1.2: Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals. We also have a duty to protect the children and young people from sexual, physical and emotional harm, preserving respect and dignity. If we find any unanswered marks on a child or their behaviour changes when certain interactions are made, documenting this on the appropriate documentation and informing the manager is high priority. We also have the duty to protect the children and young people from intimidation or humiliation, engendering trust. Along with protecting the children from any harm we also have to safeguard ourselves avoiding risk of accusations of misconduct in the work place, acting professional throughout the whole working day.
Unit 054 Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children's and young peoples settings Outcome 1 Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice. 1) – Explain what it means to have a duty of care in your own work role. To have a duty of care is the need to show reasonable amount of caution and attention to avoid negligence and another person being harmed. It is especially important when looking after young children as they are vulnerable and have not yet developed the physical and cognitive capacity in order to look after themselves. It is the duty of the adults around them to protect them.
We can’t protect children from all the things that may cause them distress throughout their lives. But we can help children become more resilient so that they are more able to cope with life’s uncertainties and problems. And all children, no matter what their background, will have to face problems and changes in their lives. So our support is really important in helping children become more resilient. 1.3 The good emotional health of children
. The strategies that can help in helping to minimise harming and being exploiting children, young adults and their families. The strategies minimise the risks of abuse and help children and young people to realise they have the rights to be safe, secure and free from harm. Respect should be earned, it shouldn’t be ordered or demanded and could be destroyed. If respect is established, the individual may confide in you and inform you of any changes in their family unit or how they feel about a certain situation that they feel isn’t right.
Schools should be able to make children aware of what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour, as this will also have a positive impact on their development. Any professional working with children or young people is responsible for the care and well-being of those children. When parents/carers leave their children with us, they must feel assurance and trust that we have the best interest of their child and will protect them from harm. We as professionals have a duty to care for all their needs, be it, physically and emotionally all their needs must be supported, so that they can have a positive development. A child or young person has the need to feel safe in their learning environment in order to be able to develop and achieve at an early age.
Unit 142 4.3- Evaluate own practice in promoting a balanced approach to risk management It is important to balanced approache to risk management As practitioner working with children I have a duty of care toward the children and must make sure that they are safe.we plan the play environment and activity which is safe for the child, but there is also a balance between the risk a child can take. Children should be allowed to take risk with adult support but not too much intervention. If they are not allowed to take risk they will not be able to develop the skills required to deal with risks and make judgement about their own strengths and skills .this would affect their development , self esteem and confidence.Through taking risks, children
To report potential hazards or any possible deficiencies in health and safety arrangements to the delegated person. Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people involves more than just protecting children from abuse, it also includes promoting their interests, keeping them safe and protecting their rights. Young children are extremely vulnerable and rely on adults to meet their basic needs including providing food, warmth and shelter, as well as protecting their security and
SHC 34 - Principles for Implementing Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings 1.1 Duty of Care “A requirement to exercise a reasonable degree of attention and caution to avoid negligence that would lead to harm to other people”. When working with other people we each have a duty of care to prevent any situation which could potentially cause harm to others, for example, leaving spilt liquids/food or damaged equipment unattended. This is particularly relevant when working with babies and young children, as they have yet to develop the ability to foresee and cope with potential hazards. Young children and babies are completely dependent on the adults in their lives to provide for their every need, so when working with young children, you will be responsible for providing a significant duty of care, as young children are vulnerable and require your full attention. You must always be aware of yours and the children’s surroundings as it is your vigilance that will keep them safe until they are able to develop the cognitive and physical skills they need to care for themselves.
1.1 ‘Duty of care’ means a requirement to exercise a ‘reasonable’ degree of attention and caution to avoid negligence which would lead to harm to other people. Working with children and young people brings a significant duty of care and i need to recognise that the younger and more vulnerable the child the greater the duty of care. I must be vigilance to keeps children and young people safe as they develop. In my role as a support worker of children with Autism and challenging behaviour. I must be extra vigilant I work in a small house with 4 student who are all supported one to one.
We want infants to feel comfortable, secure, relaxed and that they belong in our environment. Special belongings to infants such as security or favourite objects help infants feel safe. Another important factor is keeping their room the same to create feelings of trust, security, attachments and a sense of belonging in our centre. Emotional needs during physical care routines: Carers work closely with parents to get an understanding of each infant in their care. When establishing trusting relationships with infants we need to consider these factors: * Not rushing tasks of physical care.