TDA 3.2 Schools as organisations 5. Understand the purpose of school policies and procedures. 5.1 Explain why schools have policies and procedures. All schools‚ as a legal requirement need clear‚ concise policies and procedures. This is to ensure that governors‚ staff‚ children and parents involved in the school are able to work to the same comprehensible set of rules and guidelines. Policies are intended to provide a framework that ensures consistent principles are applied to practice across
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and professionals who work with children and young people should all be aware of the procedures and policies in which suspected poor practice‚ concerns or any illegality can be reported this process is referred to as whistle blowing. As it is essential that those who are concerned about issues around safeguarding should be able to report them‚ every setting has whistle blowing policies and procedures. These policies are put in place to ensure that the process is conducted confidentially and to provide
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there are numerous policies and procedures relating to health and safety that the services must have in place. The approved provider of these services must ensure that these policies are being met; otherwise there is a $1000 penalty. The compulsory policies and procedures relating to health care and safety include; 168 (a) health and safety‚ including matters relating to— (i) Nutrition‚ food and beverages‚ dietary requirements: Children within childcare settings must always have access to safe drinking
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4.1 Policies and procedures in response to accidents‚ incidents and emergencies and illness. POLICY – We follow the guidelines in reporting injuries‚ diseases and dangerous occurrences (RIDDOR) for reporting of accidents and incidents Procedures. Accident book: is kept safely and accessibly; Is accessible to staff and volunteers‚ who know how to complete it; and it Is reviewed at least half termly to identify any potential or actual hazards. All accidents recorded are shown to the parent
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Staff Pay policy- The model pay policy has been updated and changes take place from September 2014. The new policy has been designed to comply with the Equality act 2010. The principles behind the policy is to ensure the process for recruiting and retaining staff is open‚ transparent and fair. Performance management policy- This is linked in with the pay policy. It is the responsibility of the head and the governing body to have performance reviews‚ allowing teachers to have feedback on their progress
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Legal requirements and the policies and procedures of own organisation and awarding organisation should be followed where relevant to assessment procedures. Burton and South Derbyshire College’s health and safety policy ensures that the College complies with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act (HSWA)1974 and related Regulations. This places a legal responsibility upon the assessor‚ as well as the organisation and the learners. The health and safety of yourself‚ your colleagues and your learners
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Explain legal issues‚ policies and procedures relevant to assessment‚ including those for confidentiality‚ health‚ safety and welfare As part of the government’s scheme in raising and maintaining national standards for recognised qualifications it is of importance to maintain certain records. Training Organisations are subject to inspection by OFSTED so have to keep records for performance‚ safety and financial reasons. • Registers-attendance at lessons • Visit Report Forms-proof you
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The first piece of legislation is the United Nations on the Rights of the Child 1989 (UN‚ 1989). This was ratified in 1991 by the UK. Although different British governments have said they are bound by this Convention it has not become part of English law. Safeguarding children in England Working Together to Safeguard Children (2010) sets out how organisations and individuals should work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the Children Act
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M1 Explain why procedures and practices are followed in the scientific workplace (1)It is a standard procedure to brief all the employees on the rules and regulations within a specific workplace because everywhere will have a different structure in the way they work. Following the procedures and practices will conclude to the required results but also keeps everyone safe and they are able to work effectively. Why that particular procedure is followed An example of that procedure What could happen
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Task 3 – D Why is it important for all laboratory procedures and practices to be followed and communicated through the team? Chemical Store management – it is vital for chemical storage procedures to be followed as the potential risks that can result from using and handling chemicals can be very high. For example; mishandling of citric acid (even though it is a low risk chemical) could result in contact with the skin and/or eyes which may cause irritation‚ miscommunication between the staff could
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