Safeguarding the wellbeing of children and young people. 1 Policies and procedures for safeguarding and child protection in England and Wales are the result of the Children Act 1989. The Children Act 2004 introduced further changes to the way the child protection system is structured and organised. The Children Act 1989 makes it clear to anyone who works with children or young people what their duties and responsibilities are in a childcare setting and how they must work together with other practitioners
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Section 17(1) of the Children Act 1989 states that it shall be the general duty of every local authority: (a) to safeguard and promote the welfare of children within their area who are in need; and (b) so far as is consistent with that duty‚ to promote the upbringing of such children by their families by providing a range and level of services appropriate to those children’s needs * Or is likely to suffer significant harm (Section 47(1) of the Children Act 1989 states that: Where a local authority:
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and its associated regulations. Legislation Underpinning all regulation and standards set is Legislation – laws‚ rules and regulations passed by Acts of Parliament. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) was drawn up in 1989. It is not actually legislation‚ but its guiding beliefs underpin lots of recent pieces of legislation. There are 54 articles in the UNCRC‚ which say in a nutshell‚ all children must be shown respect and their interests are paramount. Welsh Government
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people including e-safety 1. Identify the current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety Legislation and guidelines: • In England and Wales‚ The Children Act 1989 • In Northern Ireland‚ Children Order 1995 These two Acts were brought in with the aim of simplifying the laws that protect children and young people. They tell people what their duties are and how they should work together when child abuse is
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There is legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies & procedures that affect the safeguarding of children & young people. These are listed below. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) This treaty consists of 54 articles‚ each defining the rights & freedom of all children. Article 19 states that ‘children have the right to be protected from being hurt & mistreated‚ physically or mentally’. Article 34 states that ‘Governments should protect children from all forms of sexual exploitation
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This essay will examine the past and present social policy regarding looked after children in the UK‚ dating back to the late 1970’s. It will examine how the policy has evolved over the last thirty years‚ and whether political and economical influences have impacted on its development. This essay will also seek to explore what impact the policies regarding looked after children have on the members of society it is aimed at assisting. The definition of a ‘looked after child’ is an individual‚ up
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The children’s act 1989. This act contains many principles and defines child abuse as a person’s actions that cause a child to suffer significant harm to their health‚ development and wellbeing. A child’s welfare is paramount and introduced a concept of parental responsibility‚ rights‚ power and duties. It also contains details of what local authorities and courts should do to protect Children’s welfare. The children’s act 2004. This didn’t replace the children’s act 1989 but set a program of
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children and young people including e-safety. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989 - which ensure that children are safe and looked after‚ children have the right to be protected from all forms of physical or mental violence‚ injury or abuse‚ neglect‚ negligent treatment‚ maltreatment or exploitation including sexual abuse by those looking after them. Children act 1989 Parents and professionals must work to ensure the safety of the child. This act includes two important
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legislation in place to ensure all children have access to the health services they may need. Agendas such as ‘every child matters’ ensures that children have the opportunities to access services they may need. The introduction of the Children Act 1989 has had a huge effect for children. It is designed 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 Children Act supports children in need and
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a number of laws that are continually being amended and updated. The Childrenâ€TMs Act 1989 provides the most comprehensive framework for the care and protection of children and it centres on the welfare of children up to their 18th birthday. This act defines parental responsibility and encourages partnership working with parents and interagency co-operation. The Childrenâ€TMs Act 2004 has supplemented the 1989 Act and has reinforced the message that all organisations working with children have a
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