I will need to be able to not allow my personal preference or prejudges to influence them by putting the child’s needs before my own needs and preferences. I also need to be able to work well with other agencies including heath visitors, social services and also therapists. This shows you are effective with your communication and are approachable by children, colleagues and other services. I have to use my initiative and also my body language needs to be positive so I am seen as approachable. 1.2 “There are many standards and pieces of legislation that need to be followed in order for practioner to do their job well.
It can provide guidance to staff when dealing with inappropriate behaviour presented by a child/young person. It states how to encourage positive behaviour, the importance of being fair and consistent, I feel it is very important that all staff are consistent and apply the rules, rewards and consequences in the same way. Children’s behaviour must be managed effectively and in a manner appropriate for their stage of development and particular needs. Each school or setting should have a named person that deals with behaviour management. I feel it is important to remain professional and not label children as ‘Naughty’ instead we should be choosing to say words such as ‘un-acceptable or
Unit 009 Know the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting Outcome 1 1. Outline the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting Children and adults in the work setting need to be kept safe. There are many legal and regulatory requirements in place that protect all adults and children in the setting. All early years settings have to comply with the framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. This covers safeguarding, suitable people, suitable premises/equipment, organisation and documentation.
The needs of carers and parents will involve what their views and understanding are of risk and risky play/ activities - if they support it, reject is as potentially too dangerous or maybe are less concerned about any type of play/activity. Adapting equipment using parent’s knowledge of what has proved beneficial outside of the setting, parents may need/want to impart this information to feel their child's/young person’s needs are being fully met, considered. The setting will need to ensure that when staffs are interacting with such activities, that needs surrounding pregnancy, disability, impairment will need to be taken into account when planning duties to ensure that they are safe, minimising any risks to the individual & those they may have a responsibility for. Parenting styles may impact needs, views on discipline, boundaries and expectations - activities that are encouraged, that may have regularly been carried out at home will transfer to a setting. When following the above the Duty Of Care is being followed 2 – Explain how health and safety is monitored and maintained and how people in the
UNIT HSC 027 4222-208 Contribute to health and safety in health and social care 1. Understand own responsibilities and the responsibilities of others relating to health and safety in the work settings 1. Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work settings Two of the most important pieces of health and safety legislation affecting educational establishments across the UK are the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. These set the standards that must be met to ensure the health and safety of all employees and others who may be affected by any work activity.
You will investigate the precautions, which are intended to preserve the safety of both staff and individuals who use the services. You will consider the key legislation, policies and procedures, which outline the responsibilities of social care workers within a range of settings. An examination of risk assessments and the responsibilities of professionals with regard to overall health and safety is included in the unit. Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria In order to pass this unit, the evidence that you need to present for assessment needs to demonstrate that you can meet all the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria determine the standard required to achieve the unit.
* Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. * COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations) * Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) * Health and Social Care Act. * Family Law Reform Act. * Children’s Act 1986 and Children’s Act 2004 For each of these legislations as a company caring for children and young people we have a responsibility to adhere to them and make staff aware of what their responsibility are and how they can put them in place, this is why we have policies and procedures and risk assessments that all staff must read and sign and have available to look at as and when needed. Health and Safety at Work Act.
Unit 1-B Explain why it is important that practitioners understand the limits and boundaries of their role when working with children. The Role of level 3 practioners include confidentiality, safeguarding/child protection, meeting children’s needs, data protection, job role in workplace, teamwork, showing respect towards parents and carers, behaviour management, health and safety and security. It’s important for level 3 practioners to understand the boundaries and limits of their role.it ensures consistency in practice therefore quality care, it also ensure legalisations are followed and Supports quality provision and enables effective teamwork and good communication. Practioners must have good communication and teamwork skills. Practioners may have to working with a variety of different other professionals which will require them to work together for the best chances for the child.
Identify standards that influence the way the role is carried out It is very important that you take these requirements seriously as they are designed for the well being of both children and adults, and not for the sake of creating more paperwork. Standards that influence your role are: Codes of practice, such as internal policies and procedures of setting Regulations, such as the health and safety at work act, children act 2004 Describe ways to ensure that personal attitudes or beliefs do not obstruct the quality of work Our own attitudes and beliefs shape us as individuals and make us unique. Our attitudes and beliefs stem from a variety of sources including our own childhood, our prior experiences and the attitudes of those close to us. It is also important to ensure that your own opinions and attitudes do not have an undesired impact on your work. 2.1 explain why reflecting on work activities is an important way to develop Knowledge, skills and practice Reflective practice is an essential skill in helping you to identify if something works well, if it needs changing and what you can do about it.
Outcome 1 – Understand what is required for good practice in adult social care roles. 1. There are a number of standards that influence the way adult social care job roles are carried out. • Codes of Practice: a list of standards that are expected to be followed in a social care setting to ensure that the way you work supports the rights of the service user. • National Minimum Standards: These are used by CSCI (the commission for social care inspectors) to check up on the quality of care services.