CU3119 understand safeguarding of children and young people for those working in adult sector 1.1 As a trainee manager in social care it is my duty to ensure that all service users and staff are protected from any form of abuse as per our abuse policy, and all areas of safety/care are adhered to protecting them from significant harm/abuse or exploitation. Service user’s are made aware that if they feel they are being abused in any way, it is of the upmost importance to talk to their key worker, or me as the deputy manager, immediately so that necessary action can be taken. Where the care home supports service users finances, all monetary transactions are recorded on financial risk assessment forms, saying what and where the risks involved and staff and service users to sign and date at time of transaction. Service user’s are made aware of the safeguarding policy and are assured that they should not be afraid to report suspected abuse by others in the home. 2.1 It is my responsibility as a trainee manager to recognise the signs, symptoms, indicators and behaviours that may cause concern in the form of safeguarding and to ensure that all members of staff have the training, knowledge and understanding to enable them to carry out their job role in a professional manner whilst protecting the people we look after.
In order for child protection to work effectively we need to ensure we have good inter relationships with other agencies and good co-operation from professionals that are competent in responding to child protection situations. Procedures must be in place for recording concerns and incidents if a child discloses information regarding his/her welfare. We must make a record of exactly what the child has said, in their own words, reporting it into the safeguarding book and then to the
Unit 115 Promote Positive Behaviour Legislation, framework, codes of practice Children’s behaviour must be managed effectively and in a manner appropriate for their stage of development and particular needs. Specific legal requirements are: (source: www.education.gov.uk) Behaviour management: providers must not give corporal punishment to a child in their care and, so far as it is reasonably practical, shall ensure that corporal punishment is not given to any such child by: a) any person who cares for, or who is in regular contact with children b) any person living or working on the premises A care practitioner who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with this requirement, commits an offence. A person shall not be taken to have given corporal punishment in breach of the above if the action was taken for reasons that include averting an immediate danger of personal injury to, or an immediate danger of death, of any person (including the child). Providers must not threaten corporal punishment, nor use or threaten any form of punishment which could have an adverse impact on the child’s well-being. Providers must have an effective behaviour management policy which is adhered to by all members of staff.
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.
SHC 2.2 Understand what is required for competence in own work role. 1.1 Duties and responsibilities of being a practioner of my setting would be to respect the principles of confidentiality; all information should be treated as confidential unless the safety and wellbeing of the child is in a dangerous environment for them. Another responsibility is to avoid gossip as you should not be speaking about the child or the setting you care for as you are unable to see who is hearing your conversations or who this information could be returned to. I am aware of being careful of stereotyping children and parents. Don’t judge a child on what their parents wear.
Policies and Procedures – having clear rules and boundaries ensures that both adults and children (who are able to understand) know how to conduct themselves within the setting, by this I mean not behaving in ways that could cause distress or harm to others within the setting. Conforming to Legislation – by adhering to laws such as health and safety and safeguarding, I am working within the law which is there to protect children and those who work with children. Understanding signs of neglect/abuse – as a child care professional, I have a duty of care to all children that should I notice any signs/indicators of abuse or neglect that I report it
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.
TDA 2.2 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-safety. The Children Act 1989 and 2004 This act includes two sections that focus on child protection: * Section 47 – the local authority has a duty to investigate a reasonable suspicion that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm * Section 17 – services must be put in place by the local authority to safeguard and promote the welfare of children within their area. This act also provides the legal framework for Every Child Matters (and earlier piece of legislation). Working Together to Safeguard Children (2010) These guidelines set out the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) which deals with the duties of organisations and how they should work together. Education Act 2002 This tackles the responsibilities of local education authorities, governing bodies, head teachers and all those working in schools to ensure that children are safe and free from harm.
• 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.
Students on placement in the nursery are advised of our confidentiality policy and required to respect it. • Is the information up to date and correct. Any concerns and evidence relating to a child's safety are kept in a secure, confidential file and are shared with people on a "need-to-know" basis. If, however, a child is considered at risk, our safeguarding children policy will override confidentiality. (for example if a child's accident form or medical treatment form, is needed to be