with children and young people Name: Date: 7th February 2014 This assignment covers all outcomes for Unit 4 1.1 What are the laws and codes of practice that relate to the promotion of equality and the valuing of diversity? (Make a list). Disability Discrimination Acts 1995 & 2005 Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 Race Relations Amendment Act 2000 Human Rights Act 1998 Children Acts 1989 & 2004 Education Act 1996 Equality Act 2010 Carers and Disabled Children Act 2001
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A 1. Identify a current a national legislation relevant to safeguarding children and young people’s welfare. The children act 2004 - This act requires every child‚ whatever their background or circumstance‚ to have the support they need to be healthy‚ be kept safe and to enjoy and achieve. 2. Identify two current local policies‚ procedures or guidance in relation to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. - Child protection policy - Health and Safety policy 3. Complete the
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demonstrates abuse i.e. through play‚ for example talking to a teddy bear or acting out the abuse. All disclosures of abuse should be reported straight away‚ no matter where or when they happened. Physical abuse Physical signs/symptoms - All children have accidents‚ like bumps and falls‚ which can cause injuries. However‚ you may have reasons for thinking that an injury has been inflicted on purpose and suspect child abuse if; an injury strikes you as odd‚ a child is injured repeatedly and if
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Why do young people participate in behaviours that put them at risk? Young people may participate in risk taking behaviours for a number of reasons. Peer influence is one factor that may encourage young people to put themselves at risk. This is because if an individual witnesses their peers actively engaging with risky behaviour‚ they may identify the behaviour as positive rather than taking into consideration the consequences. It has been found that young people identify alcohol with positive social
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Positive environments for children and young people Positive environment A positive environment is one that supports all aspects of the child’s development; staff members/carers can provide the children different ways to extend their developments. By doing activities and guiding the children through their learning‚ this creates a positive environment for them. Example: Reading and writing activities will help the child or young person’s cognitive and intellectual development. Singing and
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relationships with children young people and adults OCR Unit 1 1) 1.1 Effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children‚ young people and adults in all walks of life and at any age whether it be with relatives‚ friends‚ neighbours‚ colleagues‚ associates or even total strangers. Also‚ effective language skills are essential for children to access the curriculum. In the classroom‚ spoken language is the main way that teachers teach and children learn. Therefore
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Government – As well as developing new ways into the quality of services available to children under the five outcomes of Every Child Matters‚ it is responsible for drawing up education policy‚ setting up and administering school league tables‚ funding research into projects for education‚ developing workforce reform‚ promoting integrated working and developing the roles of voluntary and community organisations‚ charities and other sectors who work with children. Local Government – As well as providing
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Professional Relationships with Children‚ Young People and Adults In every aspect of life‚ at work and at home‚ our communication with those people around us influences and underpins our relationships with them‚ so developing positive attitudes and communication is essential to develop positive relationships. Getting to know people and showing interest in them and what they have to say is important to building respectful relationships. Remembering names‚ listening to what people have to say‚ being considerate
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All children are different and develop at their own pace. The rate of development varies in children even though the pattern in which they will develop will be the same. Physical‚ social and emotional‚ intellectual and language are the areas of development. Physical development Physical development from birth to three years is a rapid process. A child by the age of six months is able to move their head when hearing sound and movement and able to reach for their feet when lying on their back
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C U 1 5 1 2 Contribute to children and young people’s Health and Safety 1.1 Outline the health and safety policies and procedures of your work setting. My work setting follows the laws and standards set by the Health and Safety Act 1974:- * Ensure that the environment is safe‚ secure with high quality of hygiene practices for staff‚ children and their families and any member of the public while using the premises. * Impose a total ban of smoking in the nursery indoor/ outdoor
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