...The main current legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures within own UK home nation for Safeguarding children and young people. (REF 1.1) The main current legislation for safeguarding children and young people are: - Children Act 1989 - The Children Act (Every child matters) 2004 - Protection of Children Act 1999 - Data protection Act 1998 - Safeguarding vunerable group Act 2006 - Sexual offences Act 2003 - Criminal justice and court services Act 2000 - Equalities Act 2010 - Data protection Act 1998 non-statutory guidance - United Nations Convention on the rights of the child The main current guidelines for safeguarding children and young people are: - Working together to safeguard children The main current policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people are: - Child Protection Policy Child protection is part of the wider work to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. It refers to the activity that is undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering from any form of abuse or neglect. It also involves protecting children and young people from maltreatment and preventing impairment of a child’s health and development by ensuring children are raised in positive circumstances by providing safe and caring environments. Parents or carers who fail to protect or care for their children could then be taken to court and the child be then removed from the home and placed into care. Wider forms of safeguarding...
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...ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK FRONT SHEET | |STUDENTS NAME: | |Edexcel BTEC Level 3 |Unit no & Title: 10: Caring for Children and Young People | |Health and Social Care | | |[pic] | | | |Assignment no & title: 10: Know how care is provided for looked after children and young people | | |Date Brief IV’d: | | |Marking Tutor : | | |Handout Date : | | |Submission Date : | | |Feedback Date due: ...
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...is a system put in place to protect children from intentional and unintentional abuse that may place them at risk of harm (Lonne et al. 2009). According to the United Nation’s Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989, Article 1, a ‘child’ means every human being below the age of 18 years unless under the law applicable to the child, majority is attained earlier. (UNICEF, 2009). Under the Children Act 1989, a child is legally defined as ‘looked after’ by a local authority if he or she: • Is provided with accommodation for a continuous period for more than 24 hours • Is subject to care order; or • Is subject to a placement order A looked after child ceases to be looked after when he or she turns 18 years old. On reaching his or...
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...‘The conventional division of private and public law is to some extent a false dichotomy’. Discuss. The aim of this essay is to discuss the conventional division of private and public law is to some extent a false dichotomy. In order to achieve this aim it is necessary to inform that the writer, will examine the Children Act 1989 (CA 1989), giving examples of case law. This will include a brief background of implementation of private and public law into the Act. The next section will identify the similarities and differences in private and public law cases by comparing and contrasting case law. The current regulatory legal framework for contact issues in the public and private law context will be discussed by evaluating how the children’s views are considered. Further in the section the children’s representation in the public and private law arena will be touched on considering the United Nations Convention on Rights of the Child 1990 (UNCRC 1990), implications of the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA 1998), and the incorporation of the of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) bearing in mind that the Children Act was outlined with a consideration to the convention. Throughout the chapters I will refer to relevant case law, statute, drawing attention to how both private and public law cases can have elements of both private and public law and amalgamation of some cases. There will be a brief discussion to address the different treatment of parties mainly kinship...
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...Protecting Children and Young People from Abuse Name Institution Date Abstract This paper draws the attention of the involved agencies and governmental bodies on the need to implement measures to safeguard children and young people from abuse and exploitation in America. Despite the existence of excellent examples of the practice, a lack of awareness on the problems faced by abused children or non existence of resources geared towards addressing the abuse means that there is a need for the implementation of policies and guidelines towards preventing child abuse and prosecuting the abusers (Sauer, 1992). This paper will give an in depth discussion of various legislation acts, governmental bodies, policies and regulation that helps in curbing the menace. Introduction Children abusers come from different social backgrounds, different cultures and races and all walks of life. They can be the child's parents, or people known by the child including relatives and family members, and it is unlikely that a child will be abused by a total stranger. Children under the statutory age need to be protected from abusers as the harm can cause the child's emotional, physical and mental health, as well as impaired development (Olafson and Corwin et al., 1993). When an adult presents the treat, the abuser may be forced to move out of the family as inquiries into the matter takes place. This enables the child to live away until it is established that it is safe for them to return. Topic rationality...
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...Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) defines child abuse and neglect as, at minimum: “Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm” (Childwelfare, 2008, pg. 3).The number of confirmed reports of child abuse in 2005 is 899,000 (U.S. Department, 2007). In 2005, 12 children out of every 1,000 children up to age 18 in the United States was a victim of some form of maltreatment or abuse. Child abuse falls into six categories, some that are more self-evident such as physical abuse that leaves marks on the outside of the body and others, such as emotional, which leaves no mark save the one on the child’s heart and mind. The various forms of maltreatment for 2005 fall into the following categories: Neglect 62.8% Physical Abuse 16.6% Sexual Abuse 9.3% Emotional/psychological 7.1% Medical Neglect 2.0% Other 14.3% The listed percentages equal over 100% as children are not always the victim of just one category; regrettably, children may be the victim of both physical and emotional abuse. Studies into the cycle of abuse has shown that a person abused as a child becoming abusive as an adult, reveals “about one-third of people who are abused in childhood will become abusers themselves” ((NYTimes, 1989, pg. 1). Research has also revealed that abused children are more likely to have issues...
