...Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy Version Effective Date Review Date Lead Agreed by 2.2 01/08/2015 01/08/2016 Director of Student Services SLT and Governors 1 Contents Introduction 1. Policy Statement 2. Keeping Children Safe 3. Adults Working with Children and Vulnerable adults 4. Monitoring and Reviewing our Policy and Practice Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 9 Page 11 Appendices Appendix A – Guidance for good practice when working with young people Appendix B – Types of abuse and specific safeguarding issues Appendix C – Recognising abuse and indicators of abuse Appendix D – Responding to disclosure Page 14 Page 15 Page 17 Page 18 Appendix E – Guidance on Radicalisation and Extremism Page 19 2 Introduction All schools and colleges are required to have a Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy that guides the procedures and practices of staff when safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults (henceforth referred to as students). NewVIc takes very seriously its duty towards all its students who have been entrusted to our care and seeks to provide a college environment where all students are safe, secure, valued, respected, and listened to. NewVIc understands that our work in safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults must always have regard for the national guidance issued by the Secretary of State and should be in line with local guidance and procedures...
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...independent contractors, who are increasingly relied on to perform specific, short-term, nonrecurring jobs, permit employers to rapidly & inexpensively inflate or shrink workforces as competitive & regulatory conditions change. Employee or Independent Contractor? • Employee (long-term or contingent) or an independent contractor: worker under contract to organization to do specific task, not legally part of organization. • Where a worker’s performance is controlled by an employer or where employer has right or ability to control that work, worker likely to be considered employee. • Business that hires independent contractor generally is not required to comply with wide range of employment & labor law standards that would apply where worker is employee. Thus, business must provide unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation coverage, minimum wages, and so on to employees, but generally would not need to do so for independent contractors. Employers not liable for discrimination claims by independent contractors. Classification Problems • Employees, unlike independent contractors, are protected by the Fair Labor Standards Act, which requires, among other things, the payment of the federal minimum wage & overtime pay. Hiring & the Law Potential legal problems in hiring: • Resume Fraud • Background Checks • Inappropriate Questions – questions about political views, age, etc, are lawful but discrimination based on answers to those questions would be illegal. • Noncompete...
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...An Introduction From David Collier ECB Chief Executive The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) produced the original version of “Safe Hands” in the autumn of 2003. That document was prefaced by the ECB giving its firm and enthusiastic commitment to ensuring cricket provides a safe, friendly and enjoyable experience for children. As the ECB’s Chief Executive I give a continuing commitment to that pledge. “Safe Hands” is reviewed and updated annually. Adopting and implementing “Safe Hands” remains a requirement of affiliation to the ECB, and the “Safe Hands” Safeguarding Programme continues to provide a core theme of the ECB club accreditation programme, ECB Clubmark. As the National Governing Body for cricket we take our responsibility for the well-being of the game extremely seriously. We want the millions of people throughout England and Wales who enjoy our national summer sport, across all ages and from a hugely diverse range of backgrounds, to have a positive experience, whatever their involvement. We also want to play our part in helping children achieve the best possible outcomes and we are confident of the important role sport can play in helping children be safe, healthy and involved in their communities. This Safeguarding Policy provides our sport with tools to ensure the whole game takes up the challenge of continuously improving the participation conditions for children. By participation, we mean not just playing the game, but being involved in their...
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...Mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect Last updated July 2013 Contents What is mandatory reporting? Who is mandated to make a notification? What types of abuse are mandated reporters required to report? Commonwealth law What protections are given to reporters? About whom can notifications be made? What type of concerns must be reported, and what may be reported? In what cases can child protection and welfare agencies respond? What are the benefits of mandatory reporting requirements? Are there challenges with the introduction of mandatory reporting? Further reading Authors / Acknowledgements Share or comment Email Facebook Twitter Digg reddit del.icio.us StumbleUpon Leave a comment This sheet examines legal provisions requiring specified people to report suspected abuse and neglect to government child protection services in Australia.1 This document is provided as a guide only. Individuals are encouraged to contact the relevant department or organisation to clarify requirements in their states or territories, or in relation to legislation. For more information, see Reporting Abuse and Neglect: State and Territory Departments Responsible for Protecting Children. What is mandatory reporting? Mandatory reporting is a term used to describe the legislative requirement imposed on selected classes of people to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to government authorities. Parliaments...
