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UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION OF THE RIGHTS OF A CHILD List 2 reasons why the convention was introduced: * Children are individuals and have rights and responsibilities appropriate to their age and development * Children’s cultures and traditions should be protected List 3 Articles and describe how these apply to your setting: * Children have the right to say what they think should happen, when adults are making decisions that affect them, and to have their opinions taken into account. Every child is given time to talk at circle time and express their opinions and ideas or ask questions with the rest of the group and staff. * Children have the right to meet together and to join groups and organisations, as long as this does not stop other people from enjoying their rights. Children in pre-school are encouraged to meet people of the community through visiting the church and the primary school. * All children have a right to relax and play, and to join in a wide range of activities. Children in pre-school are encouraged to choose their own activity whether it be inside or outside, if a child gets tired or wants to relax they can go into the quiet room. Name two countries who did not sign the Convention: * USA * Somalia Data Protection Act 1998: In what year was the Data Protection Act put in place' The Act came into place on 1st March 2000 What other 2 Acts does the Data Protection Act incorporate' It incorporates the Access to Health Records 1990 and the Access to Personal Files Act 1987 Describe the contents of the act: The Act covers computerised data and manual records held in relevant filing systems. There are restrictions on the use of automated decision-making processes relating to individuals Describe 3 Data Protection Principles: * Personal Data shall be processed fairly and lawfully * Personal Data shall be accurate and, where necessary, kept up-to-date * Personal Data shall be processed in accordance with the rights of data subjects under the act Race Relations Amendment Act 2000 When did this act come into force' The race relations act came into force in 1976 the amendment act came into force in 2000 Describe what the legislation is for: The legislation is for eliminating unlawful racial discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity and good relations between peopled of different racial groups Sex Discrimination Act 1986 Describe the reason for this act: So one person of one sex is not treated more or less favourably than another person of the opposite sex under the same circumstances Describe 2 types of Discrimination covered by the act: * Direct sexual discrimination * Indirect sexual discrimination What extension was made to the act in 1987' The act was extended to cover employers of five or less people Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Name the four stages of the act: * A new individual right to ‘no discrimination’ on the basis of disability * A new duty to reasonably accommodate the needs of a disabled person * A new obligation on employers to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to the physical features of the premises and arrangements for employing disabled people * More favourable treatment of someone because they are disabled is permitted Describe the content of this legislation: The act covers the rights of a disabled person fairly in the working environment Human Rights Act 1998 What does this act enable people to do' This act helps people of the United Kingdom to seek help from the courts if they believe their human rights have been infringed Name 5 Individual Human Rights laid out in the legislation: * A Right to Life * The right to freedom of expression * The right not to be subjected to the death penalty * The right to marry and found a family * The right to free elections What did the government have to show with introduction of this act' A commitment to the most vulnerable adults as well as children, in the past some people had not always been able to access their rights this is now regarded as a violation of an individual’s human rights EYFS Standards What year was this legislation introduced' The EYFS took effect from September 2008 What are the underpinning principles' * A Unique Child – Every child is a competent learner from birth who can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured * Positive Relationships – Children learn to be strong and independent from a base of loving and secure relationships with parents and/or a key person * Enabling Environments – The environment plays a key role in supporting and extending children’s development and learning. * Learning and Development – Children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates and all areas of learning and development are equally important and interconnected Food Safety Regulations 1995 What establishments does the legislation cover' All establishments where food is prepared and served Name 4 hygiene requirements the legislation requires: * Long hair should be tied back, nails short and clean no jewellery in which food could become trapped. Hands should be washed thoroughly at each stage between handling cooked and uncooked, after going to the toilet * Separate chopping boards for salads, raw food and cooked food * Ensure surfaces are cleaned before and after preparation of food * Cover any cuts with a blue plaster, to ensure if it comes off it can be seen easily COSHH 2002 What does COSHH stand for' Control of Substances Hazardous to Health What does legislation require from workplaces' It requires a COSHH File that lists all the hazardous substances in the work place. It should detail: Where they are kept, How they are labelled, Their effects, The maximum amount of time it is safe to be exposed to them and How to deal with an emergency involving one of them Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 Why was the legislation amended' The government recognised that too many working days were lost because of musculoskeletal injuries and, for people working in the health and social care sectors, the risks are very high. What does the legislation now state about manual handling' Manual handling should be avoided, so far as is reasonably practicable, by redesigning the task or by automating the process. Suitable and sufficient assessment of any task should be carried out this will reduce the risk of injury from any task that cannot be avoided What are the employer’s duties under the legislation' * Avoid – as far as is reasonably practicable, the need for hazardous manual handling * Assess – the risk of injury from any hazardous manual handling that cannot be avoided * Reduce – as far as is reasonably practicable, the risk of injury from hazardous manual handling What are the employee’s duties under the legislation' * Follow the systems of work that have been devised to protect their safety * Make use of the equipment provided, properly, to minimise the risk of injury * To Support the employer to achieve their obligations by using the prompts listed in the employers duties when carrying out manual handling tasks. So whenever possible Avoid, Assess and Reduce the amount of handling necessary * Co-operate with your employer on all health and safety matters * Ensure that your activities do not put others at risk RIDDOR 1995 What does the abbreviation stand for' Reporting of Injuries, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences What does this legislation require employers to report' Accident and ill health at work Name 3 injuries that need to be reported: * Fracture other than to fingers, thumbs and toes * Amputation * Loss of sight (temporary or permanent) What is a Dangerous Occurrence' If something happens which does not result in a reportable illness, but which clearly could have done, then it may be a dangerous occurrence which must be reported immediately Health and Safety at Work 1974 Name 3 of the employer’s responsibility: * Employer’s must display a certificate of employers liability insurance * Employer’s must display the poster ‘Health and Safety Law – What you should know’ * Undertake risk assessments for all hazards Name the employees responsibilities: * Employees must comply with legislation and ensure that their actions do not adversely affect others * Employees must take responsible care for their own safety and that of others * Co-operate with the employer in respect of health and safety matters * Not intentionally damage any health and safety equipment or materials provided by the employer What is specific to this legislation not mentioned in any other' This Act is a piece of criminal law. People who fail to comply with the Act can be prosecuted and fined or jailed if found guilty Equality Act 2006 Describe why this act promotes equality and diversity: It makes it unlawful to discriminate on the grounds of relation or belief in the provision of goods, facilities, education, the use and disposal of premises and the exercise of public functions Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act What year did the act come into effect' 2006 Name the disclosure that any new job applicant must apply for' Criminal Record Certificate (CRB Check) What information does this disclosure provide' An individual’s criminal records history Every Child Matters: Change for Children 2004 Describe why the original Every Child Matters was published in 2003: In response to the report into the death of Victoria Climbie. Every Child Matters built on plans already in place to prevent the abuse of children. Name the five aims the Government has requested all Local Authorities to support over the next five years: * Be healthy * Stay safe * Enjoy and achieve * Make a positive contribution * Achieve economic well-being