Explain How Policies And Procedures Help Children And Young People And Their Families

Primarily in this assignment for me to be able to meet the grading criteria I will be concentrating on discussing how policies & procedures help children and young people and their families’ whist being looked after. I will be discussing how Every Child Matters 2003, Children Act 1989/2004 and Data Protection Act 1998 and how these legislations help children as well as their families. Policies & Procedures are a set of Acts, Rules and Laws which have been put into place by the government and are legally enforced. These sets of policies & procedure must be followed by all members of the public, health care settings and other companies and organizations who work with children. These policies & procedures are reviewed every so often and if there are any problems or suggestions for …show more content…
For many parents caring and supporting their children in everything they do is something which is a natural responsibility. However, some children are not as advantaged and their lives are filled with hazard, terror and vulnerability. Victoria Climbié was one of those children who experienced the abuse and violence. At the hands of those she was supposed to be loved by, treated her with unspeakable abuse which resulted in her death. Her case was an atrocious example from a list of children horribly maltreated and abused. This legislation ensures that children and young people are kept safe, protected and that children fulfill their potentials. This legislation focusses on supporting families and carers who have an increased influence on children’s lives. It also certifies that when necessary involvement from the state is assured before children and young people are potentially in any danger or crisis. The legislation also determines that any underlying problems which may be identified and ensure that interference is taken to advance the protection of the vulnerable persons