It is important for myself to understand relevant legislation and it’s purpose, as this will help me in my role as a teaching assistant and make me aware of my responsibilities. The rights of all children and young people are stated in the United Nation’s Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989). The UK Government must ensure that the right’s of children in the UK are protected through law. These rights include the right to education and the right for children to have views respected. Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Protects the rights of all those with disabilities.
Understand the impact of early years curriculum models on the application of theoretical perspectives of children’s care, learning and development Birth to three matters ‘Birth to three matters’ framework explains that since 1997, childcare and early years education have been central to our vision of a better start for all children and their families. Children’s experiences in the earliest years of their lives are critical to their later development. High quality childcare is a very important step towards ensuring that all children arrive at school ready to learn, so that they do not underachieve. ‘Birth to three matters’ reinforces four different aspects; A strong child Me, myself and I Being acknowledged and affirmed Developing self-assurance A sense of belonging Me myself and I is about helping young children to get to know themselves and their own capabilities. The respect, care, love and emotional support experienced by babies and children helps them to develop emotional safety, trust and a positive self-image.
The idea is that all professionals work together in any way or form and share information, and help promote the best needs of an individual, involving the individual and helping them to deal with issues that are important to them, gives the child young person a feeling of value, and gives them a sense of being in control to some degree, and realising that they do have a right to a voice, and will be listened to. Ref ; supporting Teaching and Learning in schools (p 88) Following the Every Child Matters framework the Children’s Act 2004 required that these recommendations became a legal requirement. The key aspect of the Act was to overhaul child protection and children’s services in the UK.. Every Child Matters has been developed through the publication of the Children’s Plan 2007 which sets out to improve educational outcomes for all children. Race Relations Act 1976 and 200. Schools have a duty to ensure that everyone is treated in a fair manner, and is not to be discriminated against directly or indirectly because of their race.
Norfolk Adult Education C&G 5329- LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING Assignment 1. Unit 333 Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as *Protecting children from maltreatment. *Preventing impairment of children’s health or development. *Ensuring children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care. Child protection is a part of safeguarding and promoting welfare.
| Data Protection Act 1998 | Schools are required to keep information secure and it can only be used for the purpose it was gathered for. | The Children and Families Act 2014 | Intended to ensure that all children with Special Educational Needs are supported in schools | Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 | Designed to protect everyone within the school and give procedures to follow in the event of an accident. | Task 2 Complete the table below to show how the various pieces of legislation affect the day-to-day running of a school. An example has been started for you. Data Protection Act 1998 | Affects schools by having to follow the following guidelines: Schools must register all personal data they hold and state the purposes for which it is required to be held and all processing undertaken by schools must be fair and lawful, accurate and up-to-date, and the data held must be adequate, relevant, not excessive and be held for no longer than is necessary.
Local Government. The LEA's duty is to ensure a high standard of education for all children, including those with SEN. One main role they have is implement the policies set by the National Government and follow the curriculum they also set. They are responsible for things such as; catchment areas, funding for trips, free school meals, hiring the staff/maintenance staff/cleaners/caterers etc. When parents and/ or carers apply for a school for their child to attend, they may not always get in if they do not fit the criteria (catchment area). Therefore, the LEA has to deal with the appeals process.
CT229 Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Young People 1.1 Identify the current legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety * Children act 1989 which was then expanded on 2004 * Data protection act keeping them on the records 1998 * Working together to safeguard children 2006 * Health & safety at work act 1974 * Early years foundation stage 2012E safety teaching children about internet and safety teaching them the dangers.Policies and procedures for safeguarding with children would be always have at least two people in the room, when changing children make sure doors are open. Photos are only allowed to be seen by the parent. Make sure you only have physical contact if it’s to pick a child up after they have fallen or if there hurt. Always listen to the children incase there calling out for help make sure the child knows you are there for support. The EYFS supports safeguarding by making sure that children are in a safe environment and that they are being watched closely to check for any concerns that they may have about the child, and by making sure the child is on the correct stage of learning for the age they are at.
Without it the children will not get the help they need at the right time and this could have an affect on the child’s well being. You must get the parents permission for any child to be referred and keep them well informed. Early intervention teams have been set up in England to work with children with additional needs from birth to the end of EYFS. The early year’s intervention team will be part of the multi-agency panel enabling referrals to be made between settings. Early year’s intervention team promote inclusive practice, provides advice support and training in settings, supports transitions into schools, ensures that parents are fully aware of and involved in any referral process that are wanting to be made to help support their child.
The Education Act 1833-2011 The Education Act is in place to make provisions with regards to education, childcare, schools, the school work-force and further institutions within the school workforce. This is in place to ensure all children have equal accessibility to an education, and are taught at the right pace, place and times. The Equality Act 2006-2010 The Equality Act is an act that requires ministers of parliament. The ministers of parliament are there to make the strategic decisions regarding discirimination/harrassment in the workplace/education sector. The Human Rights Act 1998 The Human Rights Act is in place to protect the public and outline their entitlements with regards to working; rates of pay, hours of work, holidays, sick pay, greivance absences, breaks.
Safeguarding legislation and government guidance indicates that safeguarding aims to protect children from maltreatment, it also states that safeguarding aims to ensure that children are growing up in the correct circumstances with the most effective care. “The action we take to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm – is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and families has a role to play” (HM Government 2013). The Local Government sets out as part of the Children’s Act (2004) to safeguard children in the way that the roles and responsibilities have to follow a strict guidance of the Working Together to Safeguard Children act (2006). Safeguarding helps improve the care of a service user in the way that organisations which includes schools, sports