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Unit Three Supporting Children
Unit 3 - supporting children
E1
The children act 1989
Protection of children act 1999
Safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006
Childcare act 2006
Equality act 2010
E2 the children act came into force in 1991 this was to attempt to bring together lots of different legislations; I cover many things like child protection, parent responsibility and the inspection of settings. It mostly cover that a child’s welfare is paramount, and that their views should be taken into account at all times when decisions are made about their future. It also requires setting to be registered and for local authorities to provide services for children and families in need. This makes us as practitioners want to listen to the children, to hear and understand their opinions and wishes to make their future brighter.
Protection of children acts 1999, as part of this Act people who are seen as unsuitable to work with children are now placed on a register. The settings then have a responsibility to make sure that those seeking employment or volunteering to work with children are vetted by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). This creates and safe environment for the children with adults who may keep the children safe.
Safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006; This Act came into force in 2008. Similar to protection of children act 1999, it is designed to make sure that adults working with children 5and other vulnerable groups, such as adults with learning difficulties, are vetted by the Criminal Records Bureau; not only in childcare settings but also in other organisations such as brownies or junior football clubs. It also states that any adult who has not been checked must never been left unsupervised with children. This is so children that are in vulnerable groups are treated with respect and not discriminated against.
Childcare act 2006, This act came into force in 2008, It includes the welfare standards for registered settings working with under 8 year olds and the learning

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