Unit 6 – A4 Legislation affecting schools Legislation Summary Impact on schools Human Rights Act 1998 Linked to the 1950 European Convention on Human Rights. Under this Act individuals in the UK have particular rights and freedoms however these have to balance against the rights and freedoms of others. Some articles which have a direct link to education/schools are: Article 2: The first protocol – the right to education (however this does not mean the right to a particular school). Article 8: The
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[TDA 2.3.4] Know about current legislation‚ policies and procedures for confidentiality and sharing information‚ including data protection. Within our school handbook the following is stated…. Staff are reminded that they must not pass on or discuss information about another child with another parent/carer/member of the community. This can include information such as information about a child’s peers such as names‚ addresses‚ telephone numbers‚ dietary requirements or other personal information
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There are many Acts that schools have to comply with as a legal requirement but which also offer protection to everyone in the school environment‚ children‚ staff and visitors alike. This protection can mean the safety‚ well-being and protection of rights. These following Acts are always subject to change to reflect an ever changing education environment. Education Reform Act 2002 This Act was introduced to provide schools with a National Curriculum‚ which gave schools guidance on compulsory and
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and Selection Unit Title : Examine employment legislation with regard to recruitment Course Title : Name : Pancho Pablo Fernandes Date : 01 September 2012 Introduction In this assignment I will discuss the employment legislation in force that ensure fair manpower hiring protocol thereby safeguarding candidates from being discriminated on different grounds. The assignment task is: * Evaluate current employment legislation as it affects recruitment and selection of personnel
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Legislation and guidelines The UN convention on rights of disabled people This agreement was opened for signature on March 30th 2007 at the United Nations head quarters‚ in New York. There are 82 signatures to the convention‚ the UK being one of the first to sign it. The agreement sets out what countries that have signed have to make sure disabled people have the same rights and opportunities has non-disabled people. Although they are covered by normal human rights the UN convention on the
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pieces of legislation (to include codes of practice) which schools have to follow. Explain how each of these affect work in schools. Legislation refers to the actual law enacted by a governing or legislative body at national or local level. There are legislations for more or less all aspects of life but we are particularly going to discuss the ones that affect schools. These laws are produced and implemented in order to protect children and the people who work with children. Legislations ensure their
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A variety of legislation affects how schools work as they are legally obligated to comply with them. The 1988 Data Protection Act states that information obtained by a school should be kept confidential and only shared with authorised individuals. Therefore school staff (i.e. admin‚ teachers and support staff) has a duty to keep information confidential and to only share it with others with the consent of parents i.e. by obtaining written confirmation. Children cannot give consent themselves‚ for
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Unit 302 4.1/4.2 Freedom of information Act 2000 This act give anyone the right to request information held by a school even if the information requested is from the past. The requests must be made in writing and in some cases schools may need to protect information due to confidentiality. How this affects my school • Advice and assistance must be given to anyone requesting information • All information recorded must be professional and relevant not opinions as these can be
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(1)The head teacher of a relevant school must determine measures to be taken with a view to— (a)promoting‚ among pupils‚ self-discipline and proper regard for authority‚ (b)encouraging good behavior and respect for others on the part of pupils and‚ in particular‚ preventing all forms of bullying among pupils‚ (c)securing that the standard of behavior of pupils is acceptable‚ (d)securing that pupils complete any tasks reasonably assigned to them in connection with their education‚ and
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tajpura. My self Aditya kumar chandra and ibelongs to tajpura. I teach in a primary school nowdays. I wasveryintersted in it and now also.And i hope that i shouldbe a good teacher in future . because from starting my student life its my vision to becomea goodteacher in mylife. My self Aditya kumar chandra and ibelongs to tajpura. My self Aditya kumar chandra and ibelongs to tajpura. I teach in a primary school nowdays. I wasveryintersted in it and now also.And i hope that i shouldbe a good teacher
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