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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Equality‚ Diversity and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People Outcome 1.1 Identify the current legislation and codes of practise relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity Equality Act 2010 in Schools The Equality Act 2010 is the law which bans unfair treatment and helps achieve equal opportunities in the workplace and in wider society. The Act brings together and replaces the previous anti-discrimination laws‚ such as the Disability Discrimination‚ Race
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wellbeing of children and young people 1. Understand the main legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people 1.1 Current legislation‚ guidelines‚ Policies and procedures UK Home Nation for safeguarding Children The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989 • Children’s rights to protection from abuse • The right to express their views and be listened to • The right to care • Services for disabled children • Services for
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1 Describe the policies and procedures of the setting relevant to promoting children and young people’s positive behaviour. The policies and procedures within my placement school relevant to promoting children’s and young people’s positive behaviour cover a range of six sectors these are • Behaviour policy/Home school agreements • Code of conduct/Golden Rules • Rewards and sanctions • Dealing with conflict and inappropriate behaviour • Anti-Bullying • Attendance Behaviour policy Is
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Support positive attachments for children and young people. Outcome 1- Understand the importance of positive attachment for the well being of children and young people 1 summarise theories of attachment Attachment is a deep and enduring emotional bond that connects one person to another across time and space (Ainsworth‚ 1973; Bowlby‚ 1969). So what are the attachment theories focusing on? Attachment theory is focused on the relationships and bonds between people‚ particularly long-term relationships
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L.O 1 A.C 1.3 – Analyse how national and local guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding affect day to day work with children and young people. National legislation and guidance influence the development of local policies and procedures that affect everyday work with children and young people. Policies must cover the protection of all children and young people under the age of 18 and the content of the policy must be reviewed annually. |
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Safeguarding of children and young people (for those working in the adult sector) P5 The UK Government has defined the term ‘safeguarding children’ as: ‘The process of protecting children from abuse or neglect‚ preventing impairment of their health and development‚ and ensuring they are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care that enables children to have optimum life chances and enter adulthood successfully.’ To be able to safeguard children effectively
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The five positive outcomes for children and young people. 1. Being healthy - this outcome deals with the extent to which providers contribute to the development of healthy lifestyles in children. Evidence will include ways in which providers promote the following: physical‚ mental‚ emotional and sexual health; participation in sport and exercise; healthy eating and the drinking of water; the ability to recognise and combat personal stress; having self-esteem; and the avoidance of drug taking including
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Question 1 Outline current policies and legislation relating to children and how these affect your practice. Whether you are a headteacher‚ teacher or teaching assistant you have a vital part to play in protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people in your care. Below are some of the policies and legislation that all education professionals should be aware and inform their practice accordingly. The ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ document (2006 revised 2010) looks
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to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people Understand the importance of working in partnership with other organisations to safeguard children and young people 1. Explain the importance of safeguarding children and young people All practitioners have a duty to ensure the safety of children in their care. Children (in most cases) are unable to tell anyone if they are being abused‚ either out of fear‚ shame or because they are too young. Some children may even not realise that what
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