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 and leisure‚ and the right to protection from all forms of violence
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There is no single piece of legislation that covers child protection or safeguarding in the UK but there are a number of laws that are continually being amended and updated. The Childrenâ€TMs Act 1989 provides the most comprehensive framework for the care and protection of children and it centres on the welfare of children up to their 18th birthday. This act defines parental responsibility and encourages partnership working with parents and interagency co-operation. The Childrenâ€TMs Act 2004 has
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Unit title: Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people Unit number: TDA 2.2 1.1 The UN Convention of the rights of the child 1989 and was ratified by the UK in 1991. The articles which are especially important for schools are Article 2 – Children have the right to protection from any form of discrimination Article3 – the best interest of the child are primary consideration Article 12 – Children are entitled to express their views‚ which should be given consideration in keeping with
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Unit 202. Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. Task A 1. There are many different legislations that can be related to children’s welfare‚ I will be talking about 6 main legislations. Children act 2006 was revised to include the Every Child Matters framework‚ there are 5 outcomes that the local authorities have to improve for all children and young adults up to the age of 20. The five outcomes are Be Healthy‚ Stay Safe‚ Enjoy and Achieve‚ Achieve Economic Wellbeing and Make
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Assignment 008 Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people Task A 1. The Children Act 1989 - 2004 is the most relevant legislation for safeguarding children and young people’s welfare. It was first made to give boundaries and support for local authorities for the welfare of children. The act then also made changes to the law that are regulated for children and their safety if they are in foster homes‚ adoption agencies‚ babysitting services and also handling childcare crimes and crimes
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working with children and young people all stem from the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman by Ian Huntley. From this horrific act of evil the Safeguarding Vulnerable Group Act 2006 was born (see evidence ‘6’ – 520 1.3). Another public enquiry was set up to address the failure of the law after the death of Victoria Climbié. Within this enquiry‚ Lord Laming called for changes to be made in child protection policies. From this there was a new incentive born called ‘Every Child Matters’ in 2003
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for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety Children Act 1989 This Act identifies the responsibilities of parents and professionals who must work to ensure the safety of the child. This Act includes two important sections which focus specifically on child protection. The Education Act 2002 This sets out the responsibilities of Local Education Authorities (LEAs) governing bodies‚ head teachers and all those working in schools to ensure that children are safe
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UNIT: TDA 2.2 SAFEGUARDING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE. Question 1. TDA 2.2: LEARNING OUTCOME 2.4 Describe in detail the actions that you would take response to the following emergency situations in your setting to include: • Fire • Security incidents • Missing children and young people *********************************************************************** EMERGENCY SITUATIONS FIRE: If i discovered a fire on the premises i would
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legislations‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people- The children act 1989-The main concepts of this act are parental responsibility‚ the welfare of the child and partnership and cooperation from all associated services. In summary the act states that the mental and physical well-being of the child is above all else and appropriate steps need to be taken to ensure this. The protection of children act 1999- The act created a system for identifying
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legislations relating to the safeguarding of children and young people within our own UK Home Nation. Thes have come about over a number of years in response to an increased focus on the need to protect vulnerable children and young people‚ to ensure that multi agencies work together sharing information and to provide comprehensive support services so as to avoid another tragic death such as Victoria Climbie‚ and also to ensure the recognition of the rights of children as individuals with their own
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