P1: Why children and young people might need to be looked after Definition of ‘looked after’ The definition of ‘looked after’ is when a child is cared for by social service‚ it either happens with a court order maybe because of an abuse or with the agreement of the parent. “The term ‘looked after children and young people’ is generally used to mean those looked after by the state‚ according to relevant national legislation which differs between England‚ Northern Ireland‚ Scotland and Wales
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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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welfare of children and young people- The children act 1989-The main concepts of this act are parental responsibility‚ the welfare of the child and partnership and cooperation from all associated services. In summary the act states that the mental and physical well-being of the child is above all else and appropriate steps need to be taken to ensure this. The protection of children act 1999- The act created a system for identifying persons considered to be unsuitable to work with children. This
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UNDERSTANDING HOW TO SAFEGUARD THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ASSIGNMENT 026 TASK A Danielle Hall SECTION 1(Ref 1.1)PG1 THE MAIN CURRENT LEGISLATION‚ GUIDELINES‚ POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WITHIN OWN UK HOME NATION FOR SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ARE AS FOLLOWS‚ SAFEGUARDING (Local safeguarding Children Board‚ Children’s Act 1989‚ Protection of Children’s Act 1999‚ The Children’s Act (every child matters 2004) and Safeguarding Vulnerable Group’s Act 2006)‚ Data Protection
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relationships between children‚ young people and adults. We are all more likely to communicate information with one another if we have positive relationships. Using good communication creates a positive environment for all pupils‚ staff and parents; from which everyone benefits. However positive relationships are not achieved over night or by chance as they take time to develop and require certain aspects to maintain the positivity. By creating positive relationships‚ children/pupils feel safer‚ more
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Assignment 008 Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people Task A 1. Identify a current national piece of legislation relevant to safeguarding children and young people’s welfare. United Nations Convention on the rights of a child. 2. Identify two current local policies‚ procedures or guidance in relation to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. Child Protection Policy and Health and Safety Policy. 3. Complete the following table with two examples
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2.1 Demonstrate how to identify potential hazards to the health‚ safety and security of children or young people‚ families and other visitors and colleagues. Food safety:- • Appropriate clothing-when handling food I wear latex gloves and apron and always tie my hair back • Washing hands-children are taught the importance of why washing hands needs to be done when handling food. • Food stock-at our school we have staff who are in charge of making sure the milk and fruit is in date and stored correctly
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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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that] benefit children and young people‚ and their ability to participate in and benefit from the setting. Positive relationship [are ones that] benefit children and young people‚ and their ability to participate in and benefit from the setting. [Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools‚ L. Burnham & B. Baker‚ 2010] Building positive relationships with children and young people especially is a two-way process. To establish good relationships with children and young
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CYP: 3.3; Understand How To Safeguard the Well- being Of Children and Young People. 1.1; A good knowledge of current legislation and guidelines are extremely important as the welfare of the children in your care is paramount‚ therefore we as practitioners must work alongside the guidelines‚ policies and procedures‚ and always follow legislation. * The UNCRC (1989) is a treaty that the UK signed up to in 1991. It is a set of articles that include ‘the rights of a child to be kept safe’. Article
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