6C21518 Assessment Brief – 20% – Learner Instructions
This assignment addresses the following learning outcomes.
| Learning Outcome | Learning Outcome Text |
|---|---|
| LO 3 | Assess statutory regulations and national practice guidelines, which relate directly to and impact on ELC settings. |
| LO 7 | Devise a range of policies and procedures relevant to ELC settings, ensuring adherence to legislation and national practice guidelines. |
| LO 8 | Evaluate child protection guidelines in relation to the protection of children and staff. |
Guideline word count: 1,500 words each assignment. *Word counts are guidelines only – you are not rewarded or penalised for the number of words you use, it is the quality of your work that matters.
Assessment Task
| ASSIGNMENT – 20% | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Title: | Significance of the Child Safeguarding Statement. |
| Scope of Work: | Critically analyse the significance of the child safeguarding statement and associated policies and procedures in relation to current legislation impacting Early Childhood Education and Care. |
| Word Count: | 1,500 |
| Assessment Criteria/Format: | Structure your assignment with an introduction, main body, conclusion and bibliography.
Introduction Brief overview of what a child safeguarding statement is and its relevance in current quality ELC practice. Main Body (LO 3, LO7, LO 8) (Marks 18) i. Critically evaluate the importance of developing a child safeguarding statement in an ELC setting. (2 Marks) ii. Illustrate your understanding of statutory regulations and national practice guidelines in relation to safeguarding children in ELC to include:
iii. Describe the process involved in devising and implementing a child safeguarding statement to include:
Conclusion (Marks 2) Summary of the main points of your assignment regarding the importance of a child safeguarding statement. |
Remember
- Maintain confidentiality, do not use names of people or places, use pseudonyms.
- Review learning outcomes and marking criteria and refer to them regularly to ensure they are being met.
- See assessment document for details on submission, referencing and plagiarism.