Safeguarding Children: A Modern Approach

The assignment delves into contemporary safeguarding practices for children. It analyzes risk assessment strategies, emphasizes the importance of child participation in decision-making processes, and discusses the dynamic nature of child protection within a modern context. The document draws upon research and expert perspectives to provide a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding children's well-being.

Understanding how to
safeguard children and young
people

TASK 1
1.1 U.K legislations that are affecting the safeguarding of young people and children
There are several policies and guidelines in U.K which can directly affect the
safeguarding of children and young people. In this respect “The united nations conventions on
the rights of the child 1989” is the most important law of U.K which ensure the rights of children
to get protected from abuse and can fully express their views (Ward, Brown and Westlake,
2012). There is not a single law that covers the entire safeguarding of children and therefore,
there are different laws for various parts of U.K. Such as England, Wales, Northern Ireland and
Scotland.
In England
Safeguarding of children in England can be protected by the law known as “working
together to safeguard children 2010”. It is applicable to those who are working in health, social
services and education.
In Wales
Current law in Wales in the above mentioned regard is known as “Safeguarding children:
working together under the children act 2004”. This aims to promote the welfare of children and
their rights.
As there are many laws related to safeguarding interest of children. There are possibilities
to perform business operations in effective and efficient way. As there is requirement of changes
which are essential for making policies for children's welfare. There are many legal bodies which
work in accordance to improving condition of children in society.
In England there is department of education which helps to make policies in order to
protect interest of children. There are some strict rules, regulations which has to be followed to
protect children from being harassed. There are some local bodies such as local authorities,
health bodies, voluntary organisations, etc. which works for upliftment of children position.
There are some legislations for children protection are-
Children Act, 1989- This act works for paramount nature of children's welfare. This act
covers parents responsibilities towards their child, child care by second mother, step parents,
second father. As per this law there must be some respect to children at home.
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Children and Social Work Act, 2017- This act gets approval on 27th April, 2017. This act
applies to England. In this act there is talk about children and care leavers which helps to grow
adult from children. There are some legal person who keeps watch on study process of children.
As per this act there must not be difference on the basis of caste, colour, religion among children.
Children and Families Act 2014- This act works to make good relations between
children and family members. When there are some exploitation then this must be controlled
under this act.
Children and Young person Act 2006- In this act, there is discussion about
accommodation of children, look after policies of children, functions of children and young
people, etc.
Childcare Act 2006- Early year foundation stages and child care organisations are
covered under this act. This act insures about providing better growth to children having working
parents. Children must carry proper and appropriate information regarding parents, so this can be
fruitful in case of emergency.
Human Rights Act 1998- This right was enacted in 2000 inn order to analyse public
institute must work as per specific laws. This reduces possibilities to take legal case to higher
authority. Rights covered under this act are- right to live, education, freedom from slavery and
exploitation.
Education Act 2011- This act was enacted in 2011. As per this act there is reduction in
unnecessary legal bodies interferences in maintaining proper working of schools. This act
provides freedom to schools so operate in proper way.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme- There must be disclosure policy in school when some
guardian visit students. This helps to reduce possibilities of misconduct at school. DBS helps to
keep unethical people apart from children. They are accountable for making decisions related to
keeping or removal of employees, checking and managing CRB checks.
What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused- There are possibilities of being
child abused. So it is essential to train children about possibilities of abuse. They must be ware
about right and wrong touch of strangers. They must be trained from to deal with adverse
situation. Parents, family members must focus on good environment and there must be eyes on
children's activity.
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Keeping Children Safe in Education 2018- It is essential to keep children at safe side.
There are various raining for workers which provide knowledge about aspects which are relevant
for safety of children at school premises.
School policies- There are some policies which has to be followed by school in order to
provide safeguard interest of children. There must be strict actions against wrong deeds by
workers. There must be proper legal laws which helps to protect interest of children. There must
be use of electronic media in order to keep school environment safe such as face detection
machine at entry gate, use of internet by children must be under guidance.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974- According to this act, there must be proper facility
for children in school and other public organisation. School building must be safe and secure for
children. It must e cleans from hygienic point of view. For employees, there must be proper
facilities.
RIDDOR- This regulation is used to file petition of accident to local authority, so safety
can be provided to workers. With this it is easy to make policy for clear communication with
legal authority.
COSHH- This act is working in order to reduce use of harmful substance at workplace or
school. This act provides guidance to management of organisation to keep in at far from reach of
children.
These guidance is effective for making changes in working style of social care, health
practitioners, police officers, voluntary staff, statutory staff, etc. There are some policies and
guidance also which helps to safeguard interest of children are-
Multi- agency safeguarding arrangements, child death review and local safeguarding
policies are effective for protecting interest of customers. In this there is requirement of some
techniques which are effective and significant for welfare of employees. Thee are lessons which
helps volunteers to learn techniques which are effective for growth of children.
1.2 Child protection under the concept of safeguarding children and young people
Child protection is one of the core responsibility of each and every citizen of a country.
Specially to those organisations which are mainly dealing with children must have to follow
legislations and policies with the help of which children's rights can be protected. There can be
several points that has to be considered when it comes to the safeguarding of children and young
people. This is because children are the most sensitive stage in the entire life of a human. They
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are responsible for developing most innovative ideas and thoughts (Alderson and Morrow,
2011). They can become strongest youth if their rights were protected at the early stage of their
life. That is why, U.K government have made several laws for the different part of their country
in order to protect the rights of children. There are laws like “the united nations conventions on
the rights of the child 1989”, “working together to safeguard children 2010” and “Safeguarding
children: working together under the children act 2004” that are implemented in different part of
United kingdom in order to deal with the idea of safeguarding children and young people. There
are various acts such as labour protection act, etc. which helps to grow child does not get
affected from malnutrition. Government also plays vital role in development of children. When
child become healthy then future of society is also healthy.
