Understanding the Needs of Children and Young People Who Are Vulnerable and Experiencing Poverty and Disadvantage
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Understanding the Needs of Children and young People who are Vulnerable and Experiencing Poverty and Disadvantage
Outcome 1: Understand the factors that may impact on the outcomes and life chances of children and young people.
1. Identify the factors that impact on outcomes and life chances for children and young people
There are many factors that have an impact on the outcomes and life chance of children and young people. I will look at a variety of factors below.
Poor parental supervision/neglect - Without guidance children do not learn the correct ways to behave. This will cause them to come into conflict at school because they do not know or understand acceptable boundaries. They may be unaware of the dangers they can face in life. They may have a distorted view of their own abilities and may believe that they are allowed to do what they want because they are never prevented. They may believe they are unloved, unimportant and unvalued and as they grow older this could lead to depression and self-harm. The lack of boundaries could result in them becoming involved in crime and anti-social behaviour. Neglect could lead to health problems through malnutrition. They may struggle to form social relationships because of their lack of personal hygiene. Poor clothing could lead to bullying and teasing, causing them to withdraw and become isolated. The adults within the family may have their priorities sets to other things. For example, £10 that perhaps should have been used to provide a healthy meal for the family, and help a child concentrate at school, may get spent on cigarettes, alcohol, drugs or beauty treatments. A child may miss out on simple things like getting a birthday card or cake. Being able to take part in social activities at school. A child may become very lonely and isolated, and feel that their needs are not as important as others within the family.
Housing - A child living in poor housing that suffers from damp for example, may suffer with...
Outcome 1: Understand the factors that may impact on the outcomes and life chances of children and young people.
1. Identify the factors that impact on outcomes and life chances for children and young people
There are many factors that have an impact on the outcomes and life chance of children and young people. I will look at a variety of factors below.
Poor parental supervision/neglect - Without guidance children do not learn the correct ways to behave. This will cause them to come into conflict at school because they do not know or understand acceptable boundaries. They may be unaware of the dangers they can face in life. They may have a distorted view of their own abilities and may believe that they are allowed to do what they want because they are never prevented. They may believe they are unloved, unimportant and unvalued and as they grow older this could lead to depression and self-harm. The lack of boundaries could result in them becoming involved in crime and anti-social behaviour. Neglect could lead to health problems through malnutrition. They may struggle to form social relationships because of their lack of personal hygiene. Poor clothing could lead to bullying and teasing, causing them to withdraw and become isolated. The adults within the family may have their priorities sets to other things. For example, £10 that perhaps should have been used to provide a healthy meal for the family, and help a child concentrate at school, may get spent on cigarettes, alcohol, drugs or beauty treatments. A child may miss out on simple things like getting a birthday card or cake. Being able to take part in social activities at school. A child may become very lonely and isolated, and feel that their needs are not as important as others within the family.
Housing - A child living in poor housing that suffers from damp for example, may suffer with...