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...the people to protect themselves, never the responsibility of the government to protect us. It is however the Government’s responsibility to protect the rights of the people, including the right for the people to protect themselves; the Amendment. Gun control is not effective; as it has never been shown in a national study to reduce the number of gun related crimes. If the people do not protect themselves, there is no protection. It has been proven in many other countries in all of which these destinations have very minimal gun laws and restrictions. These countries include Norway, Finland, France and Germany and in all of these countries there is a remarkably lower murder rate, way below the rate of the United States. One of the most widely known colleges in the world, Harvard University conducted a study, with the result of the study being “gun control is proven to be counterproductive”. In the United States, gun control has been a long argued battle of the people’s right to bear arms vs. the law controlling guns. The US Constitution’s Second Amendment reads: “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a Free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Who is to say that any belong to the “well-regulated Militia” is the general public a Militia. The truth is most Americans do not trust the government, or more properly, the people who hold the upper positions of the government. This was the feeling before Edward Snowden provided...
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...classified media from anonymous sources for protecting them. They work for the protection of the freedom of expression and its diffusion through the media, and improve History of everyone and the right for each person to create it. The problem is that wikileaks generates different reactions. A lot of its publications generates violent polemics and intimidations. Even the website is threaten and had to to face to technical and financial problems. However, there are also people who defend the website like: “reporters sans frontiers”, or “le parti pirate suédois”, etc… In 2011 wikileaks had to face to a big financial problem, and had to accept the bitcoins, the electronic money. Morever, in August 2012, wikileaks is attacked and people couldn’t connect to the website for few days. Wiki had to register a complaint. After explaining the objective and the reason why of their existence, we can now expose the ethical dilemmas of Wikileaks. It can be defined by choosing between the right and wrong when there is no clear answer, and it’s hard to resolve. The problem implanted here is that those last months Wikileaks reveals shocking informations and became a heated subject of discussion and controversy on the global scene. In that way, ethical issues were born after the release of sensitive governments documents, large business organization. Today, wikileaks editor-in-chief Juian Assange is compared to the famous whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, the US military analyst who leaked the Pentagon...
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...What the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Means for Individuals Melanie Walker COM/156 September 23, 2012 Alicia Cathell Many of us have heard in the news that major changes are coming to health insurance. The new act will affect everyone by changing the way insurance is handled and how we receive our healthcare. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (aka ObamaCare or PPACA) will take effect over the next few years. Some citizens feel threatened by this act because of the negative publicity it has received, feeling that government should not have so much power over the health of the individual..These changes may seem catastrophic to those not aware of what the new insurance reform entails. They are scared of the unknown. Even though many feel that PPACA is unconstitutional with its penalties and reforms, the impact will affect millions of people by allowing them to receive proper healthcare. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was passed to help establish affordable health care for all Americans. According to the article, Will Doctors Work less Under Obamacare, the new act will affect about 32 million Americans who currently cannot afford healthcare and do not qualify for federal assistance. (Garthwaite 2012) The first initiative of this act was passed in October 2011 which affected the dependents listed under a parent's insurance plan. Prior to the passing of the Act dependents could only be covered up to the age of 18 unless a full time...
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...Europe and Asia despite the fact that online gaming is legal there. "There's no proof of a negative impact, in fact, there's only proof of a positive impact," Pascrell said. "This is going to distinguish us from neighboring states who have been eating our lunch." While Pascrell said there are no silver bullets for pushing New Jersey back to the forefront of the gaming world. Both he and Posner agree the bill puts the state back in a leadership position as other states scramble to form similar regulations. William Pascrell III, a lobbyist with Princeton Public Affairs Group, said the bill gives "bricks and mortar casinos a chance to re-examine their business model." Pascrell represents Poker Stars, an online poker company that is working to purchase the Atlantic Club Casino, and has more than 50 million online players around the world. Pascrell said the law incentivizes the Atlantic City casinos to "marry" their brand to an online provider to attract gamblers to the city and hold their attention online when they get home. He added that people still visit casinos in Europe and Asia despite the fact that online gaming is legal there. "There's no proof of a negative impact, in fact, there's only proof of a positive impact," Pascrell said. "This is going to distinguish us...
