There are various 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
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Legislation Some of the main legislation affecting the 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
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Reasons Why People Should not Drive or Drink Alcohol Under 16 or 21 Years There are legitimate reasons why a 16 year old should not drive. Car Accidents are the top teen death rate in the United States. Some teenagers may be more responsible than others but generally between 16 and 19 have not very good statistics when driving. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention report what controller in this age group‚ especially males‚ are unlikely to underestimate dangerous conditions‚ drive too fast
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Unit 71‚ Outcome 1 Explain how current and relevant legislation and policy affects work with children and young people. Current legislation is the result of The children Act 1989 which was brought in to ensure that all people who work with children worked together and was clear about their responsibility’s and knew how to act if allegations of child abuse were made.Following the death of Victoria Climbie in the year 2000 an independent inquiry highlighted many problems with how reports of neglect
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Effective communication plays a vital role techniques can help about others. What you need to be aware of their level of understanding and language ability. Itâ€TMs very important that you give other person to talk about their views and express themselves. Showing them that you are actively listening .By doing that they feel valued and being part of any communication. Use body language and facial expressions and be approachable .good eye contact means if you say that you are listening‚ but you are
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Ensuring children and young people’s safety and welfare in the work setting is an essential part of safeguarding. While children are at school‚ practitioners act in ‘loco parentis’ while their parents are away. As part of their legal and professional obligations‚ practitioners hold positions of trust and a duty of care to the children in their school‚ and therefore should always act in their best interests and ensure their safety – the welfare of the child is paramount (Children Act 1989). The Children
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Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with: * Children * Young people * Adults Communicating effectively within the school setting‚ young people and adults are very important to enable strong relationship to build between children‚ young people and adults. To developing positive relationships with the children is the main key to a happy and calm environment. Without a positive and supportive attitude there will be no trust and honesty
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Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children‚ young people and adults: To communicate effectively we must most importantly be able to listen attentively‚ not listening to one another causes a breakdown in communication which in turn can cause a breakdown in relationships. Children: In order to learn effectively children need to feel secure‚ relaxed and confident‚ being in the presence of someone that they feel they have a good relationship
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It has always been a question should young people have jobs. Some people think young people should have jobs. When young people work they can acquire respect‚ gain money‚ and learn‚ responsibility. When young kids work they usually acquire the knowledge of respect. They will learn how to respectfully approach a customer‚ fellow employee‚ their managers‚ and even strangers. They will say things such as yes mam‚ yes sir‚ look the person in the eye‚ and not become outraged just because they do not
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1.1 – Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children‚ young people and adults. Effective communication is extremely important in developing relationships with children‚ young people and adults. Communication is a two way process. It’s just as important to listen to the child/colleague/parent as it is to communicate verbally with them. Good communication is vital as it can prevent misunderstandings and unnecessary worry
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