England: Early years Foundation Stage.
Wales: Foundation Phase
Northern Ireland: Foundation stage
Scotland: Pre-birth to three and curriculum for excellence
The children's act 1989 Legislates for England and Wales, was put into place to ensure that the welfare for a child is dominant. The children's act 1989 made those who worked with children and parents held responsible for the childâ€TMs safety. The main aim was:
For protection of children and rights of parents to become balanced so that state intervention was controlled.
To encourage partnerships between parents and statuary authorities.
To improve …show more content…
These are now a legal requirement and introduced to implement the act and wider reform programme as well as the working together to safeguard children. This was to ensure that all information is carried forward and right steps are taken. The main aims are:
A children's commissioner for England to protect children and young peoples rights. A director for children's services within the local authority
Closer working relationships between local authorities and others in are in contact with children and young people, including the police, health service providers, youth justice teams and welfare providers. For all involved to promote well-being of children and young people and have arrangements that safeguard and promote their welfare.
Local Safe Guarding Boards
Revised legislation for physical punishment, it is now an offence to hit a child if it causes mental harm or leaves a lasting mark.
Ofsted to set framework and this will be used to monitor children's services
CAF common assessment framework - helping to identify individual childâ€TMs needs and if they need additional help to help them develop.
Central database containing children's records and if they have had previous connections in …show more content…
I had to bring Identification along to the meeting I wore a visitors badge and also gave in all my information to have a DBS carried out and I was not allowed to start my placement until my DBS had arrived this gave the school protection and was part of their safeguarding policy. I also had to wear a badge, sign in and out only could enter and leave through a door with a lock that only the receptionist could open for safety reasons and I also had to read the health and safety notice and fire safety notice for safeguarding. I was allowed to use my mobile telephone only in the staff room at lunch time and was given a brief timetable and run down off a typical