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
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‘In all actions concerning children‚ whether undertaken by public or private social welfare institutions‚ courts of law‚ administrative authorities or legislative bodies‚ the best interests of the child shall be of primary consideration’ Article 3 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) Children in any care situation are potentially vulnerable to all sorts of potential threats from a variety of sources and should be protected. Protecting children from physical‚ emotional and sexual abuse
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Children: Children need to feel comfortable away from their parents / carers (children look to role models). If an adult is able to communicate in a way the child clearly understands‚ as well as able to listen to their responses‚ then the child will feel comfortable and therefore safe. The child will be more confident in participating in school settings when they are around people who make them feel that way. Young People: Young people are starting to better develop their communication skills but
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to minimise the risk of children coming into harm and what to do if they are at risk. Private laws deal with family proceedings such as divorce and contact. Criminal law deal with people who have offended‚ or are at risk of offending against children. Some Acts may cross each other and include provisions for both civil and criminal laws to insure the optimum protection for any children involved. The Children and Young Persons Act 1933 is one of the older child protection legislations that is still
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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
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CYPCore32-3.1 Explain the features of an environment or service that promotes the development of children and young people. Play areas both indoor and outdoor always attract children and is an excellent source to encourage them to use their learning senses‚ abilities and skills. Number of different entertaining and creative play opportunities should be provided by the practitioners which make these areas interesting and virtually appealing. Practitioners and play areas should be well planned
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legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. These are as follows: • Children’s act 1098/2004 • Education act 2002 • E-safety 2008 • Safeguarding • Human rights act. And many more. The following is an outline of current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures within the UK Home Nation for Safeguarding Children. The United Nations Convention on the rights of a child 1989 was approved by the UK on the 16th December 1991
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Title of Unit: Understand how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people Learning Outcome: 1.1 Title of outcome: Outline current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures within own UK Home Nation affecting the safeguarding of children and young people Legislation is the term used to describe the laws or Acts and Statutes enacted by the UK Parliament. The UK government provides guidelines to organisations and individuals in England and Wales to inform them about how legislation
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514 – The Safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults 1. Understand the legislation‚ regulations and policies that underpin the protection of vulnerable adults 1.1 Analyse the differences between the concept of safeguarding and the concept of protection in relation to vulnerable adults There is a difference between Safeguarding vulnerable adults/children and adult/child protection. Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility‚ and includes measures to prevent or minimise the potential for
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Write an assignment that explains current legislation and guidelines for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people‚ include the following: • Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 – This act was brought in to change the way employers recruit people who work with children and adults. Over a number of years a ‘barred’ list of people who have been assessed and are not suitable for working with children or adults. • Children Act 1989 – section 47 and section 17 – The local authority
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