a. Explain the importance of safeguarding children and young people It is important to safeguard children and young people as without this protection their future could be negatively affected. Their health and development could be impaired as its possible they could withdraw from family and peers which would affect them emotionally and also developmentally fall behind with educational milestones (if school is missed). Children and young people need to be protected from neglect and abuse and
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Explain the importance of resilience in children and young people Resilience is a mixture of nature and nurture. Attributes that some children are born with‚ such as good intellectual ability and a placid‚ cheerful temperament‚ are associated with resilience. Children who are born prematurely and/or with disabilities‚ who cry and cannot be comforted‚ who cannot sleep or who will not accept being held are more vulnerable to adversity and may be less likely to be resilient. There are‚ however‚ many
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We must safeguard children and young people as they are unable to protect themselves alone and are far more vulnerable to things such as abuse and neglect than adults are. It is our duty of care to protect children and young people from physical abuse‚ emotional abuse‚ sexual abuse‚ verbal abuse and neglect. We must be able to identify early on the signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect before the child is to get in any serious danger. A child’s sudden change in behaviour could be a huge sign of
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TDA 2.2: Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people Know about the legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety. The concept of safeguarding‚ which works to protect children‚ has only been developed in the last 50 years. The need for improved legislation has been highlighted by high- profile cases‚ such as the death of Maria Colwell in 1973 and‚ more recently‚ Victoria Climbié in 2000. These cases shocked
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difficult to actually define. Most people would tell you they know when they are being treated respectfully‚ but might have trouble identifying their own disrespectful communication styles. Self-respect is commonly spoken of‚ but it might be surprising to learn how often people struggle to consistently achieve it for themselves. Respect can mean treating ourselves and others with consideration‚ care and esteem. To show respect means to have regard for other peoples’ feelings and to treat them with
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Effective communication plays a vital role techniques can help about others. What you need to be aware of their level of understanding and language ability. Itâ€TMs very important that you give other person to talk about their views and express themselves. Showing them that you are actively listening .By doing that they feel valued and being part of any communication. Use body language and facial expressions and be approachable .good eye contact means if you say that you are listening‚ but you are
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P3: Explain the factors that would lead to suspicion of child maltreatment or abuse. P4: Explain appropriate responses when child maltreatment or abuse is suspected. D2: Justify responses where child maltreatment or abuse is suspected or confirmed‚ referring to current legislation and policies. P3: Explain the factors that would lead to suspicion of child maltreatment or abuse. P4: Explain appropriate responses when child maltreatment or abuse is suspected. D2: Justify responses where
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Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Level 2) 201 – Children and Young Peoples Development (M) (2) 1.1 Describe the expected pattern of children and young people’s development from birth to 19 years‚ to include:- a) Physical Development 0 – 3 Years This is a very fast period of physical development. As newborn babies have very little control over their bodies especially their heads. Movements are linked to their reflexes which they need in order to survive. In the first year however
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When bullying is suspected or alleged the child who is being bullied‚ the one doing the bullying and their families all need to be supported in different ways. When a child or young person is being bullied they may be very upset and reluctant to tell anyone about it (i.e. out of fear of making the situation worst). That is why they should be listened to and reassured that telling someone was the right thing to do‚ that the incident is going to be fully investigated and the bullying will not be allowed
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Effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children‚ young people and adults as it forms a foundation on which any good relationship is established. When we talk to one another‚ we form an opinion of that person‚ judging their tone of voice‚ their body language and if the person is showing interest by maintaining eye contact. In becoming a Teaching Assistant especially‚ I want children of all ages‚ parents and staff to view me in a positive light‚ and as a role model
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