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...empathy in future criminal justice professionals. All provide evidence and data to support the finding that adults have lasting influence on children and how ones behavior is formed. Empathy is a vital trait and it’s a primary requisite for successfully managing daily experiences. Key words: Empathy, Modeling, Social Learning, and Development Introduction The development of empathy allows us the innate ability to relate to another’s experiences, motives and feelings. It is the foundation of compassion and caring, and is monumental in many of life’s challenges and successes. It is what allows us to learn from others and become responsible, caring adults. Many significant professions require empathy: medical care, fire rescue, education, criminal justice, and most importantly parenting. Tragic events such as slavery and the Holocaust illuminate the significance of empathy, it’s part in humankind’s wellbeing, and how requisite it is to encourage healthy development of the trait (Sajo, 2011). It is therefore of utmost importance to understand the nature of empathy development and how negative or abusive life experiences may diminish a person’s empathetic capacities. Social Learning Theory, as presented by Julian Rotter and Albert Bandura, puts forward the understanding that learning and development take place through the act of observing others. Julian Rotter proposed the interactionist theory,...
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...Legislation The Children Act 1989 This act enforced new laws concerning the safety and welfare of children in England and Wales. It emphasises that it is the duty of parents, local authority, agencies and courts to take responsibility for children’s safety and promote their welfare and work together to ensure that children are safeguarded at all times. The act stresses the importance that a child or young person is best cared for within their own family; but when parents or a family is unable to work with the statutory authorities, stipulations are in place. The act also states that the framework around court proceedings regarding children were to be updated. The court should prioritise the children’s welfare before anything else, and if any...
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...legislation relating to equality and valuing of diversity are- The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 – where it protects the rights of those with disabilities on unfair discrimination in all areas such as, schools and other organisations therein eliminating barriers ensuring equal rights and access to all services. The Disability Discrimination Act 2005- it is the duty and responsibility for schools to produce a Disability Equality Scheme (DES) and an Access Plan. Schools must encourage participation in all areas of school life and eliminate bullying an unlawful discrimination. Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001- This act makes it unlawful for educational organisations to discriminate against pupils with special needs and disability. Race Relations (Amendment from 1975) Act 2000 – This emphasises the duty of organisations to promote good relationships from...
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...Unit 10: Caring for Children and Young People | 10D - Strategies used to safeguard children and young people from abusive and exploitative behavior | Abbie Williams | 02/01/2015 | P4: Explain appropriate responses when child maltreatment or abuse is suspected – There are a variety of different responses of which would be considered appropriate when you believe that a child or young person is being abused or facing maltreatment. You can observe the child over a period of time. Any and all information collected should be written or logged and should be considered carefully, for example listening to the child when he/she is at play. You can also observe the child’s relationship with their parents, carers or guardians and look out for any poor interaction between them. Things that may be said by the child: Mummy hit me Daddy touched me Daddy did this to me last night, but he told me not to tell anyone or he will hurt me again My aunt pulled my hair If you suspect that the child is receiving abuse or is being maltreated, (depending on whether the child is of developmental stage), speak to the child along with their parents/guardians in order to seek out some form of explanation. If you are going to speak to the child, make sure that he/she is comfortable. By feeling uncomfortable this may stop the child from disclosing any further information. By setting up various games for the child to play with, you will therefore be able to interact...
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...The Children’s Act – How does it promote anti discriminatory practice? The Act, which brings together all existing child protection legislation and extends protection from unfair treatment, explicitly excludes children and young people from legal protection from unfair discrimination. The Children Act 1989 recognised that the welfare of the child is paramount and set out an overarching system for safeguarding children and the roles different agencies play. It introduced the concept of parental responsibility rather than parental rights. A key principle is that Local Authorities have a duty to provide services for children and their families and all children and young people should have access to the same range of services. In 2003, the Government published a green paper called Every Child Matters. This was published alongside the formal response to the report into the death of Victoria Climbié. There was a wide consultation with people working in children's services, and with parents, children and young people. Following the consultation, the Government published Every Child Matters: the Next Steps, and passed the Children Act 2004, providing the legislative spine for developing more effective and accessible services focused around the needs of children, young people and families under the five Every Child Matters outcomes • Be healthy • Stay safe • Enjoy and achieve • Make a positive contribution • Achieve economic well-being The stay safe point underneath the...
