Unit 2.2: Understand legislation relating to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children
Unit reference F/505/9813 Unit level 3
Credit Value GLH 21
Unit aim This unit provides the knowledge and understanding required to support the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children from birth to 7 years.
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1. Understand legislation and guidelines for the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children.
1.1. Summarize current legislation and guidelines for the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children.
1.2. Identify policies and procedures relating to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children.
1.3. Analyze how current legislation and guidelines for safeguarding inform policy and procedure.
2. Understand policies and procedures for the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children.
2.1. Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Early Years practitioner in relation to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children.
2.2. Describe the lines of reporting and responsibility to meet the safeguarding, protection and welfare requirements of children.
2.3. Explain the boundaries of confidentiality in relation to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children.
2.4. Analyze the benefits of partnership working in the context of safeguarding, protection and welfare of children.
3. Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child has been abused or harmed.
3.1. Explain child protection in relation to safeguarding.
3.2. Describe signs, symptoms, indicators and behaviors that may cause concern relating to:
- Domestic abuse
- Neglect
- Physical abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Sexual abuse
3.3. Describe actions to take if harm or abuse is suspected and/or disclosed.
3.4. Explain the rights of children and parents/carers in situations where harm or abuse is suspected or alleged.
3.5. Explain the responsibilities of the Early Years practitioner in relation to whistleblowing.
4. Understand the purpose of serious case reviews.
4.1. Explain why serious case reviews are required.
4.2. Analyze how serious case reviews inform practice.
