Assignment 008 vickys
Assignment 008
Task A
1
Every child matters is a national piece of legislation. It aims to support every child, whatever their background to have the support they need. It’s put in place so all local agencies such as children’s centres, early years, schools, social services and health services all work and communicate together for the welfare of children. The plan also aims to improve education for children, improve children’s health and eradicate child poverty. There are five main outcomes the government wants to achieve i have listed these below with a few examples of the meanings
Be healthy: physically healthy, mentally and emotionally healthy and sexually healthy.
Stay safe: safe from maltreatment, neglect, violence and sexual exploitation.
Enjoy and achieve: ready for school, attend and enjoy school and achieve personal and social development.
Make positive contributions: engage in decision making and support the community and environment. Also to engage in law abiding and positive behaviour.
Achieve economic well being: engage in further education, employment or training on leaving school and to live in decent homes and sustainable communities.
This legislation along with the children’s act 2004 and 2006 are extremely relevant to safeguarding children, they help professionals who come into contact with children and they families to be alert to their needs and identify any risks of harm that abusers or potential abusers may pose to children. The legislation also helps professionals share appropriate information and can discuss any concerns about an individual child with colleagues and local authorities.
2
LADO stands for local authority designated officer and they work within children’s services. They should be informed to all cases in which it is alleged that a person who works with children has behaved in a way that could harm or could have harmed a child. The LADO is involved from the beginning of the allegation through to the end of the case. They will
Task A
1
Every child matters is a national piece of legislation. It aims to support every child, whatever their background to have the support they need. It’s put in place so all local agencies such as children’s centres, early years, schools, social services and health services all work and communicate together for the welfare of children. The plan also aims to improve education for children, improve children’s health and eradicate child poverty. There are five main outcomes the government wants to achieve i have listed these below with a few examples of the meanings
Be healthy: physically healthy, mentally and emotionally healthy and sexually healthy.
Stay safe: safe from maltreatment, neglect, violence and sexual exploitation.
Enjoy and achieve: ready for school, attend and enjoy school and achieve personal and social development.
Make positive contributions: engage in decision making and support the community and environment. Also to engage in law abiding and positive behaviour.
Achieve economic well being: engage in further education, employment or training on leaving school and to live in decent homes and sustainable communities.
This legislation along with the children’s act 2004 and 2006 are extremely relevant to safeguarding children, they help professionals who come into contact with children and they families to be alert to their needs and identify any risks of harm that abusers or potential abusers may pose to children. The legislation also helps professionals share appropriate information and can discuss any concerns about an individual child with colleagues and local authorities.
2
LADO stands for local authority designated officer and they work within children’s services. They should be informed to all cases in which it is alleged that a person who works with children has behaved in a way that could harm or could have harmed a child. The LADO is involved from the beginning of the allegation through to the end of the case. They will