be shown through play without having to say anything. If a child is indicating sexual activity through drawing, role play or words or has an inappropriate knowledge of adult sexual behaviour or language then the matter should be addressed, recorded and discussed and if deemed appropriate then it should be reported. Children also show changes in their behaviour such as clinging or withdrawing, they may become worried about clothes and nappies being removed. The child may also just speak about it, so being able to deal with such situations is vital.
Neglect can be seen as not providing the child with its needs. There are many factors and some are more serious than others, but all play a major part in how the child develops. Starvation and malnutrition are the more obvious ones, however unwashed or unkempt children also suffer from neglect. If the child has clothes that are inadequate and do not serve the purpose because they are too small, especially shoes being too small can affect their growth and can also cause pain. Being exposed to danger and cold and failure to seek medical advice or treatment can cause a massive impact to a child's health or development. Most signs are obvious but the child may also show emotional signs such as craving love and support, being clingy and tearful. Issues should be discussed with the parent and if no change then taken up with the manager and further to social services.
2, There are many signs of abuse and many of them are similar such as a child being clingy and craving attention.. However being able to distinguish between signs and symptoms and being able to come to a conclusion of behaviour is important. Knowing how to deal with such indicators is vital and being aware of the correct procedures is very important. Childcare practitioners should receive basic training of how to deal with safeguarding children as it is their responsibility to protect them. All suspicions should be recorded whether serious or not and a file should be kept confidential until suspicions become evidentially true. The main aim is to make sure continuous support is given to the child going through their ordeal. And in severe cases the Child Protection Team in the local authority should be notified.
3, Any concerns about a child should be signed by the person reporting this and the manager, dated and kept in a separate confidential file. These files are only shared with those who need to know and any information is shared under the guidance of the LSCB. If suspicions are thought to be severe then information will not be shared with parents but will be referred. If a child starts to open up about potential abuse it is vital that the child knows that information cannot be kept confidential as it suggests harm to them or others. This is the only case when confidentiality can be broken, as long as the child is aware of this.
Outcome 1
1, It is vital that children are protected at all times. The nursery and local authorities are provided with legislations that they must abide by to ensure complete protection to all children and young people in their area.
The Children Act (1989) and (2004) is set out to ensure that people who work with children have a duty to keep them safe and free from abuse. The legislation is reviewed an changed continually to ensure that there are no possibilities of child suffering. Protecting the welfare of children is the main priority and The Children Act (1989) set out what the courts and local authorities should do. This act charged the local authority with the “duty to investigate … if they have reasonable cause to suspect that a child who lives, or is found, in their area is suffering, or is likely to suffer, significant harm” (section 47). Local authorities were also charged with a duty to provide “services for children in need, their families and others” (section 17). Every case of abuse is individual to itself and not one should be compared. The Children Act (1989) defines …show more content…
harm as ill-treatment or the impairment of development and health.
Safeguarding children: working together under the Children Act 2004 (Welsh Assembly Government, 2006) helps professionals to identify children at risk and to work together to protect them.
Every policy and procedure that is in place is vital and they all link into each other for the complete safeguarding of children and young people. These policies should enable everyone to know the principles contained in Working Together to Safeguard children. They should know when and how to make a referral and what sources of advice or expertise are available and how to gain access to local available services. The child protection procedures together with own internal agency procedures should be known to all staff. If any person suspects that a child could be at risk of harm or has knowledge of child suffering they should refer their concerns to the police or social services who can investigate and intervene when necessary as they have a statutory duty and power.
The nursery has policies and procedures in place for all staff, volunteers, parents and visitors to abide by. These policies have been recommended from CSSIW. The policy list should cover everything that could possibly arise while the nursery has children in their care. There are many policy's and procedures that interlink with one another so that good all round care can be provided, and nothing can be missed.
To ensure complete safety of the children the nursery staff must abide by the rules about use of mobile phones. Under no circumstances should a staff member use their personal camera or recording device while in the presence of any children. Parents are not permitted to use their own form of recording equipment as other children may be captured without permission. When new children are registered at the nursery written permission from each child's parents must be gained before any photos are taken, and this permission is updated on a regular basis to ensure it still stands.
Staff should also be aware of posting comments/pictures/statuses on social networking sites that could have an impact on the reputation of the nursery. Friendships with parents should be kept professional at all times to avoid any issues that could arise. No confidential information should be posted or copied onto internet sites. It is a legal requirement that the nursery should hold confidential information about staff, the children and their families. This information is on a need to know basis and should be kept in a locked cabinet in line with data protection regulations including details, permissions, certificates and photographic images. This information should be kept for a minimum legislative archiving time which Is currently 21 years and 3 months.
