Personal Development in Young People's Setting

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Introduction to personal development in health, social care or children and young people’s settings Understand what is required for competence in own work role See job description Identify standards that influence the way the role is carried out National standards are set to ensure that there are principles and values in place so that children receive the best possible opportunity to thrive, develop and grow in the child care setting. These include the: Children Act 2004 This Act aims to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people by: * Improving and integrating children’s services * Promoting early intervention * Providing strong leadership * Bringing together different professionals in multidisciplinary teams National Occupational Standards This describes the values, knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes that are necessary to do a specific job. These provide the basis of national qualifications such as NVQs. The Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) induction standards set out what new workers should be able to do after 6 months in the post. Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) welfare requirements These are designed to support providers in creating settings which are welcoming, safe, stimulating, allowing children to grow in confidence, enjoy learning and fulfil their potential. There are 5 welfare requirements applying to children settings: * Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare * Suitable people looking after children * Suitable premises * Suitable environment and equipment * Organisation and documentation Chatterbox Policies and Procedures Chatterbox has policies dealing with safeguarding children, equal opportunities, health and hygiene, health and safety, and record keeping. * Safeguarding: children’s rights and entitlements, looked after children,
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