Hello kim here's some info i have gathered off the internet for your question "what is the importance of safeguarding children and young people, as i know safeguarding is important in our job role, hope this helps :) gl
Protection during these times ensures Children are not victims of abuse or discrimination.
It helps to ensure Children’s welfare and their well being is protected.
It helps to prevent allegations of abuse and inappropriate behaviour.
It helps everyone to be aware of allegations and what that may mean.
It can reassure parents and carers that this is an isssue the setting takes seriously.
The statement reinforces all the procedures a setting has in place and the processes it has for reporting/sharing concerns and information.
Stating a setting protects children during care routines promotes as well as reinforces the practices, policies and procedures it has in place and enables best practice and the sharing of best practice.
All children have the right to live life free from emotional and physical harm UNCRC 19
All children have the right to protection from harmful drugs 33
All children have the right to privacy 16
Children have the right to be live life free from sexual harm 34
Children have the right to be protected from all forms of negative exploitation 36
All Children have the right for adults to do the best they can for them 3
Article 37 states no one is allowed to punish or degrade a child.
Article 39 would suggest it is a responsibility of settings to have policies, procedures, practices and an environment in place that assists children in exercising their right to help if hurt, neglected or mistreated.
All children are protected by law – as a right under the UNCRC and Children’s act 1989
It’s also a requirement of eyfs
|