Assignment one – Child protection
Under the child care act 1991 a child is defined as a person under the age of 18 years, excluding a person who is or been married. The aim of Children First National Guidance 2011 is to promote safety and well being of children and also deals with recognition, reporting and management of child safety concerns. Parents and caregivers should have the primary responsibility for care and protection of children. Same parents are not able to provide proper care of their children. In these cases, families may need support and direct intervention to ensure safety and well being of their children.
The legislative framework for child protection practice in Ireland is provided by the Child’s Act 1991. Under this act HSE has statutory duty to promote the welfare of children who not receive adequate care and protection. HSE acts according to Children First: National …show more content…
They need to share their concerns or seek advice from the HSE, make a formal report and cooperate in whatever way possible, including attending at meetings, in order to share information and contribute to good decision-making. In an emergency situation, the Gardaí should be informed of children at risk.
Children First National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children states that all organisations working in direct contact with children should have procedures and guidelines derived from current Children First National Guidance and Our Duty to Care: the Principles of Good Practice for the Protection of Children and Young People.
Child protection guidelines help the professionals working in childcare setting to deal with situation where children are exposed to experience possible neglect or
Under the child care act 1991 a child is defined as a person under the age of 18 years, excluding a person who is or been married. The aim of Children First National Guidance 2011 is to promote safety and well being of children and also deals with recognition, reporting and management of child safety concerns. Parents and caregivers should have the primary responsibility for care and protection of children. Same parents are not able to provide proper care of their children. In these cases, families may need support and direct intervention to ensure safety and well being of their children.
The legislative framework for child protection practice in Ireland is provided by the Child’s Act 1991. Under this act HSE has statutory duty to promote the welfare of children who not receive adequate care and protection. HSE acts according to Children First: National …show more content…
They need to share their concerns or seek advice from the HSE, make a formal report and cooperate in whatever way possible, including attending at meetings, in order to share information and contribute to good decision-making. In an emergency situation, the Gardaí should be informed of children at risk.
Children First National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children states that all organisations working in direct contact with children should have procedures and guidelines derived from current Children First National Guidance and Our Duty to Care: the Principles of Good Practice for the Protection of Children and Young People.
Child protection guidelines help the professionals working in childcare setting to deal with situation where children are exposed to experience possible neglect or