Unit 2: Every Child Matters Flashcards
Which Act does the Every Child Matters policy come under?
The Every Child Matters policy comes under The Children Act. It is a policy to protect vulnerable children from harm.
There are 5 different aims to follow within the Every Child Matters policy- What are they?
1) The child is healthy.
2) The child is staying safe.
3) The child is enjoying and achieving.
4) Making a positive contribution.
5) Economic well-being
The Children Act was updated in 2004- Which case was involved to improve the Children Act?
The Victoria Climbie case was what changed The Children Act because of lack of communication within the local authorities.
Being healthy is apart of the Every Child Matters policy- How are children kept healthy?
1) A variety of diet- anything that includes their 5-a-day.
2) A child has a scheduled bedtime to ensure they are getting the appropriate amount of sleep.
3) Involvement of having exercise a few times a week.
Staying Safe is apart of the Every Child Matters policy- How are children staying safe?
1) DBS forms for adults when working in a health and social care setting, e.g, a primary school.
2) In different health and social care settings, there are cameras and sign in and out for staff.
3) Staff are always present to ensure safety.
Enjoying and achieving is apart of the Every Child Matters policy- How are children having enjoyment and achieving?
1) Praising good work and positive behaviour.
2) A phone call home to praise that child.
3) Enjoyment in a lesson if the child is in a school setting.
Making a positive contribution is apart of the Every Child Matters policy- How do children have support in making a positive contribution?
1) Parents evening shows the child’s progression.
2) Assemblies that include diversity within a health and social care setting.
3) Inclusion in school- Learning support for special needs.
Economic wellbeing is apart of the Every Child Matters policy- How do children have support in an economic wellbeing setting?
1) Bursary forms.
2) Family liaison workers and child services.
3) The red box schemes
4) Support for families in poverty.
In the Every Child Matters policy, being healthy includes:
Health, food and drink, rest and sleep, exercise.
In the Every Child Matters policy, staying safe includes:
The physical environment, equipment, supervision and child protection.
In the Every Child Matters policy, enjoying and achieving includes:
Care learning and play, stimulation, praise and achievable targets.
In the Every Child Matters policy, economic wellbeing includes:
Child poverty, better child services and early intervention.
In the Every Child Matters policy, making a positive contribution includes:
Equal opportunities, special needs, listen to every voice, partnership with parents
Why was the Every Child Matters policy introduced?
This policy was introduced to prevent abuse from happening to children under the age of 18. This is because children are more vulnerable and more exposed to child abuse. All health and social care services that come into contact with children should have safeguarding policies (the Every Child matters policy) to ensure that every child can be protected from harm and abuse.
Which groups does the Every Child Matters policy apply to?
The policy is applied to everyone who works with children. Groups such as teachers, hospitals, carers and social workers are all included to ensure no harm for every child
