Promoting the rights of children

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By the end of this PP you will be able to

Describe the main legislation in your country that supports the rights of children

E3

Can you name some of the basic human rights???

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1. THE WELFARE OF THE CHILD

The welfare of the child is paramount. Childrens opinions should be listened to. Behaviour management should emphasise positive expectations. A child should never be shaken, slapped, smacked or humiliated.

What is a law?
Definition of law a rule of conduct formally recognised as binding or enforced by authority . (Penguin English dictionary
2002)

Definition of legislation laws or the making of laws (penguin English dictionary

2002)

Odd one out

The answer is.number 3!!! WHY???

Quick activity.
Can you think of any laws or legislations that are in our society today? It is illegal to get a tattoo under the age of 18. It is illegal to buy alcohol and cigarettes under the age of 18. It is illegal to drive without a full driving license. It is illegal to drive a car under the influence of alcohol and drugs. It is illegal to have sex under the age of 16. You can legally vote at the age of 18.

The weirdest laws

In France it is illegal to name a pig Napoleon! It is an act of treason to put a stamp bearing the picture of the British monarch on an envelope upside down! In Ohio it is illegal to get a fish drunk! It is illegal to die in the houses of parliament! In Alabama, it is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while driving! In London it is illegal to flag down a taxi if you have the plague!

Research task
Using the internet, find out information about the arguments FOR or AGAINST smacking children.... www.childrenareunbeatable.org.uk http://www.familiesfirst.org.uk/bp/childbill.pdf

Debate time!!!!!!!

Laws relevant to Childcare & Education.

Can you think of any ?

Human Rights Act 2000 United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child Children Act 1989 Children Act 2004 Protection of Children Act 1999

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

UNICEF works for children in more than 190 countries. We believe that every child, no matter who they are or where they live, has the right to grow up safe, happy and healthy. In 1989, the world's leaders officially recognised the human rights of all children and young people under 18 by signing the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

The articles
Which articles particularly relate to childcare and education Choose 2 and justify your reason.

Activity
Produce a fact sheet of your chosen legislation Include the following: Correct Title and Date Why it was introduced How it supports the rights of the child Add a quote in

Plenary
Peer assess each others fact sheet Scan them onto website.

Describe the main legislation in your country that supports the rights of children (E3)
Include the following: Correct Title and Date Why it was introduced How it supports the rights of the child Add a quote in Do this for 3 legislations!!!!!