Unit 4222-345 Understand how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people (CYP M3.3) 1.1 Outline current legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures within own UK home nation. The legislation, guidelines and policies that affect safeguarding children have come about due to the Children’s Act (1989). This act was updated in 2004 to include the principle of integrated children’s services and to also incorporate the five main principles of Every Child Matters. I will list the main legislations, guidelines and also my workplace’s policies and procedures: Children’s Act (2004) - The Act was created with a certain set of goals. Its primary purpose was to give boundaries and help for local authorities and/or other entities to better regulate official intervention in the interests of children.
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate Level 3 QCF Unit 2: Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People. Assessment Criteria 2.1.1 Outline current legislation, guidelines, policies, and procedures within own UK Home Nation affecting the safeguarding of children and young people. The main piece of legislation that covers the guidelines, policies, and procedures in relation to safeguarding of children and young people in England is The Children Act 2004. Its predecessor was The Children Act 1989 which established the principles of safeguarding children with regards to parents and those that work with children. The 2004 Act, laid down a number of legal requirements such as closer working relationships between the agencies e.g.
Unit 4222-345 Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People. Outcome 1 Understand the main legislations, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people. 345.1.1 Outline current legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures within own UK home nation affecting the safeguarding of children and young people. Policies and procedures for safeguarding and child protection in England and Wales are a result of the Children Act 1989 and in Northern Island of the Children (Northern Island) Order 1995. The Children Act 2004 introduced further changes to the way the child protection system is structured and organised in England and Wales.
Protection from the use of illicit drugs. The Children Act 1989 The Children Act 1989 came into force in October 1991. It brought together legislation on caring for and protecting children and is still the framework for safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. The Children Act 1989 is supported by the following principles: The child’s welfare is the paramount consideration in any decision which affects them A list of factors for the courts to assess what is in the welfare of the child, in a situation 4 Parental responsibility with the local authority for a child in care Partnership – professionals and families must work together for the welfare of children The child’s voice – a child’s wishes and feelings should be sought and taken into account in making decisions affecting them (if they are old enough to understand) Family is best – a child’s own family is the best place for a child to be brought up
CYPCore33-1.1 Outline current legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures within own UK Home Nation affecting the safeguarding of children and young people. The main points of legislation that support the safeguarding of children are the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004 and the Childcare Act 2006. The Children Act in 1989 set out principles to guide the work of local authorities and courts and also defined ‘significant harm’ and a child ‘in need’ of intervention. The Children Act 2004 provides the legal basis for children’s services set out in the Every Child Matters: Change for Children document. The Childcare Act 2006 is the first piece of legislation that is primarily concerned with Early Years and Childcare and introduces the early years foundation stage (EYFS) which supports settings in delivering high quality early education.
Understanding the legislations involving children is important in creating policies that are up to date, relevant, understandable and useable. (http://www.studymode.com/essays/1-1-Outline-The-Current-Legislation-That-Underpins-59737581.html) The Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 is the most important reform of the law relating to this century. It brings together for the first time the law relating to the care, protection and upbringing of children. It addresses a wide range of situations from protecting children from physical and sexual abuse, through to providing support to help keep families together when times are difficult, for example, by providing services such as family centres. The order includes statements on the powers and duties of Health and Social Services Boards and Trusts.
National Childminding Association Issue no: 02 Issue date: 2 February 2009 |[pic] | | NCMA Safeguarding Children Policy Statement The scope of this policy statement applies to NCMA employees on both permanent and fixed term contracts, casual workers, sub-contractors, key volunteers (including unpaid project specific1) and trustees. NCMA is committed to supporting quality home-based childcare services2 that promote children’s welfare and safeguard children from harm or abuse. NCMA endorses the view that strong safeguarding policies and procedures help fulfil a child’s right to protection from abuse, as contained in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989). In England, NCMA endorses the view in “Every Child Matters” that all
1.1 Current legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures within own UK Home Nation affecting the safeguarding of children and young people We write our settings policies and procedures based on current legislation and guidelines. The Children Act 1989 was put in place to ensure that children are safeguarded and protected from harm and their welfare is paramount. It outlines the fact that children have their own rights and parents have responsibilities to their children instead of rights over them. It recognised that children have a right to be protected from harm, a right to be listened to and a right to live with parents if it is safe for them. The Protection of Children Act 1999 gave a definition to significant harm.
The Warnock Report – This was a study of children with SEN and their needs which had an impact on future acts of parliament. It suggested ways that these children should be supported – through changes to the curriculum/school environment. Because of its focus on inclusion it influenced the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Code of Practice 2001. Education Act (1981) – Gave additional legal responsibilities to the local authorities and power to parents and was based on the findings of the Warnock Report. Education Reform Act (1988) – Introduced the National Curriculum to all schools in England and Wales and allowed schools to change or modify what was taught to children with SEN. Children Act (1989) – Stated that the rights and wishes of the child should be considered and that the welfare of the child was paramount.
Unit 3 Q1. (1.1) Outline current legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures within own UK Home Nation affecting the safeguarding of children and young people. Current legislation promotes children’s welfare and puts measures into place for the protection of children and young people. The laws emphasise the importance of safety and safeguarding children and young people under the age of 18. The policies and procedures are statements of intent to commit to child protection, there are guidelines set out on what to do in circumstances of abuse, with clear responsibilities of the care giver and a system for recording the information.