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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1.2 describe the roles of different agencies involved in safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All schools have the responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children within the school. There should always be a named member of staff who has particular responsibilities for safeguarding children and also for e safety. All schools have a responsibility to: Develop a child’s knowledge and awareness of what is acceptable and non-acceptable behaviour‚ this includes internet use
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Safeguarding unit 25 1.1 current legislation guidelines policies and procedures in the UK affecting safeguarding of children and young people are: Children’s act 1989 – simplified laws that protected children‚ provided clarity to those working with children’s of their responsibilities and duties regarding keeping them safe. Children’s act 2004 – following the death of victoria climbie the children’s act was revised following the Laming Report in 2003. This report led to the production of ‘Every
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Unit 516 Understand Safeguarding of children and young people (for those working in the adult sector) P5 The UK Government has defined the term ‘safeguarding children’ as: ‘The process of protecting children from abuse or neglect‚ preventing impairment of their health and development‚ and ensuring they are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care that enables children to have optimum life chances and enter adulthood successfully.’ To be able to safeguard
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Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people Task 1 Identify the current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people‚ including e-safety All staff within a school environment are responsible for the welfare of children‚ and to ensure that they are kept safe from harm. It is the right of every child to have a safe and secure environment to learn in and to develop essential skills for adulthood. Safeguarding which replaced the
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Assignment 204 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care SAFEGUARDING This booklet is designed to be used as a reminder and reference for people who work in the care profession The following are all types of abuse and their definition. Physical abuse: hitting‚ slapping‚ kicking. Sexual abuse: unwanted advances‚ indecent exposure‚ harassment of a sexual nature. Emotional/psychological abuse: intimidation‚ blaming. Financial
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Unit 516 Understand safeguarding of children and young people. – Explain the policies‚ procedures and practices for safe working with children and young people. All adults who come into contact with children and young people in their work have a duty of care to safeguard and promote their welfare. The Children Act 2004‚ through the Stay Safe outcome of the Every Child Matters Change for Children programme‚ places a duty on organisations to safeguard and promote the well-being of children and
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UNIT 5 SAFEGUARDING Question: 1.1 & 1.2 Safeguarding or (SOVA) is in place for the protection of vulnerable adults and you need to know what abuse is and how to recognise the signs of abuse. There are seven categories of that can be defined and recognise. ACTIONS PHYSICAL ABUSE SIGNS & SYMPTONS Physical abuse can be hitting‚ slapping‚ pushing‚ dragging‚ forcing limbs and putting them into to situations and actions
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UNDERSTAND SAFEGAURDING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE (FOR THOSE WORKING IN THE ADULT SECTOR) 1.1 Explain the policies‚ procedures and practices for safe working with children and young adults. In terms of the safeguarding policies procedures and practices for safe working with children and young people‚ this commences at the recruitment stage. Checks are looked at during interview if the applicant has any gaps in employment and if they have any convictions. All staff undergoes an enhanced CRB
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policies and procedure for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people‚ including e-safety. *** Answer submitted on Apr 7 2013 4:55PM *** Every Child Matters 2005: This was put into place to ensure all organisations and agencies invoved with children between birth and 19 years should work together to ensure that children have the support needed to be healthy‚ safe‚ enjoy and achieve and make a positive contribution and achieve economic well-being. Childrens Act 1989: Parents and professionals
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