The 2004 Act, laid down a number of legal requirements such as closer working relationships between the agencies e.g. schools, welfare services and health care professionals, and led to the introduction of the Every Child Matters framework the aims of which included to help implement the Act. This framework set out guidelines and stipulated that every child should be given the support to: • Be healthy, • Stay safe, • Enjoy and achieve, • Make a positive contribution • Achieve economic well-being. However, in April 2013 the new Working together to safeguard children guidance was implemented which unified previous guidance papers and legislation to clarify the obligations of professionals towards safeguarding children. It replaced Working together to safeguard children (2010) Framework for the assessment of children in need and their families (2000), and Statutory guidance on arranging to safeguard and promote the welfare of children under section 11 of the Children Act 2004 (2007).
Every Child Matters. Every Child Matters was a UK government initiative that was launched in 2003 after the death of Victoria Climbie. Every Child Matters covers children and young people up to the age of 19. The aims of this initiative are every child whatever their background or circumstances is to be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution, achieve economic well being. Working together to safeguard children (including e-safety).
Truro and Penwith College Community Learning & Workforce Development Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce Understand how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people - Assignment 025 Name of learner: Outcome 1 - Understand the main legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety 1. Identify and summarise three current pieces of legislation relevant to safeguarding children and young people's welfare (1.1) Children's act 1989 A government act that was much needed at the time, resulting in all staff/people working with y/p having clearly defined duties and responsibilities. The act looked at the laws that were already in place and made them much simpler, and transparent. The aim was to predominantly protect children. Children's act 2004 A further government act, recognising children's services were not working together efficiently, and effectively to protect and safeguard y/p.
The Children Act 2004 provides the legal framework for Every Child Matters which was the government’s response to the death of Victoria Climbié. The Act aims to improve effective local working to safeguard and promote children’s wellbeing. This Act also introduces councillors for children’s services with responsibility for local child welfare. Local Safeguarding Children’s Boards assure that all social services should work together to protect vulnerable children. Working Together to Safeguard Children 2006 is an update of safeguarding and how the agencies should work individually and together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
1.1 Outline the current legislation that underpins the safeguarding of children and young people within own UK Home Nations 1.2 Evaluate how national and local guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding affect day to day work with children and young people There are many legislations that underpin safeguarding of children and young people within our own UK Home Nations. From these many legislations childcare settings develop policies which are a guide to all those who are involved in the setting. This will ensure the well-being of all families, children and staff. They will provide a common understanding of how things should be done within the childcare setting. Understanding the legislations involving children is important in creating policies that are up to date, relevant, understandable and useable.
The use of the term child or children refers to people under the Chronological age of 18 years. Sense policy (OSG 11) this is directly linked to Sense policy. Staff that are working with young people and children under go an Enhanced CRB AND PoCA checks before commencing any direct work involving children. Sense ensures that all Care Practices adhere in accordance with: • The Children’s Act 1989 and 2004 • Safeguarding Vulnerable Group’s act 2006. Staff can access information and support through the department of Health and Local council’s websites also C.Q.C or N.S.P.C.C and save the children.
(2013). Parent–Child Visits in Foster Care: Reaching Shared Goals and Expectations to Better Prepare Children and Parents for Visits. Child Adolescence Social Work Journal, 237-255. 2. What is the general purpose of the study?
Twice yearly I am requested to write developmental reports for my key children. I have a duty to interact and engage in play opportunities with the children so that their Learning and development is being encouraged in all areas. Through observation of the children I will contribute to short and long term planning for all individual key children using the EYFS. I must develop professional relationships with all parents/carers ensuring communication is maintained verbally and written and to encourage the involvement of parents and carers into the Nursery as much as possible. I have a responsibility of trust to the children, their
(2013). Perinatal immunization education improves immunization rates and knowledge: A randomized controlled trial. Preventive Medicine: An International Journal Devoted to Practice and Theory, 56(6), 398-405. Song, G. (2013). The strain of the herd: Risk perceptions, policy preferences, and parental decision-making for childhood vaccination.
•To ensure an effective and efficient, fully mandated structure which is representative of all key stakeholders is in place to carry out the work of the partnership Identify the 3 levels at which CYPSP works at? CYPSP operates on the following 3 levels: Statutory agencies Voluntary and community organisations Children, young people and their parents Explain what is meant by “outcome based planning”? Outcomes based planning is the formulation of plans by and between agencies and communities to coordinate services to improve outcomes for all children and young people in Northern Ireland. REF: CYPSP leaflet Outline the 6 positive outcomes identified in the 10 year strategy? Healthy Enjoying, learning and achieving Living in safety and with stability Experiencing economic and environmental well- being Contributing positively to community and society Living in a society which respects their rights What are the 4 themes in the Northern Ireland children and young persons plan (2011-2014) Early intervention, early years, early stage of difficulty and a whole society approach to early intervention Communicating with