Hi,
There's a good reply to the first part of this
here expected research will be into the case of
v.George
Duty to care is a legal obligation that we all have. Professionals working in registered early years settings are expected to maintain a set of standards that reflect the government's aim of improving the quality of life for children through the 5 positive outcomes of Every child matters (children's act 2004)
Why protect children during care routines- Depending on the nature of the routine there are times when children can be made vulnerable eg. during examination, observation, nappy changing, soiling & cleaning, toileting, undressing and dressing.
- Protection during these times ensures children are not victims of abuse or discrimination, experiences of this can damage lives and prevent what a setting aims to provide in terms of children achieving their potential and securing positive outcomes for themselves - 5 outcomes of ECM every child matters.
Protection may involve practitioners not putting themselves into situations that can result in allegations of abuse, have changing areas that are staffed by 2 and are not closed off from others.
Use of technology is monitored in the setting and regulated appropriately: video, cameras, phones.
Report and log books are kept and filled in as policy & procedure guide.
- Everyone has a legal obligation that involves a duty to care.
- Policies and procedures will guide practice through appropriate recording processes where concern is present or daily logbooks completed eg. nappy changing, regulate against mobile phone and video use, ensure that everyone in contact with children has the correct clearance to be tending for children alone, or work in partnership that supports witness testimony.
- 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 child protection is an area the setting takes most seriously.
- 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
This
page preview on google books may help
Significant harm & Childrens act 1998 on rcpsych.ac.uk -
overview of Childrens 1989 act - CRB criminal records bureau disclosure checks
- ISA independant safeguarding authority.
- Requesting and following up references during the filling of staff vacancy. can also involve employment policy - recruitment procedure.
- Requesting and following up experience and interest in the child care sector during the filling of staff vacancy. Awareness of the common core skills - on OFSTED and on CWDC website - Common core skills
- OFSTED suitable persons interview for reasons of the setting's Childcare registration. Guide to childcare registration
I hope this helps a little
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