A Basic Understanding of Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (Category 2)
Section 4: Understand the key principles of safeguarding and protecting children and young people In this section you will learn: •
Key government legislation in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and young people.
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What constitutes good working practices for safeguarding.
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What is meant by appropriate and inappropriate behaviour with children and young people.
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The scope of own role and that of others in safeguarding and protecting children and young people.
Section introduction In this section you will explore the key legislation that is in place in relation to safeguarding and child protection. These inform the policies, procedures and processes that will be in place within your own organisation. You will also revisit the best practice in terms of your own role in safeguarding, such as reflection, understanding boundaries and being aware of policy and procedural updates where required. A little more will be discussed about appropriate behaviour and how you should behave towards children and young people in your workplace. Finally, you will consider what your role is in safeguarding and child protection.
Key government legislation in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and young people There are a range of policies and procedures that any organisation that works with children and young people will need to have in place. These policies and procedures must meet a range of legislative requirements, as the following table outlines. Legislation
UN convention on the rights of the child
Description The United Nations convention on the Rights of the Child (1989). It is the agreement between all the governments in the world that defines the rights of children under 18 years old, the rights that children need to live a full life. At the heart of this convention is the idea that children are equal to and as important as adults and what they think, say and feel is as important too.
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