today ’s young people from becoming tomorrow ’s problem drug users’ (Home Office‚ 2002‚ p. 7). The strategy emphasises the harm drugs can cause to society and stresses young people ‘need good quality drug education‚ information and advice’ (p. 3). In January 2007 Barnfield Borough Council in North London commissioned the present study as part of its ongoing initiative to improve the standard of drugs education provided to local secondary schoolchildren. The prevalence of drug use among young people
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Unit TDA 2.2: Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people – Task 2 2.4: Describe the actions to take in respond to emergency situations‚ including Fires‚ Security Incidents and Missing children or young people. Fire and other emergencies Buildings need to be evacuated quickly in the event of a fire‚ gas leak or bomb scare. There will be clear procedures on how to do this in our school/nursery. These procedures must be displayed in each area of the school/nursery‚ giving information
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COMMUNICATION The main focus of communication is in relation to the health and well-being of the child or young person. Particularly within my workplace‚ we attempt to establish the most effective methods of communication‚ and enabling children and young people to participate in communication. As well as communicating with children and young people‚ we also communicate with other professionals and non-professionals involved in their care. Communication is the sharing of information‚ ideas‚ views
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Policies & procedures applicable to my school setting | Unit/LO/AC Ref | What purpose it serves | Evaluate how these polices support the principles of every child matters and the importance of staff consistently applying boundaries (where applicable) | Child Protection Policy | A (Staff) | Ensuring safe recruitment by checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children. Creating a safe environment in which children can learn and develop. Raising awareness of child protection
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TASK 1 [A] : Outline the current legislation covering home based childcare‚ and the role of regulatory bodies. CURRENT LEGISLATION : ◆ Children Act [2004] : The green paper produces a name is "Every Child Matters" It lists five outcomes which were identified in consultation with children and young people : Being Healthy : Having good physical and mental health‚ And enjoying healthy Life Style. Stay Safe : Being protected from harm and neglect Enjoying
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Roles and Responsibilities of agencies in Safeguarding Children We all have a responsibility in Safeguarding and Protecting children and every child should be kept safe. Safeguarding children is a "multi-agency" organisation. Statutory organisations that work with children have a duty under Section 11 of the Children Act 2004 to ensure their functions are discharged with regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. What is safeguarding? It might be difficult to accept‚ but
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Safeguarding Children: Case Study and Questions: Case Study: Part 1: Q1 Child abuse would be one of many possible explanations at this point. In addition to the indicators mentioned above‚ describe at least four physical signs and four behavioural signs that you might look for if you still thought that child abuse was a possibility. (P1) The first signs I would look for are physical signs‚ such as; bruises‚ burns‚ scars and unexplained marks‚ bite marks for example. Injuries such as bruises
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safeguard the well being of children and young people. Outline current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures within own UK Home Nation affecting the safeguarding of children and young people * The main legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures that are used to ensure that children and young people are safeguarded are “The Children’s act 1989” which was updated in 2004. * The green paper was introduced after the laming enquiry into the death of a young child and this was incorporated
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The first and possibly most important piece of legislation is United Nations on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). This convention is split up into 54 articles that cover every part of a childâ€TMs life and explains how adults can work together to make sure all children can enjoy their rights. Every single child has rights regardless of their gender‚ abilities or religion. Dependant on where in the Uk you are based the Safeguarding of children is ever so slightly different. The document †̃Working
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333.3.2. Explain policies and procedures that are in place to protect children‚ young people and adults who work with them. In every organisation there are policies and procedures that the workforce has to follow‚ within the Education services we are no different and our policies and procedures are in place to protect both the young people and the people working with them. Legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures affecting the safeguarding of children and young people would be:-
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