Unit 2.2: Understand legislation relating to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children

Understand legislation and guidelines for the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children

• 1.1 Summarise 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 Analyse how current legislation and guidelines for safeguarding inform policy and procedure

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 Analyse the benefits of partnership working in the context of safeguarding, protection and welfare of children

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 behaviours 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

Understand the purpose of serious case reviews

• 4.1 Explain why serious case reviews are required
• 4.2 Analyse how serious case reviews inform practice