To ensure complete safety and care of children CSSIW sets out the number and age for which places can be provided at the nursery. Ratios of adults to children should never be exceeded and should always be taken into account when admitting children. If the nursery needs to take on more staff they are sure to be very vigilant in procedures for recruitment, aiming to ensure that all people working with children are qualified and suitable to do so including and enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check. Before this check comes back clear no new starter will not have unsupervised access to any child or their records, their learning and development file, photographs, or be involved with nappy changing. All new staff members will undergo an intensive induction period during which time policies and procedures will be read and discussed and they will also receive training on how to safeguard children.
The nursery highly values its staff so each staff member should be given the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in caring and protecting children. Regular training, meetings and one-to-ones can help improve staff awareness and keep communication flowing with parents children and other staff members.
All staff must be aware of their duties, and managers and staff should recognise that they have a full and active part to play in protecting children from harm. All persons caring for the children should be able to confidently put child protection procedures into practice. Including raising concerns, where they exist, about the attitude or actions of colleagues.
The nursery and its staff have a duty to report any concern they may have about a child. If any concerns arise about treatment of a child, injury or a change in behaviour then they have a duty to report to the manager or deputy. The manager or deputy should take appropriate action following the All Wales Child Protection Procedures and Guidelines.
2, The nursery have policy and contact details on advice and consultancy for different agencies, professionals and services.
The CSSIW set out protocols so that staff members know how to handle cases of expected abuse or neglect. There are important stages that should be taken before going to social services. Some cases may be less severe than others so it is important to know who you need to contact and in what circumstances. To help ensure children are safeguarded at all times there are Area Child Protection Committees set up for agreeing how different professional groups should work together and co-operate. Each agency and professional group should be based on trust and understanding and communication is a massive priority.
Concerns about a child's welfare should be taken seriously and the practitioner should seek advice from their manager or senior staff. Any discussions should be recorded in writing and they should make a clear agreement about what action they need to take.
The first protocol would be the health visitor to gather information and evidence of any possible previous concerns as health professionals are often the first to be aware that families are experiencing difficulties. The health visitor should be aware of child protection procedures and referral pathways so their participation in inter-agency support to social Services is essential in the safeguarding of children.
Another professional that will be necessary to contact is the general practitioner as they are able to recognise when a child is in need of extra help or at risk of harm. The GP and other members of the primary health care team should be alert to any indicators or concerns of abuse, they should also be prepared to share relevant information with social services if any concerns should arise. A co-ordinator is suggested to work as part of and lead a team on child protection and all staff are given the opportunity to attend local child protection training so that they can be aware of any signs and be confident in what to do.
If the family are known to have previously or are currently receiving help for problems then social services may already be involved, so contacting them with new concerns is vital. In any major circumstances all practitioners and other professionals should abide by regulations and policies and inform social services of any worrying concerns of neglect or abuse. Social services are to enquire and take action if they have reasonable cause to suspect that a child is suffering, or is likely to suffer significant harm. Safeguarding the child is the top priority and social services have the responsibility to co-ordinate assessments of the child, the parents capability to keep the the child safe and the wider family. Action should be taken further if any reasonable doubt is suspected.
In serious offences the police should be called to take further action. The police have statutory powers to investigate any signs of abuse. They have a duty and responsibility to investigate criminal offences committed against children and these should be carried out in the childs best interest.
Unit 048
Outcome 2
1, It is important to protect and safeguard children but it is also vital that practitioners protect themselves and are confident in taking the right steps and ensure all procedures are followed to the standards of All Wales Child Protection. An important part of a practitioner’s role would be to read all policies and procedures that are put into place to protect them and the children that they look after.
In the workplace you can protect yourself by recording Staff and children’s times on arrivals and departures in the register daily, if and when incidents or accidents occur always get a witness to sign, and in case of an emergency contact numbers should always be kept along with any relevant medical notes, and always ensure that if an incident happens before the child enters the setting, write up information in incident book and get parent to sign before they leave. Full risk assessments should be made regularly to prevent any accidents. Think of age/stage of children and where and when and how you are getting to the venue, always have the child’s safety in mind. Staff ratio should be kept in line within the guidance of Ofsted to prevent any incidents.
If staff have any concerns about a child they should log it and seek manager advice and make sure all queries are recorded to prevent future issues. Continuous communication with all staff members and keeping everyone up to date of any problems should be done on a regular basis, with frequent meetings and one to ones to discuss everyday practice. Any information should be kept confidential to avoid anyone who doesnt need to know receiving vital records. This could cause major problems especially from the practitioner who spoke about it. All staff should have an enhanced CRB check and no staff should be left alone with a child for any period of time. This enables witnesses to protect colleagues if any allegations should arise.
2, A whistleblower is a person that reports a concern that threatens others. In every setting there should be a policy and procedure on whistle blowing. The whistle blowing Policy is put into place to provide protection against the person in the work place against victimisation or any form of punishment (physical or verbal) when concerns are genuine. If you suffer any victimisation or punishment due to whistleblowing you may be able to take your case to an Employment Tribunal. Whistleblowers are protected for public interest, to encourage people to speak out if they find malpractice in an organisation or workplace. All staff have a duty to report any concern they may have about a child's safety.
