D1 1.1 Safeguarding is a mandatory requirement in all settings‚ all staff and practitioners that have access to children have to undergo a DBS check (disclosure barring service)‚ and this process searches the individual’s history for any criminal activity. To apply for a DBS you must provide proof of identification and your residence. Until you are your DBS has been cleared you are not allowed to be left with children. The DBS has to be renewed every three years‚ and is the reasonability of the settings
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Running head: National Terrorism Advisory System The National Terrorism Advisory System Abstract As part of a series of initiatives to improve coordination and communication among all levels of government and the American public‚ the Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS) was created. This advisory system was the foundation for building a comprehensive and effective communications structure to give information regarding the risk of terrorist attacks. This system was revised
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The group is suffering from the Social comparison. My reasoning came from reading a Journal of managerial issue called Psychological influences of referent choice. According to (Lamertz‚ 2002) he stated:”The nature of contemporary work environment‚ ones characterized by instability and uncertainty‚ may create increased needs on the part of individuals for comparative information.” Also individuals use social comparison for managing both uncertainty and environmental change‚ and for making critical
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guidelines‚ policies and procedures that are in place for safeguarding children and young people. ./3.3.11 Explain the policies and procedures relevant to your organisation that are in place to protect children‚ young people and the staff who work with them. We currently have in place at the moment; Safeguarding Procedures and Safeguarding Benchmarking‚ protection of Children‚ Vulnerable Adults and Safeguarding Procedures‚ risk assessments‚ Missing Learners Policy‚ Health and Safety Policy For Lone
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1. Using the table below‚ explain the key areas in current legislation which relate to the safeguarding of children (1.1) | Legislation | Description of the area | 1 | The Children Act 1989 | * a child’s welfare is paramount when making any decisions about a child’s upbringing. * It introduced the concept of parental responsibility * Local authorities are charged with the duty to investigate if there are suspicions a child suffers significant harm * The NSPCC is designated “authorised
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ln my work role‚ it is my responsibility or my duty of care that the residents I look after or care for are kept safe i.e. they are not abused in anyway and any form of abuse or neglect is dealt with. It is also my duty of care to keep my residents out of harm. E.g. Most of them residents want to have their capacity to make themselves cup of tea and because we use the water boiler we need to make sure someone is with them when they get to the kitchen to avoid scald and burns. It is also my duty of
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Safeguarding in Health and Social Care Under the Health and Social Care Act (2008)‚ abuse is defined as: “Single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress including physical‚ emotional‚ verbal‚ financial‚ sexual‚ racial abuse‚ neglect and abuse through misapplication of drugs.” Abuse can happen to anyone‚ anywhere‚ at any time. However‚ it is so alarming that more and more elderly
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period of time. Physical signs is an indicator of abuse. People who are bruised‚ may have broken bones‚poor hygiene‚ personal hygiene‚ weight fluctuation‚ they also may turn to alcohol and become dependant on it and then they may get aggressive‚burn marks on the body‚ unexplained injuries‚ gynaecological bone problems‚signs of restraint due to being abused‚ physical signs are the easiest signs to notice as they are usually able to see‚ if an individual has any of these signs it’s important to talk and
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choices of individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks 1.1 These are some of the legislation related to minimising the risk of harm for an individual with dementia. Key legislation are Human Rights Act 1998‚ Mental Health Act 2007‚ Disability Discrimination Act‚ Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006‚ Carers (equal opportunities ) Act 2004. Together these legislations form the fundamental rights and freedom of an individual. These affect the rights of every day life of an individual including
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Emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility. It is not just one particular entity that provides security and safety for the American people (Pittman‚ 2010). Leadership is a major aspect of emergency management. Since disasters cannot be prevented from happening‚ initiatives like community protection planning that includes organizing‚ equipping‚ training‚ and exercising must be implemented (Pittman‚ 2010). Homeland security‚ presently has the responsibility for funding‚ preparing and‚ operating emergency
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