Level 2 Teaching Assistant

SAFEGUARDING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant TDA 2.2 Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. 1.1 Identify the current legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety. 2.2 Describe the roles of different agencies involved in safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. 2.1 Identify the signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses. 2.2 Describe the actions to take when children or young people are ill or injured. 2.3 Identify circumstances when children and young people might require urgent medical attention. 2.4a Describe the actions to take in response to emergency situations including: fires. 2.4b Describe the actions to take in response to emergency situations: security incidents. 2.4c Describe the actions to take in response to emergency situations: missing children or young people. 3.1 Identify the characteristics of different types of child abuse. 3.2 Describe the risks and possible consequences for children and young people using the internet, mobile phones and other technologies. 3.3 Describe actions to take in response to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied, or maybe at risk of harm, abuse or bullying. 1

3.4a Actions to take in response to concerns that a colleague may be: Failing to comply with safeguarding procedures. 3.4 b Actions to take in response to concerns that a colleague may be: Harming, abusing or bullying a child or young person. 3.5 Describe the principles and boundaries of confidentiality and when to share information.

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IDENTIFY THE CURRENT LEGISLATION, GUIDELINES, POLICES AND PROCEDURES FOR SAFEGUARDING THE WEALFARE OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSON INCLUDING E-SAFTEY.
Children Act 1989 This Act identifies the responsibilities of parents and professionals who must work to ensure the safety of the child. This Act includes two important...