Unit 3 [E1] United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) UNCRC This is an international agreement which enforces the rights of all children and young people under the age of 18. This act generally covers three main areas‚ participation‚ provision and protection. The Children Act 1989 This act represents what local authorities and the courts should do to protect the welfare of children in unfortunate circumstances‚ to offer support and protection for children whom may be suffering
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Act 1933 – This is an older piece of legislation of which some parts are still in forced today. It includes a list of offences against children‚ these are referred to as Schedule One offences. The Children Act 1989 –The current child protection system is based on the Children Act 1989. The introduction of this act was intended to be the most compressive and far reaching reform in child law in parliamentary history. The main aim of this law is to ensure that the welfare of a child is always considered
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David Bonelle The Waterhouse report 2000 "Lost in Care" 1) Summary of content and the Governments response The Waterhouse Report and recommendations "Lost in care" was the result of the North Wales Child Abuse Tribunal of enquiry" This report looked into abuse within children’s homes in North Wales between 1974 and 1976 The enquiry was conducted by Sir Ronald Waterhouse. The reports of abuse were made by children living in the Children’s homes of North Wales. One of the Managers Named Alison
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! Safeguarding The Wellbeing Of Children And Young People! Safeguarding is a measure taken to having suitable policies‚ procedures and risk assessments as guide to protect service users who may for some reason under personal circumstances be vulnerable to abuse. It should be regarded as ‘everybody’s business’ and must commit to ensuring children‚ young people and vulnerable adults are protected from any form of mistreatment.! ! ! ! Purpose of the policy! ! To protect and promote
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of emergency accommodation provision‚ to consider how local authorities can best provide safe places and ‘breathing spaces’ for young runaways; and revise the Missing from Home and Care guidance‚ in conjunction with the review of the Children Act 1989 regulations and guidance. This process will provide the opportunity to update and improve the current guidance issued in 2002‚ making explicit reference to services for particularly vulnerable groups such as children from abroad who may be trafficked
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people including e-safety 1. Identify the current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety Legislation and guidelines: • In England and Wales‚ The Children Act 1989 • In Northern Ireland‚ Children Order 1995 These two Acts were brought in with the aim of simplifying the laws that protect children and young people. They tell people what their duties are and how they should work together when child abuse is
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A. Critical analysis of safeguarding children including legislation‚ policy and professional practice (4000 word - 100%): United Nations Convention on the Rights of the child (UNCR 1989)‚ Article 1 defines a ’child’ as a person below the age of 18. Law is used in order to legitimise society; children are deeply and permanently affected by the laws that are made and enforced by adults. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children is based on "_protecting‚ preventing and ensure safety_"
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4.1 (2) Summarise the laws and codes of practice affecting work in schools and explain how legislation affects how schools work. The UN Convention on the Rights of a Child 1989 – in 1989 the world leaders decided children needed a special convention just for them to give them special care and protection that adults do not need. All children up to the age of 18 have the rights in the convention. Some groups of children eg those living away from home or disabled children have additional rights
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welfare and putting measures in place to improve children’s safety and prevent abuse. As part of the safeguarding process it is necessary to take action when there is reasonable belief that a child is at risk of significant form. The children’s act 1989 This act makes the welfare children the most important consideration when any decisions are being made about them. When ever possible‚ its family should look after a child and the child parents make the best decisions for their children. A child
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young people Below there are some legislations applying for safeguarding of Children and Young Adults. Unfortunately there were put into practice following deaths of children ( Victoria Climie and Jessica Chapman) Children Act 1989 Safety of child has been protected since 1989 when the Children act came into the practice. Children Act allocates responsibilities to parents‚ local authorities (in my case it will be Northamptonshire County Council)‚ courts and other agencies in UK to ensure that child
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