of Homeless Children Tammy R. Mathews Liberty University Abstract This research assessed the struggles of homeless children. The study compared the educational struggles of a random sampling of children living in stable environments to children who are considered “homeless.” Homeless refers to any child or youth who lack a fixed‚ regular‚ and adequate nighttime residence. The study revealed the number of homeless children is steadily
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Table of Contents 1.0 The implication of exposing children to the latest technology 3 1.1 Health Problems 4 1.2 Writing Skills 4 1.3 Distraction 4 1.4 Addiction 5 1.5 Social Skills 5 2.0 How can biometric technologies help in fighting crimes 6 2.1 Fingerprint 7 2.2 Voice verification 7 2.3 Face recognition 7 2.4 Hand geometry 8 2.5 Iris recognition 8 3.0 Identify and describe criteria which may be used when assessing the effectiveness of a website 9 3.1.1 Accuracy. 10 3.1.2 Authority. 10 3.1.3 Objectivity
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Local authorities have a duty to work under the Children Act 1989 and Children act 2004 to safeguard and promote the welfare of children who are in need and have an obligation of ensuring that children in need of protection in their areas are protected from significant harm. Policies which safeguard schools must develop a range of policies which ensure the safety‚ security and well-being of their pupils. These will set out the responsibilities of staff and the procedures that they must follow. Policies
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topic “Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children”. Kristen A. Feemster‚ a physician and health services researcher‚ feels that vaccines must be compulsory for all children. She believes that vaccines not only protect individuals but also their neighbor. Feemster says that “Vaccines protect our neighbors --like following traffic laws‚ drug tests at work‚ paying taxes”1and
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Since computers were first introduced to young children almost 20 years ago‚ there has been a certain amount of fear and controversy voiced over technology’s “harm” to this young population. In the 1980’s many critics thought computers would isolate children and affect their social skills in negative ways. Today the criticism is even more profound and‚ through the Internet‚ publications about computer use are reaching a wide audience. This article will review and compare two such publications‚ Fool’s
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There are a number of different agencies/professionals that may get involved when a child or young person has been abused or harmed. These agencies have different roles and the aim is to achieve an inter-agency approach when the services are required. The earliest point of harm or abuse may be identified by Midwife’s or Health Visitors. These professionals are best placed to identify risk factors during pregnancy‚ birth and the early months of a child’s life. Due to their close contact with parent’s
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the policies‚ procedures and practices for safe working with children and young people. The 2nd Joint Chief Inspectors Report defined safeguarding children and young people as the act of taking reasonable measures to ensure that the threats of harm to children & young people’s welfare are diminished by all those who work with children. The document expressed that all agencies involve with the provision of services to children and young people should take appropriate actions to raise and address issues
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How to Prevent Obesity in Adults and Young Children Obesity is a growing concern in today’s society; however‚ it is a disease that can be prevented through simple changes in lifestyle. Obesity is defined as being grossly overweight. Benson‚ J. (2009‚ August) (p2) in his article states that obesity is a condition that affects individuals of all ages worldwide. There are many contributing factors to being obese‚ with the main ones being the consumption of junk food‚ lack of a proper diet and exercise
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CYP 3.1 Understand Children and Young Person development There are many factors that influence child development‚ and for most of them‚ we do have some control. When working with children and young people it is important to have a good understanding of what children need to grow‚ so as professionals we are better able to address the needs. A child’s environment‚ for example‚ their family or school play a huge part in their development. Some of the main factors that influence a child’s
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Support Children and Young People’s Positive Behaviour Willington Independent Preparatory School “Non scholae sed vitae discimus” (Education for life ) ‘We help boys to fulfill their potential in a stimulating‚ positive and secure environment.’ Willington Preparatory School mission is to enable each boy to develop not only his academic‚aesthetic and sporting potential‚ but also his self confidence and poise as a thirteen year old boy ready to meet the demands of his future life. The school
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