Contribute to Children and Young People ’s Health and Safety. 1.1 Outline the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting; Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 The Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) is an essential piece of legislation to have within a work setting. Employers are legally obliged to follow all regulations of the HSWA in order consistently maintain a safe setting‚ and ensure all employees and service users are protected. The HSWA states that employees must
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Current legislation covering home-based childcare 1.1 The Children Act 1989 aimed to ensure that the welfare of the child is paramount‚ to work in partnership with parents to protect the child from harm. The Act was intended to strengthen the child’s legal position. To give them equal rights‚ consider their feelings and wishes and to ensure children were consulted and kept informed. Special Educational Needs (SEN) Code of Practice 2001 it focuses on preventative work to ensure that
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Every Child Matters Every child matters is a UK government initiative for England and Wales. It was launched in 2003 after the death of Victoria Climbie in 2000 who was tortured and murdered by her guardians. Her death led to major changes in child protection policies in England. During her abuse Victoria was burnt‚tied up‚hit with bike chains‚ hammers and wires. Up to her death‚ the police‚ social services‚ local authorities‚ national health service and the NSPCC all had contact with her and
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Unit 6 – A4 Legislation affecting schools Legislation Summary Impact on schools Human Rights Act 1998 Linked to the 1950 European Convention on Human Rights. Under this Act individuals in the UK have particular rights and freedoms however these have to balance against the rights and freedoms of others. Some articles which have a direct link to education/schools are: Article 2: The first protocol – the right to education (however this does not mean the right to a particular school). Article 8: The
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Children and Young People Workforce Introduction to personal development in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings Understand what is required for competence in own work role 1) Describe the duties and responsibilities of own role? It’s very important for me to know what my manager is expected from me .My responsibility is to know my own duties and rules. Job description must be the first thing I need to look at and have a good knowledge about it. Showing my ability
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Lisa Okonkwo CACHE CYPWD Level 3 candidate pin:30196060 SHC 31: Promote communication in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings 1. Identify the different reasons people communicate. People communicate for a number of different reasons including: • To get to know each other • To share information • To provide someone else with information 2. Explain how communication affects relationships in the work setting. We communicate in a two different
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P2 Outline how key legislation‚ policies and procedures in relation to health‚ safety and security influence health and social care delivery Legislation Legislation is defined as the processor act of making law or a set of laws by the governing body of the country. They are set in place in every work setting to ensure the health and safety of the people within the area. Without these laws there would be many accidents that could harm both the employee and employer. Safety (General food hygiene)
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Professional roles Safeguarding Policy Report. The purpose of this assignment is to give a report exploring the development of a chosen policy. The policy I will be given my report on is the safeguarding policy. I will examine‚ analyse and provide an overview of how this system works in practice in relation to the overall safety of the children within the setting. As an Early year’s practitioners‚ it is our duty to provide care and education to ensure children are safe and reach their full potential
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Learning Outcome 1. 1.1 List the aspects of employment covered by law. Aspects that are covered by law are as followed‚ anti-discrimination provisions to protect against gender‚ race‚ disability‚ age‚ working hours and holiday entitlements. Sickness absence and sick pay. Data protection for personal information. Health and safety. Criminal records Bureau (CRB) checks when starting work within a healthcare setting. 1.2 List the main features of current employment legislation. The main features
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Unit TDA 2.2 Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people Task 2 Booklet LO 2‚ 2.1 Identify the signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses. Illnesses Signs and Symptoms Common Cold. Headaches Sore throat Blocked nose Runny nose Temperature Weakness Cough Sneezing Lack of appetite Dysentery / sickness. Diarrhoea Vomiting Dehydrated Loss of appetite Weakness
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