Parents, who don’t have knowledge about nourishing foods, hygiene or by what means to maintain their child’s safety, may be accused of neglect. It is every parent’s responsibility to care appropriately for their child. Parents and children need to be educated on health, safety and well-being, by this they can develop the understanding and knowledge they require. Teaching children about safeguarding themselves helps them to make knowledgeable decisions regarding their well-being, establishing a healthier life into adult-hood, which in turn would promote their children’s well-being. The frameworks that are related to education are; the public health outcomes framework (2013-16), which emphasises on health improvement, “people are helped to live healthy lifestyles, make healthy choices and reduce health inequalities”, NICE, (2013). At my placement children are educated regarding which foods are healthy and which are unhealthy. Children are offered healthy snacks and drinks during school hours to promote healthy eating. Also the UN Convention on the rights of the child (1989) states in “article 28 of the CRC insists that all children have the right to education on the basis of equal opportunity”, Rieser, (p310, 2012). Children have a right to be heard and make decisions for themselves as they have knowledge about their needs and concerns. When children are listened to and included in making decisions for themselves, those decisions are more effective. For instance, at my placement children are asked which activities they would they like to participate in, this facilitates their decision making skills and furthermore assists them in making good choices about their well-being. Parents are also helped as we hold workshops, where parents ... ... middle of paper ... ...s everyone who is involved with the child whether it’s external or internal agencies, views are valued, taken forward and listened to. Knowledge is shared effectively on a need to know basis. Works Cited Cheminais, (2009), Developing and Evaluating Multi-Agency Partnership, New York, Routledge. Loc, (2013), Children’s Rights: United Kingdom (England and Wales), (http://www.loc.gov/law/help/child-rights/uk.php), [Accessed 19 October 2013]. NICE , (2013), Quality standard for the health and wellbeing of looked-after children and young people, (http://publications.nice.org.uk/quality-standard-for-the-health-and-wellbeing-of-looked-after-children-and-young-people-qs31(, [Accessed 19 October 2013]. Rieser, (2012), Implementing Inclusive Education, 2nd edition, London, Commonwealth Secretariat. UNICEF, (2001), Child Rights, www.unicef.org, (Accessed 19 October 2013).
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This was established as part of a range of measures taken following the death of an 8 year old girl, whose death at the hands of her carers was seen as preventable. These areas are:
...y risks surrounding a child. But it’s important that everyone has a right to see their information or documents on themsleves or for a parent/carer of a young child and they should have control over who knows what about their child/children. It’s important that information on children is kept between outside agencies on a need to know basis and that all information is kept privately and in a safe secure place where it should be locked away and only very few people should be able to access it. Certain information needs to be shared for the benefit of the child. Most of the time parental/carer consent is needed to share information but if it’s in the best interest of the child and the concerns are to do with the parent/carer then consent doesn’t need to take place for example if a mother was neglecting her children or if a family friend was hitting someone’s child.
ii. A clear framework for local safeguarding boards for monitoring local services effectiveness. iii. Guidance aims to help professionals understand what they need to do and what they can expect of one another in order to safeguard/keep children
Despite the advances that have been made in recent years to promote better interagency working, the child protection system is still under enormous pressure. Since 2008; referrals, assessments, investigations, and the number of children with protection plans have...
The National Quality Standard establishes a national benchmark for the quality of education and care services. It provides great opportunities for families to have a better understanding of the quality service. This also allows families to make the right decisions about the services that provide the best education and care to their children. In the National Quality Standard, there are seven standards that provide children the quality of education and care services. These seven standards are educational program and practice; children’s health and safety; physical environment; staffing arrangements; relationships with children; collaboration partnerships with families and communities; leadership and service management (Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority [ACECQA], 2013). The National Quality Standard aims to support and foster the safety, health and wellbeing of children. It also aims to provide high-quality educational programmes to achieve positive outcomes for children. To add on, families will have a better understanding of the programmes and will be able to differentiate an...
As stated in the National Quality Standards (2013), “the expertise of families is recognised and they share in decision making about their
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The two documents will be referred as Paper one titled 'Performance Targets and stability of Placement for children Long looked After away from home' Harriet Wardan and Tricia Skuse (2002) and Paper two titled 'Defining Quality care for looked After Children: Front line Workers Perspective's on Standards and all that'(David Watson (2003).
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.
LSCB, (2013), SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND VULNERABLE ADULTS POLICY, (www.safechildren-cios.co.uk), [Assessed 1 November 2013].
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Munro (2003) states child abuse is treating a child in a way that is harmful or morally wrong however, goes on to explain it is hard to find a universal agreement of the definition of child abuse. NSPCC (2010) further explains child abuse as maltreatment of a child. This can be done directly by inflicting harm or indirectly by failing to prevent harm from happening. Abuse can be perpetrated by an adult or another child. Working Together to Safeguard Children (2013) states that it’s the responsibility of everyone who works with children to make sure that a child is safeguarded and their welfare promoted. The Purpose of this essay is firstly to discuss risk factors posed to Simone and Sasha through the scenario provided and highlight ways a professional should assess whether a child is suffering from an abusive or neglectful situation. Secondly the appropriate action that needs to be taken, and the support that needs to be given, and what services will be involved with the family in order to prevent a family brake down while safeguarding and protecting the children’s welfare, will also be discussed. Lastly this essay will draw on current legislation, guidance and procedures that promote multi– agency working in order to effectively safeguard and promote children’s welfare.
Commission for Social Care Inspection (2005) Making Every Child Matter, Commission for Social Care Inspection