an international treaty that was adopted and ratified by the UK on 16 December 1991. Although different British governments have said that it regards itself bound by the Convention and refers to it in child protection guidance‚ it has not become part of UK law. There is no single piece of legislation that covers safeguarding children and young people in the UK; different laws and guidelines cover different parts of the UK. The only countries that have not ratified the treaty are Somalia‚ South Sudan
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202 Safeguarding children and young people 1.1 Within our school there are policies set in place and it is important that staff know the proceedures. The school has various policies and procedures including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Communicating Health and Safety Information Electrical Equipment First Aid and Medication Serious Injuries Fire Prevention Fire Alarm Procedure Security Confidentiality I ensure i always follow these policies and proceedures
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Legislations‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures that are in place for safeguarding children and young people. ./3.3.11 Explain the policies and procedures relevant to your organisation that are in place to protect children‚ young people and the staff who work with them. We currently have in place at the moment; Safeguarding Procedures and Safeguarding Benchmarking‚ protection of Children‚ Vulnerable Adults and Safeguarding Procedures‚ risk assessments‚ Missing Learners Policy‚ Health and Safety
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well-being of children and young people Outcome 1 Understand the main legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people 1.1 Outline current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures within own UK Home Nation affecting the safeguarding of children and young people The Children’s Act 1989 The Children’s Act 1989 gave every child the right to protection from abuse and exploitation and the right to inquiries to safeguard their welfare. Every Child
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Assessment task – CYP 3.3 understand how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people Task 1 What is safeguarding? The 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.’ http://www
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Supporting teaching and learning in schools Unit 2 safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people. Task 1 Any individual that comes into contact with children or young people should establish and maintain a safe environment and have the duty to safeguard and promote the welfare. Child protection policies and procedures are set to safeguard‚ detect and prevent child abuse and neglect. This also includes helping children and young people to protect themselves from abuse and dealing with
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affect the safeguarding of children & young people. These are listed below. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) This treaty consists of 54 articles‚ each defining the rights & freedom of all children. Article 19 states that ‘children have the right to be protected from being hurt & mistreated‚ physically or mentally’. Article 34 states that ‘Governments should protect children from all forms of sexual exploitation & abuse’. Article 36 states that ‘children should be protected
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Every child matters covers children and young adults up to the age of 19‚ or 24 for those with disabilities. Its main aims are for every child‚whatever their background or circumstances to have the support they need to : Be healthy Stay safe Enjoy and achieve Make a positive contribution Achieve economic well-being Each of these themes has a detailed framework attached whose outcomes require multi-agency partnerships working together. The agencies in partnership may include children’s
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guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989 - which ensure that children are safe and looked after‚ children have the right to be protected from all forms of physical or mental violence‚ injury or abuse‚ neglect‚ negligent treatment‚ maltreatment or exploitation including sexual abuse by those looking after them. Children act 1989 Parents and professionals must
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safegaurding task level 2 TDA 2.2. 3.3 -describe the actions to take in response to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused‚ harmed‚ (including self harm ) or bullied or maybe at the risk of harm‚ abuse or bullying? there is many diffrent signs to spot a child or young person who has been abused‚ the childs behaviour may become from overly aggressive to overly passive‚ the child may rock from side to side or suck a thumb be fearless when approached by a person known
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