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

List current legislation and guidelines for the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children Identify policies and procedures relating to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children Explain what is meant by the term ‘whistle blowing’ Learning Outcomes:

But first…..

Who is this?

Task: What would you do if you didn’t feel safe…. Walking down the street? In a shopping centre? At college? At home? Task:

Current Legislation Children Act 1989/2004 Working Together to Safeguard Children 2006 & 2013 Early Years Foundation Stage ; Section 3 – The Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Current Legislation

In pairs take one each and produce a 1 minute summary of what it is In pairs take one each and produce a 1 minute summary of what it is. Extension – What is a LSCB?

Some people think legislating is boring… What are the benefits of it in relation to: The child? The Practitioner? The setting? Some people think legislating is boring…

Policies and procedures Policies and procedures are written in settings based on legislation. They give guidance on how to protect children Policies and procedures

What are they?

Have you heard of whistleblowing? You have 5 minutes in pairs to: Discuss what the term whistleblowing means? Have you heard of whistleblowing?

It is where a practitioner shares a worry or concern about a situation that is happening. It could be about : Behaviour Attitudes OR an activity Whistleblowing

Legislation supports everyone to safeguard, protect and maintain the welfare of all children Guidelines, policies and procedures will support the setting to follow legislation Whistleblowing will help children feel safe In summary

When on placement ask to see the settings policies and procedures and chose one to discuss next week Directed task

Next time: Roles and responsibilities in safeguarding children The boundaries of confidentiality Benefits of working with others to safeguard children Next time:

List current legislation and guidelines for the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children Identify policies and procedures relating to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children Explain what is meant by the term ‘whistle blowing’ Learning Outcomes: