event‚ including the abuse and neglect of a child‚ also known as child maltreatment‚ (Schwartz & Perry‚ 1994). In 2005‚ 3.3 million referrals were made that year to child protective agencies for suspected child maltreatment‚ (Bentley & Widom‚ 2009). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines child maltreatment as “any act or series of acts of commission or omission by a parent or other caregiver that results in harm‚ potential for harm‚ or threat of harm to a child‚” (Leeb‚ Paulozzi‚ Melanson
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The Effects of Physical Child Abuse In this research paper‚ I will be talking about the effects of physical abuse on children and how it affects them as they grow older. Physical abuse can consist of very violent acts‚ such as attacks and forced erotic actions containing intercourse‚ or it can consist of fewer severe acts like slapping‚ throwing‚ and shoving. During emotional abuse‚ the abuser continuously degrades and shames the victim. The actions of emotional abuse include threats‚ control of
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Describe the legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding children‚ including e-safety. e-safety is when you teach children and young people about the dangers of using the internet. Just the same as you teach them road safety it is important to teach them about the dangers of the internet when using computers‚ games consoles etc. Identify the current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety
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Unit 024- Promote child and young person development Explain the factors that need to be taken into account when assessing development There are five factors to consider when assessing child development. They are motor development‚ social development‚ hearing and language‚ hand-eye co-ordination and practical reasoning. Assess a child or young person’s development in the following areas and explain the selection of assessment used. As I work in a semi-independent home‚ with our present clients
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Abstract This paper will discuss child abuse and neglect and the lasting effects left on a child. The main types of abuse and neglect explained are emotional abuse‚ psychological abuse‚ physical abuse‚ sexual abuse‚ medical neglect‚ educational neglect‚ emotional neglect‚ and physical neglect. Included are some warning signs of these different types of abuse and neglect and the legal definitions of each. It is important to understand that all of these forms of abuse and neglect are different and contain
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Missing child procedure Security procedures and risk assessments should be undertaken to minimize the risks of children going missing. On school trips there should be the correct staff to children ratio to safely supervise the children. Regular head checks should be undertaken. As soon it is noticed that a child is missing‚ the class teacher should be informed and a thorough check of the building and outside areas undertaken to ensure the child is not hiding. If the child is hiding‚ parents
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development needs of children and young people. 1.2 Identify different observation methods and know why they are used. Methods | Diary | TimeSampling | NarrativeRecords | Why I use this | To record what a child has done | To see if there is a regular pattern | To show a child’s progress | When I use this | All the time during your observations | When a child displays a change in their behaviour | Mon- Fri. during lunchtime | Advantage1 | Evidence of what a child has experienced | To identify
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1.2 Explain how communication affects relationships in the work setting. We need good communication in the work setting as:- * It gives a better understanding on how to relate to individual children‚ for example a parent could share their child always starts sucking their thumb when tired. * It builds trust between parents and carers. * Workers can gain and share relevant information to ensure best possible care. * It forms positive relationships with the people we work with and
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Understand Child and Young Person Development The word count is there for guidance purposes only. Explain the sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth to 19 years. You may find a timeline useful as part of your explanation. [500 words] Age: Social Development Physical Development Intellectual Development Communication & Language Development Emotional Development 3-9 months Reacts well to others‚ particularly to those they know well. Recognises their name‚ makes noises as part
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Outline Current Legislation‚ Guidelines‚ Policies and Procedures Within Own UK Nation Affecting Safeguarding of Children and Young People Unit 025 Outcome 1 1. Policies and procedures for safeguarding and child protection in settings for children and young people in England and Wales are the result of legislation passed in parliament‚ including: In England and Wales‚ The Children Act 1989 and the Children Act 2004/in Northern Ireland‚ Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 - These acts were brought
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