Task a Unit 055

Task A 1) What tariff of dread means in children and small peoples setting. All adults who work with, and on behalf of children are responsible for the way in which they exercise authority, manage risk, use resources and safeguard children and newborn people. All the adults working within the setting watch a craft to keep children and young people safe and to protect them from any(prenominal) sexual, physiologic and emotional harm. Children and young people have a right to be enured with respect and dignity. Trusted adults are expected to take presumable steps to ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people.Failure to do so may be regarded as neglect. The duty of care is exercised through the information of respectful and caring relationships between adults, children and young people. It is also exercised through the doings of the adult, which at all times should show integrity, maturity and good judgment. Everyone expects risque standards of behavior from adults who work with children and young people. When someone accepts such work, they need to hear and acknowledge the responsibilities and trust that the role brings.Employers also have a duty of care towards their employees, both paid and unpaid, under the Health and Safety at Work meet 1974. This requires them to provide a safe working surround for adults and provide guidance about safe working practices. Employers also have a duty of care for the well-being of employees and to ensure that employees are treated fairly and reasonably in all circumstances. The Health and Safety Act 1974 also imposes a duty on employees to take care of themselves and anyone else who may be affected by their actions or failings. An employers duty of care and the adults duty of care towards children should not conflict.This means that adults should * scan the responsibilities, which are part of their employment or role, and be aware that sanctions impart be applied if these provisions are bre ached * always act, and be seen to act, in the childs best interests * avoid any conduct which would mince any reasonable person to question their motivation and intentions * take function for their own actions and behavior 2) How this contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals. Duty of care safeguards children by the setting doing daily risk assessments and taking precautions to avoid accidents or the dispersion of infections.They must follow the correct procedures if they have any concerns for the childs well being. They should set clear boundaries for children depending on age, stage and development and discourage any behaviour, which could result in a child being harmed or upset. Assessments and observations on children should be carried out regularly to alert you to any problems that may need addressing. Practitioners should always listen to what children have to say and take any concerns they may have seriously.