The Children Act 2004 provides the legal framework for Every Child Matters which was the government’s response to the death of Victoria Climbié. The Act aims to improve effective local working to safeguard and promote children’s wellbeing. This Act also introduces councillors for children’s services with responsibility for local child welfare. Local Safeguarding Children’s Boards assure that all social services should work together to protect vulnerable children. Working Together to Safeguard Children 2006 is an update of safeguarding and how the agencies should work individually and together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
There is also Caldecott standards which govern the sharing of information based on the Data protection Act. Also The Human Rights Act 1998 details the right to a private life The 8 Principles of the Data Protection Act 1998 states the personal data must be : Processed fairly and lawfully Processed only for one or more specified and lawful purpose Adequate, relevant and not excessive for the purpose Accurate and kept up to date Kept for no longer than is necessary Processed in line with the rights of the individual Secure against accidental loss, destruction or damage and against unauthorised / unlawful processing Not transferred to countries outside the European economic area The six main points of the GSCC code of practice states individuals working in health and social care settings must Protect the rights and promote the interests of service users and carers. Strive to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of service users and carers. Promote the independence of service users while protecting them as far
Lily’s Day Nursery helps families and children feel welcoming when families are thinking about sending their children to the nursery as their website says that they “will do all that is practicable to meet your demands”, this helps families feel that their needs will be met and considered. Another example of a policy that helps promote fair strategies is a ‘valuing diversity and promoting equality’ policy, this policy includes ensuring that service is fully inclusive in meeting the needs of all children those who arise from their ethnic heritage, social and economic background, gender, and abilities. A nursery that argues that they promote diversity and equality within their setting is the Woodlands Nursery. On the Woodlands Nursery website they state that they “provide a secure and accessible environment in which all our children can flourish and in which all contributions
First I would like to say how accessible and convenient Small World makes to its parents and students. Small World opens at 5:45 a.m. and closes at 5:45 p.m. to help working parents with extended hours. I think this is fantastic considering the surrounding facilities have a strict policy of 8-5 operating hours. Each caregiver that is employed by Small World is given a state licensed background check, a reference check, and formal interviews, along with a drug screening before employment is finalized. Small World ensures safety, love, and quality care in every aspect of childcare and security/privacy is nothing short of just that!
1.1 – Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in social care settings The following are current legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling information in health and social care. They also summarise the main points of legal requirements for handling information. •THE DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998 – The Data Protection Act 1998 is a piece of legislation which defines the law on processing data of people living within the United Kingdom. •THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 – The Freedom of Information act 2000 creates the right of access to the public of general information help by public authorities, local authorities and the National Health Service. Personal data cannot be accessed as this is protected by the Data Protection Act 1998.
Its aim was to improve the quality of care and education for children from birth to the end of their first year in school. It is a statutory curriculum which means that all providers working with babies and children up to the age of 5 years have to follow it. The purpose of making it statutory was to ensure that all children were given the same opportunities for a high-quality education.” (Children & young people’s workforce. Early learning & childcare - Penny Tassomi) There are six areas of learning and development that must shape educational programmes in early years setting. All areas of learning and development are important and inter-connected and are particularly crucial for igniting children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning and building their capacity to learn, form relationships and thrive.
1.1 What is meant by a positive environment? A happy environment is a setting that has structure and routine so that children can rely on a secure environment, always looking at the positive in everything that children do to help them to be more confident. A positive environment can also help to stimulate children and in affect make the children want to learn more. 1.2 - Identify regulatory requirements that underpin a positive environment for children and young people. • Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework • Childcare Act 2006 • HSWA (the health & safety at work act 1974) • Care Standards Act 2006 • Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (where applicable) 4.1 Define the basic nutritional requirements of children and young people to ensure a balanced diet and meet
How can national initiative promote anti-discriminatory practice? Anti-discrimination law refers to the law on the right of people to be treated equally. They prevent unfair or unequal treatment of many people or a person for their views. Also, they prevent segregation, which is one of the main reasons they exist. UK made it official that in ‘employment, in consumer transactions and in political participation’; people must be dealt with on an equal basis regardless of sex, age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and sometimes religious and political opinions.
The agenda aims to improve the lives of LAC holistically across the five outcomes linking to the Articles in the UNCRC (Unicef 2006a). The objective is to improve and integrate children's services, promote early intervention, provide strong leadership, bringing together different professionals in multi-disciplinary teams in order to achieve positive outcomes for children, using a matrix of specialist, targeted and universal services built around their
Fortunately, this condition is treatable, and asthma can be controlled. It is important that the community physicians and teachers take charge and develop action plans and educational programs to give the parents the tools to empower their children. By empowering the children to take responsibility for their condition, they will be more successful in school and also be aware of their health needs. Disease management programs, if marketed effectively would save the communities a substantial amount of money in hospital visits every year. Most importantly, the profound effect this could have on the children who live in these communities that would have better lives because of it.