In his Beveridge Lecture on 18th March 1999 Tony Blair‚ then Prime Minister‚ made the following statement: “We need to break the cycle of disadvantage so that children born into poverty are not condemned to social exclusion and deprivation. That is why it is so important that we invest in our children”. Using this statement as your starting point‚ analyse and evaluate the progress that has been made in eradicating child poverty since New Labour came to power in 1997.” Introduction The aim of
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election in 1997 to present day coalition government. It will analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of political strategies undertaken by both forms of government and consider its observance of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The end of the reign of Coalition government from 1997‚ left with it a range of issues which the newly elected New Labour government considered serious and of focal relevance in emerging policy. Of the most central they claimed to address‚ was
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protected.’ Penny Tassoni‚ Childcare and Education Level 3‚ CACHE‚ pg 115. 2. United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child ‘in addition to the Human Rights Act‚ the UK is also a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). This was drawn up in 1989 and gives children and young people under the age of 18 years their own special rights. There are five main strands to the Convention: * Reinforces the importance of fundamental human dignity * Highlights and defends
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important because it provides a more holistic approach. If they receive a holistic approach‚ then they will have their individual needs met‚ and so can then have their additional needs to be included as well. This is supported by Article 4 of the UNCRC‚ which states that "the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration"‚ as this will result in them being cared for in a fulfilling way. If they are the centre of care‚ then they will be able to give their own opinions and interests
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Legislation Governing Childcare Services There are a number of laws in the UK that affect children and childcare services; some are designed to give children certain rights‚ whilst others are aimed at protecting them from harm. Below is a brief summary of some of the relevant legislation. The Children Act 1989 This Act aims to protect the child from harm and to work in partnership with parents‚ ensuring that the welfare of the child is paramount. It forms the legal framework that sets quality
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linked to social policy? -School is a protected place for children’s livelihood where everyone assembles. Equipments and children are prepared in this environment. -Article 31 pinpoints the right for children to play and enjoy with music or sports. (UNCRC) -Montessori affirmed that music is the absorption through listening‚ Kodaly’s inner hearing too. -Group learning‚ hence children are indulged in the social development assisting and preparing them for the upcoming social world. -Music benefits the
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inclusive practice/ attitudes and values‚ positive environment and care of themselves( the practitioner). When practitioner are caring for children they will need to meet the legal requirements could include legislation such as human rights act 1998‚uncrc‚ children act 1989/children act 2004 and equality act 2006. Human right act helps practitioners care for children and support their care need by not letting placement use smacking or canning as a punishment even if a parent consents to it
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It also give some guidelines for government about how they can work together and to ensure all the article can happen/ apply on every child and young person. Children Acts 1989 is a piece of legislation that is linked to some of UNCRC articles. These Acts is apply to all children in England and Wales and for the purpose to ensure children’s welfare and needs can be met such as safe from harm‚ respect their needs. The children Acts 2004‚ is giving guidelines to everyone who work
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Unit 1 - An introduction to working with children E1) Statutory care and education must‚ by law‚ be provided by the government and be free of charge. An example of a statutory education setting is Primary School. While some Primary Schools are private‚ there must also be Primary Schools that are free of charge to attend. Private care and education is education or care that must be paid for. An example of a private education setting is a private Nursery. Most Nurseries are private and require
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children and young people are protected and safeguarded at both national and international levels through various legal frameworks. The key international instrument that sets out these rights is the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)‚ which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1989. Outlines the rights of children and young people and how they are safeguarded in law. 1. What is the difference between a. and a. Right to life‚ survival‚ and development: Children
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