how they influence the working practice in the setting. Children Act 2004 The child act 2004 set out the national framework for delivering children’s services‚ and identifies the Every Child Matters five outcomes for children and young people‚ which all professionals must work towards. It is designed to ensure that different services for children and young people work more effectively together and receive the best support possible. The Government ’s aim is for every child‚ whatever their background
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Student Handbook Caring for Children and Young People. Once you have read this handbook‚ it will help you understand why many children often end up being looked after by other people rather than their parents. When a child ends up getting” looked after” it means the local authority has placed a care order to be put in place for them to be placed in someone else’s care. There are two types of care that a child can enter into. One is voluntary where their parents put them in care because
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Safeguarding Policy and Procedure: Protecting Children‚ Young People‚ Adults at Risk and Staff January 2012 Also available in large print (16pt) and electronic format. Ask Student Services for details. www.perth.uhi.ac.uk Perth College is a registered Scottish charity‚ number SC021209. Safeguarding Policy and Procedure A - Policy A1 Purpose The purpose of this document is to outline the College’s framework for protecting children‚ young people and adults at risk from harm‚ abuse and exploitation
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Know about the legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety Identify the current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety *The Children Act 1989 – This act identifies about the parents and professionals different responsibilities to make sure the safety of the child. It focuses on the child protection that gives the Local authority
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Question 1 (Weighting: 0) Communication and professional relationships with children‚ young people and adults The word count is there for guidance purposes only. Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with: Children Young people Adults [200 words] To build and maintain healthy relationships‚ we must communicate effectively with spoken language‚ body language and actions. We must communicate positive messages and make sure that everyone involved
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the well-being of children and young people 1.Understand the main legislation guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people 1.1 Outline current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures within own UK home Nation affecting the safeguarding of children and young people Polices and procedures for safeguarding and child protection in England and Wales are the result of the Children Act 1989 and in Northern Ireland of the Children (Northern Ireland)
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PEOPLE3.6 PROMOTE EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN WORK WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG. 1.1 Identify the current legislation and codes of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity. The main legislation relating to equality‚ diversity and inclusion are‚ The sex discrimination Act 1975 made it unlawful to discriminate against people on the grounds of their sex. The race relations amendments Act 2005 made it illegal to treat any person less favorably than others because
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Outcome 1 1. Discuss the current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people (1.1) The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989 The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is an international human rights treaty which grants all children and young people an inclusive set of rights‚ including the right to express their views and have them taken into account in all matters affecting them‚ the right to play‚ rest
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variety of services available that aim to provide support for children and their families. These services may be offered in either a statutory‚ voluntary or private setting. Statutory “Statutory services are usually free of charge. A good example of this is schools” Tassoni et al (2007) pg.4 Their main aim is to provide education to all children between 5-16 yrs. old. “The state is required by law to ensure that all children‚ including those with disabilities‚ receive education if they
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management policies procedures and practices in health and social care or children and young people’s settings Health and safety Legislation is designed to make sure that work places are as safe as they can be so that no one is put in unnecessary risk of harm. As a manager I have a responsibility to ensure that: The work place is safe Procedures in place are safe to follow Ensure that all employees understands the obligations they have to protect themselves and others Ensure staff are trained
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