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NVQ 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

NVQ Childrens Care, Learning and Development

UNIT STLS 20 Develop and promote positive relationships


(CCLD 301)
Questions Units KUS
Please explain relevant legal requirements covering the way you STLS 20 K2
relate to and interact with children and young people in your
setting

There are a variety of laws and legal requirements setting out


guidelines on practice within schools. All members of staff must
treat each child as an individual and recognise the uniqueness of all
children and must have respect for their human rights. The
legislation is constantly under review and all members of staff must
keep up to date by reading the relevant publications. I continue to
update and read information I need to perform my role and always
follow the guidelines laid out in each policy.

1) SEN and disability Act 2001.


Providers should make reasonable adjustments to include children
with SEN eg, provide / attend training. A written SEN policy is
needed. A SENCO should be identified.

2) Education Act 1944


Children with special needs should be educated alongside their
peers. The views of parents should be recognised. Children's
handicap should be diagnosed.

3) Disability discrimination Act 1995.


Those who provide goods and services to the public must make sure
that they do not discriminate against those who have a disability,
including children who may have learning or physical difficulties or
long term illness. It excluded education!

4) Code of practice 1994.


A five stage process to assess a child's special needs is identified.
If needed, a statement is written to say how those needs will be
met.
5) Children's Act 1989.
Every local authority should provide services for children with
special educational needs in their local area. Early identification of
special needs is important.

6) Education Act 1993 (revised 1996).


A code of practice must be issued, giving guidance about
responsibilities to children who have special educational needs.
Subject to the view of parents, children with SEN should be
educated in mainstream schools wherever possible.

All children are special and have rights. They are entitled to be
treated with respect and dignity and have the right to be protected
from all forms of discrimination.The UN Convention on the Rights of
Children is a piece of legislation that applies to young people under
the age of 18. It sets out the rights that children have including the
right to play, to be free from abuse and to be free from
exploitation. It is particularly relevant to Equal Opportunities. The
Human Rights Act 1998 strengthens adults and childrens rights and
is a piece of legislation which looks at the way in which we relate to
children. The Race Relations Act 1976 outlaws discrimination on the
grounds of colour, race, nationality and ethnic origin. The Disability
Discrimination Act 1995 outlaws discrimination of a disabled person
or child. The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 outlaws sex discrimination
against individuals. The Care Standards Act 2000 passed the
responsibility for the regulation to OFSTED the aim being to
standardize care throughout the country.

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