Section 43 allows corporal punishment towards a certain age group. Children should not be singled out and allowed to be physically punished based on their age. Since children are younger and more vulnerable, they should be protected when it comes to violence. If one cannot hit or assault an adult, adults should not be authorized to hit a child. The criminal code also states that “any force used against another person without his or her consent is considered assault”.
They must protect the identity of the child they work with and that of their families and carers. They must do everything in their power to protect the privacy of every child and adult. This can be done by keeping their personal information safe and secure. They can pass it on those who have authorised and legitimate reason to have the information only after they have permission signing a consent form. If parents refuse permission then the school would not be able to pass on the information even if it involves a behavioural specialist working with a child who has special needs.
We should not put the child or young person, or ourselves, at risk of harm. If we are concerned about any aspect of the process should seek expert advice If, at any time
Child protection is part of the wider work to help safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, in regards to the activity that is used to protect children who are being abused or neglected. It involved protecting children from being mistreated. And prevent impairment of a child's development and health to ensure that they are raised in a positive way, and in a safe and caring environments. Parents and carers who fail to protect or care for their children might have to go to court, and they may have their child/children taken away from them and put into care. This doesn't happen very happen and each case varies on how critical and important the case was.
Although it is the parents or guardians decision to give consent it must be signed before any child can participate in any studies or research. Informed consent is when all risks and benefits have been fully explained and any questions should be answered before any consent is established. Personal information should not be disclosed to the public and all privacy and confidentiality issue should be addressed. Ethical issues also arise with the use of children and if they should be subject to something that might be harmful or painful. So anyone considering making a child be a part of a research study must consider if the benefits will out way the
Law Encyc. Negligence $ 1). The rule of liability for negligence is the same whether the injured person is a child or an adult and a person is not liable unless there is a breach of duty owed to the child. Persons entrusted with children have a duty to exercise ordinary and reasonable care and supervision for the safety of children under their control. A caretaker is not an insurer of the safety of a child has no duty to foresee and guard against every possible hazard (21 Ind.
Unit 115 Promote Positive Behaviour Legislation, framework, codes of practice Children’s behaviour must be managed effectively and in a manner appropriate for their stage of development and particular needs. Specific legal requirements are: (source: www.education.gov.uk) Behaviour management: providers must not give corporal punishment to a child in their care and, so far as it is reasonably practical, shall ensure that corporal punishment is not given to any such child by: a) any person who cares for, or who is in regular contact with children b) any person living or working on the premises A care practitioner who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with this requirement, commits an offence. A person shall not be taken to have given corporal punishment in breach of the above if the action was taken for reasons that include averting an immediate danger of personal injury to, or an immediate danger of death, of any person (including the child). Providers must not threaten corporal punishment, nor use or threaten any form of punishment which could have an adverse impact on the child’s well-being. Providers must have an effective behaviour management policy which is adhered to by all members of staff.
Be clear about people’s responsibilities to safeguard and promote children’s welfare. 3. Check that there are no known reasons or information available that would prevent staff and volunteers from working with the children. 4. Also there must be standard procedures for dealing with incidents or allegation of abuse against members of staff and volunteers.
Physical intervention may only be used upon ensuring safeguards are in place for the member of staff and also the person involved and when social and mechanical intervention is not sufficient . Moderate risk to prevent danger to others should be expected but physical intervention may not be used if there is a substantial risk of injury or it conflicts with any individual care plans in place. Holding or restraining the service user should only involve contact with robust areas of the body – i.e. arms, legs and torso. It should not involve pressure against a joint, holding by the neck, hair, fingers or any sexual area.
Child Abuse does not include a “ mutual affray between minors, “ “ reasonable and necessary force used by a Peace Officer “ under specific circumstances, or spanking that is reasonable and age appropriate and does not expose the Child to risk of serious