Being An Advocate For Children

* Baby social worker visited. Plan is to initiate care proceedings ASAP reasons; history of substance misuse, concealed pregnancy, poor engagement with treatment and services

Many professionals within education and other areas of expertise argue about whether or not government intervention is mainly a positive or negative thing. I intend to discuss and hopefully come to a conclusion regarding how effective interventions are within the United Kingdom and I am going to explore the success of such interventions. The government intervention that I will be studying is; Every Child Matters (2003) (ECM).

In “Standing Up for Children” by Marian Wright Edelman, she states that people should stand up for children because they are the future of our country. In her essay she talks about how children are our next generation and people should do what they can to try to help and educate them. Edelman says“It’s time to do whatever it takes to make our nation treat our children right and to live up to its promise of fair opportunity”(44). Not only does she encourage people to treat children right but she also encourages people to treat children fairly regardless of their color or economic status. Later on Edelman mentions that programs that help children who are in need are being cut she then says “Don’t be afraid to be the voice in the wilderness

1. The Children Act 1989 - 2004 is the most relevant legislation for safeguarding children and young people’s welfare. It was first made to give boundaries and support for local authorities for the welfare of children. The act then also made changes to the law that are regulated for children and their safety if they are in foster homes, adoption agencies, babysitting services and also handling childcare crimes and crimes against children. The children act’s main purpose is to ensure that the UK is a safer for children and young people and improve their wellbeing. It provides support and help to children of all ages, and backgrounds, and if they have a

Unit 69 – Understand safeguarding of children and young people for those working in the adult sector (Level 5)

My job role includes ensuring the happiness, wellbeing and safety of all the children I work with and to make sure that I help, together as a team with the other practioners that I work with to provide a stimulating environment where the children can learn and thrive from.

Physical abuse is when a child is physically hurt . Hitting, beating, throwing, shaking are all physical abuse.

Raise awareness of safeguarding issues in the community by conducting seminars with a designated safeguarding officer in all schools

Working Together to safeguard children 2015 is a statutory guidance and says ‘’specific duties in relation to children’s need and children suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm.’’ (Gov.uk)

Working with agencies is extremely effective in improving outcomes for children, by coming together to share information and concerns a complete picture of the child/ren is formed. Working together to Safeguard Children states we all share responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, this is done effectively through multi agency, team around the child and EHAF meetings, conferences and core groups. When a referral is made to social care, they investigate, gaining information from all involved parties, parents/carers, family. School provides information on attainment, attendance and any concerns, health provides information on immunisations, medical appointments and general health of the child, they also sometimes

Q1 Child abuse would be one of many possible explanations at this point. In addition to the indicators mentioned above, describe at least four physical signs and four behavioural signs that you might look for if you still thought that child abuse was a possibility. (P1)

Explain the importance of promoting the rights of all children and young people to participation and equality of access.

The two topics I have chosen to advocate for are equal access childcare for all children and providing children and families with adequate resources to help them in any way they need.

I believe a highly trained, educated and experienced workforce is an essential component in providing social services to the community, families and meeting the needs of children to ensure child safety. My advocacy goal with Children’s Administration (CA) employees in the Bellingham office is to ensure CA staff are treated with respect and dignity during an internal investigation as to an employee’s alleged misconduct and to minimize the impact on office morale and workload during the disciplinary process. I believe this is a social policy given the work conducted within the CA office is to provide all families with dignity and respect . I believe these same beliefs should be demonstrated to CA employees during disciplinary action or personnel investigations. Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 42.52 and RCW 9A.80.010 is the authorizing legislation for Washington Department of Social and Health Services Administrative Policy N. 18.64. . The purpose of this policy is to establish standards and guidelines for ethical conduct which applies to all Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) employees. The policy outlines expectations in terms of interaction with DSHS staff which is to include respect and concern. In addition, this policy addresses the work environment by stating the work place should be free from interference and individual work performance.

I am working to mediate and solve problems with our youth, to encourage them to become better citizens, and to take advantage of opportunities presented to them. Many people believe that schools are the only places that students would be able to learn about the world, when it actually starts at home, then the community. Education is important--without it none of society will be able to function or survive. Survival skills come from education, just as the way that people communicate. It is important to know that people understand where you are coming from, but it is more important to know where you are going.