It is essential that all professionals working with children and young people are fully aware and understand their roles‚ duties and responsibilities defined by their setting that comply with the legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedure in their home nation. The primary piece of legislation from the UK is United Nations Convention on the Rihts of the Child 1989‚ ratified in 1991 UK. This convention‚ although is binding to british governments‚ it is not formally a part of british law. In England
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of enquiry" This report looked into abuse within children’s homes in North Wales between 1974 and 1976 The enquiry was conducted by Sir Ronald Waterhouse. The reports of abuse were made by children living in the Children’s homes of North Wales. One of the Managers Named Alison heard the reports from the children themselves. The reports were taken to her superiors who did nothing about it. Further to that Alison took her reports to the police‚ the social services denied any further investigations.
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who is involved with children must always make sure they keep them safe and protected from any harm. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility‚ working together to make sure children stay safe. This includes the following: • Protecting children from maltreatment. • Preventing impairment of childrenâ€TMs health and development. • Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care. • Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes
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Childrenâ€TMs Act 1989 provides the most comprehensive framework for the care and protection of children and it centres on the welfare of children up to their 18th birthday. This act defines parental responsibility and encourages partnership working with parents and interagency co-operation. The Childrenâ€TMs Act 2004 has supplemented the 1989 Act and has reinforced the message that all organisations working with children have a duty to help safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Following the
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Safeguard the Well-being of Children and Young People Assignment overview Introduction This assignment for Unit 025 asks you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people and the assignment is designed to ensure that by completing all tasks‚ you will meet the Learning Outcomes and assessment criteria for unit 025‚ Understand How to Safeguard the Well-being of Children and Young People. Tasks There are seven
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the importance of safeguarding children and young people and procedures for child protection. Everyone who works with children has a duty to keep them safe from abuse Here are the main current legislations‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedure. They are put in place for protecting and safeguarding children again abuse. Children Act 1989 This act aims to simplify the laws that protected children and young people in the UK. This makes it clear to all who work with children what their duties are and how
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the Children Act 1989 clearly states; ‘When a court determines any question with respect to – (a) the upbringing or a child; or (b) the administration of a child’s property or the application of any income arising from it‚ the child’s welfare shall be the court’s paramount consideration. [s.1(1)] This reflects the social work professional’s prime concern. Bearing this in mind‚ as the social worker involved in this case study‚ I would initially want to identify whether any of the children involved
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more about the child’s needs. But this can only be done by taking steps within their power. Empowering children and young people Empowering children and young people involves having a big influence on the decisions and also taking control of their behaviour and wellbeing as when teaching or coaching children you become their guardian which means you have to be a positive role model to the children and young people so that you can influence their behaviour in a positive
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Welfare of Children & Young People The Children Act 1989 (England and Wales)/children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 This act was brought in with an aim to simplify laws that protect children and young people. They make known what other people’s duties are and what should be done and how when child abuse is suspected. Working together to safeguard children (1999) Providing guidelines for practitioners in England and Wales‚ working with children at risk of harm. Children Act 2004 Victoria
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Standard 1: understanding the principles and values essential for working with children and young people. 1. Principles and values a. Show how you promote the principles and values essential for working with children; young people their families and their carers. .At Clayfields house all children‚ young people their families and carers are all treated with respect. Families and carers are always updated on children’s or young people’s progress during their time at Clayfields and any
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