-Missing children or young people All setting should have clear arrangements for emergency situations including emergency contact numbers‚ clear instructions and evacuation procedures. Every child must have a record card with emergency contact numbers of parents‚ grandparents or relatives. Fire Make sure that you know where the fire exits are in your setting. Never put anything in the way of a fire exit. What to do –and not do –in the event of a fire in your setting: • Closed doors and windows
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The values and principles that underpin the childcare sector work along side the laws‚ rules and regulations that I follow in my everyday work at my setting. They govern things such as how many children can attend my setting‚ how many staff I have working each day‚ making sure that the children’s wants and needs are met and that they are always the main focus of any planning I do. For myself it means that I have to always make sure that I keep myself up to date with any changes in these laws and
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Gender equality requires equal enjoyment by women and men of socially-valued goods‚ opportunities‚ resources and rewards. Where gender inequality exists‚ it is generally women who are excluded or disadvantaged in relation to decision-making and access to economic and social resources. Therefore a critical aspect of promoting gender equality is the empowerment of women‚ with a focus on identifying and redressing power imbalances and giving women more autonomy to manage their own lives. Gender equality
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This would include having priorities such as: Meeting the needs and supporting the rights of children This should be the main priority of all practitioners as the welfare of the child is the most important thing in order for them to attend their setting. - Routines should be carried out with children’s safety in mind - Ensure that children are shown love and valued - Give children of all ages opportunities to play‚ explore and be intellectually challenged - Ensure children are given quality diet
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March 2010‚ www.dcsf.gov.uk) All childcare providers should‚ (while working with the frame works and in a holistic manner‚ have an awareness of anti –bias/anti-discriminatory practice. “Anti-bias/anti-discriminatory practice is free from stereotypical assumptions and conjecture.” (Sheila Riddall-Leech 2006). The frameworks mentioned help to stop bias and discrimination as they assist you as they look at all aspects of the person not just one area. As a childcare professional
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Unit 053 053.1. a) Diversity – The differences in individuals ie ethnic origin‚ religious background‚ gender‚ sexuality‚ appearance. b) Equality – Everyone has the same opportunities in life. c)Inclusion – Identifying‚ understanding and breaking down barriers to participation and belonging. Participation – the act of taking part or sharing in something. In the setting this is giving children and families a say in how provision is made for them. Discrimination can effect the individual
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Xerox views achieving diversity in its workforce as a tool to increase its competitive advantage‚ rather than as an obstacle. Xerox is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and applies these principles to its recruitment‚ selection and retention strategies. To promote cultural and racial understanding and to achieve diversity at all levels of the company‚ Xerox has implemented a number of programs: Balanced Workforce Strategy‚ Corporate Champions‚ Caucus Groups‚ Training and Development‚ CEO Roundtables
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050007737 What is ‘equality of opportunity’? “Equality of opportunity is a political ideal that is opposed to caste hierarchy but not to hierarchy per se” (Arneson) The rational behind this political ideal is that society is uneven‚ with privileges‚ standing and potential for success being heavily influenced by many different factors predetermined by birth. The political ideal places an individual in any given rung of social hierarchy as a result of their background. Equality of opportunity calls
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affecting the children development‚ and I could make different right from the start of my working life in my setting. The legislation for safeguarding and child protection‚ passed in Parliament it includes: The Children Act 1989 and the Children Act 2004. These Acts is to aim for simplifying to work together when child abuse is suspected and our duties to protect children and young people in our setting. Working together to safeguard children (1999) is guideline for me in England and Wales to help them
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(DDA) 3. Children act 2004 4. Human rights act 1995 5. Equality act 2006 E2 The children act 1989 has influenced some settings by bringing together several sets of guidance and provided the foundation for many of the standards practitioners sustain and maintain when working with children. The act requires that settings work together in the best interests of the child and form partnerships with parents or carers. It requires settings to have appropriate adult to child ratios and policies and
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