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Unit 10
Unit 10: Caring For Young Children.

Name; Lucy Thomson

Date issued; 25th November 2014

Deadline; 08th December 2014

In this assignment I will be assessing the case review on Baby P and deciding who is at fault for the tragic death. Baby P was born on 1st March 2006 and died on 3rd August 2006 aged 17-months-old. Baby P was physically abused as well as being neglected. Physical abuse may involve the following; hitting, shaking, poisoning, burning scalding, drowning, suffocating or anything that leaves a mark to hurts the child. This is shown in the case review of baby P as he had significant injuries. Neglect is also a type of an abuse; neglect is when a parent or carers of a child is failing to meet the child’s basic physical or psychological need. The result of this could have a huge impact on the child’s health or development. Neglect can be during pregnancy as well as once the baby is born. Neglect may involve a parent or carer failing to; appropriate food, clothing, shelter, protection from physical and harm or danger; for example broken bones, supervision, access to appropriate medical care or treatment. Neglect is also shown in the case review of baby P, as his mother failed to protect him from harm and danger and didn’t meet the basic physical needs at all times.

Assignment 1; Why do some children and young people need to be looked after by the state?
(P1) Outline why children and young people may need to be looked after away from their families
There are many different reasons why children and young people may need to be looked after away from their families, this could include unexpected, unforeseen and planned situations. The local has the legal right, duty, to safeguard and promote the welfare of children wherever possible in their home and community. The term ‘looked after’ was introduced by the Children Act 1989 and is used when an arrangement for a child or young person to live away from their families, this could be

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