Police Within the police force they have implemented Child Abuse Investigation Units (CAIU) they have access to databases that quickly check information on particular individuals. They provide regular updates with a ‘vetting and barring’ scheme. It is also their responsibility to share information with other agencies regarding children who may be suffering or likely to suffer harm. The police are committed to sharing information and intelligence with other agencies where this is necessary to
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There is legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies & procedures that affect the safeguarding of children & young people. These are listed below. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) This treaty consists of 54 articles‚ each defining the rights & freedom of all children. Article 19 states that ‘children have the right to be protected from being hurt & mistreated‚ physically or mentally’. Article 34 states that ‘Governments should protect children from all forms of sexual exploitation
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The importance of safeguarding children and young people All adults‚ and in particular those who work with children‚ have a responsibility to safeguard children and young people from harm. We need to recognise that we have a duty to ensure arrangements are in place for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care. We need to carry out this duty through our teaching and learning‚ pastoral care and extended school activities. All members of the school community‚ including volunteers
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Assignment 008 Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people 1. The children act 1989 (England and Wales) These acts were brought together to try and simplify the law that protects children and young people. They will tell people what their duties are and how they work when child abuse is suspected. 2. Crb checks- a crb check is process where applicants are checked for criminal records. This is done by the criminal records bureau. e-safety - the Byron review(2008) is to
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rough notes guidelines to use for when get stuck in starter pack 1‚ Understand what is required for competence in own work role. 1.1 describe the duties and responsibilities of own work. whats in the contract hours Lines of reporting specific roles and responsibilities (behavioural support‚ supporting children and young people with special educational needs‚ supporting be;inhgual children and young people0 compliance with policies and procedures of the setting (behaviour
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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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BLIND PARENTS: Take your Children OFF the Game Aisle at the Supermarket Published: October 22‚ 2012 – 637 Comments / Paloma Santa Cruz Reading “If you shoot you will win!” out of a bright red‚ perfectly squared box‚ in big‚ chunky‚ black letters in the toys aisle at the supermarket might sound intriguing by calling your attention‚ and making you smile‚ right? It’s not even funny if a child feels the same‚ though. A year ago‚ I experienced something really attention-grabbing that made my
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Schools have policies and procedures so that the governors‚ staff‚ parents and others who are involved with the running of the school‚ are able to work from a set of guidelines which are followed by all‚ which gives clear comprehensive consistency. There are a lot of different policies relating to all different aspects of procedures and should be accessible should they need to be referred to. Although each school will have there own set of policies with varying titles or a slightly different list
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Support Children and Young People ’s Health and Safety This essay will provide knowledge and understanding of supporting children and young people ’s health and safety. In my placement there are many policies regarding health and safety when working with children. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Act 1999 and The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 require all schools to have policies and procedures to ensure the safety of staff and children. If the policies and procedures are not in
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Explain child protection within the wider concept of safeguarding children and young people. Child Protection: is Part of the safeguarding process‚ where it is necessary to take action when there is reasonable belief that a child or young person is at risk of significant harm. Safeguarding: is about promoting children and young people’s welfare and putting measures in place to improve children’s safety and prevent abuse. When we think of Child Protection and Safeguarding‚ we automatically think
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