Unit 6: Safeguarding the Welfare of the Child Explain why all settings must implement the EY. statutory framework. When working with children it is essential that all members of staff are aware of the different polices that the setting follows and they must also ensure that they correctly follow them in their own practice. There are many different polices to follow within the setting to ensure the safety and well-being of the children and also to ensure that practitioners are aware of polices that concern us and our rights. The framework that the setting follows is the EYFS, this states how children need to be cared for and ways in how their needs and requirements can be met based on their development stages. Good. It also consists of the seven areas of learning and outlines outcomes of learning which are expected for the different age groups within the setting. The demand for childcare has increased within the UK for due to different influences such as an increase in single parent households and government aims to ensure that parent’s find employment or training to support them with looking for jobs. To meet the different needs of the families the early years sector needs to ensure that they are fulfilling the requirements through providing appropriate services. Parents require suitable care for their children so that they are able to return to work, provide a setting for their child where they are able to learn and make progress with their development. Some families may not be able to afford the fees of some services and therefore they may require a home based environment for their child. This is why the early years sector has various forms of care to be able to meet the needs of the families. The EYFS consists of policies... ... middle of paper ... ...e to ensure the safety of children when they are under the care of others. In England since 2008 the welfare requirements have not become a part of the EYFS, the requirements are the same for all settings to ensure that everyone is following the same. The welfare requirements are compulsory so it is important that an individual takes time to read and understand them fully. Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare: This ensures that the practitioner takes necessary steps to protect a child and also promote their welfare. A practitioner will also need to promote good health of children and take appropriate action to prevent the spread of infection when a child is ill. Within the setting practitioners must work effectively to ensure that they manage the children’s behaviour effectively which is relevant to their age and stage of development. Suitable people: EY
In this essay, the researcher will explore what a ‘looked after child’ is and the current system for LAC in the UK. This includes legislation, Policy and, statistics on LAC in the UK. As well as, this essay will include why children looked after by the local authority, why do they end up with the local authority, the impact of child abuse and neglect on children, young people and their families, and lastly other issues/perceptions surrounded around children and young people who are ‘looked after’.
P1: To outline why children and young people may need to be looked after away from their families.
The National Quality Standards for children's education and care services provides standards to which centres regardless if the are outside hours school care, family day care or a long day care centre must comply with. The National Quality Standard 3 focuses on the physical environment of a service. An environment that is inviting and well-designed supports children's growth and development, therefore it is essential for a service to pay close attention to the physical environment within their centre. The EYLF has five learning outcomes, all of which support a holistic approach towards children's learning and their development. The EYLF provides early childhood education and care settings with information and details on environments and settings
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum is a government backed scheme run by local authorities to ensure that children from disadvantaged backgrounds have as much chance as advantaged children when they reach school age.
The Early Years Foundation Stage is a term defined in Section 39 of the British Government’s Childcare Act 2006. The EYFS covers a set of welfare requirements and a set of learning and development requirements which must be followed by providers of care for children below five years old (Early Years Matters, 2012). The EYFS sets the standards that all early years’
As child care practitioners safeguarding ensures that children are cared for in an environment that will enable them to grow and develop in a safe and happy environment with effective and protective care at the heart of the childcare service being provided. The government has put safeguarding legislation and guidance into place to support those working with and caring for children.
When working with children and young people, a huge responsibility for us is our duty of care towards them as we also take on what’s called ‘loco parentis’. This means that when a child or young person is left in our care, we take on the responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being as their own parents. This also includes the responsibility to see that children’s rights are promoted and their individual needs are met. Under the Children Act 1989, children have the right to be protected from harm, to discuss their concerns, and be listened to. They also have the right to be told what their rights are, and have their wishes considered when decisions are being discusses, when they affect them. Children and young people are vulnerable because
...onomy. Day care can be a positive option for parents seeking help with child care. It is self-assuring for many parents that are struggling to raise a family while balancing job security, to know that there are a variety of options out there for the watching of children. As with any difficult task, the monitoring of child safety concerns should stay primarily as a parent’s number one responsibility and concern. Today there is government help and assistance by providing mandatory safety and ethics requirements that are enforced through safety-regulatory agencies and through inspections for compliance for the purpose of licensing approval. It is a welcome thought for parents to know that they may be doing their children a favor in using a day care, by helping their young ones become better prepared for kindergarten and giving them an opportunity to learn new skills.
Having a safe and healthy childcare setting is one of the most important duties in a daycare. Educators practising good healthy procedures is a good way for children to learn about healthy choices as educators are, good role models.
working with a child as an individual can show the practitioner if that child needs help in a certain area of development and also if that child is in the correct age band of the eyfs, if they child is below in any then the practitioner can help put some needs& activities in place for this child to help their development. Help with
If a child is looked after or in care, their opportunities in general may be restricted. This in turn leads to their development being affected in many different ways.
...ths and weaknesses in order to, improve my practice in the role of supporting children and young people. My learning can have a positive impact on future practice as it enhances the quality of children and young people’s health, safety and well-being.
Commission for Social Care Inspection (2005) Making Every Child Matter, Commission for Social Care Inspection
The author of this reflective log is currently working as a Senior Early Years Practitioner (S.E.Y.P) within the Maintained nursery school. Through this role the author is also a member of the senior management team, which consists of the teacher and head teacher. It is through this management role that the author finds the importance of open communication with the team and other members of staff imperative when instigating and reflecting on new governmental proposals and guidelines laid down by both the governors and the head teacher. Daly, Byers and Taylor (2009) discuss how through consultation, support and guidance is given to the staff, helping to support the role of the individual. However O’Neill (2003) warns of how the impact is determinable only by the individuals’ commitment to the process.
Care and education have become a part of children’s daily lives in Ireland and England outside the home in childcare services. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the statutory curriculum framework for children up to the age of five in England. It was first introduced in 2008 and on the 1st of September 2012 a new revised document was published. Aistear, published in 2009, is Ireland’s first early year’s curriculum framework for children from birth to six years of age. A curriculum framework is a scaffold or support for the development of a curriculum that can be used in childcare settings. A curriculum framework can also be used in partnership with parents when developing a curriculum. This paper will compare and contrast these two curriculum frameworks in relation to philosophy, content, pedagogical practices and expected/targeted outcomes for children. Due to the limits of this paper, it will only be possible to develop an overview of the similarities and differences.