Understand how to safeguard the well being of children The definition of safeguarding is “the process of protecting children from abuse or neglect‚ preventing impairment of their health and development‚ and ensuring they are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care that enables children to have optimum life chances and enter adulthood successfully.”1 TASK 1 – legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies & procedures for safeguarding children Every element
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the duty of care and the welfare of the child. All adults working on behalf of‚ or alongside children have a responsibility to keep them safe. Key people working in schools have responsibilities laid out in child protection laws. The Children Act 1989 states that the welfare of the child is paramount and sets out to detail what Local Authorities and Courts should do to protect children. A school should designate a Senior Teacher with specific responsibilities for child protection‚ this teacher should
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guidelines‚ policies and procedures are there to protect and keep the children safe from being harmed or by any type of risk. The 3 main policies which i am going to talk about mentioning the children’s act 2004; children act 1989 which is every child matters. Children act 1989: This act was brought to simplify the law to keep away any harm from the children and young people and to protect them. This simply tells people what responsibilities are which they need to know and how to work together as a
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values‚ culture and religious beliefs and they will the most influence on a child’s attitude and development. These are the people who a child feels the most secure with and who know the child best. In fact current legislation such as the Children Act 1989 gives parents and carers definite rights when it comes to their child‚ e.g. choosing the school their child to go to‚ the right of information about their child’s progress‚ physical state‚ etc. In this respect it is very important for me as a childminder
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CYP Core 3.4: Support children and young people’s health and safety. 1.1 Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services. There are a variety of factors to consider when planning health and safety in your setting. The individual needs of each child‚ taking into account their age and abilities are important as are the specific risks due to impairment or the possibility of pregnancy in carers. You must consider the function of the
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Unit 2 – Development from conception to age 16 years. E1. Describe the development of children in a selected age range and in two areas of development. Stages of physical development The First Month From age’s birth to three years‚ the child should be able to lie supine‚ lie with head turned to one side‚ and by one month can lift the head. If pulled to sitting position‚ the head will lag‚ the back curves over and the head falls forward. Also the child should be able to turn his or her head towards
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policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people. 1.1 Outline current legislation‚ guidelines and policies and procedures within own UK Home Nation affecting the safeguarding of children and young people. The Children Act 1989‚ carried out for the most part on 14 October 1991‚ introduced comprehensive changes to legislation in England and Wales affecting the welfare of children. The Act: • Reinforces the function of families through definition of parental responsibility
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decades. Over the years‚ the deaths of children have driven changes in policy and practice in child protection in the UK. While laws protecting children have existed throughout the 20th century‚ the most significant act in place is the Children’s Act (1989). The act underpins many of the child protection procedures and structures that we use today. This includes a good working practise between practitioners and staff and ensuring that the needs of the children are central; that they are put first‚ as
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Leya Whelan Outcome 1 Assessment Criteria 1 Legislation * The Children’s Act 1989 The heart of the Children Act is a belief that the best place for children to be looked after is within their own home and ensuring the welfare of the childrens upbringing is paramount. The Act is built on the notion of parental responsibility. This is duties‚ rights‚ powers and responsibilities of a parent in respect of their child. The aim of the Children Act is to offer safeguard to children
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Unit 8- Caring for children E1/A1 The role and responsibilities of an early year’s practitioner follow a number of codes. When working with children there are many care needs of children‚ such as special needs‚ safeguarding children‚ children’s learning‚ behaviour‚ and working with parents. Early years practitioners have set responsibilities when working with children‚ like meeting the learning needs of a child‚ providing an environment which is welcoming and also they have to work together as
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