In order to avoid possibilities of being children abused family members has to be
emotional attached with children. There must be good environment within home, school. It is
essential to emphasise children to be in good company. Parents has to regularly visit school and
other public places where children went. There must be bad punishment in case of wrong deed
by children, so this is lesson for him/ her.
There are some measures taken by management of school to protect children. They are discussed
as under-
 To safeguard interest of children at school, people having criminal cases does not give
chance to be part of schools.
 ID cards haver to be worn by workers and students in school premises which helps to
identify external party. External party such as parents, guardian, has to sign at reception
and then entry is possible.
 There are some personal data of children, so it is essential to take care it and actions has
to be taken accordingly.
 There is proper first aid facility for providing appropriate safety facility in case of need.
 There is strict actions actions use of hazardous product against within school premises.
There is requirement of changes in policies in order to safeguard interest of people
working at office. There are possibilities of being harassment of women, so it is essential to
make changes which are effective and significant for providing satisfaction to employees. There
is requirement of proper health and safety measures for workers, so in case of emergency
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employees can be cured. This helps to make good environment and employees must also have
trained about first aid.
1.3 Evaluate national and local policies for safeguarding and its impact on day to day work
with children
It has been observed that the purpose of any law can only be served until and unless there
is proper procedure of its implementation. The role of local as well as national legislation related
to safeguarding of children and young people is very vital in a country like U.K. On the basis of
several local policies, a positive impact can be seen on the entire nation. Policies for
safeguarding will surely affect the day to day work with children and young people. In other
word, all the legislation made by local and national guidelines will impact the childcare practice,
children protection and risk assessment.
Childcare practice- This may includes all the ways by which the care of children can be
determined (Barlow and McMillan, 2010). Local policies related to safeguarding are applied to
the children of local area and hence, a better safe conditions for children can be maintained. As
per this law there is requirement of some parental information which is effective for providing
satisfaction to customer. There are possibilities of making changes and has to make according to
growth of children. As due to change in demand of children and hence growth of children and
accordingly they learn social changes.
Children protection- This may includes the idea where children get protection from
abuse and maltreatment. This will lead to make their good future by building up great potential
and skills into them. Children protection is essential because as there are many misbehave which
affects their mental as well as physical health. There is requirement of changes which has to be
accepted by child care association and best results can be implied.
Risk assessment- There are some risk associated children's such as exploitation,
harassment, etc. There are possibilities of negative results which helps to make changes in roles
and responsibilities of children. There are possibilities of social abuse, neglect, emotional abuse,
etc. this helps to make changes in roles and responsibilities of managers and actions ahs to be
taken according t market trends. Children does not haver knowledge about right and wrong, so
this proves negative aspect for growth.
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In order to provide security to children it is essential to come with approaches which are
effective in day to day life. There are some guidance which has to be conveyed to students in
schools, so there is less possibilities of misconduct with children.
 When some family member meets children, then there must be proper recording to it.
 There is time to time training to children regarding how to deal; with adverse situation.
This is done by innovative means.
 Children are educated related to their personal, medical information. There are various
self defence workshops conducted by schools in order to protect them.
 In schools there must be i9nformation related to staff of organisation.
 Teachers keep eyes on circle and language of children, so environment within school
must be good.
 In case children do not feel good at any point of time in doing some work they are trained
to say “NO” with full confidence.
 Teacher appreciate children to communicate with their parents, so they do not get
affected because of wrong deeds.
There is proper facility of intranet, so appropriate information can be delivered to various
departments of school in order to protect children.
This helps to make good environment in society and accordingly actions for development
of workers. There are possibilities of making changes in roles and responsibilities of parents also.
To improve position of children, it is essential to take actions which are effective and efficient
for growth of children.
These policies are effective for growth of children. When there is some legal laws which
are implemented then people are forced tom follow it. Children protection act helps to avoid
wrong actions with children and they are not allowed to work below the age of 14.
1.4 When and why serious case reviews and inquires are required
In case of safeguarding, it s very necessary to have a record of case reviews. This is
because if any issues at present arises in respect of safeguarding the well-being of children and
young people, then the current issue can be solved with the help of previous case reviews. It is
important because with the support from earlier held issues related with safeguarding children
and young people will help to understand the current scenario of the same cases. In this regard,
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all the details derived from such cases would be helpful in identifying the related safeguarding
practices for children and young people.
There days crimes are increasing very frequently, so it is essential to make policies which
are effective for growth of children. There must be some officers which helps to contact interest
of customers which helps in growth and development of society.
Serious case review is about case happened because of serious injured of children or
death because of accident. This situation arises due to lack of proper facilities for
safeguarding interest and health of children. There are many people associated with
children such as policies, social workers, school, etc. they are associated with children and
their development. In case of any serious case, it is responsibility of liable party. For e.g.
 Police has to take actions to know victim of case by talking reviews of children. They
must admit children to hospital, so proper treatment can be provided.
 School management has to inform to parents and proper rules has to framed to
safeguard children from being harmed or injured.
 Social workers have to come with events and camps to create awareness among
children and people. These camps aim at providing training how to react at the time
of serious injury.
