They monitor the success of the work that is done by local agencies to guarantee that all practitioners within the area have a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures, policies and requirements. The S-O-T SCB identifies multi-agency success where there are concerns with regards to safeguarding issues and they assist with the recognition of training needs and requirements across the children’s workforce. Within the school setting we must be aware that we have a clear and defined role in relation to child protection. Professionals working with children and young people should be fully trained in safeguarding by a nominated safeguarding adviser and have the opportunity to receive training in order to develop their understanding of the signs and indicators of abuse or neglect, this training is offered every 3 years. In order for child protection to work effectively we need to ensure we have good inter relationships with other agencies and good co-operation from professionals that are competent in responding to child protection situations.
We must follow these policies for babies, young children and staff at all times. There are standards that influence our role such as: Codes of practice, such as internal policies and procedures set by the setting. Our Health and Safety policy at our Nursery. We need to follow this policy in our day to day work at the nursery. Clear safety rules for children’s behaviour.
Unit 4 E1 & D1 The Health and Safety Act 1974 Childcare Act 2006 Children’s Act 2004 COSHH Regulation 2002 RIDDOR 1995 The Health and Safety Act 1974 This legislation is important as it keeps everyone in a safe environment. There are policies and procedures set within all settings so that everyone is protected and know what to do in case of accidents or serious matters. There must be a ration of staff members to children depending on their age range. When joining a setting as a practitioner you will need a CRB check so that the supervisor knows that you don’t have a criminal record. This legislation is also about working with parents and other professionals and keeping everyone safe.
CYPcore 34 – Support children’s and young people’s Health and Safety. Learning outcomes 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 Everything we do at work is covered by and incorporates the idea of the Health and Safety at work act 1974. This act must be adhered to by ensuring that our workplace and the young peoples environment is safe and fit for purpose, ensuring the correct equipment and the relevant training standards have been put in place to ensure the young people are safe in all activities. This includes carrying out regular risk assessments and ensuring an appropriate method of reporting is available. Us as employees are responsible for working to the guidelines put in place in our workplace, we must use the equipment provided, undergo training and be aware of how to identify any hazards and report any problems.
CU1523 Working together for the Benefit of Children and Young People 1. Understand integrated and multi-agency working 1.1 Explain the importance of multi-agency working and integrated working * As an early years setting we have a responsibility to help the children in out care achieve the ‘every child matters’. To be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve. * Team work with outside professionals is imminent to our work practises and I feel that integrating will help us achieve the outcome that we would like for our children and this will help them in their development going forward. This is an integral requirement of the eyfs.
HSC 3045: Promote positive behaviour Understand how legislation, frameworks, codes of practice and policies relate to positive behaviour support. 1.1 Explain how legislation, frameworks, codes of practice and policies related to positive behaviour support are applied to own working practice. All aspects of my job role are regulated by policies and current legislation. The mandatory training that we attend has been designed to cover all aspects of legislation such as the Children's Act, which provides a Code of Practice to enable us provide the best possible care and support for children and young people. We also have inspections from OFSTED who ensure we are meeting, not only care standards, but also those relating to behaviour and how we encourage positive behaviour is evaluated.
Unit 11 1 + 2 Duty of care It is our responsibility to make sure all the children are in a safe environment and are being looked after well at all times. We should all be seeing the potential dangers of things and making sure we abide by the national standards. All members of staff should communicate with each other at all times to prevent any miss-communication. Duty of care safeguards children by protecting them from anything that may cause them harm either through accidents or even spreading infections, you must make sure you set clear boundaries for children’s behaviour. I make sure I go by all these in my work role so I know I’m safeguarding the children to the best of my ability.
There are five outcomes of ECM which we should be working together so that we can achieve the best outcomes for children in our care. Theses outcomes are shown below: · achieve economic well-being · enjoy and achieve · make a positive contribution · stay safe · be healthy This has been proven by The Early Years Foundation Stage that when seperate professionals work together it will enhance a child's development and learning. An important part of EYFS framwork is inclusive practice. This means that children's needs have to be valued and suuported so they are able to use the curriculum of the setting they are in. 1.2 Analyse how integrated working practices and multi-agency working in partnership deliver better outcomes for children and young people.
Play workers are responsible for ensuring that the provisions of the Health and Safety policy are adhered to at all times (http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/childcare/playscheme/policy/safety.html Last Accessed 20/10/13). They are required to take responsibility for their own health and safety as well as that of other people or children in setting. The Childcare Act of 2006: 14 National Standards applied to different childcare settings in England and Wales until September 2008. Ofsted is in charge of registering playgroups, childminders, nurseries, crèches etc, and ensures that all of these meet the standards. The standards then became a part of the statutory framework of the EYFS (England).
CYP Core 3.3 Understand how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people. Task1 1.1 Legislation, guidelines, Policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people within the UK; Children act 2004- the children’s act 2004, provides a legal base for nurseries to deal with any issues relating to the children. The children’s act 2004 has principles for the care and support of children which is also known as Every Child Matters. These principles are; ← To allow all children to be healthy ← Allowing children to be safe in their environments ← Helping children to enjoy life ← Assist children in their quest to succeed ← Help make a contribution- a positive contribution – to the lives of children ← Help achieve economic wellbeing The children’s act also includes the requirements for integrated services, such as health services, social services and schools working together. Working together to safeguard children 2006 - working together to safeguard children sets out how nurseries, parents and carers along with health care professionals, social services and other organisations can work together to help safeguard the welfare of children and young people.