focus on the fostering service in Kent. This will be achieved by briefly explaining what fostering entails‚ the aims‚ targets and outcomes. The cultural and historical aspects of fostering will be looked into. The essay will also highlight the role the community and the state plays in the wellbeing of fostered children who are defined as “looked after children” by the state. This essay will also briefly explore fostering African culture. The British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) states
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CYP: 3.3; Understand How To Safeguard the Well- being Of Children and Young People. 1.1; A good knowledge of current legislation and guidelines are extremely important as the welfare of the children in your care is paramount‚ therefore we as practitioners must work alongside the guidelines‚ policies and procedures‚ and always follow legislation. * The UNCRC (1989) is a treaty that the UK signed up to in 1991. It is a set of articles that include ‘the rights of a child to be kept safe’. Article
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Policies and procedures are put into place to protect children and young people but also the adults/staff who work with them in the setting‚ it is very important that all professionals within the work place follow safe working practices to make sure that not only the children and young people are protected but also themselves and their colleagues. E.g. if a disclosure is made by either a child or young person to a member of the staff within the setting it is vital that the information they have trusted
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order to promote effective interactions with other children‚ it is important to be a positive role model. This would help to encourage positive behaviour and promote effective social skills. Some children may not have a positive role model at home‚ which makes it even more important to set a good example for them to follow. Treat everyone fairly and be aware of your own approach – a negative attitude can have a negative impact on the children. In the case of adults‚ then mutual respect is key
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relationships with children‚ young people and adults. 1.1 It is essential to pupils learning and development that relationships are forged between them and teaching assistants. Effective communication is important because by building sound relationships‚ children build confidence and are then more likely to access all areas of the curriculum. It is also important to model good relationships with other people in front of children because this is one of the ways that children and young people learn how
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Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. By Kimberley Morgan. The United Nations convention on the rights of the child (1989) Built on varied legal systems and cultural traditions‚ the convention is a set of non-negotiable standards and obligations. These basic standards are the minimum requirements that should be respected by all governments. They are founded on respect for the dignity and worth of each individual‚ regardless of race‚ colour‚ gender‚ language‚ religion‚ opinions
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Standard 1: Understand the principles and values essential for fostering children and young people Standard 2: Understand your role as a foster carer Standard 3: Understand health and safety and safer caring Standard 4: Know how to communicate effectively Standard 5: Understand the development of children and young people Standard 6: Keep children and young people safe from harm Standard 7: Develop yourself Standard 1: Understand the principles and values essential
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behaviour need to be adapted depending on the age of the child or young person. The level of attention a child will need will depend on their age: younger children will need more attention as they require higher levels of reassurance especially when adapting to a new environment such as starting school or moving into a new class. Providing reassurance when doing a new task helps to improve a child’s independence and confidence: children are more likely to try something new as they will realise it is
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case‚ as many of the participants were black. The subsequent report by Lord Laming made numerous recommendations related to child protection and that is where the formation of every child matters (ECM) come from. Every child matters covers children and young adults up to the age of 19‚ or 24 for those with disabilities. Its main aims are for every child‚whatever their background or circumstances to have the support they need to : Be healthy Stay safe Enjoy and achieve Make a positive
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LDSSMP 1 : Support children and young people to achieve their education potential 1.1 Principles and values that contribute to support children and young people to achieve their educational potential: Follow the 5 steps for the every child matters. - Being healthy‚ staying safe‚ enjoying and achieving‚ making a positive contribution and achieving economic well- being. Safeguarding working to protect children from harm. The members of staff should be interested in the job they are doing and enjoy
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