It is important to take review on cases which are occurred with children. This helps to
provide assistance to children and they are able to consult with parents in case of mal-
functioning. There is requirement of various consults which helps to solve problems and hence
there are less possibilities of misbehave with children. In case of serious injury police has to be
very polite with them, so they can share actual happening. This provide moral support to child.
Family members and friends also has to support and try to avoid adverse effect. With the help of
review of case review, there are less possibilities of misbehave in society and strict actions can
be taken. In some children gets affected because of misbehave by stranger or elder person, then
appropriate action has to be taken. In case children gets injured then it must be analysed so
children feels confident and their growth is effective.
1.5 Process used by work setting comply with policies related to data protection and handling.
Safeguarding of children and young people includes the following points:
1. Protecting the health and development of children.
1. To ensure that children will get healthy environment in order to grow.
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3. Children will be protected from maltreatment and abuse.
4. Boosting the mind of children in order to obtain best outcomes.
As from the above points it can be concluded that the legislation made must ensure its
data protection, handling and sharing information (Bradshaw, 2016). All the polices must have a
level of confidentiality. For example, details related with any children in respect of safeguarding
should be keep safe and locked. Sharing of data should only with the respective safeguarding
officer. Parents should get all the details about their child.
Information related to children must be kept confidential at schools, tuitions, etc. There
must be proper provision of handling information and it must be revealed for some specific
purpose. Files in which data related to minors has been taken in properly and in locked
documents.
These information must be available for legal purpose, such as diseases, police case, etc.
When this information is asked at school by parents or relative or gardiance, etc. then there must
be proper enquiry and accordingly information must be revealed. Information related to children
musty be communicated to people who are concern with minor, so there will m minimal chances
of negative impact.
TASK 2
2.1 Importance of safeguarding children and young people
These days children crimes are increasing with rapisd speed so it is essenatil to safeguard
interest of children. This helps to make society good and children can grow without fear of being
harassed. From the above report, it can be concluded that it is very important to safeguard
children and young people due to the following reasons:
1 It helps to secure all the rights of children and young people.
2 Protect children from abuse and maltreatment
3 They get a secure and healthy atmosphere in which they can build their future in a most
effective manner.
3 Health of children can be improved and thus they can develop most innovative skills
within themselves.
Safeguarding of children are essential as it helps to improve condition of overall workers
and actions has to be taken to reduce fault associated with them. As crime related to workers are
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increasing, so it is effective for market growth. If safeguarding policies are not made then there
will negative impact on mental level of children. Future of society is not safe if condition of does
not improved.
2.2 Importance of child or young person- centred approach.
It is very important to look towards the needs of a particular child. In this context, child
or young person approach is very helpful in establishing the ways by which the needs of the
children starting from school days can be fulfilled (Brandon, Sidebotham and Megson, 2012).
Children have different potential level and thus they should be provided with the best resources.
Above mentioned approach plays a major role in order to attain their own individual targets. On
the basis of children's skills and ability, it is essential to provide them best resources right from
the beginning of their school life to higher educations.
As per above digram it is clear that young person has some approaches which helps to
develop personality of children. As there is requirement of some skills which focus on improving
confidence level of individual. Positive outcomes can be possible with the help of person-
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Illustration 1: young person centred approach

centred approach. As there is requirement of improvement on regular basis, this can be achieved
with the help of person- centred approach.
Person centred approach helps young people to speak with confidence. It built good
relations with peer members. As children has also some needs and wants, so with this approach it
is easy to express and accordingly personality can be improved. As there is difference in
thoughts of person, so person centred approach helps children to listen to other person also.
Hence there is increment in their knowledge. Person centred approach helps to build in-
sightedness of person, so they can plan activities accordingly. Children are able to make
correlation with others and hence there is positive impact on others.
2.3 Explanation of partnership working in respect of safeguarding
There are some basic agencies who worked together in order to improve the well- being
of the children. . This concept of partnership working described in “every child matters” . There
are basically some major points that seems to be most important in the life of a children (Coyne,
2010). This are- being healthy, stay fit and safe, enjoy and achieve. As per the act of 2004
(every child matters), there is a tremendous reform that have been noticed in respect of young
people and children's services in England. Main purpose of this act is to make a coordination
between various agencies in order to enhance the outcome for young people and children.
Partnership is one of the effective concept which is effective for making safeguarding
interest for providing improving condition of children,. There are many changes which has to be
taken to make policies which are effective for growth of children. There is requirement of some
changes which are effective for growth of business enterprise and actions has to be done in
accordance to child safety. E.g. NHS is working with Welcome Foundation in order to safeguard
interest of children and upgrade them in
Agencies are made up so that they can serve the real purpose of safeguarding in context
of children and young people. There is requirement of some parties which are related to working
in group with authorised association. This is effective for making changes and actions has to be
taken in accordance to external environment. There are possibilities of change in policies as per
change in culture of child, so it is essential to make strategies after analysing market. With the
help of partnership, it is easy to give up- to services which are effective for improving children's
condition in society.
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As there are many agencies working in order to provide safeguard interest of children.
They are various policies which help to improve position of children in society. For e.g. agency
is working behind child, then it is essential to share complete information about him/ her. This
helps to make policies for betterment of child.
2.4 Roles of different organisation at times when young people has been harmed
There are various organisations which are responsible for dealing with several issues
related with the care of young people. These organisations can be of social services, probation,
police, school and many more. It is the core responsibility of any organisation to make sure the
safety of children and also take the best immediate action when a child has been harmed or
abused.
