Unit 1 Understanding Youth Work Practice and Principles 6.3/6.1 There are key elements of my organisation’s child protection policy and procedures such as our staff development and the learners/young people themselves which are vital to our college and protecting our learners/young people. Our staff development days are hugely important; the college ensures that all staff are fully trained and aware of our child protection policy and safe guarding procedures ensuring we safeguard our learners/young people. All staff must complete safe guarding 1 during induction to recognise the signs of abuse and neglect, all sessions are mandatory and further sessions are put on throughout the year ensuring all staff have a chance to attend. Staff must later complete safe guarding 2, which is an online test then safe guarding 3, which takes the form of case studies and aims to fill in areas which staff might not have understood fully. Another key element to our college is the learners/young people.
They also allow staff to record their findings and review and revise assessments if necessary. Involving the children to help carry out a risk assessment will help they identify what risks there are and the importance of them, which is a fab. Prior to the trip, the school will have to inform parents or guardians of all the necessary details in good time and obtain their consent for their child to go on the school trip. This should be in writing and include at least the location, date and time of departure and arrival, purpose, price and what is required on the trip by the children. The school should have other necessary information of each child going on the trip, including dietary information, allergies, any other medical conditions and also if they suffer from travel sickness.
The wrong person could receive the information and put the adult and child’s safety at risk. • Every matter relating to safe guarding is confidential. • The staffs at the work settings need to know that they have professional responsibility to share information with other agencies in order to safe guard children. • The head of the centre or the designated member of staff will disclose any information about child to other member of staff on a need to know basis only. • All the staff at the work setting aim to ensure that all the parents and carers can share their information with confidence that will be used to enhance the welfare of their children • Development records ( observation, planning ,photographs,….)
Under the Data Protection Act, any personal information obtained on children within the school must meet strict confidentiality rules. The purpose of gaining the information must be established. It must be stored so as not to allow any third party access, this should include securing hard copies in a locked office or password protecting information kept electronically. If a parent gives me information about a child, I should ensure this is recorded correctly and following school policies, passing it on to the relevant member of staff as soon as possible. If information needs to be shared with other staff or agencies it must be done through the correct channels, parent consent in most instances will be required.
Communicate with parents via children’s daily diaries and also in person at collection and drop off times. 1.2 Expectations of my own work role as expressed in relevant standards are that as a Childminder I must be registered with Ofsted and meet requirements set out by them by having an enhanced CRB check, attending a paediatric first aid and safeguarding children courses every three years and have inspections to check I am meeting the statutory requirements of the EYFS. I need to meet the standards of the EYFS and Childcare Act 2006 by; Keeping detailed records on Children and Parents personal details, Accidents, Risk assessments, Medications, Attendance Log, Any visitors to the premises during minding hours. I make and note observations of the children to track development progress. I also follow the framework to ensure I cover the areas of learning and deliver a balance of Adult led and Child led activities.
But that it will only used where and when necessary. Parents and children need to know that their home details will be safe from others. Children and young people need to be able to know that their information will be kept confidential and they won’t be put at risk of teasing or bullying by other pupils. All adults need to feel secure in the knowledge that they or their children will not be the topic of gossip by other parents or children in the playground. Parents should be reassured that the school is providing correct care and support for them and their children.
They also provide important information for new staff, governors and parents. It is especially important for parents to be able to view the policies so that they can make sure their children adhere to the guidelines whilst under the care of the academy. It can offer clear instructions on how to behave and how the staff will behave in all areas of academy life. They should be easily available for any external bodies such as Ofsted to view, so they can see what the aims and principles are applied at the academy. 5.2 Summarise the policies and procedures schools may have.
The head teacher must be fully aware of all schools procedures, identities and assessing and making provisions for each pupil. The head teacher will not be able to communicate with each pupil individual everyday, so it helps that colleagues communicate with them to keep them in the loop. Having meeting
Everyone that is in the classrooms is should be aware of the classroom safety policy. Some examples of some things that may be part of the policy are all outlet covered, all cabinets locked, emergency phone numbers and evacuation routes posted, logs of all approved chemicals along with labels on the product and much more. Another important tool in assuring classroom safety is a daily safety check list. This is a list that a staff member will read and check it off each and every day. Some items on the check list may be a repeat from the classroom safety policies but it is also a reminder to the teacher to perform certain duties each day.
CHOOSING AGE APPROPRIATE TOYS When choosing developmentally appropriate toys for children, there are many things that must be considered. Safety is the main concern and all toys should be checked to make sure they are well made. No toy should have sharp parts or pieces that could lead to splintering or pinching. They should be shatter proof and easy to clean, also if they are painted, they must be non-toxic and lead free. All caregivers and parents should remain up to date on any possible toy hazard recalls and can find this information listed on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.