Context and principles for early year’s provision Links to: EYMP1: 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3. Scenario: A childcare setting is preparing for their annual self-evaluation activity to ensure that it complies with the requirements of the Early Years Framework. You have been asked to prepare the following evidence for your manager: a) An explanation of the legal status and principles of the relevant Early Years Framework and why the early years frameworks emphasise a personal and Individual approach to learning and development b) An explanation of how national and local guidance materials are used in settings c) An explanation of how different approaches to work with children in early years have affected current provision in the UK. Section three: Promote learning and development in the early years Links to EYMP2: assessment criteria 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3. Monitoring, evaluation and reviewing the learning of children is part of the daily role of the childcare practitioner, your manager has therefore asked you to include the following evidence: a) an explanation of each of the areas of
SHC 34 – Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care of children’s and young people’s settings Ellena Green When working with children and young people in any setting understanding ‘Duty of Care’ is paramount. Prepare an information document to be used during the induction of a new member of staff. Be sure that you relate it to your work role and clearly identify any reference to other documentation. Carefully consider how the information is presented to ensure that each area is produced under clear headings. Task 1: Write an explanation of: * what it means to have a duty of care in own work role * How duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals Duty of care is a requirement and obligation that a person in a caring role has to make sure that others are taken care of and not harmed.
The EYFS guides the way in which the nursery sector works and the duties and activities we set out. The four principles of the EYFS help us help the children in their development and making sure that they get the best start in life these are: 1.2 Explain how different approaches to work with children in the early years has influenced current provision in the UK 1.3 Explain why early years frameworks emphasise a personal and individual approach to learning and development Every child is an individual and is different this is why it is important to focus on the child’s individual needs as they develop at different rates, they are unique and come from a varied range of backgrounds. Children have different needs and interests, they require a range of different opportunities for them to aachieve the best .. The eyfs stresses the importance of personalisation of learning and development experiences and the importance of observing a child and working with them on the basis of their personal development. Play is an important part in a child life.
The requirements in this document have statutory force by virtue of Section 44 (1) of the Childcare Act 2006. Source: pg 7 statutory framework document National and local guidance materials that we use are the EYFS, OFSTED standards, our own council and Government standards, UN convention laws and the settings policies and procedures. 1.2 I tend to focus on a child led and centred approach to gain the full potential from the child, but I have found that an adult led approach can work for some children that are in the transition period as they feel that security from their key carer. I also focus on Piagets’ theory on “The preoperational stage” with the childs egocentrism in the birth to seven stage where the child only thinks for themselves and has no concept of the world around them and work from that. 1.3 The EYFS has a personal and individual approach because every practioner and child is different.
Task 1 Knowing about the legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for the safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. 1.1. Identify the current legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safe. The current legislations, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people are:- * Health & Safety at work act 1974 (a) RIDDOR (b) COSHH * Children’s act 1989 * Data Protection act 1998 * Education act 2002 * Every Child Matters 2004 * Working Together to Safeguard Children 2006 * E-Safety 2008 1.2 Describe the role of different agencies involved in safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. The roles of different agencies involved in safeguarding then welfare of children and young people are:- Children’s Charities: NSPCC, Barnados, Childe Line which are there to support children and allow the child to talk with confidence knowing help and support is at hand.
The 2004 Act, laid down a number of legal requirements such as closer working relationships between the agencies e.g. schools, welfare services and health care professionals, and led to the introduction of the Every Child Matters framework the aims of which included to help implement the Act. This framework set out guidelines and stipulated that every child should be given the support to: • Be healthy, • Stay safe, • Enjoy and achieve, • Make a positive contribution • Achieve economic well-being. However, in April 2013 the new Working together to safeguard children guidance was implemented which unified previous guidance papers and legislation to clarify the obligations of professionals towards safeguarding children. It replaced Working together to safeguard children (2010) Framework for the assessment of children in need and their families (2000), and Statutory guidance on arranging to safeguard and promote the welfare of children under section 11 of the Children Act 2004 (2007).
These services are assessed and inspected the same as the statutory sectors to ensure that the health and safety is of an acceptable standard. They are legally required to be inspected and checked regularly and must follow the current EYFS statutory framework. (2:p3) An example of a private sector in my area is ********** for children whose parents work or want day-care for their children. E2 A statutory setting provides support to the children by educating them and preparing them for the future. They
I will be evaluating the regulation of care provisions by explaining the role and responsibility of each regulator. There are different types of regulators such as; OFSTED the Office for Standards in Education, CQC Care Quality Commission & HCPC Health and Care Professional Council. OFSTED regulates and inspects many types of provisions such as childcare and children’s social care, schools, colleges and the children and other learning based organisations. This organisation reports directly to the parliament as they are dependent from the government OFSTED also inspect services from looked after children and you people ensuring each child is safe and protected within education by making sure schools and other provisions working with children are meeting standards including safeguarding policies and child protection. This regulator is important as they ensure teachers training are kept up to date, to allow children and young people the ability to gain the best education possible, meeting and providing for individual needs/requirements.
We are committed to ensuring that all children with additional needs are identified early, referred to appropriate services and monitored through effective information sharing between agencies and professionals. It’s important that referrals are made in order for the child and young person to get the best possible outcomes and by practitioners doing observations and recording evidence, that help refer child to the appropriate professionals and services. A referral can be made by professionals, practitioners, parents and carers, child or young person by themselves. As a practitioners we have to remember to obtain the informed consent either from the parent, carer or young person to the provision of the service. It’s very important to use clear and sensitive language, remember about cultural differences and ideas about behavioural and mental health issues.
• Operating a safeguarding children allegations and complaints procedure and provide training for all NCMA employees so that they are aware of their specific responsibilities as either a “non-designated” or “designated” staff member. • Providing access (and, where applicable, training) to information, advice and guidance on our safeguarding children allegations and complaints procedure for casual workers, sub-contractors, key volunteers and trustees to understand their responsibilities. • Supporting good practice in home-based childcare in relation to safeguarding children by campaigning at a local level for access to safeguarding children training, including access to ongoing training on the Local Safeguarding Children Board’s (LSCB) procedures. • In England and Wales maintaining relationships with Ofsted and the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) in relation to responding to concerns. • Having complaints procedures.