1.1 Explain how current and relevant legislation and policy affects work with Children and Young People:
QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People’s Workforce
Unit 030 Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People
Title
Unit 030 Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People
Level
3
Credit Value
3
Learning outcome 1 – Understand how the Social, Economical and Cultural environments can impact on the outcomes and life chances of Children and Young People:
1.1 Describe the Social, Economic and Cultural factors that will impact on the lives of Children and Young People:
There are many Social, Economic and Cultural factors that will impact the lives and development of the Children and Young People in my care, these can include:
Poor Housing
Cramped, damp or cold conditions will not promote good health and may affect development
Addictions
Addiction inside living accommodations, or the Child or Young Person being addicted to substances will undoubtedly have an adverse impact not only on health but also on concentration levels and might also lead to neglect, poverty, low self-esteem and poor eating.
Offending and Anti-Social behaviour
If there someone within the family is in prison other family members may become depressed, which can also lead to neglect. High levels of Anti-Social behaviour around Children and Young People might also cause them to be pulled into the “wrong” crowd and become involved in crime themselves.
Bereavement& loss
If there has been bereavement within the family other family members may become depressed, which can also lead to neglect.
Poverty
Research has shown that living in poverty has the largest negative effect on a Child or Young Person’s development. If a family is poor then there might not be enough food, clothing or shelter.
Race / Culture / Belief
All families bring their Children up differently, and have the right to do so. A family’s cultural and religious background and belief being “different” to those around them may lead to a Child or Young Person becoming or
Unit 030 Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People
Title
Unit 030 Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People
Level
3
Credit Value
3
Learning outcome 1 – Understand how the Social, Economical and Cultural environments can impact on the outcomes and life chances of Children and Young People:
1.1 Describe the Social, Economic and Cultural factors that will impact on the lives of Children and Young People:
There are many Social, Economic and Cultural factors that will impact the lives and development of the Children and Young People in my care, these can include:
Poor Housing
Cramped, damp or cold conditions will not promote good health and may affect development
Addictions
Addiction inside living accommodations, or the Child or Young Person being addicted to substances will undoubtedly have an adverse impact not only on health but also on concentration levels and might also lead to neglect, poverty, low self-esteem and poor eating.
Offending and Anti-Social behaviour
If there someone within the family is in prison other family members may become depressed, which can also lead to neglect. High levels of Anti-Social behaviour around Children and Young People might also cause them to be pulled into the “wrong” crowd and become involved in crime themselves.
Bereavement& loss
If there has been bereavement within the family other family members may become depressed, which can also lead to neglect.
Poverty
Research has shown that living in poverty has the largest negative effect on a Child or Young Person’s development. If a family is poor then there might not be enough food, clothing or shelter.
Race / Culture / Belief
All families bring their Children up differently, and have the right to do so. A family’s cultural and religious background and belief being “different” to those around them may lead to a Child or Young Person becoming or