Physical abuse – is when someone hurts or injuries another person on purpose Signs and symptoms Cuts Bruises Burns Grip marks Black eyes Unusual pattern or location of injury Sexual abuse - refers to any action that pressures or coerces someone to do something sexually they don’t want to do. Signs and symptoms Pain‚ itching or bruises around breasts or genital area Torn‚ stained or bloody underclothing Sexually transmitted diseases Vaginal/anal bleeding Pregnancy Emotional/psychological abuse-
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Safeguarding is an important aspect of working with children as it ensures that children are looked after appropriately for example keeping children from having accidents and protecting them from any other unwanted behaviour in the nursery. It is also providing a safe environment with no hazards this could be by doing a risk assessment before the children play outside to stop them from being harmed. While playing outside or during an activity that use any equipment that they need to be supervised
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The current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people includes the following. The Children Act 1989 (legislation) – this act focus on safeguarding children and the duties of local authorities. It identifies the responsibility of parents and anyone working with children to ensure the safety and welfare of the child is paramount. Local Authority has a ‘duty to investigate when there is a reasonable cause to suspect that a child is suffering or likely
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a)Review the way in which‚ in your own workplace‚ the systems‚ policies and procedures for communicating information on health and safety comply with legislations. In order for health and safety policies to be effective‚ it is vital that the employer promoted good awareness by using different types of communication such as written‚ graphics and verbal. The Health and Safety Information for Employees Regulations 1989 (HSIER) puts a duty on all employers which is to display an approved health and safety
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Unit 11 – Safeguarding and protecting independence Introduction to safeguarding First of all‚ safeguarding is protecting an adult from harm‚ therefore is working with vulnerable adults. However‚ there must be a good understanding of safeguarding‚ this will therefore enable the service user to be entitled to protection. This indicates if abuse is happening‚ or is suspected‚ it could therefore help to find if the individual is at risk‚ therefore the individual’s safety
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appropriately and professionally. The possible negative factors and the way they might affect the client should be thought through and considered‚ though it is best to minimise them in the first place. The Health Safety check should be ensured. 3. List what needs to be done at first session (assessment session) with your client and why. (5) The assessment session should cover the following aspects: I. Business-type conditions. It is important to establish and state the following matters:
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Safe Guarding Children’s Policy Policy As a registered childminder my policy has been developed in accordance with the principles established by the children’s act 1989 and 2004. My first responsibility and priority is towards the children in my care‚ and I understand that child abuse can be physical‚ sexual‚ emotional‚ neglect or a mixture of these. I must notify Ofsted of any allegations of abuse‚ which are alleged to have taken place while the child is in my care. This includes any person
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Pollyanna Steiner Unit 1: Learning Outcome 1 Roles‚ Responsibilities and Relationships in Lifelong Learning Summary -The whole unit must be completed to achieve the 3 credits available -Keep all relevant materials as evidence -The following units can help inform on this Unit:- Unit 2- Understanding inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning -Unit 4 - Using inclusive learning and teaching approaches in lifelong learning -Research‚ background‚ and reading sources should all
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SAM’S CHILDMINDING SERVICE’S A) Welfare Requirements W1: Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare W1.1: The provider must take necessary steps to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in the setting. 1) What dose safeguarding children’s mean? Safeguarding the children is my responsibility as being a registered childminder give me a legal responsibility to be able to safeguard the child/ren in my care in line with procedure laid out in LONDON CHILD PROTECTION PROCEDURE
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Unit |024 |1 |1 |The factors that need to be taken into account when assessing a child’s development are; the child’s wishes and | | | | | |their feelings‚ if they are comfortable and happy to take part if the child is upset then you must stop the | | | | | |activity‚ the child’s needs and abilities whether or not they need additional help or if they have specific | | |
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