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Children Act 2001 and Childcare (Pre-School Services (No.2) Regulations…
Children Act 2001 and Childcare (Pre-School Services (No.2) Regulations 2006’
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It provides aditional procedures in relation to children
Regulation and inspection of private foster care.
The creation of juvenile
Issuing of caution to children
Duties of An Garda to underage children in custody
Procedures of children Court
Use of parental supervision orders and day care orders as well as detention schools and centres.
Family Welfare Conferences
Allows children to be present, to be represented and to voice their opinions
ENTITLES TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE TO
Parents/guardian/any guardian ad litem of the child
Other relatives of the child with permission from the child, parents or guardian
An officer of concerned from the Health board
Any other person with consent from the child and his/her parents/guardians who would make a positive contribution to the conference
FUNCTIONS
Establishing why the child became involved in the behaviour.
Discussing how the person responsible for the child is going to prevent the child from getting involved in this sort of behaviour in the future
Reviewing child's behaviour.
Parental Supervision Order
REQUIRES PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO DO A OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
REQUIRES PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO DO A OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
To participate i a relevant course to improve parenting skills
Adequate and properly control/supervise the child to the best of their ability except where sanction makes this impracticable.
To comply with any other instructions of the court that would assist preventing further offences from the child
It provides standards of service, upkeep and care for any setting defined as preschool.
MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENT
Regulations specify a minimum clear floor space per child.It doesn't include: Kitchens, toilets, sleeping or utility areas.
Carer/Child Ratios
Full or Part time day care service
0 to 1 YO = 1:3
1 to 2 YO = 1:5
2 to 3 YO = 1:6
3 to 6 YO = 1:8
Sessional pre-school service
0 to 1 YO = 1:3
1 to 2 YO = 1:5
2 to 6 YO = 1:10
Drop in centre
0 to 6 YO = 1:4
Childminding Service
0 to 6 YO = 1:5
Overnight pre-school service
0 to 1 YO = 1:3
1 to 6 YO = 1:5
CARE OF CHILDREN REQUIREMENTS
A first aid box
Appropriate vetting of staff
No corporal punishment allowed
No abusive practice allowed
Written policies in relation to Challenging Behaviour in place
Insurance must be in placed
A register of children must be kept
Suitable heating, ventilation, light and sanitar accomodation
Furniture must be adequate and work and play equipment must be of non-toxic materials