Level 2 Childcare Tutor: Nic Sharp

CACHE Level 2 Introduction to Early Years Education and Care Unit 2 Understanding Legislation relating to the welfare and Education of Children

Understand policies and procedures for the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children Explain Roles and Responsibilities in relation to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children Explain the boundaries of confidentiality in relation to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children Explain the benefits of working with others in the context of safeguarding Learning Outcomes:

But first…..

Task: Are you any good at keeping secrets? Consider: Planning a surprise party When a friend tells you a relationship problem If someone says don’t tell anyone but…. When do you think its alright to share a secret? Task:

What are our roles and responsibilities? Take a professional who works with children – what is their role in keeping children safe? Roles will have different levels of responsibility. What are our roles and responsibilities?

What is the role of the EYP? Keep children safe throughout the day Protect children from harm inside and outside Share any concerns or worries about a child to the appropriate person Keep up to date with procedures in your setting so you know how to keep children safe. What is the role of the EYP?

List all of the ways you can keep children safe during their time at the setting, consider….. Playing outside When using equipment such as scissors When a child is unwell When you notice a change in a child's behaviour. Task:

Roles and responsibilities ctd… Every setting will have a designated person they report to if they have a concern about a safeguarding issue Every setting will have a designated first aider You need to know who these people are! Roles and responsibilities ctd…

Boundaries and confidentiality The Data Protection Act 1998 clearly defines how personal information should be stored If a child's welfare is in question a detailed and accurate report will be needed. These reports may be kept separately to other information about the child as they may have to be shared with other professionals. Confidentiality issues should never be discussed outside of the setting. Unless in a formal review with other professionals present Boundaries and confidentiality

Task: List the professionals , services or agencies who may support a child's safety and welfare…

Create a spider diagram listing benefits of working together

Agencies did not work together? What would happen if….

Everyone has a part to play in safeguarding children's welfare Confidentiality must be maintained and information only shared with this who need to know Working with other professionals will only help Guidelines, policies and procedures will support the setting to follow legislation In summary

Recording and reporting abuse Next time:

Understand policies and procedures for the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children Explain Roles and Responsibilities in relation to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children Explain the boundaries of confidentiality in relation to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children Explain the benefits of working with others in the context of safeguarding Learning Outcomes: