1. Using the table below‚ explain the key areas in current legislation which relate to the safeguarding of children (1.1) | Legislation | Description of the area | 1 | The Children Act 1989 | * a child’s welfare is paramount when making any decisions about a child’s upbringing. * It introduced the concept of parental responsibility * Local authorities are charged with the duty to investigate if there are suspicions a child suffers significant harm * The NSPCC is designated “authorised
Premium Children's rights in the United Kingdom Child abuse Child sexual abuse
as a childminder is to ensure the safety and welfare of all the children in my care in line with the procedures laid out by the Integrated Access Team. I last received training on Safeguarding Children (child protection) in November 2012 and am aware of the signs and symptoms of child abuse‚ physical‚ emotional and sexual‚ and those of neglect. This policy shall be shown to parents explaining my responsibilities‚ how I keep their child +-en) safe and what I will do should I ever have any concerns
Premium Child abuse Abuse Psychological abuse
CYP CORE 3.1: Understand Child and Young Person Development 2.1 Children and young people have many different influences which affects their personal development. Their development can be affected by a range of personal factors. Genetics have a great influence over a child’s development. Genes passed on from the parents to the child determine whether the child will have any inherited disorders. For example‚ Down syndrome can be inherited from either one or both parents. (www.nhs.uk) “Children
Premium Childhood Developmental psychology Health care
SHC 34.2 Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals Having a duty of care should guarantee the safeguarding of children in my care. Risk Assessments – carrying out and reviewing risk assessments for all of the activities we do and places we visit ensures that thought and concern is given to how we do things every day‚ this way I ensure risks concerning equipment‚ venues and activities are minimised and therefore reducing the risk of injury or harm
Premium Awareness Self-awareness Consciousness
3.4 Explain how practitioners can take steps to protect themselves within their everyday practice within the work setting and on off site visits. A element of a practitioner’s role in protecting themselves would be to read policies and procedures that are put in place to safeguard them and children or young people in their care. In a school setting a professional can protect themselves by. • Avoid situations where they are left alone with a child or young person. • Two members of staff must be present
Premium Childhood Risk Young
Support the provision of environment and how my work environment is organised to promote the development of children The physical and emotional environment we create for children at Wattville primary school has a huge impact on their development. The environment is stimulating and attractive as children learn though their senses they need the environment to be interesting and visually attractive. There are also different types of activities and play opportunities; the layout of the classroom is
Premium Childhood Education Developmental psychology
The importance of safeguarding children and young people All adults‚ and in particular those who work with children‚ have a responsibility to safeguard children and young people from harm. We need to recognise that we have a duty to ensure arrangements are in place for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care. We need to carry out this duty through our teaching and learning‚ pastoral care and extended school activities. All members of the school community‚ including volunteers
Premium Police Child abuse
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989 This is an international treaty that was adopted and ratified by the UK on 16 December 1991. Although different British governments have said that it regards itself bound by the Convention and refers to it in child protection guidance‚ it has not become part of UK law. There is no single piece of legislation that covers safeguarding children and young people in the UK; different laws and guidelines cover different parts of the UK. The
Premium Human rights Law United Nations
procedures within own UK home nation for safeguarding children and young people The main parts of legislation that support the safeguarding of children are the • UN Convention on the Rights of the Children (UNCRC) This was made a convention law in 1991 and contains articles that refer to the rights and needs of children regardless of race‚ language‚ colour‚ sex‚ religion‚ disability‚ origin‚ political or any other status . • Race Relations Act 1976 This Act provides protection from racial
Premium Children's rights in the United Kingdom Discrimination United Kingdom
delete as appropriate):Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. | Where is this policy/information kept in your workplace?School office. | Who is your point of contact with regard to this policy/information? The designated person is Susi Whittome and deputy designated people are Claire Eastwood‚ Patrick Hill‚ Wendy Proctor‚ Mary Farley and Liz Nzekwe. | Units covered: | Summarise the main points of this policy:It identifies the responsible persons in the school and explains the purpose of the
Premium Responsibility Social responsibility Child abuse