Policy and Practice for Children and Young People Discuss the ideology underpinning policy and practice for children and young people and demonstrate an awareness of constructs of childhood and adolescence from either an educational or care perspective. “The idea of belonging and membership‚ being part of a community‚ is a basic human need. It’s one of the principles of our democratic society. We all have the same needs‚ we want to be loved‚ we want to have friends‚ we want to feel that we
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Understand how to safeguard the well being of children and young people 1.1. Outline current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures with own UK Home Nation affecting the safeguarding of children and young people Children act 1989 The Children Act 1989 was brought about to help keep children safe and well and‚ if necessary‚ help a child to live with their family by providing services appropriate to the child’s needs. The Act imposes a general duty on local councils to provide a range
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Nutrition in Children and Young People Within this essay I am going to discuss nutrition in children. The definition of nutrition is (Oxford‚ 2013) the process of providing or obtaining food necessary for growth and development. I will consider why nutrition is important; looking at how it benefits children‚ how we get nutrients from food and what nutrients we get from our food‚ as well as looking at a balanced diet. I will then focus my research down into looking at breastfeeding and the composition
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516 1.1) The policies‚ procedures and practices for safe working with children and young people all stem from the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman by Ian Huntley. From this horrific act of evil the Safeguarding Vulnerable Group Act 2006 was born (see evidence ‘6’ – 520 1.3). Another public enquiry was set up to address the failure of the law after the death of Victoria Climbié. Within this enquiry‚ Lord Laming called for changes to be made in child protection policies. From this there was
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individual. With this in mind focused learning can be gained through ’play style’ activities to encourage communication between children and young adults. Factors to be taken into account include: The age of the child or young person – children moving from primary to secondary school will go through many changes both physically and emotionally. The onset of puberty will not only bring on numerous physical transformations occurring to their bodies. Young adults will become body change aware and with
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Understand partnership working in services for children and young peoples By Leanne west Explain why working in a partnership with others is important for children and young people When working with children and young peoples it is important working in a partnership because it will help you learn more about the children individual’s personalities and what their individuals needs are. Working in a partnership will also help you to learn and know more about your own strengths and weakness
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literacy is the most important skill you can give to your children‚ it underpins every other learning experience they will have throughout their lives. Without being able to communicate successfully‚ children will struggle to make the most of the experiences that come their way. We as practitioners must support children’s learning and competence in communicating‚ speaking and listening‚ being read to and beginning to read and write. We must also provide children with the confidence‚ opportunity‚ encouragement
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Unit 16 Code p5 Understand safeguarding of children and young people 1. Understand policy‚ procedures and practices for safe working with children and young people. 1:1 Explain policies‚ procedures and practises for safe working with children and young people. In order to ensure the safety of the children and young people in our care there are a number of policies‚ procedures and practices that must be adhered to. Policies are documents within the work place put together‚ influenced
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------------------------------------------------- Understanding safeguarding of children and young people For those working in the adult sector Unit 516 Understand safeguarding of children and young people (for those working in the adult sector) 1 Understand the Policies‚ Procedures and Practices for safe working with children and young adults Firstly before any legislation that a child is assessed under‚ an assessment has to be carried out to ascertain the following: * Gathering of information
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There are many influences which can affect a child’s development‚ personal factors include influences before and at birth‚ health status and disabilities‚ sensory impairments and learning difficulties. Genetics affect a child’s development at conception where the sperm and egg determine sex‚ height and eye colour. If the genetics are faulty this can affect the child’s health and development. During pregnancy the mother needs to ensure that she does not smoke‚ drink or use drugs‚ all of these things
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