Units: F3S4 34 Children and Young People’s Rights Provision, Protection and Participation

Outcome 1 Knowledge and/or Skills Analyse the values and principles that inform the promotion of children and young people's rights. The rights of children and young people Relevant current legislation Charters, national and local policies Values and principles that underpin a child's rights approach. Outcome 2 Knowledge and/or Skills Define the term participation in relation to children and young people's rights, and examine the adult's role in supporting and facilitating children's participation. Theories and policies of participation in relation to children and young people's rights Issues of power relationships between adults and children The importance of listening to children A variety of methods to encourage participation in children The need to support and facilitate participation for all children The role of the adult in facilitating and supporting participation. Outcome 3 Knowledge and/or Skills Examine the role of the early years practitioner in supporting and protecting children and young people. Potential impact of abuse on children and young people Disclosure of abuse Child protection legislation Child protection policies and workplace guidelines.