Title: State Support Provision for Children I have been asked to write a report explaining the historical development of the ECCE sector in Ireland Covering the current state provisions relating to children describing the legislation and regulations relevant to ECCE and how to use these in practise to maintain quality Findings: * Historical development of the ECCE sector in Ireland * Current ECCE provision by the state * Health and welfare * Equal Opportunity legislation
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CYP CORE 3.4 CRITERIA 1.1 When planning a activity you must take in to account the factors of children. There are 8 main factors to take into account. 1. The individual needs of the children and the age and ability of the children- when planning a activity you must think about this as children of a young age cannot do the same as a older child so more consideration has to be given. Make sure the children are under supervision at all times. When indoors planning is needed then think about the
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ACCIDENT‚ ILLNESS and EMERGENCY POLICY Policy Statement: The safety of children in my care is paramount and it is my policy to take necessary steps to keep children safe when they are in my care. I will promote good health‚ will prevent accidents and take steps to prevent the spread of illness and infection. I have a responsibility to all children in my care to ensure that a safe and healthy environment is provided at all times. I hold contact details of parents (or another appropriate person
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n order for me to progress within my professional development‚ I should consider any potential barriers. Once these barriers have been identified I should look at these barriers as challenges to overcome and not problems which may remain unsolved. I consider barriers as a stepping stone to improving my skills and knowledge (please see evidence 1. Minutes). Potential barriers to professional development: In the perfect world for myself and every member of staff to attend new and refresher courses
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meet the needs of all the children whom attend my setting. My setting has eleven children enrolled‚ from one to ten years; all children are able bodied‚ although some have specific behavioural needs. I belong to a local quality assurance and childminding network. As an early years provider I have a responsibility to implement the four themes of the EYFS; A unique child‚ Positive Relationships‚ Enabling Environments and Learning and Development including the sixteen commitments. I believe the
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states function and powers of the children commissioner and other children services (Children Trust Boards (CTBs)‚ Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCB)‚ advisory support services for families‚ and other care services such as private fostering‚ childminding‚ etc.) Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCB) Every local authority area must have a Local Safeguarding Children Board which will develop safeguarding policies for the local area and will supervise agencies which work with children. LSCBs
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practitioners understand the components of a safe environment and take their responsibilities seriously. This guide has been compiled by the Pre-school Learning Alliance‚ with support from the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) and National Childminding Association (NCMA)‚ to support practitioners in making sure that children are kept safe at all times within the supportive framework of existing legislation and the experience of practice. E1 Health and Safety At Work Act 1974 Control of Substances
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Task 1 A. A range of factors influence children’s health and wellbeing. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child consists of 41 articles‚ each of which details a different type of right. These rights are not ranked in order of importance; instead they interact with one another to form one integrated set of rights. A common approach is to group these articles together under the following themes: 1. Survival rights: include the child’s right to life and the needs that are most
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Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage May 2008 Setting the Standards for Learning‚ Development and Care for children from birth to five STATUTORY FRAMEWORK Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage Contents Section 1 – Introduction ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Purpose and aims of the Early Years Foundation Stage Context and legal responsibilities About this document A principled approach Setting the standards Providing for equality of opportunity Creating the
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UNDERSTAND HOW TO SET UP A HOME BASED CHILCARE SERVICE Hannah Sherriff 1.1 Outline the current legislation covering home based childcare‚ and the role of the regulatory body. Currently the legislation regarding home based childcare are‚ The Children Act 1989 and The Care Standards Act 2000‚ these laws relate to the registration and inspection of childcare and early years providers. These laws are in place to ensure childcare providers treat all children “with equal concern”. The Children Act 2004
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