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...assignment the main focus will be the curriculum in England, starting with how it derived, how it has changed over the years, what effects it has had on the nation and why it is seen to be a vital part of the English education system. Alongside the assignment title the author will use evidence to try and answer the following question; has the national curriculum raised standards in the English education system? This is a question that has often caused many political debates, with professionals amongst others discussing what effects the national curriculum has had on the wider society. Before commencing with the assignment it is of extreme importance that some key terms are defined, to ensure that everyone is of the same understanding whilst reading this assignment. The first key term that will be defined is ‘Curriculum’; it is of great importance that this term is defined as this is the main focus of this assignment. Edward., et al (2013) states that curriculum refers to the means and resources in which students interact with in order to achieve identified educational outcomes. In agreement with this the national government website states: The National Curriculum is the agenda for teaching and learning in schools. It establishes the subjects taught and the knowledge, skills and understanding required for each subject. It also sets...
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...o n V i o l e n c e a n d Its Effect o n C h i l d r e n Merrilyn O. Johnson, MSN, RN Television (TV) has become a large part of children's activities. Much discussion exists as to the level of violence on TV programs and its effect on children's behavior. This article reviews the literature, discusses social issues, and presents some interventions available to nursing professionals to assist children and families in coping with the impact of TV on children's lives. Copyright 9 1996 by W.B. Saunders Company For some children under some conditions some television is harmful. For other children u n d e r other conditions it may be beneficial. For most children under most conditions most T V is probably neither particularly harmful nor particularly beneficial. Schramm, Lyle, and Parker (1961) ago, the A LTHOUGHasWRITTEN 33 yearswas then. above quote on television (TV) viewing and children is relevant today as it Does watching violence on TV increase or alter the antisocial or aggressive activity of children? The possibility that widespread watching of violent TV programs by children and youth is increasing the level of violence in American society continues to be the most controversial and emotionally arousing issue related to the TV medium. This is because the concentration of violence portrayed on TV has the potential of generating aggressive behavior, both immediately and in the long term (Joy, Kimball, & Zabrack, 1986, cited in Williams, 1986).Aggression in this instance...
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...would either assist or hinder a child’s ability to function and reach full academic potential. Early Parental Involvement Before organized schools came into existence, parents were the primary teacher for their children. Their role as educator was essential if the village or community was to grow and prosper. Children served in many capacities, and as soon as they were able to assume grown up responsibilities, they did. These responsibilities were what kept their heritage, culture, and people alive and well enough to pass traditions onto their posterity. If parents had not been involved in their child’s learning, little by little their culture and heritage would have been lost. As the originator of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud’s, emphasis on early childhood experiences would prove an essential step in understanding behavior and the vital role behavior plays in a child’s ability to learn and thrive (Ormond, 2003). As education became more organized and the need to formally educate individuals became essential, it was apparent that schools would have to be designed to educate students away from their homes. Schools in the late 1800’s were traditionally in one room buildings where mixed grade levels were taught. Parents would send children to school and when they returned home and had...
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...Academy awards Driving Miss Daisy received a total of four awards out of nine nominations. Driving Miss Daisy also won three Golden Globe Awards, and went on to win Best Adapted Screenplay at the 1989 Writers Guild of America. Jessica Tandy who played Daisy Werthan (Miss Daisy) and Morgan Freeman who played Hoke Colburn (Miss Daisy’s chauffeur) won the Silver Bear for the Best Joint Performance at the 40th Berlin International Film Festival. Driving Miss Daisy was also the last Best Picture winner to date to receive a Pg rating and is the only film based on an off Broadway Production ever to win an Academy Award for Best Picture. Actress Jessica Tandy,81 , became both the oldest winner and the oldest nominee in history of the Best Actress category. This film gives some great examples of patience,kindness ,dedication, racism , prejudice and dignity in a very difficult time and situation. Driving Miss Daisy is a comedy-drama film that came from Alfred Urhy’s play Driving Miss Daisy. Opening weekend (17 December 1989) Driving Miss Daisy brought in $73.745 the movie grossed $145,793,296. Some of the filming locations were Atlanta, Georgia,Decatur ,Georgia and Douglasville ,Georgia. Overcoming racial prejudice is an important theme in the movie along with growing older, and the importance of friendship. You are also Reminded of the situation in the south, During the time of the civil rights movement. The years 1948-1973 had some of the most important developments in the civil rights...
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