How do high profile cases of child abuse and neglect been illustrated in the media, influenced government policies? Child abuse and neglect has been illustrated in different ways by the media. People and society seem to base their understanding off this, leading to moral panic and intervention from the current government in charge. Some for example (Cohen 2011), claim Sometimes the panic passes over and is forgotten, except in folk-lore and collective memory; at other times it has more serious and
the context of safeguarding and protection of children and it is vital that these agencies communicate and work in partnership. Each professional working with children has to respect the others’ areas of expertise and support others’ work as everybody is making a valuable contribution to the pupils’ development. To make sure that these professionals and agencies work together effectively in order to safeguard children, section 10 of the Children Act 2004 places the duty on local authorities to make
practitioners that come into contact with children and young people share a statutory responsibility of safeguarding also promoting welfare, regardless of the individual’s role. In order for practitioners and organisations to work together effectively, they should be aware of the role they play in the area of safeguarding children and young people. According to the Department of Education “safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility” Department of Education (2016) The
According to Watkins, ,(1999) from the perspective of system theory and modern anthropological trends child is recognized as a social being who is a member of a major family system, which in turn is part of a broader social system child is influences as well as influenced by his or her family. Family act differently with in their communities, where they are surrounded by various support services and resources and also influenced by political imposition, religion, culture and other social factors
The Children Act 1989 – Local authorities, courts and parents, together with other agencies in the UK were allocated duties to ensure children and young people are safeguarded, and to promote their welfare. The idea is that children and young people are best cared for by their own families, but provisions are made for those parents and families that are unable to co-operate with statutory bodies. 7) Any delays in the system when a childâ€TMs welfare is at risk will have a detrimental impact on
The Children Act 1989, section 47 states that the Local Authority must investigate if it has ‘reasonable cause‘ to suspect that a child is suffering significant harm. This is also known as a section 47 enquiry. Ralph says he has been the victim of physical abuse and that this was a reoccurring act. As a social worker I would have to investigate this further. The questions I would want to find answers
Outline current policies and legislation relating to children and how these affect your practice. Whether you are a headteacher, teacher or teaching assistant you have a vital part to play in protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people in your care. Below are some of the policies and legislation that all education professionals should be aware and inform their practice accordingly. The ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ document (2006 revised 2010) looks at how organisations
Assessment Framework DCSF Department for Children, Schools and Families DFES the Department for Education and Skills ECM Every Child Matters ISA Independent Safeguarding Authority Introduction In this assignment I will underpin how the multi agency team can help safeguarding children’s rights linking in to practise, with past, present and future legislation including policies and procedures which have protected children and families and also safeguarding incidents
practitioners to keep children safe; • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 • Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 • Regulation (EC) 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the hygiene of Foodstuffs • Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 • Medicines Act (1968) • Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (1995) (known as RIDDOR) • Care of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended 2004) • Fire precaution (workplace)
The main statutes are: The Convention on the rights of the Child (1989) The Education Act (1981), (1993) and (1996) The Children Act (1989) and (2004) The Equality Act (2006) The Care Standards (2000) The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act (2001) The Race Relations Act (1976) and amendment (2000) The Disability Discrimination Act (1995) and (2005) The Public Order Act (1986) The Religious Hatred Act (2006) 4.2 Describe how laws and codes of practice promote pupil well-being