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...Unit 69 – Understand safeguarding of children and young people for those working in the adult sector (Level 5) Explain the policies, procedures and practices for safe working with children and young people. Policies and procedures are set in place to not only protect children and young people but also adults who work with them. It is vital that all professionals follow safe working practices to ensure that not only children are protected but also themselves. I have chosen to talk about in a childcare setting for this unit. An example is, if a disclosure is made by a child to a member of staff, it is vital that it is always taken seriously even if it is proven to be untrue or inaccurate. The child or young person should be listened to in a calm supportive manner which will allow them to talk freely and openly, it is also imperative that they are reassured about telling someone and how hard it must have been for them. Once the disclosure has been made and the child is calmed and secure, the employee or adult should inform the designated safeguarding officer, relevant notes should be written down in the child’s own words, including names that were mentioned, time and place of disclosure and place and background of the disclosure. In every setting there should be on display or on view a policy and procedure folder. This is there for everybody to look at and to show support of safe working. The policies and procedures are put in place to benefit staff, children, parents/carers...
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...about child abuse today. History is used as a means of casting light on present issues. Some people feel that whatever is happening today is an improvement on the past, while others look at past centuries through rose- coloured spectacles. (Walker, P. 2005) Understanding how abuse and neglect should be defined is not simply an academic issue. Child abuse is a culturally defined phenomenon. Sullivan, P. (2006) commented on ‘the rights of a child to be protected from parents unable to cope at a level assumed to be reasonable by the society in which they reside’. Child protection system aims to prevent situations that can result in a child or young person aged sixteen and under experience abuse that puts them in danger of not developing appropriately or losing their life (Save the Children UK, 2008). The abuse can fall under the category of child abuse which could be in form of neglect, emotional, physicals and sexual, (Woolfson et al 2009). Severe child maltreatment is conventionally defined within child protection practice to include severe physical and emotional abuse by any adults, severe neglect by parents or guardians and contact sexual abuse by any adult or peer. Child maltreatment is unfortunately all too common in most cultures and countries. Within the UK, Ofsted estimates that three children per week die as a result of child abuse and neglect (Ofsted, 2009) and research suggests at least 16 per cent of...
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...Ofsted safeguarding policy and procedures |This document outlines Ofsted’s policy on responding to concerns regarding the safeguarding and protection of children and young people | |aged under 18 years. This policy, combined with the associated procedures, provides guidance to all staff who may come across concerns of| |this nature within the context of their work for Ofsted. | Age group: All Published: September 2010 Reference no: 100183 Contents Part 1. Safeguarding children and young people policy 4 Purpose of this document 4 The definition of safeguarding 5 Aims and objectives of the policy 6 Ofsted’s responsibilities 6 Future action 8 Part 2. Procedures for responding to specific child protection concerns about children at risk of significant harm 8 Section 1. Scope of the procedure 8 Section 2. Immediate action to take if, as a member of Ofsted staff, you observe abuse while it is taking place 10 Section 3. Immediate action to take if you receive an allegation of possible significant harm to a child or young person 11 Section 4. Identification of level of concern and next steps 13 Section 5. Subsequent action in all cases 14 Section 6. National Business Unit, CIE staff, and the Ofsted complaints team 15 Section 7. Allegations about a member of Ofsted staff 16 Section 8. Concerns arising during registration 16 Part 3. Safeguarding...
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...suffered great hardships in their lives, yet all of them practiced patience. Therefore, Allah (S.W.T.) alleviated their hardship and promised them great rewards in the hereafter. Today I would like to talk, in detail, about patience. I hope this speech will provide you with knowledge about patience and be a good reminder for all of us. What is the Definition of Patience: Patience is when a person restrains himself from being fearful during hard times. Also, a person who is patient restrains himself from doing prohibited acts and does what is obligated and righteous. Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim said, “There are three types of patience: Firstly, practicing patience to fulfill the obligations and to do righteous. Secondly, abstaining from evil and prohibited acts. And thirdly, practicing patience during times of hardship without complaints.” Importance of Patience: Imam Ibn Taymiyyah said, “Allah mentions patience in His Book more than 90 times. Within one verse, Allah orders us to practice both patience and prayer. Allah (S.W.T.) says “O you who believe! Seek help in patience and prayer. Truly! Allah is with the patient.” (Verse 153) Surat Al-Baqarah. Allah chose the qualities of a leader in Islam to be one who has both patience and certainty in one’s deen. Allah (S.W.T.) says “And We made from among them, leaders, giving guidance under Our command, when they were patient and used to believe with certainty in Our Ayat.” (Verse 24) Surat As-Sajdah. We will go over The Three Types...
