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
Premium Child abuse Abuse Bullying
Child protection: Evaluation of policies and procedures influenced by legislation and historical context. Throughout this evaluation I aim to identify the positive and negative factors that support and influence the formation and structure of our policies and procedures; surrounding safeguarding and child protection. We cannot understand current procedures for child protection unless we understand past experience and how lessons from history have informed current practice. Safeguarding has been
Premium Child abuse Sexual abuse Domestic violence
Task 1 Summary of 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
Premium Abuse Child abuse Bullying
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. This
Premium Child abuse Abuse Domestic violence
Identify the current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures 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
Premium Local Education Authority Occupational safety and health Childhood
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
Premium Human rights Education Childhood
Understanding safeguarding of children and young people ( for those working in the adult sector ) 1:1 Some of the Policies and procedures along with practices include : The Children Act 1989 allocated duties to local authorities‚ courts‚ parents and other agencies in the United Kingdom‚ to ensure children are safeguarded and their welfare is promoted. Its focus is on the idea that children are best cared for within their own families; however‚ it also makes provisions for instances
Premium Children Act 1989 Identification United Kingdom
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
Premium Teacher Childhood
Asessment task – TDA 2.2 Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people Task 1 links to learning outcomes 1 and 3‚ assessment criteria 1.1‚ 1.2‚ 3.1‚ 3.2‚ 3.3‚ 3.4 and 3.5 Identify the current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people‚ including e-safety Within my workplace I am aware of the statutory and regulatory health and safety requirements for pupils‚ staff‚ families and visitors in the school. Health and safety
Premium Occupational safety and health Need to know
Unit TDA 2.2 Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people Task 2 Booklet LO 2‚ 2.1 Identify the signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses. Illnesses Signs and Symptoms Common Cold. Headaches Sore throat Blocked nose Runny nose Temperature Weakness Cough Sneezing Lack of appetite Dysentery / sickness. Diarrhoea Vomiting Dehydrated Loss of appetite Weakness
Premium Symptoms Common cold First aid