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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legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. These are as follows: • Children’s act 1098/2004 • Education act 2002 • E-safety 2008 • Safeguarding • Human rights act. And many more. The following is an outline of current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures within the UK Home Nation for Safeguarding Children. The United Nations Convention on the rights of a child 1989 was approved by the UK on the 16th December 1991
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UNIT 028 OUTCOME 1 POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS 1.1 Positive relationships with children and young people are important for the following reasons: When a child/young person feels comfortable and settled within their care setting they are more likely to engage and participate more with staff and other children within the group which creates a more relaxed atmosphere‚ it also makes the separation process easier for the parents/carers as well as the child /young person as it shows that the child/young
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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 9.3.1 6. There are lots of agencies and resources you can access for advice and support on equality and conclusion. You could contact voluntary organisations‚ places like the Citizins Advice Bureau‚ disability charties such as the Down’s Syndrome Association‚ etc. You could go on goverment websites such as ACAS and look at employment law. You could also look on the Derbyshire gov website. Local Agencies such as Surestart‚ the Jobcentre‚ and your local legal centre could also help. 7. You
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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. To know when a child is on the ‘at risk
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Write an assignment that explains current legislation and guidelines for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people‚ include the following: • Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 – This act was brought in to change the way employers recruit people who work with children and adults. Over a number of years a ‘barred’ list of people who have been assessed and are not suitable for working with children or adults. • Children Act 1989 – section 47 and section 17 – The local authority
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Unit 204 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care Outcome 1 Know how to recognise signs of abuse 1.1) Definition of different types of abuse are: Physical abuse - hitting‚ slapping‚ pushing‚ pinching‚ kicking and burning. Sexual abuse - rape or sexual assault‚ indecent exposure‚ penetration and sexual harassment. Emotional/psychological abuse - bullying‚ shouting‚ swearing‚ controlling and ignoring. Financial abuse - theft‚ fraud and pressure in connection with wills‚ property
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well-being of children and young people Outcome 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 The Children’s Act 1989 The Children’s Act 1989 gave every child the right to protection from abuse and exploitation and the right to inquiries to safeguard their welfare. Every Child Matters
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UNIT 6 WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE 1 Understand integrated and multi-agency working 1.1 Explain the importance of multi-agency working and integrated working There is a government framework‚ every child matters‚ this aims to improve the following five major outcomes for all children and young people. Be Health‚ stay safe‚ enjoy and achieve‚ make a positive contribution and to achieve economic well-being. Every child matters is supported by a number of government
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