Neglect and abuse towards children is a controversial contemporary issue in today’s society as the perceptions regarding the care and protection of children are constantly shifting. However the main purpose of the law remains “the best interests of the child”. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) defines family violence as “any action or threat of violence by one family member against another‚ including witnessing that action or threat‚ that causes fear or apprehension about personal safety”. The amendments
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Explain ways in which children and young people can experience prejudice and discrimination. Prejudice and discrimination are linked‚ however they are different terms‚ prejudice comprises of preconceived negative thoughts or beliefs about individuals who belong to a particular group‚ whereas discrimination is bigoted behaviour or action that is motivated by unfair beliefs. Both discrimination and prejudice can take a range of forms and can take place for a multitude of reasons and usually occurs
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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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Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce Understand Child and Young Person Development Assignment task A – 1.1‚ 1.2 A2 The sequence of development is the order in which babies develop for example‚ in physical development babies can’t sit up on their own until they can support their own head. The rate of development is how old they are when they can do certain things‚ for
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of care in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings. 1. Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice. 1.1 Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work role. This means being responsible for the wellbeing of young people in our care. To show due care and attention to minimise the possibility of harm‚ watching out for any potential hazards‚ and preventing accidents. To put the wellbeing of the young person at the centre of everything we do. To meet
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Child abuse is something that happens every day in the united states and all over the world. Ultimately‚ what effect does child abuse have on children? What effect carries with them through adolescents and adulthood? There are many outcomes that can occur from childhood abuse and they can be psychologically‚ physical‚ and more. Abuse is not a set-in stone sentence. It affects each child differently and some abuse may not be as frequent and in turn has less of an effect on the child. Many factors
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and Professional Relationships with Children Young People and Adults Interacting with and Responding to with Children and Young People [TDA2.3 – 1.1‚1.2‚1.3‚1.4‚ 2.1‚ 2.2] CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE 1) How to establish respectful‚ professional relationships with children and young people You’ll need to change your behaviour and method of communication when establishing respectful‚ professional relationships with children and young people. This can be done making yourself more
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STLS Level 2 Award Please fill in in pen before handing in – NO tippex Main stages of development of children and young people Age Band Physical Development Communication and Intellectual Development Social and Emotional Development Birth – 3 years Little mobility to walking Lifts head on own Can grip (i.e. a rattle/bottle) Can rollover Puts things in mouth Raises arms for lifting Feeds themselves Starts to scribble with crayons Can kick a ball Start communication through smiling/laughing Making
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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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With particular reference to children born following donor insemination and adopted children‚ critically explore the extent to which it can be said that the law currently recognises that all children have a right to know who their genetic parents are. In 2008 there were around 708‚111 live births in England and Wales alone‚ of these births many will not be brought up by their biological parents. Whether the child is adopted from birth and brought up by none biological parents or conceived via donor
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