Referral and assessment team- This is basically a place where persons can seek for help
in the area related to safeguarding.
Designated safeguarding officer- They are mainly appointed to deal with all the issue
within an organisation to deal with safeguarding of children and young people.
Social workers- As its name suggest, social workers are responsible for handling all the
issues related with society (Davies and Ward, 2011). Childcare is one of the major issue and
therefore, social workers are working upon it.
These teams and groups are effective for approaching children and actions are taken in
making changes according to organisation. It is essential to alter business policies which are
significant for perfect growth of children. In case of any miss-happening children can file
petition under those bodies to get assistance. School- There is requirement of some changes which in schools which helps to make
policies in order to safeguard children from being abused. There must be some barriers
for outsiders in school premises. Police- Police has to create awareness among society, to safe minors and young
generation. There are many changes which has to be taken in business. It is essential to
select approachers for defaulters so it gives lesson to others. Psychology service- There are possibilities of some psychology service to support mental
level of children, so they gets motivated and able to deal with external factors. NSPCC- This is the association which works for growth of cruel children. They have
homes which works for medical assistance and take care of children.
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 Social Services- These are the services that offer various type of services for children and
for their family members. In relate with the context of safeguarding and abuse, they carry
out various in order to ensure that in majority of cases all children who are being
safeguarded are allowed to be in their homes and social services work with their parents. Health Visitors- Theses are known as the individuals who provide support to children
and their families form birth to five years. A health visitor has continuous contact with
the children and in special cases of allegation they will liaise with other health
professionals which include school nurses, social services etc. Probation Officer- this is an individuals who work with family members of children
where abuse has taken place. They offer help to rehabilitate the family.
 GP & Nurses- These are the individual who provide special care and support in order to
ensure safeguard of children.
TASK 3
3.1 Importance of protection of children and young people from harm in work place
As there are some set of rules, regulations and norms that must be comply within the
range of work place so that all the operations can be successfully obtained. In context of
safeguarding, it is necessary to ensure the polices that can protect the children and young people
from any kind of harm. In the working set ups, organisation make sure there would not be any
harmful impact on the children and young people. This is because if safety of children can be
ensured then only a company would be able to achieve its target and also the status of young
people in the society can be improved.
Children's protection is one of the essential component which has to be kept in mind by
parents. When parents send their child school they inspect every aspect related to safety and
security of child. Parents trust administration of school, and send children school, so it s
responsibility of administration of school. There must be strictness related to safety and security
of children. Hence it is prime responsibility of school to come with approaches for safety of
students.
3.2 policies that are made in order to protect children at work place
It is important to make certain legislations and procedures with the help of which children
and young people can be protected. In context of child protection policy, it has been ensured that
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the children at work place will get a safe working atmosphere (Davies and Ward, 2011). It gives
a way by which organisation can show its commitment towards providing safe working
conditions for young people. In context of adults, there are some other polices. This states that
the adults must be benefited at the risk of being abused or harmed. The adult support and
protection act 2007 states that an individual have all the rights to take their own steps with full
freedom and thus the safety of them is also ensured.
 There is requirement of change in plans and policies which provide satisfy to workers at
workplace.
 There must be community for resolving problem of employees. Members are such
committee must be impartial and unfavourable.
 In schools there must be seminars for children to safeguard their physical and emotional
image.
 At workplace HR manager has to make policies which has to make policies according to
employees and there must be interviews taken related to safety and security. These
feedbacks helps to perform business operations in efficient way.
Four policies to protect children at work place are-
Working in an open and transparent way- There is requirement of good environment at
work place. It is essential to make policies according to comfort zone of children. There must be
transparent and clear working environment which helps organisation to deliver appropriate
information. It is necessary in every organisation to follow those working pattern which is more
open and transparent in nature. When there is transparent working, then this there is no confusion
regarding change in plans and policies. In case of any miss- happening in organisation it will be
known to all and defaulter will get punished.
Listening to children and young
people- It is essential to listen young people and children, so it helps to make policies according
to recent trends. As there is requirement of asking policies which are relevant and significant for
creating good environment within organisation.
Whistle-blowing- This is the stage where a concern about any wrong happening arises by
a person within the area of working place. Whistle blowing is one of the best technique to avoid
possibilities of wrong deeds in market. Whistler blower provides information to top level
managers, so plans and policies can be renewed in order to improve performance of overall
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association. Whistle blower are the person who provide internal information related to person
and this is effective for creating good environment in organisation. There provide knowledge
about positive as well as negative prospective of person.
Duty of care- It is responsibility of managers to take care of person at work place. As
there is difference in working style, so it is essential to make policies which are relevant and
significant for organisational performance. It is the most important responsibility of the top
management to ensure the ways by which all the workers get a healthy and safe working
environment. Employees are one of the most essential component which works according to
change in roles and responsibilities of making changes. Due to some effect on image of person, it
is essential to give them moral support.
3.3 Ways by which poor practices can be reported.
This can be defined as those faces of a practice which is totally a fail. It has to be
determined by an individual to decide what kind of behaviour is acceptable for them.
Harassment, bullying and abuse are all a result of a poor practices in context of safeguarding
children and young people. Government have taken several steps in order to report the bad or
poor practice in context of mentioned topic.
Whistle blower is the person who raise their voice against any issues at the work place.
This concept has been introduced in order to deal with safeguard conditions of people at their
work place. In respect of this, organisation must take steps in order to protect the right of a
whistle blower (Jago, Arocha and Warrington, 2011). There are certain norms that have been
made in order to describe the legal acceptance of the statements made by a whistle blower.
