Thanyha Kirisanker
BTEC Childcare
Unit 5 Keeping Children Safe
P5 M3 D2
Roles of adults for safeguarding
Duty of care
A duty of care specifies the level of care required of people who deal with children in a
setting. Adults have a legal duty to safeguard children and behave in the best interests of
children. The adult is also responsible for not causing harm to a child by their activities.
Every setting must have a member of staff who oversees safety. A safeguarding policy must
be in place in all settings; it will outline the method and personnel needs. The policy must
comply with essential laws policy standards and must incorporate e-safety.
Children act 1989
The 1989 Children's Act is based on the belief that children are best cared for within their
own homes, and that every effort should be made to facilitate this whenever feasible. It
emphasises the importance of considering the child's preferences and feelings while making
decisions concerning their parenting.1
Children Act 2004
The Children Act of 2004 is an evolution of the 1989 Act. It emphasised that all persons and
organisations that work with children have a responsibility to assist protect and promote the
welfare of children.2
Education Act 2002
The Education Act of 2002 was enacted in reaction to the United Kingdom's adoption of the
Human Rights Act. The Act made it a responsibility to protect children and young people
from abuse or neglect. It defines the tasks and obligations of teachers and those designated
with duty for child safety.3
United Conventions of the Rights of the Child
The United Conventions of the Rights of the child sets out the rights and freedoms of all
children in 54 articles. It was drawn up in 1989 and came into UK law in January 1992. All
the countries that signed are legally bound to implement legislation to ensure children’s
rights are maintenance. Article 19 states that the government must do all they can to ensure
that children are protected from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect and bad treatment by
their parents or anyone else who looks after them. Article 12 is that it is important to listen
to children and there is opportunity in the daily routine.
Sherwood Park Policies
In my placement setting, they aim to ensure that appropriate action is taken in a timely
manner to safeguard and promote children's welfare, that all staff are aware of their
1
https://www.cypnow.co.uk/features/article/the-children-act-1989-30-years-on
2
https://www.ihasco.co.uk/blog/entry/2508/what-is-the-childrens-act-2004
3
https://www.communitydance.org.uk/DB/legal-compliance-2/lc6-education-act-2002
, Thanyha Kirisanker
BTEC Childcare
Unit 5 Keeping Children Safe
P5 M3 D2
statutory safeguarding responsibilities, and that staff are properly trained in recognising and
reporting safeguarding issues. Protecting and promoting the welfare of children entails
protecting children from maltreatment, preventing impairment of children's physical health
or development, ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the
provision of safe and effective care, and taking action to ensure that all children achieve the
best possible outcomes. Part 1 and Annex A of the Department for Education's statutory
safeguarding guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education, must be read and understood by
all employees, and this guidance must be reviewed at least yearly. The staff will be aware of
the systems that support safeguarding, such as the child protection and safeguarding policy,
the staff code of conduct, the role and identity of the designated safeguarding lead and
deputies, the behaviour, e-safety, keeping children safe in education policies, which include
measures to prevent bullying, including cyberbullying, prejudice-based and discriminatory
bullying, and the safeguarding response to children who go missing from educational
institutions.4
EYFS Statutory Framework
According to the EYFS statutory framework of welfare requirements, settings must teach all
employees to understand their safeguarding policy and procedures and ensure that all staff
are up to date on safeguarding problems. The settings training must enable staff to
recognise indicators of suspected abuse and neglect as soon as feasible and to respond in a
timely and appropriate manner. In addition, settings must follow the government's statutory
guidelines 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' as well as the 'Prevent Duty Guidance
for England and Wales.' All schools are obligated to follow the government's statutory
advice on 'Keeping Children Safe in Education,' and other childcare providers may find it
useful to do the same. If providers have concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of
children, they must immediately contact agencies with statutory duties. This includes the
local children's social services and, in an emergency, the police.5
GDPR
The GDPR, or General Data Protection Regulation, specifies six data protection principles
that summarise its numerous mandates. According to the GDPR, children deserve special
protection when it comes to their personal data since they may be less aware of the risks,
repercussions, and safeguards involved, as well as their rights in connection to personal data
processing. In terms of child safety, the GDPR does not prohibit or limit the exchange of
information for the aim of keeping children safe. Sharing legal and secure information
between schools, children's social care, and other local organisations is critical for keeping
children safe and ensuring they receive the necessary help. 6
Legislation
When it comes to children and young people, Ofsted follows the definitions used in the
Children Act 2004 and the Department for Education (DfE) guideline paper Working
4
https://www.sherwoodparkprimary.co.uk/bexley/primary/sherwood/arenas/websitecontent/web/Child
%20Protection%20and%20Safeguarding%20Policy-63988.pdf
5
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/
974907/EYFS_framework_-_March_2021.pdf
6
https://www.itgovernance.eu/blog/en/the-gdpr-understanding-the-6-data-protection-principles
BTEC Childcare
Unit 5 Keeping Children Safe
P5 M3 D2
Roles of adults for safeguarding
Duty of care
A duty of care specifies the level of care required of people who deal with children in a
setting. Adults have a legal duty to safeguard children and behave in the best interests of
children. The adult is also responsible for not causing harm to a child by their activities.
