safeguarding of children and young people Children Act (1989) allocates duties to local authorities‚ courts‚ parents‚ and other agencies in the United Kingdom‚ to ensure children are safeguarded and their welfare is promoted. It centres on the idea that children are best cared for within their own families; however‚ it also makes provisions for instances when parents and families do not co-operate with statutory bodies. Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children_Act_1989 Children Act (2004) is an
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UNDERSTAND CHILD AND YOUNG PERSONS DEVELOPMENT Unit 022 Outcome 3 Understand how to monitor children and young people’s development and interventions that should take place if this is not following the expected pattern 2 Explain the reasons why children and young people’s development may not follow the expected pattern There are many reasons and factors why a child is not following the expected pattern of development. For example the child may be emotionally unsettled due to a number of
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legislations relating to the safeguarding of children and young people within our own UK Home Nation. Thes have come about over a number of years in response to an increased focus on the need to protect vulnerable children and young people‚ to ensure that multi agencies work together sharing information and to provide comprehensive support services so as to avoid another tragic death such as Victoria Climbie‚ and also to ensure the recognition of the rights of children as individuals with their own entitlements
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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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families all need to be supported in different ways. When a child or young person is being bullied they may be very upset and reluctant to tell anyone about it (i.e. out of fear of making the situation worst). That is why they should be listened to and reassured that telling someone was the right thing to do‚ that the incident is going to be fully investigated and the bullying will not be allowed to continue. When listening to a victim of bullying and recording the incident they should also be reassured
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METHODS OF OBSERVATION Narrative/free description/written record or running record A running record is a very detailed description of the behaviour of a child over a short period of time‚ often less than five minutes. The observer watches a child or group of children and note down everything he sees‚ which gives the portrait of the child and his activity during this particular period of time. The observer sits quietly and tries not to draw attention to him as his interaction may affect the behaviour
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Explain how to manage disagreements with children‚ young people and adults. Whilst working within the school environment it is more than likely that you will have disagreements with others be it with colleagues‚ parents and children/young people. Sometimes this can be due to a misunderstanding or lack of communication between two people. Conflicts and disagreements can arise over values‚ facts‚ priorities and goals. Where there are areas of conflict/disagreements‚ you will need to handle them sensitively
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that] benefit children and young people‚ and their ability to participate in and benefit from the setting. Positive relationship [are ones that] benefit children and young people‚ and their ability to participate in and benefit from the setting. [Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools‚ L. Burnham & B. Baker‚ 2010] Building positive relationships with children and young people especially is a two-way process. To establish good relationships with children and young
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Unit 10 caring for children and young people assignment 2 of 2‚ report There are 3 types of maltreatment: abuse‚ neglect‚ bullying and harassment. Abuse can be physical‚ emotional (intellectual) and sexual. Signs of physical abuse are: * Unexplained injuries that sound untrue or doesn’t fit in with the injury * Injuries on a non-mobile baby or head injuries on a child who is less than one year old * Nervous behaviour‚ jumpy‚ watchful and cautious‚ scared of psychical contact – shrinking
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Support Children and Young People ’s Health and Safety This essay will provide knowledge and understanding of supporting children and young people ’s health and safety. In my placement there are many policies regarding health and safety when working with children. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Act 1999 and The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 require all schools to have policies and procedures to ensure the safety of staff and children. If the policies and procedures are not in
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