Whistle blower does not provide knowledge about some aspects which provides
knowledge about some aspects. They provide internal information related to mindset of workers,
so it is essential to make policies which protect them from being tortured. There are different
policies for safety of whistle blower such as private meeting with top level of managers, etc. As
per report of whistle blower actions are taken at confidential level. According to policies
manager has to frame policies and actions are to improve prospective of employees.
Whistle blow is important at workplace, so managers have knowledge about misconduct
at work place. This is effective for making policies and actions can be taken accordingly. This
helps to resolve small issues so it does not affect working of organisation in form of complex
problem. Through this accused person remains confidential and hence there is no personal
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conflicts. Environment of organisation remains same. This does npot affects morale of workers
and creates strong bond among employees and superior.
3.4 Ways by which practitioner can protect their practice within and outside the organisation.
It is important for the practitioners to take steps so that they can protect themselves from
everyday practices. In the work setting as well as on the off-site visits, there are several norms
that have been made so that rights of practitioner against practices can be secured. In this
context, there can be several topics involved.
Working in an open and transparent way- It is necessary in every organisation to follow those
working pattern which is more open and transparent in nature. When there is transparent
working, then this there is no confusion regarding change in plans and policies. In case of any
miss- happening in organisation it will be known to all and defaulter will get punished.
Whistle blowing- This is the stage where a concern about any wrong happening arises by a
person within the area of working place. Whistle blowing is one of the best technique to avoid
possibilities of wrong deeds in market. Whistler blower provides information to top level
managers, so plans and policies can be renewed in order to improve performance of overall
association.
Duty of care- It is the most important responsibility of the top management to ensure the ways
by which all the workers get a healthy and safe working environment. Employees are one of the
most essential component which works according to change in roles and responsibilities of
making changes. Due to some effect on image of person, it is essential to give them moral
support.
Physical contact- There has to be some basic decorum in which a proper gap must be maintained
while communicating or carrying out any business operations between two working individuals.
In organisation, there must be physical gap between workers. This assist in making policies
according to current market trends and there is good culture and environment in organisation.
There are different aspects which affects business operations and there are possibilities of
more labour turnover. To resolve such issues there are some aspects affects business operations
and image of association gets affected.
 There must be use of interaction with subordinates so safety measures can be increased.
When organisation is set norms then it must be cleared to employees, so operations are
performed in specified manner.
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 In schools, colleges teachers, lectures must be learned how top safeguard interest of
students and actions has to taken according to change in external parties.
Importance of following policies and procedures by schools
According to change in environment, it is essential to frame policies which are relevant
and significant for growth and development of organisation. These policies helps to perform
operations in effective and efficient way. As there are various changes which has to be taken by
managers at school so they can provide safe and secured environment to children. School
teachers are one of the most essential component which helps children to feel comfortable at
school. As parents think a lot about safety of their children, so in this case school plays vital role.
There are various places for visit of students. So it is essential to make policies which are safe
and secure for children. At these off- site places, it is essential to be with students so there are
less possibilities of misconduct.
In order to safeguard interest of children or employees at work place, then there is
requirement of proper policies which are effective and significant for creating good environment.
There is requirement of motivation of worker of being witness of any case. This can be done
when there is feeling that they will be safe from any physical or emotional harm of image. There
must be some set of rules and regulation at school for staff or at outing of children. Then in case
of any problem these regulations have to be followed.
TASK 4
4.1 Possible signs, indicators and symptoms that may cause concern in safeguarding.
There can be several sings, indicators and symptoms with the help of which the need of
safeguarding against children and young people can be determined. Given below are the major
sings:
1. The performance of children is declining day by day- It has been evaluated that
there will be certain changes that can be seen in the life of a child. This can be estimated on the
ground where the performance of young people and children will slightly decreasing (Kojan and
Lonne, 2012). The cause of this may be due to unfavourable atmosphere conditions or may be
that children got stuck in some kind of abuse. If a person is not getting proper support in order to
enhance their knowledge and development, this may lead to become an indicator where the need
of safeguarding can arise.
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2. Behaviour of children seems to be more negative- If there is a sudden change in the
behaviour of child have been noticed that means there are chances where that particular child
may be suffering from some kind of abuse or maltreatment.
That is why, it is very necessary to identify whether a child needs the understanding of
safeguarding
Define Physical Sign Behavioural sign
Physical Abuse It involves causing
physical damage to
children including
hitting them,
drowning, shaking
them, burning them
etc.
Unexplained burns,
bruises, bite marks,
belt and stick marks
etc.
Withdrawn signs,
covering body through
full clothes, fear of
physical contact etc.
Emotional Abuse It involves persistent
maltreatment of
children or adolescent.
Delay in physical and
emotional
development,
stammering etc.
Issues with low self
esteem, being
aggressive or over
reacting on mistakes or
problems.
Sexual Abuse It involves
pressurising or
exploiting a child or
and adolescent by
engaging them in
sexual activities
without their
willingness or
approval.
Uncomfortable
stomach, difficulty
walking and sitting,
bruises etc.
Becoming withdrawn,
showing, self harming,
use of sexually explicit
words.
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Neglect It involves depriving a
child from getting
basic necessities of
lives requisite for his
or her survival.
Malnutrition,
persistently tired, poor
state of hygiene,
hunger etc.
Poor school
attendance, difficulty
in making friendships,
aggressive behaviour
etc.
