M1

M1: Discuss how policies and procedures help children, young people and their families whilst the child is being looked after
For this section I will be discussing the role, policies and procedures for children, young people and their families whilst the child or young person is looked after.
The children act 1989 owed duties to courts, local authorities, parents and other agencies in the UK, to guarantee children are safeguarded and their welfare is promoted. It focuses on the idea that children are best cared for within their own families, though it may also make provisions for instance when parents and family members do not communicate with constitutional people.
Children’s act 2004 states that it is not only one person’s duty to protect a vulnerable individual. This act aims to improve effective local work to safeguard and promote children’s well-being. It wasn’t until the Children’s act 2004 when a children’s commissioner was introduced that the deliverance of children/s services started to improve. This act was brought about because of the Victoria Cilimbe case. There was a failure of communication between the staff and professionals and a major failure to follow established procedures.
Working together to safeguard children 2013 verifies the responsibilities of professionals towards the safeguarding of children and enhances the needs and requirements onto the needs of the child. Professionals who come into contact with vulnerable children must be aware of any specific needs and risks and harm that abusers may pretence to children. Working together to safeguard children 2013 benefits children and young people who are being looked after as the child’s needs are vital. This simply means that the child’s needs are put first in order for them to receive the support they require before a problem accumulates. The professionals with the child or young person that who is being looked after will be notified of their needs and will be able to share suitable information in a correct manner.
Local safeguarding children’s board is a major agency that helps make sure that children are kept safe. Following Lord Laming’s report, the death of Victoria Climbie, the children’s act 2004 requires all local authorities across wales and England to set up a safeguarding children’s board. This is to promote the welfare of children and young people in their area.
M2: explain the roles and responsibilities of two members of the children’s workforce In relation to looked after children and young people.
For M2 I will be choosing two members of the children’s workforce. I will be explaining the roles and responsibilities for looked after children and young people.
The first person of the children’s workforce I will be discussing is a social worker.
Social workers can work with families where there is domestic abuse, child abuse with the involvement of vulnerable people. With children and people with disabilities, or with children and young people who misuse substances such as drugs or alcohol. Social workers must work with families to make sure children and young people are living in a safe environment away from harm within their family homes. Social workers can be contacted if there are any worries toward a child that may concern an individual.
The social worker should make enquires as part of their duty if information that has been brought to their attention about the safety of a child is concerning. It is the social workers responsibility to guide the individual in what actions should be taken in regards to the concerns they may have. The information that is shared and identity of an individual will be confidential unless authority is unless authority is granted for it to disclosed. If extra support is required, it is the social workers duty to step in and help when needed.