CW_HRECA_D_3 Law for Early Childhood Practice Assignment One brief – Faculty of Lifelong Learning

Assignment Brief 

 The Assignment Brief Details:

1500-2000 words double spacing Font size 10-12.

Devise and describe  a scenario in an early years child care setting where issues of child safeguarding and child protection would need to be considered and the role of Tusla and other agencies that should be involved. Consider the relevant legal obligations of the early years childcare setting to the child or children, or parents, the legal obligations of Tusla once notified to act and any other relevant agencies. Consider the issues of client confidentiality and the impact of an investigation of the issue may have on the childcare setting investigated by Tusla. Explain and define the current legislation in the Irish jurisdiction.

Please refer to the following pieces of legislation:

The law on child protection in Ireland,

The Child Care Act 1991,

Children First Act 2015,

The role of Tusla, the Family and Child Agency,

Guardianship of Infants Act 1964 as amended by the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015.

European Convention Convention on the Rights of the Child 

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Extension Policy

Only in exceptional circumstances will extensions be granted.

Undergraduate and postgraduate extensions cannot be granted by your lecturer. Such extensions can only be granted by the Faculty of Lifelong Learning once a completed extension form and supporting documentation is returned online.

Students can apply for extensions at the following link – LLL Extension Request Form

Extensions must be sought in advanceof the submission date. Extensions will not be granted retrospectively.

The circumstances under which an extension request will be considered include, but are not limited to:

• Serious personal / family / business reasons
• Where a student is representing their country or university

An extension request is unlikely to be considered under the following circumstances:

• Minor illnesses such as a common cold
• Holidays during the academic year
• Multiple assignments due at the one time
• Failure to plan study schedule
• Debs / weddings / social events
• IT and /or computer failure

The Faculty of Lifelong Learning reserve the right to request supporting documentation. If you are applying for an extension that exceeds 5 days you must submit supporting documentation (e.g. letter from a doctor, employer, line manager etc.) so that any prolonged absence can be verified.

To avoid any unnecessary distress, please ensure that you back up your work regularly as you undertake your assignment.

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