Whether it be by parents, other children or colleagues. It is the role of the whistleblower to appropriately report or respond to possible misconduct, however it is not the whistleblower’s role to investigate the misconduct or to give out their own justice. Staff must report straight to the manager and keep information confidential. All appropriate action must be taken keeping in line with the All Wales Child Protection Procedures and Guidelines. They should be able to practice child protection procedures confidently and follow everything correctly, as to keep everyone protected. To protect whistleblowers the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, this was brought into action. If you lose your job or suffer as a result of whistle blowing you are protected by law under this
act.
The manager should assess whether it is necessary to protect the accused / accusers until the concerns have been investigated and they should be informed of the seriousness of the allegations of misconduct and should be provided with any supporting evidence, and will be advised in writing of the procedures that will be taken. The opportunity should be given to respond in writing or by meeting and in serious cases the opportunity to be accompanied by a work colleague or representative of a trade union.
3, If a practitioner feels that their concern hasnt been dealt with efficiently and they cannot speak to the manager because they are not taking it seriously then they have the responsibility to seek support from other sources if they believe the a child is at risk. If there appears to be any queries if they feel nothing has been done they should contact The Early Years Advisor for further advice on steps to follow. The matter should be referred to *LSCB/*LSB/*Child Protection Team or social services. CSSIW should be contacted about any complaints about a provider if they fail to meet the requirements and conditions of their registration.
Unit 048
Outcome 2
1, There are many different types of child abuse but all should be taken seriously and procedures followed thoroughly.
Physical abuse is the most noticeable type of abuse. Symptoms which staff should be aware of may include bruising or injuries in areas that are not usual for a child to have injuries e.g. back, face, wrists and ankles and fleshy parts of the legs and arms. Most children get normal childhood injuries but being aware of the difference is essencial. Deliberate injury to a child should be reported, logged and discussed. Physical abuse consists of injuries that are inflicted or knowingly not prevented. Unusual childhood injuries to be aware of may also include burns or scalds, and if definate knowledge is there then poisoning and shaking or throwing a child is also a serious matter.
Another type of abuse which is just as damaging to a child is emotional abuse. If staff have reason to believe that there is a severe adverse affect on the behaviour and emotional development of a child, caused by rejection or persistent or severe ill treatment then action should be taken and issues should be discussed with the manager before further action is taken. Emotional abuse shows extremes of emotion, shying away from abuser, becoming withdrawn, attention seeking, being clingy or aggressive and seeking comfort and love. Children who are suffering this are often disiplined to an extreme manner, have no or little emotional attachment with parent, expected to be more developed and pushed too hard, and are often shouted at for no reason and put down.
Sexual abuse is a lot harder to notice but signs can be shown through play without having to say anything. If a child is indicating sexual activity through drawing, role play or words or has an inappropriate knowledge of adult sexual behaviour or language then the matter should be addressed, recorded and discussed and if deemed appropriate then it should be reported. Children also show changes in their behaviour such as clinging or withdrawing, they may become worried about clothes and nappies being removed. The child may also just speak about it, so being able to deal with such situations is vital.
Neglect can be seen as not providing the child with its needs. There are many factors and some are more serious than others, but all play a major part in how the child develops. Starvation and malnutrition are the more obvious ones, however unwashed or unkempt children also suffer from neglect. If the child has clothes that are inadequate and do not serve the purpose because they are too small, especially shoes being too small can affect their growth and can also cause pain. Being exposed to danger and cold and failure to seek medical advice or treatment can cause a massive impact to a child's health or development. Most signs are obvious but the child may also show emotional signs such as craving love and support, being clingy and tearful. Issues should be discussed with the parent and if no change then taken up with the manager and further to social services.
2, There are many signs of abuse and many of them are similar such as a child being clingy and craving attention.. However being able to distinguish between signs and symptoms and being able to come to a conclusion of behaviour is important. Knowing how to deal with such indicators is vital and being aware of the correct procedures is very important. Childcare practitioners should receive basic training of how to deal with safeguarding children as it is their responsibility to protect them. All suspicions should be recorded whether serious or not and a file should be kept confidential until suspicions become evidentially true. The main aim is to make sure continuous support is given to the child going through their ordeal. And in severe cases the Child Protection Team in the local authority should be notified.
3, Any concerns about a child should be signed by the person reporting this and the manager, dated and kept in a separate confidential file. These files are only shared with those who need to know and any information is shared under the guidance of the LSCB. If suspicions are thought to be severe then information will not be shared with parents but will be referred. If a child starts to open up about potential abuse it is vital that the child knows that information cannot be kept confidential as it suggests harm to them or others. This is the only case when confidentiality can be broken, as long as the child is aware of this.