Bullying &
harassment
It can include non
verbal and verbal
abuse, physical
violence like
punching, hitting and
kicking.
Self harming, weight
loss, tiredness, pulling
hair out.
Frequent crying, too
frightened to go
school, refusal to
communicate,
returning from school
with missing property
and refusal to eat.
4.2 Actions taken if a child or young person alleges to harm or abuse under the work setting.
There are certain steps that have been taken in order to deal with the situation where a
children or young people are harm and abuse (Jones and Walker, 2011). In the first step, it is
necessary to listen the statement made by the child. Next, all the details that have been provided
by the child must be recorded in written. This will act like a permanent record and thus will be
helpful in future references. After having a full description of whatever being said by the child,
this is now essential to contact to the respective and designated safeguarding officer. This will
evaluate the entire case and then an action will be taken by the designated safeguarding officer.
If need arises, then this entire case will be forwarded to next higher authority under
safeguarding children and young people. There are some actions which has to be taken by
managers of organisation which helps to give chance to make strategies according to market
trends. In case of any malpractice with children, it affects its mental and physical health, so
parents has to take actions. Some of the steps are as under-
Listen to children- At first parents has to listen their children's grievance which are
effective and significant for market development. This provides assistance to children at work
place.
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Record it down- After listen, problem must be written down, there are possibilities of
making changes in working style and actions has to be taken to resolve it. In case of major issue,
it must be communicated to parents or guardian.
Report to designated guardian- As per situation, problem must be reported to parents, so
corrective measure can be taken under their approval. This helps to resolve problem more
efficiently.
Report to R.A.T.S.- If problem can not be get solved with the help of parents also then it
is communicated to higher authority and then inspection is done effectively. R.A.T.S. has be
approached when problem does not get resolved effectively.
In order to gain confidence of children, it is essential to make them comfortable with
person. As there are any changes taking place in market, so it is essential to come with
approaches which are effective and signifiant for market growth. Children does not share their
information until they get feel that organisation person will not share with other. Sometimes they
have fear that children may have fear than their information may get transferred to other, so this
affects this mindset has to be changed. When some information is shared related to abuse or any
misconduct, then they must be convinced by saying that this information will be shared in order
to make further dealing. This helps to take corrective measures in order to safeguard their
interest. It is essential to note information which is provided by children, so there are less
possibilities of being confusion and contact to children regarding same matter.
4.3 Rights of children and their careers in the situation where abuse is suspected.
First with the help of various laws, legislations and procedures, it has been make sure by
the organisation that the rights of children and young people can be protected (Lansdown, 2010).
But if in a case, a child gets abused or harmed then there are certain rights which have been made
to protect them. Given below are some of the rights for young people, children and their careers.
1 They can file a case against the person who is responsible for the child abuse.
2 government is liable to compensate them with one or the other ways.
3. A strict action will be taken against the one who involved in the case of abuse against
young people and children.
‘Confidentiality in Suspected or Alleged Abuse’- There is requirement of some aspects
which affects growth of individual,. Children has to keep some aspect confidential with unknown
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people, so they can make policies according to market trends. It is essential to keep watch on
circle of children that they are not in wrong circle, so they do not brought up as bad personality.
As per alleged abuse, when children is mistreated or being abused, then they have right to
file petition under UNCRC. This forum listens their problem and actions are taken in order to
safeguard their interest. Parents and guardians have right to take actions in order to protect
children from mistreated.
TASK 5
5.1 Different types of bullying and their impact on young children
Bullying activities are the major threat for any child. This can be seen within the area of
school or a playground (Parton, 2010). Impact of these kind of activities will result in the
generation of negative thoughts in the child. Several number of bullying activities which are
associated with children and young people are as follow:Being ignored by someone.Being excluded from groupSpreading rumours against an individualMaking fun off.
Above mentioned points clearly indicates the situation where harassment activities can be
detected. . This will make the child numb and their interaction with the society will also
decreased. As by this, a child feels different from others and this may be a reason of their
suicide as well. These activities are rising just because many children feel ashamed while
discussing about their bullied. Hence for this safeguarding and active participation of adults is
must. That is why, it is very necessary to take immediate actions in order to deal with this issue.
The kinds of bullying that have been determined above can have different number of impacts on
children as well as young people, considering:
 Variation in the easting habits of children and young people.
 Reluctance in order to go to school i.e. truancy and stomach aches.
 Indisposition to communicate and withdrawn behaviour
The impacts of bullying or aggression can last a time of life and have been understand to drive
adults and children to self-harm.
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There are various types of Bullying which helps to affects condition of young children.
They are discussed as under-
Physical bullying- In this bullying there is physical touch by peer members. Kicking,
punching, pushing, physical touch, etc. are included in this bullying.
Verbal bullying- In this bullying orally harassment is done to children,. This is easy and
this bullying sometimes can not be recognised by member.
Emotional bullying- As there is difference in emotional level of every person, so in case
of teasing on some emotional background is covered in this. This affects mental level of young
person and this affects their mental growth too.
Cyber bullying- As there is much trend of online solutions, so sometimes young people
gets hurted due to cyber crimes. This crimes affects adversely impact on mindset of children.
Non-verbal bullying- This type of bullying is through eye contact, touch to body of
children. In this there is no use of words in this bullying.
Sexual bullying- In this there is use of connection in body parts of two people. In this
physical, verbal and sexual bullying is included.
Racial bullying- This type of bullying is because of difference in caste, colour, creed,
religion, etc. This creates differentiation at work place.
