Unit 054 Childcare Lvl 3
Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work role
Having a duty of care in your own work role is a requirement to avoid negligence and harm and the safeguarding of children under your care. Young children are very venerable and are almost entirely dependent on adults to care for them in ways that help to protect them from harm. This could be physically or psychologically, u must be aware of the signs that a child may be experiencing harm and know the correct procedures to deal with it. You can safeguard the children by following the settings policies and procedures and by carrying out risk assessments to ensure that toys and equipment are safe. Assessing that the setting has no potential hazards for example socket covers on plug holes, hazard materials etc, And to follow appropriate health and safety regulations. You must set boundaries and clear expectations for children's behavior which could upset other children or cause them distress. Observing children and assessing their development and being observant to any indications that their progress is not correct for their stage of development. You will then be able to meet every child’s individual needs regardless of their age and stage of development they are at. You must respect inclusive procedures and not to show favoritism to an individual child as every child deserves equal attention and care. Always be willing to do extra training and update and further your knowledge and skills to ensure you are giving the best care possible.
Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals.
A duty of care is a legal obligation imposed on an individual requiring that they adhere to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could foreseeable harm others. You have a duty of care to protect children from abuse and neglect including sexual, physical and mental abuse. All children have the right to be safe and be treated with respect and dignity. To
Having a duty of care in your own work role is a requirement to avoid negligence and harm and the safeguarding of children under your care. Young children are very venerable and are almost entirely dependent on adults to care for them in ways that help to protect them from harm. This could be physically or psychologically, u must be aware of the signs that a child may be experiencing harm and know the correct procedures to deal with it. You can safeguard the children by following the settings policies and procedures and by carrying out risk assessments to ensure that toys and equipment are safe. Assessing that the setting has no potential hazards for example socket covers on plug holes, hazard materials etc, And to follow appropriate health and safety regulations. You must set boundaries and clear expectations for children's behavior which could upset other children or cause them distress. Observing children and assessing their development and being observant to any indications that their progress is not correct for their stage of development. You will then be able to meet every child’s individual needs regardless of their age and stage of development they are at. You must respect inclusive procedures and not to show favoritism to an individual child as every child deserves equal attention and care. Always be willing to do extra training and update and further your knowledge and skills to ensure you are giving the best care possible.
Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals.
A duty of care is a legal obligation imposed on an individual requiring that they adhere to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could foreseeable harm others. You have a duty of care to protect children from abuse and neglect including sexual, physical and mental abuse. All children have the right to be safe and be treated with respect and dignity. To