“Protection of Children in England ‘A progress report 12th March 2009’”
Task 1
In order to support the above statement you need to compile a folder which includes:
• an outline of current legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures within own UK Home Nation affecting the safeguarding of children and young people
• an explanation of child protection within the wider concept of safeguarding children and young people
• an analysis of how national and local guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding affect day to day work with children and young people
• an explanation of when and why inquiries and serious case reviews are required and how the sharing of the findings informs practice
• an explanation of how the processes used by own work setting or service comply with legislation that covers data protection, information handling and sharing.
Task 2
An important part of safeguarding children and young people is working in partnership with other organisations to ensure a robust support system. Add to your folder the following:
• an explanation of the importance of safeguarding children and young people
• an explanation of the importance of a child or young person-centred approach
• an explanation of what is meant by partnership working in the context of safeguarding
• a description of the roles and responsibilities of the different organisations that may be involved when a child or young person has been abused or harmed.
Task 3
Policies and procedures form an important part of work place practice. It is vital to ensure that all staff have a clear understanding of the requirements and responsibilities in relation to the safeguarding of children, young people and staff. Add to your folder the following:
• an explanation of why it is important to ensure children and young people are protected from harm within the work setting
• an explanation of policies and procedures that are in place to protect children and young people and adults who work with them
• an evaluation of ways in which concerns about poor practice can be reported whilst ensuring that whistle-blowers and those whose practice or behaviour is being questioned are protected
• an explanation of how practitioners can take steps to protect themselves within their everyday practice in the work setting and on off site visits.
Task 4
It is important that as a child care practitioner you are able to respond to a child or young person who may have been abused or harmed. Add to your folder the following:
• a description of the possible signs, symptoms, indicators and behaviours that may cause concern in the context of safeguarding
• a description of the actions to take if a child or young person alleges harm or abuse in line with policies and procedures of own setting
• an explanation of the rights that children, young people and their carers have in situations where harm or abuse is suspected or alleged.
Task 5
As bullying appears to be more prevalent in society you will need to be able to identify and manage situations where bullying may occur. Add to your folder the following:
• an explanation of different types of bullying and the potential effects on children and young people
• an outline of the policies and procedures that should be followed in response to concerns or evidence of bullying and explain the reasons why they are in place
• an explanation of how to support a child or young person and/or their family when bullying is suspected or alleged.
Task 6
An important part of safeguarding is to empower the child or young person so that they can develop strategies to protect themselves. Add your folder the following:
• an explanation of how to support children and young people’s self-confidence and self-esteem
• an analysis of the importance of supporting resilience in children and young people
• an explanation of why it is important to work with the child or young person to ensure they have strategies to protect themselves and make decisions about safety
• an explanation of ways of empowering children and young people to make positive and informed choices that support their well-being and safety.
Task 7
E-safety is an area of growing importance and you need to be informed of the issues involved in new technology. Add to your folder the following:
• an explanation of the risks and possible consequences for children and young people of being online and of using a mobile phone
• a description of ways of reducing risk to children and young people from: – social networking – internet use – buying online – using a mobile phone. CYP 3.3
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