5.2 Policies and procedures which have to follow in response to concern event
These bullying activities took place just because the child was not motivated to discuss
their sufferings. As many students think that they are master and deal with any situation and
become extraordinary (Parton, 2010). As this sort of thinking increase chances of bullying
because they used to think them as extraordinary and start becoming fake in race of world.
Hence, this is not appropriate and increase number of outcomes which are associated with the
above mentioned topic. For stopping this, government formulate many rules and regulations
which have to follow and aware by all children and young people. As this aid, them in working
properly.
In this, many schools sign a anti ragging or bullying form by their parents so in case of
any sort of harassment they can directly case against them.
Within any institution setting it is a need that actual procedures and policies that are
applied when a claim has been developed or bullying evidence has been witnessed. Some
policies is also essential for the organisation to achieve better results easily. As schools have to
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also alert regarding entire policies and procedures which frame for harassment and inappropriate
in nature.
Anti- bullying and behaviour policies- There is requirement of changes in policies of
schools so changes can be done in effective and efficient manner. Due to change in roles and
responsibilities managers of schools has to alter policies, so they can come with new and
effective behaviours. There must be provision of strict punishment which creates fear in mind of
children and hence they rude and inappropriate behaviour at school. This helps to develop good
and effective personality. There must be provision of training to children’s in order to know
about behaviour of unknown person as well as strangers. Parents has to be familiar with friend
circle of children, so in case of any wrong deed. When children are familiar with their parents,
then they can share things with guardians and parents easily.
5.3 Explanation regarding support to children, young person and family at the time of bullying
At the time of bullying there are various number of laws frame by government in
response to support children, young person or their family. As by this, they all lead to work
become aware about such laws and regulations which usually frame with a motive to remove
them. According to UK court in which Act 1977 signifies that if any individual come under this,
then it will treat as a serious offense or crime. According to this, a serious action can be carried
down against such person.
It is a identify as sort of violence against a children, family and young person which is
inappropriate in nature (Radford, Corral and Fisher, 2013). At primary schools, many students
lead to ignored by their friends or not involve in any gang. As these students are usually belong
to lower class groups or suffering from serious diseases. As proper actions have to take in
relation to them.
There is important role of family members, family, etc. to develop good personality.
There is requirement of some changes which are relevant for growth of children in good
personality. Teachers has to make policies through which they can perform actions in accordance
to society. There must be proper use of legal laws and regulations which help child to work in
specified and restricted manner. When parents leave their children at day care, then they share
some facts about their ward. These facts have to be considered by day care centre or school.
There are many promises management of day care centre and school take, so this will be
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followed, so this has to be followed in order to gain confidence of parents. This helps to create
confidence of parents and staff of school and day care provides some solution to the problem.
TASK 6
6.1 Explanation regarding to support these children
As by these sort of activities, many children attitude of working and living in society
become hard. As they become less capable to deal with many small problems of their daily life.
By this, their self-confidence and self-esteem of working also get decline which is inappropriate
in nature. For this primary schools can promote various number of activities through which these
children attitude and confidence get upraise.Organise activity with all students of schoolsTake them in live concerts of such people who are capable in deal with these problems.Motivate them towards a particular work and allot them some responsibility through which they
get motivated.
All these activities are helpful in building self-confidence and self-esteem to these young people
so that they can work in any situation.
Helping a children's self-esteem and self-confidence equips them, as they have previously
determined in order to enter maturity as well as focused persons who are more confident and
capable to trade with the number of condition that person life can thrown and twisted at them.
When determining self-assurance, they are observing at the levels in which children portrays
herself or his to others via their behaviour and personality. There are different ways in order to
support children's such as listen, interest, expression and many other.
Listen- Listening is one of the essential component which helps person to know about
aspect of other person. This helps to make change in view of person and it boost confidence of
person. When person listen to some other individual, then it gives good image in front of other.
Hence listening to children s also one of the essential aspect which helps to make them under
confidence.
Interest- When children thinks that person is interesting in knowing views, then this
boost self confidence of person and he tells with full liberty. This makes good image and
children are confident while taking.
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Expression- To make policies in accordance to child, it is essential that person has to
make policies through which child can expression himself. When children is able to expression
himself with confidence, it helps to improve his image.
Support- There is requirement of support to children, so they feel comfortable. It is
essential to give personal space to children this boost their confidence. When children gets
support from teachers and parents, then it helps to brought up them with good and confident
personality.
6.2 Importance of supporting resilience in context of children and young people.
Resilience can be defined as the way of estimating the capability in order to recover from
any difficulties (Smith, Cowie and Blades, 2015). This concept is very helpful in building up
new hope and energy within the life of a young people. In context of safeguarding, it is not
always necessary that with the help of all available procedures and legislations, the rights of
children and people can be protected. Thus, there are certain supporting resilience with the help
of which all the children who has been abused by one of the other kind can asked for justice.
Supporting resilience in relation of young people and children are more essential and important
for them to Try and think of few activities where they could accomplish any of the above – for
example preparing as well as making their own snack, sandwiches, acquiring everything ready,
selecting the filling as well as making it.
Learning bike ride, swimming, etc. are some activities which are important for making
employees face challenges. There are many problems which arise to learn new techniques which
help young person to grow with confidence. There is requirement of some changes which
provides assistance to children so they can overcome changes in routine work. This helps
children to grow in impressive personality.
