According to
Tassoni, (2010) it is important to look out for
signs and symptons of child abuse or if a child is at risk to any harm. The sooner this information is recognised and passed on the sooner the problem can be resolved.
The lines of responsibility to ensure that children are protected is under the {DHSSPS} Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety this department gives guidance to the 4 local Health and Social Services Boards and is known as the regional policy.
All services and agencies have guidelines which help them to work together to improve safeguarding.
All policies and procedures in my setting have clear aspects that outline safeguarding, the policies and procedures should include,
health and safety,
child protection,
contact with children and performing personal care,
outings,
visitors to the setting.
{Tassoni}
When caring for children it is the responsibility of the individual concerned to ensure their health and safety.
There has been well documented failings in the field of Health and Safety for children in the past however the installation of the guidelines is designed to ensure such failings are kept in the past.
An example of such a failing would be the tragic case of Baby P.
Risk assessments are carried out to ensure that children are not exposed to any danger in there setting. At my work placement the school is replacing their entrance gate to ensure that no unauthorized person will entry the playground or building unnoticed
Introduction to child protection legislation in the UK - NSPCC