1.1 Current Childminding Legislation The following is an overview of the current legislation which has an affect on childminders‚ parents and children. Equality Act 2010 The act replaced previous anti-discrimination laws with a single act to make the law simpler and to remove inconsistencies. The act covers nine protected characteristics. The characteristics applying to home-based childcare include disability‚ race‚ religion or belief and gender. Childcare Act (2006) The act lays
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Equality‚ diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people 1. Understand the importance of promoting equality and diversity in work with children and young people. 1.1. Identify the current legislation and codes of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing diversity. Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Disability Discrimination Act 2005 Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 Race Relations Act 2000 Human Rights Act 1998 Children Act 1989 Children
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Legislation 1. A. Educational Program and Practice • Document child assessments or evaluations for delivery of educational program B. • Keep information about educational program to available • Give information about educational program to parents 1. B. Health‚ Safety and Wellbeing of children • Health‚ hygiene and safe food practices • Food and rest • Tobacco‚ drug and alcohol-free environment • Child protection 1. C. Centre-based services and family day care services • Fencing and security
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Explain child protection within the wider concept of safeguarding children and young people Child protection is much more than safeguarding or protecting children from direct abuse. The ‘Safe action plan’ is a piece of legislation that is very similar to the outcome of the 10 year strategies which we have here in Northern Ireland. It shows an understanding that children need protected in a wider view of safeguarding and has recognised a number of aspects in areas of protection . Keeping children
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Identify the current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. These are as follows: • Children’s act 1098/2004 • Education act 2002 • E-safety 2008 • Safeguarding • Human rights act. And many more. The following is an outline of current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures within the UK Home Nation for Safeguarding Children. The United Nations Convention on the rights of a child 1989 was approved by the UK
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Know how legislation and policies are relevant to positive risk taking Identify how legislative frameworks and policies can be used to safeguard individuals from risks whilst promoting their rights | When approaching the identification‚ assessment and management of risk‚ a knowledge of key legal principles and legislation will help practitioners to make informed decisions that promote both the involvement and interests of adults with a disability and older people‚ and their families. It
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Employee Data Protection Policies (HIPAA) We here at IRSC BAS‚ Inc. must take our employee data protection very seriously. Not only is it a priority and our obligation to protect our employees; but it is also our government’s requirement that we do so. The establishment and monitoring of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is the responsibility of our Human Resource department. HR needs to establish a strict Employee Data Protection Policy that contains clear and
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Policy and Procedure Policy: A person requesting a release of patient information other than him or her self‚ needs to correctly identify the reasoning for the information and proper legal documents need to be completed‚ such as an authorization form signed by the patient. Under certain circumstances‚ the release of information would not need authorization due to certain federal and state statutes; these are explained in the measurement standards. Objective: To protect patient’s individual
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EMPLOYEE: Current Employment Legislation – All Employees must obey to the legislation as it is to do with the law‚ Anti-Discrimination Legislation – This is similar to equal opportunities. No matter what age‚ skin colour‚ gender‚ religious beliefs and sexuality you are still entitled to not be discriminated and you are still entitled to the same opportunities as everybody else. Contract of Employment – This is a document all employees must receive as part of the law‚ this identifies the code
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Policies & procedures applicable to my school setting | Unit/LO/AC Ref | What purpose it serves | Evaluate how these polices support the principles of every child matters and the importance of staff consistently applying boundaries (where applicable) | Child Protection Policy | A (Staff) | Ensuring safe recruitment by checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children. Creating a safe environment in which children can learn and develop. Raising awareness of child protection
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