Every setting must have a member of staff who oversees safety. A safeguarding policy must
be in place in all settings; it will outline the method and personnel needs. The policy must
comply with essential laws policy standards and must incorporate e-safety.
Children act 1989
The 1989 Children's Act is based on the belief that children are best cared for within their
own homes, and that every effort should be made to facilitate this whenever feasible. It
emphasises the importance of considering the child's preferences and feelings while making
decisions concerning their parenting.1
Children Act 2004
The Children Act of 2004 is an evolution of the 1989 Act. It emphasised that all persons and
organisations that work with children have a responsibility to assist protect and promote the
welfare of children.2
Education Act 2002
The Education Act of 2002 was enacted in reaction to the United Kingdom's adoption of the
Human Rights Act. The Act made it a responsibility to protect children and young people
from abuse or neglect. It defines the tasks and obligations of teachers and those designated
with duty for child safety.3
United Conventions of the Rights of the Child
The United Conventions of the Rights of the child sets out the rights and freedoms of all
children in 54 articles. It was drawn up in 1989 and came into UK law in January 1992. All
the countries that signed are legally bound to implement legislation to ensure children’s
rights are maintenance. Article 19 states that the government must do all they can to ensure
that children are protected from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect and bad treatment by
their parents or anyone else who looks after them. Article 12 is that it is important to listen
to children and there is opportunity in the daily routine.
Sherwood Park Policies
In my placement setting, they aim to ensure that appropriate action is taken in a timely
manner to safeguard and promote children's welfare, that all staff are aware of their
1
https://www.cypnow.co.uk/features/article/the-children-act-1989-30-years-on
2
https://www.ihasco.co.uk/blog/entry/2508/what-is-the-childrens-act-2004
3
https://www.communitydance.org.uk/DB/legal-compliance-2/lc6-education-act-2002
, Thanyha Kirisanker
BTEC Childcare
Unit 5 Keeping Children Safe
P5 M3 D2
statutory safeguarding responsibilities, and that staff are properly trained in recognising and
reporting safeguarding issues. Protecting and promoting the welfare of children entails
protecting children from maltreatment, preventing impairment of children's physical health
or development, ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the
provision of safe and effective care, and taking action to ensure that all children achieve the
best possible outcomes. Part 1 and Annex A of the Department for Education's statutory
safeguarding guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education, must be read and understood by
all employees, and this guidance must be reviewed at least yearly. The staff will be aware of
the systems that support safeguarding, such as the child protection and safeguarding policy,
the staff code of conduct, the role and identity of the designated safeguarding lead and
deputies, the behaviour, e-safety, keeping children safe in education policies, which include
measures to prevent bullying, including cyberbullying, prejudice-based and discriminatory
bullying, and the safeguarding response to children who go missing from educational
institutions.4
EYFS Statutory Framework
According to the EYFS statutory framework of welfare requirements, settings must teach all
employees to understand their safeguarding policy and procedures and ensure that all staff
are up to date on safeguarding problems. The settings training must enable staff to
recognise indicators of suspected abuse and neglect as soon as feasible and to respond in a
timely and appropriate manner. In addition, settings must follow the government's statutory
guidelines 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' as well as the 'Prevent Duty Guidance
for England and Wales.' All schools are obligated to follow the government's statutory
advice on 'Keeping Children Safe in Education,' and other childcare providers may find it
useful to do the same. If providers have concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of
children, they must immediately contact agencies with statutory duties. This includes the
local children's social services and, in an emergency, the police.5
GDPR
The GDPR, or General Data Protection Regulation, specifies six data protection principles
that summarise its numerous mandates. According to the GDPR, children deserve special
protection when it comes to their personal data since they may be less aware of the risks,
repercussions, and safeguards involved, as well as their rights in connection to personal data
processing. In terms of child safety, the GDPR does not prohibit or limit the exchange of
information for the aim of keeping children safe. Sharing legal and secure information
between schools, children's social care, and other local organisations is critical for keeping
children safe and ensuring they receive the necessary help. 6
Legislation
When it comes to children and young people, Ofsted follows the definitions used in the
Children Act 2004 and the Department for Education (DfE) guideline paper Working
4
https://www.sherwoodparkprimary.co.uk/bexley/primary/sherwood/arenas/websitecontent/web/Child
%20Protection%20and%20Safeguarding%20Policy-63988.pdf
5
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/
974907/EYFS_framework_-_March_2021.pdf
6
https://www.itgovernance.eu/blog/en/the-gdpr-understanding-the-6-data-protection-principles