6.3 Importance of working with children in order to decide their safety.
It is again a very important task in safeguarding that involves the idea of working with
young people and children. A child can be guided against all possible issues of society only
when people will get to know them from close. That is why, it has always been said that working
with young people and children will be helpful in determining and ensuring the ways by which
they can protect their safety and rights.
When working is done with children they get idea how to deal with external factors. As
per change in external factors of market. It is essential to come with approaches which is
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effective and significant for making policies according to them. While working with children, it
is easy to analyse their mindset and they can be trained with which they are able to work
according to market trends. This helps to provide them safe and secure environment and hence
there will less chances of misbehave.
To improve growth and development of children, school plays vital role. There is
requirement of changes which are effective and significant for growth and development of
individual. Parents are teacher are main guide which provide knowledge related to topic. As
there is danger of strangers, so children must be training to children to say “NO” in appropriate
way. In schools there must be camps which helps children to deal with adverse situation.
6.4 Ways by which children can be empowered about their well-being and safety.
There are several ways by which children can be empowered in context of their well-
being and safety . In now a day with increasing number of crime in the society, it is very
important to make young generation aware about the ways by which they can safeguard
themselves (Stalker and McArthur, 2012). Thus, in order to solve this purpose, there can be
several techniques such as organisation can plan workshop in which children will get to know
about all the details of safeguarding. There are some other methods as well, for example training,
seminar, group discussion and activities with the help of which a detail information can be
provided to the children. This plays a major role in order to ensuring the safety of children and
young people. This will make them more aware are all the miss happening can be take place in
their surroundings. Thus, a positive direction can be provided to them.
Children can fight danger in different conditions now than in the previous they have
determined in this section. Danger and difficulties not only exist direct contract but from online
bid which can keel various number of implications and dangers. It is essential to children to alert
of what kind of behaviour is proper and want in improper from adults as well as indeed young
people and other children. There are some stages which are determined that children are learned
regarding danger such as KS1 to KS4.
To make children developed it is essential to make policies which are relevant and
significant for providing growth to career prospects of children. There are many changes which
has to be undertaken by children in order to make confident personality. In case of risk it is
essential to perform activities according to current market trends. In order to take decisions
effective there must be training to take initiative and hence they are able to make changes in their
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personality. When children is able to take risk they are able to deal with changes happening in
society.
There are various types of risk such as being harassed, mistreated, abuse, tortured, bad
touch, etc. which affects their mental as well as emotional balance. These risk can be minimise
by involvement of parents, school staff, social workers and other authorities. Parents has to be
familiar with children, so they share happening with them. There must be good environment in
home which provides children knowledge about good and bad. UNCRC (UN Convention on the
rights of the children) works as per guidance of UNICEF for protecting interest of children. They
have proper rights for children’s up-liftment and actions in case of misconduct or misbehave
with children.
TASK 7
7.1 Risk and consequences associated with children who are using mobile phones.
Now a day’s due to the introduction of several technologies, children are becoming use to
it. This will leave a very bad impact on children (Ward, Brown and Westlake, 2012). This is
because by using social networking sites most of the time, children will might suffer from
eyesight issues. This sometimes reduce their level of developing innovative ideas and skills. It
has been noticed that , there are some mature context which might get surfed by the sometimes
and therefore, it will leave a bad impact on their mind..
Risks of grooming by inappropriate adults- There are possibilities that children develops
under wrong hands, so this affects affects their personality. As there are difference types of
people who provide training to children. In case person does not have positive image then this
affects overall society.
Cyber bullying- Cyber bullying is one of the adverse element affects society. These days there is
more use of internet sources, so there is effect on some misuse of also. These days cyber crimes
are increasing day by day such as use of unauthorised sites, hacking, etc.
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7.2 Ways of reducing risk from social networking.
It is important to take some immediate actions in order to reduce the risk of social
networking among children (Zeldin, Camino and Calvert, 2012). In order to reducing risk from
social networking sites, internet use, buying online, using a mobile, there are some steps that
must be taken from the part of parents as well as from online sites.
Parents have to make sure that their child do not spend too much of time on internet and
mobile-phones. They have to make sure that they have a command over all the activities
performed by their child over internet.
Internet sites must have age barriers in order to see a particular content over internet. This
will protect the children from reaching towards irrelevant content.
Social media- These days there are many crimes happening on social media which give
birth to crimes and children may gets on wrong path. To reduce negative impact of social media,
children must not post personal and private information on social media such as Facebook,
Instagram, etc.
Internet use- There is positive as well as negative aspect of internet. There are many
sites, games which are not good for mental growth of children and hence this affects children and
young generation. Parents has to keep eyes on children while they are using internet. There must
privacy while use of internet sites. This helps to make children not to misuse internet. In order to
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Illustration 2: percentage use of mobile phones by children.

protect children from, misuse of internet, management of school must use internet filters, so
inappropriate sites cannot be surfed.
Online buying- Online buying is easy but at the same time there are possibilities of
crime. As there is use of personal information such as account number, ATM Pin number, etc.
which affects financial status and in case of wrong delivery of good young people gets affected
adversely. To avoid negative results from online buying, it is essential to purchase through
authorised sites. Payment must be done through “Cash on Delivery”, bank account details must
not be provide on online sites.
Use of mobile phone- Mobile is one of the fastest using equipment which helps in
communication. But sometimes this affects and creates distraction in communication. There is
ill- effect on mental growth, eye- vision, etc. To avoid negative impact of mobile phones, it is
essential to set time for use of mobile by parents, it must be turned off when not in use, do not
sleep with phone, do not use phone while charging, etc.
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