• assess any staff’s understanding of policies and procedures. • look at the arrangemenets for making sure unvetted people do not have unsupervised access to the children. National Minimum Standards for Childminding (Wales) Standard 18 – Child protection Parents have the confidence that the childminder takes all reasonable steps to protect children from harm. 18.1 The childminder draws up and implements a child protection policy which links into the arrangements of the Local Safeguarding Children Board and ensures that any adults working and looking after children are able to put the policy into practice. 18.2 The childminder is aware of the appropriate Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance or procedures on child protection, and knows whom to contact if concerned about a child.
Class teacher To work as a key person and actively engage with family in order to develop positive relationships and develop trust To maintain attendance record to maintain safe collection procedure for children The Designated Person for Child Protection (DPCP): has knowledge and skills for recognising and acting upon Child Protection concerns. In his/her responsibility to provide support, advice and guidance to any other staff member on an on-going basis and on any specific safeguarding issues as required. The Head teacher responsibilities are : - ensuring that the policies and procedures are fully implemented and followed by all staff; - ensuring that sufficient resources and time that enable the designated person and other staff to discharge their responsibilities are available and allocated (including taking part in
CYPCore3.4 Unit CYPCore3.4 – Supporting children and young people’s health and safety 1.1- The factors that need to be considered when planning health and safety indoors and outdoors environments and services are; [pic] Other things to consider are; Activities- Are they safe yet challenging and allowing children and young people to assess risk for themselves? Route- Is there an alternative route? Are parents/carers informed of the route that has been selected to take? Do all staff and volunteers know the route? Public Transport- If using public transport, are parents/carers informed what ones are taken?
| Unit 027 Support Children and Young People’s Health and Safety | | Level | 3 | | Credit Value | 2 | | | | | Learning outcomesThe learner will: | Assessment criteriaThe learner can: | | 1. Understand how to plan and provide environments and services that support children and young people’s health and safety. | 1.1. Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services.1.2 Explain how health and safety is monitored and maintained and how people in the work setting are made aware of risks and hazards and encouraged to work safely.1.3 Identify sources of current guidance for planning healthy and safe environments and services.1.4 Explain how current health and safety legislation, policies and procedures are implemented in own work setting or service. | | 2.
In this assignment I am going to be explaining the strategies and methods that can be used to support children, young people and their families where abuse is suspected or confirmed. I will also be talking about short and long term support and actions made to make sure Jessica is safe and that all her developmental needs are being met. An adult should show respect, listen carefully, take information seriously and reassure Jessica who disclosed information about possible abuse or maltreatment. Now I am going to explain other strategies which can be used to support children or young people. Apart from the nursery care workers in the case study, other professionals who have been trained in how to deal with suspected child abuse or maltreatment should be involved.
* To provide a safe and healthy environment for our children to grow, learn and play. 1.2 If you had any concerns regards health and safety who would you report it to and why? If I or another member of staff notices or have any concerns about health and safety issues we would report it to 1 of 3 members of the management team in the nursery so they can get it sorted as soon as possible. 1.3 Explain what a risk assessment is and describe how this is managed within your setting. A risk assessment is identifying a hazard which may cause harm and doing everything possible to stop that hazard hurting anyone.
Unit 4 E1 & D1 The Health and Safety Act 1974 Childcare Act 2006 Children’s Act 2004 COSHH Regulation 2002 RIDDOR 1995 The Health and Safety Act 1974 This legislation is important as it keeps everyone in a safe environment. There are policies and procedures set within all settings so that everyone is protected and know what to do in case of accidents or serious matters. There must be a ration of staff members to children depending on their age range. When joining a setting as a practitioner you will need a CRB check so that the supervisor knows that you don’t have a criminal record. This legislation is also about working with parents and other professionals and keeping everyone safe.
I make sure I go by all these in my work role so I know I’m safeguarding the children to the best of my ability. Observing and assessing children’s development is essential so you are alert to anything that is not expected of that child at their development, we should also keep parents/careers up to date. Duty of care contributes to the safeguarding contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals by protecting them from any harm weather it’s physical or psychological. IN our nursery we safeguard children by * Setting clear boundaries for children’s behaviour and using strategies to discourage behaviour which could harm others. We do this according to their developmental stage.
CYP Core 3.3 Task 1 1.2 Child protection is used to describe a set of government run services deigned to protect children and young people that are vulnerable or victims of abuse. The child protection officer in my setting is Rachel fisher (manager). Child protection is not just protection children form abuse is also to make sure every child is safe and consider the wellbeing of each child In our setting we have polices and procedures to follow for crime and bulling, keeping children safe from accidents, missing children, promoting welfare and health and safe etc. Also in our setting we have key workers so you can follow each child and would notice changes. Risk assessments such as providing a safe environment inside and outside a school setting.
Working together to safeguard children 2006 - working together to safeguard children sets out how nurseries, parents and carers along with health care professionals, social services and other organisations can work together to help safeguard the welfare of children and young people. Vetting and barring scheme- the vetting and barring scheme was set up by ICS (independent safeguarding authority) their aim is to prevent children being harmed by preventing unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults. At present due to the coalition some changes are being made to this system. Every Child Matters- the main focus areas for Every Child matters is early intervention, a shared sense responsibility, information sharing and integrated front line services. Every child matters believes that for a child to fulfil their potential, organisations, doctors, schools, nurseries and government agencies should help and