and procedures for safeguarding children are there for all practitioners to be aware of and relate to. They influence schools and help them to have and adhere to their own internal policies for protecting children. These policies are set to protect all children under the age of 18 and are reviewed regularly to keep in line with government legislation. All schools should have their own safeguarding policy in place as well as Borough councils. The Borough councils safeguarding policies should ensure
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Introduction: Safeguarding children is high priority within professional practices to ensure that all children are supported and have the right to reach full potential (Lindon‚ 2008). In order to show and understand how safeguarding is applied‚ a residential setting providing specialist care for children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) will be considered. The current legislation including Helping Children Achieve More will be explained to show how the multidisciplinary team around the child
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Bibliography: Barber‚ J. (2010). Reflective Practice . Child Care. 7 (1)‚ 24-25. Beaver‚ M (2008). CACHE level 3 in childcare and education. Cheltenham: Nelson Thorne’s Cheminais‚ R Department for Education. (2012). The CAF process. Available: http://www.education.gov.uk/childrenandyoungpeople/strategy/integratedworking/caf/a0068957/the-caf-process. Last accessed
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Disclosure Pass 5 There may occur a time when a child tells you they have been abused or are being abused‚ this is known as a disclosure. If this occurs it is important that you are aware of the settings policy. All information a child discloses to you must be kept confidential unless the person you are telling needs to be informed of this for example‚ supervisor‚ social worker or the police. “Disclosure or concern for a child is the only occasion where there may need to divulge information” According
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Reflective account’s for health and social care level 3 Health and Social care (adults). Health and safety. On this training course I have learnt about the health and safety risks of my work place. (Health and safety manager) taught me the difference between a hazard and a risk also the steps 1-5 on how to identify both then handle them. I learnt how to identify whether it’s a high or low risk and the actions that are required. In this training I got taught and showed how to appropriately use
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life chances to develop into young adults. There is no single piece of legislation for safeguarding children in the UK but lots of laws and guidelines which are changing all the time with new legislation. This is passed by Westminster‚ the Welsh Assembly Government‚ Northern Ireland Assembly and the Scottish Parliament this is Statutory Law. The way courts interpret laws is known as Case Law which can have an effect on changing Statutory Law. Child Protection legislation is in 2 categories Civil
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Emily Haycock SHC33.3.3 Describe how to challenge discrimination in a way that promotes change. A: Never ignore or excuse discrimination always address it at the time to let the person know you do not condone this type of behavior. To promote change you need to change people’s attitudes through education‚ encouraging them to think about people’s feelings and sharing experiences. HSC0252.5 Describe how to maintain dignity of an individual when supporting intimate personal hygiene A: When I support
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1. What is your understanding of the value of National Occupational Standards? (5) I think that the NOS is a valuable guide which provides practitioners with clarification of the standards they are expected to perform. The NOS can also help the therapist to identify the ‘gaps’ in their learning and help to plan further professional development. The NOS can be a great help for the practitioner in evaluating their own practice in order to improve their professional performance. 2. Describe
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Unit 501 Use and Develop systems that promote communication 1.1: Review the range of groups and individuals whose communication needs must be addressed in own role. Individuals who have communication problems need support to enable them to express themselves effectively. As Team Leader my role is to be aware of a tenant’s preferred method of communication and also to support them to use their preferred method. Individuals have the right to communicate through their chosen method and their choice
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(Regulations) 1995 * The Social Work Act 1968 as amended by The Regulation of Care Act 2001 * The Children Act 1989 * The Children’s Act 1995 * The Data Protection Act 1998 * The Care Standards Act 2000 * The Regulation of Care Act 2001 * The Health and Social Care Act 2001 * Adults with Incapacity Act 2000 9 © Social Care Association * The Health Act 200 * Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) * The Control of Substances Hazardous to health
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