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...suffered great hardships in their lives, yet all of them practiced patience. Therefore, Allah (S.W.T.) alleviated their hardship and promised them great rewards in the hereafter. Today I would like to talk, in detail, about patience. I hope this speech will provide you with knowledge about patience and be a good reminder for all of us. What is the Definition of Patience: Patience is when a person restrains himself from being fearful during hard times. Also, a person who is patient restrains himself from doing prohibited acts and does what is obligated and righteous. Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim said, “There are three types of patience: Firstly, practicing patience to fulfill the obligations and to do righteous. Secondly, abstaining from evil and prohibited acts. And thirdly, practicing patience during times of hardship without complaints.” Importance of Patience: Imam Ibn Taymiyyah said, “Allah mentions patience in His Book more than 90 times. Within one verse, Allah orders us to practice both patience and prayer. Allah (S.W.T.) says “O you who believe! Seek help in patience and prayer. Truly! Allah is with the patient.” (Verse 153) Surat Al-Baqarah. Allah chose the qualities of a leader in Islam to be one who has both patience and certainty in one’s deen. Allah (S.W.T.) says “And We made from among them, leaders, giving guidance under Our command, when they were patient and used to believe with certainty in Our Ayat.” (Verse 24) Surat As-Sajdah. We will go over The Three Types...
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...minimize crimes and help protect citizens but are they really doing this? The debate about gun control is no new topic to us and has been evolving over time. Now back to the question, do gun control laws really do what they are suppose to do? I personally believe that these laws don't work. They only affect law-abiding citizens and criminals as we all know aren't in that category. If a criminal wants to use a weapon such as a gun and knows they cannot legally acquire one they will still find a way to obtain one, of course illegally. Some may argue that by allowing more restrictive gun ownership and or use laws will help reduce gun related crimes, suicides and homicides in our country. Yet more than 30,000 American citizens die each year due to gunshots wounds, which in return is the highest homicide rate from guns in the world (Deborah White). Here are some facts about gun uses in America. About 80 million Americans, representing 50% of the U.S homes, own 223 million guns, easily the highest private gun ownership rate of any country in the world (Deborah White). An article on Wikipedia states that "Gun uses in the United States is associated with the majority of homicides and over half the suicides". Each year about 4.5 million firearms, including approximately 2 million handguns, are sold in the United States. The average number of guns per owner has increased from 4.1 in 1994 to 6.4 in 2004. On average annually gun homicides in these countries are as listed, Japan with less than...
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...Reflective Paper Ethical Treatment of Prisoners Johni K. Anglin SOC 120 Cornell Horn January 28, 2013 Ethical Treatment of Prisoners Societies Forgotten One may ask."What represents ethical treatment of prisoners?" What's more, does it make a difference as to what the prisoners crime is as to what kind of treatment would be considered ethical? For example, should a terrorist be treated differently than a thief? Additionally, who is to decide what kind of treatment of prisoners, regardless of crime, is ethical and what is not? What standard determines ethical versus unethical? Who really concerns themselves which such questions? Is ethical treatment of prisoners related to profitability in our country?"It is argued that Plato was right in claiming that justice is more profitable, more rational, and more intrinsically valuable than injustice (Velasquez 1996). Certainly mistreatment of the least among us is injustice. If so then the question may then become, "What is justice?" To be sure, it seems that there may well be more questions regarding the ethics surrounding treatment of prisoners than solid answers. For these reasons, it is necessary that the ethical treatment of prisoners be examined. I submit that we, as a society, are only as good as the treatment that we mete out to the lowest of our population. Do certain sectors of society like having a "prison-class" of criminals so that perhaps their transgressions against society may go unnoticed In order to successfully...
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