Policies and procedures of the setting relevant to promoting positive behaviour eg:  behaviour policy  code of conduct  rewards and sanctions  dealing with conflict and inappropriate behaviour  anti-bullying  attendance © OCR 2010 Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations 1 limits 1.3 Explain the benefits of all staff consistently and fairly applying boundaries and rules for children and young people’s behaviour in accordance with the policies and procedures of the setting 2. Be able to promote positive behaviour 2.1 Explain the benefits of actively promoting positive aspects of behaviour 2.2 Demonstrate ways of establishing ground rules with children and young people which underpin appropriate behaviour and respect for
064.1.1 Explain the legal status and principles of the relevant early year’s framework/s, and how national and local guidance materials are used in settings The legal status to be able to work with children and young people requires; * For a person to have the CRB requirement * Appropriate references * Full history of employment * The relevant qualifications to enable one to work with children * To undergo interviews * Identity checks to verify the identity of the person * Medical checks to ensure medical suitability The principles of the relevant early year’s framework/s are the four following principles; * A unique child * Positive relationship * Enabling environments * Learning and development As a child care practitioner i should follow the guidance set out in the publication, for instance, what to do if i am worried a child is being abused, who i should call, and generally i need to follow the policy and procedures in my setting and be able to respond appropriately to any concern and observed changes in children’s behaviour, which lead to a deterioration in their general well-being (such as unexplained bruising, marks or signs of possible abuse, signs of neglect, comments children make which give cause of concern). Regarding the national and local guidance materials that i used in my setting, these are the practise guidance, which refers to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare, policy and procedures in place- this is the local national guidance, safeguarding children, suitable people, child ratio, group size, key person, the staff needs to ensure safety, meet the needs of children, suitable premises, environment and equipment, partnership working, flexible provision. The early year’s foundation stage is an important guidance; in my setting i plan according to the Early Years Foundation Stage, and
Policies and procedures of the setting relevant to promoting positive behaviour eg: behaviour policy code of conduct rewards and sanctions dealing with conflict and inappropriate behaviour anti-bullying attendance © OCR 2010 Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations 1 limits 1.3 Explain the benefits of all staff consistently and fairly applying boundaries and rules for children and young people’s behaviour in accordance with the policies and procedures of the setting 2. Be able to promote positive behaviour 2.1 Explain the benefits of actively promoting positive aspects of behaviour 2.2 Demonstrate ways of establishing ground rules with children and young people which underpin appropriate behaviour and respect for others 2.3 Demonstrate
Unit 3 assignment. E1. • United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989 (UNCRC) • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 • Children Act 2004 • Data Protection Act 1998 • Equality Act 2010 E2. UNCRC gives children the right to express their views. “You have the right to an opinion and for it to be listened to and taken seriously” (article 12 UNCRC) Within the childcare setting the children need to be heard for the issues that matter to them, regardless of how trivial or unimportant the information seems to the practitioner.
1.2) Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individual’s rights? To have a duty of care means you are responsible for the children left in your care. In my job role I have six key children and my duty of care to then is to see signs of abuse or neglect etc. 2.1) Describe potential conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rights? .2.2) Describe how to manage risks associated with conflicts or dilemmas between an individual’s rights and the duty of care?
Aiv a) to avoid misunderstanding we need to know the best way of communication with our clients and if they need communication aids (hearing aid, glasses, sign book). By using proper methods and techniques, appropriate to the situation, we will create strong relationship between involved parties based on trust and respect. b)a carer who has more information about the service user and his/her wishes and needs, can deliver a better service based on person centre approach. Av a) colleagues; good communication improves teamwork and morale in group, we will be able to solve any issues in a professional and effective way, improve the service, we would have more information that may help us to make clients
1.3 Explain how inclusive practice promotes equality and supports diversity Diversity – recognizing each individual difference, so as to help achieve full potential. Equality- being able to treat everyone fairly not treating everyone the same. Inclusion- is being able to include everyone and meet individual needs. When understanding these 3 criteria’s and making sure that we use them in our work role, only then we will be able to achieve inclusive practice. We have to see that our own beliefs are not causing a barrier between us and the children.
Everyone has a full and active participation and have a sense of belonging. Inclusive practice involves taking action to remove barriers to participation and learning. Inclusion also involves eliminating discrimination and promoting equality. Recognizing and respecting the diversity of backgrounds, beliefs and experiences, is promoting equality. - the effects of discrimination on individuals Treating people unequally can result in their losing their dignity, respect, self-esteem and self-worth and ability to make choices; individuals or groups being oppressed or disadvantaged.
2.2. Give attention to individual children and young people in a way that is fair to them and the group as a whole. ● Effective communication – this is the key area for developing relationships with others and also covers many different forms of communication (see below). ● Showing respect – in order to develop positive relationships with others, it is very important to be courteous and respectful, and to listen to their points of view. Adults and pupils with whom you work may also be from different cultures and have different beliefs or values from your own.
By having open and good ways of communicating with each other it enables all parties to have a very good understanding of each child’s individual needs and it will help form part of their development plan. Body language and facial expressions are a form of communicating, and by having these good communication skills, practitioners are more likely to have strong relationships with the children and their parents. It is essential that practitioners maintain a professional relationship and communicate effectively as it will help to breakdown any tensions, help with transitions from one setting to another, settle the child into settings, have a good understanding of the child and working in partnership with the parents. 2.2 Describe the factors to consider when promoting effective communication. A practitioner would need to consider many factors when