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Identify the Current Legislations, Guidelines, Policies and Procedures for Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Young People Including E-Safety.

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Identify the current legislations, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety.

Many accounts of child abuse and neglect can be avoided in many cases if all the agencies involved with children worked well together and were able to identify the signs that a child was at risk. Many children have their development affected through the actions of abuse, neglect or bullying, the majority of these events happen behind closed doors.
Policies and procedures for child protection and safeguarding children that are in place at settings for children and young people are there because of legislation passed in parliament.
In 2000, an 8 year old girl called Victoria Climbiè was …show more content…

-Up to date training on safeguarding for all members of staff, governors and volunteers.
-Effective, regular risk assessments to check that the safeguard policy and plans are effective and working
-All staff, volunteers who have regular unsupervised access to children under the age of 18, are to have a CRB check (Criminal Record Bureau)

Another form of safeguarding that has been introduced as it has become more popular is E-safety. Many children and young people have endless access to the internet or the use of a mobile phone. The internet, mobile phones and even video games all have a number of benefits; however, they also hold a great number of risks for children and young people.
In 2008, The Byron Review, by Dr Tanya Byron reported on the risks to children and young people from the exposure to potentially harmful or inappropriate content on the internet, and issued guidance on how they should be protected.
Because no-one can fully remove the bad stuff from the internet and make it completely safe, steps are put in place to ensure that children and young people are somewhat safe whilst browsing:
-Blocking access to inappropriate or unsuitable sites.
-Limiting time spent on the computer/video game.
-Making children and young people of the dangers on the internet.
-Helping children and young people to know how to identify and recognise the dangers.
-Educating parents and cares about the risks and danger and how to handle them.

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