I am hoping by the end of this assignment to have a secure understanding of different types of abuse, how to identify it and what the next steps would be to prevent child abuse continuing. Safeguarding can be defined as keeping children safe from harm, giving parents the skills they need to bring the children up in a safe environment. Child protection and safeguarding are very similar, but child protection
333 4.3 Explain the rights that children, young people and their careers have in situations where harm or abuse is suspected or alleged A child has the right to be protected against significant harm (children’s act 1989, every child matters 2004, United Nations Convention on the rights of the child etc). A child/young person has the right not to be subjected to repeated medical examinations or questions following suspected abuse. Children should contribute their own account of their own views, they should be listened to and within certain circumstances these should be applied, but when a child is in significant harm then you would look at the child’s best interest to make them safe. In cases of alleged abuse or harm children and young people have the right to be protected from significant harm under the children’s act 1989, every child matters 2004 and the UNCRC They have the right to be involved in decisions that are being made about them and should be kept fully informed of processes involving them, while also being allowed to express their own views and opinions. A child or young person who is suspected of being abused then the primary concern will to ensure that the child is protected from further abuse and the child’s welfare will be the priority.
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.
Parents should be reassured that the school is providing correct care and support for them and their children. There may come a time when you will need to let others know your obligations with regard to confidentiality and the sharing of information you have gathered regarding a child or young adult. In most cases parental consent is necessary in order to share the information with other professional bodies, however, the school has a legal obligation to disclose information if there is any indication of the child or young adult being at risk. If this is the case then you should be open and honest from the outset in all discussions with the child, young adult or their family where appropriate. About why, what, how and who the information will or could be shared with.
TDA 2.3 TDA 2.3-4.1 In a school setting staff need to have some idea about the current legislation and how it affects their work. It is important that staff keep up to date with the legislations as they are constantly under review. The legislations include: Children Act 1989 and 2004 Parents have a right to information about their child unless it is in the interests of the child to withhold that information, for example, if there is an issue with child protection/welfare, neglect etc. The Children Act is aimed to ensure that the welfare of the child is paramount, working with parents to protect the child from harm. The act is intended to strengthen the child’s legal position to give him/her equal rights, feelings and wishes and to ensure children are consulted and kept inform.
Assessment criteria 1.2 • Explain why it is important for all staff to be consistent and fair when applying boundaries and rules for children and young people and outline the implications that inconsistent application of rules may have. • Give examples of applying these rules and boundaries in accordance with the policies and procedures. It is important for staff to be consistent and fair when applying boundaries and rules for children and young people because it will enable then to understand what acceptable and unacceptable behaviour is. Children and young people need to understand the consequences of not acting within those boundaries. It is important that the boundaries are appropriate for the age and stage of their development.
1.2- Analyse how regulatory requirements, codes of practice and relevant guidance for managing concerns and complaints affect service provision within own area of work. Abiding by the regulations mentioned in 1.1 enables our staff and registered manager to work in a non-discriminatory way. Ensuring that staff have received training around how to deal with complaints is essential so that they have knowledge and understanding of the process children and young people need to complete in order to complain. By ensuring all staff are knowledgeable of these procedures, children, young people and their families are confident in their right to complain. 2.1- Explain why individuals might be reluctant to raise concerns and make complaints.
How would you assess a child at risk - what would you look for, what would inform your judgements ? General Considerations: Everyone who is concerned in professional capacity with the protection of children needs to have a clear understanding of the main points of child care law as encompassed within the Children Act 1989.It is important to note firstly that the child's welfare shall be the court's paramount consideration; that L.A's have a statutory duty to investigate where they have reasonable cause to suspect that a child is 1. suffering 2. or is likely to suffer significant harm and to assess the needs of the child and the family including the likelihood of significant harm and the need for protection. Following from this then S.W's need to realise before they qualify that they have a function of social control. That one of their functions, as made explicit within the Children Act 1989, is that of offering a child a protection service. Thus the child should be, at all times, the focus of a case of suspected or actual child abuse.
It stated that courts should not make an order, unless it was deemed that it would be better for the child than not making an order at all, and that the courts should consider the feelings and wishes of the child and to try to maintain the child’s home and family links. The act also introduced ‘parental responsibility’, it defined the rights, duties, powers and responsibilities that parents have by law in relation to their child. It set out details about what local authorities and courts should do to safeguard children. It states that local authorities have the duty to investigate should they believe that a child who lives in their area is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm. Local authorities also have a duty to provide services to help children in need and their families.
The patient’s information should only be disclosed where necessary, such as if there is reason to believe they are at risk of harm or somebody else in their care is at risk and then only should it be disclosed to the suitable professional. Each individual has right to confidentiality. ‘Collaborate with those in your care’ communication is a key point in listening and responding to the person’s requirements, preferences and concerns. Also ensuring they can maintain their heath and care for themselves. ‘Consent’ each person has rights to agree to or decline so confirming consent is important to initiate care and treatment.