Information given by parents or carers to nursery staff can’t be passed on to third parties. Personal issues will remain confidential to the people involved. 3. Sometimes there are situations when confidential information has to be shared if it has to do with a child, the parent’s permission should be given unless a child’s safety is at risk. Such as, if a child needs additional support from other professionals, you would help this child by contacting the certain professionals, if you suspect a child to be in a situation that risks their safety, an adult has disclosed information that may raise concerns over their ability to carry out daily duties in the setting.
Aiii Explain two ways of helping other practitioners to understand the importance of handling information securely. Explain the potential consequences of handling personal information securely and to follow the legislation and codes of practice. They summarise the main points of legal requirement for handling information; •Data Protection Act 1998 •Freedom of information Act 2000. Aiv Explain two ways of helping other practitioners to understand the different systems used to record information in adult social care settings. By explaining the importance of keeping confidential information such as daily recordings or daily activities in a secure place and not to pass on any information to anyone outside of the individual’s direct team.
Unit 054 – (A) Principles for implementing Duty of Care in Health, Social Care ot Children’s and Young People’s Settings 1.1 Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work role. It is important that all staff working in a care setting or enviroment excersice a duty of care within the premisis. Children and young people are classed as vunerable as they have not yet developed the physical and cognitive capacity to care for themselves. Practitioners legally need to put in place procedures to keep children safe within the setting. Duty of care means to so far as reasonable possible look after a child young person and protect them from harm under obligation of the law.
Children and young people need to know that their information will be kept safe and that they won’t be in risk of teasing or bullying by other pupils. Adults need to feel secure in the knowledge that they or their children will not be the topic of playground gossip by other parents and that their home details will be safe from others. Parents should be reassured that the school is providing correct care and support for them and their children. There may come a time when you will need to let others know your obligations with regard to confidentiality and the sharing of information you have gathered regarding a child or young adult. In most cases parental consent is necessary in order to share the information with other professional bodies, however, the school has a legal obligation to disclose information if there is any indication of the child or young adult being at risk.
In my setting all policies and procedures are kept in the main office and are available to view at all times. It is very important that I am familiar with these policies and follow them at all times. In my setting there is a safeguarding folder and it is my responsibility to read this file and keep up to date with any changes or amendments that may arise. This is important as I need to know what to do when I think there is a safeguarding issue with any child/children. I must follow the confidentiality policy and not discuss any information about children, their families and sensitive information about the setting matters to anyone unless there is an appropriate reason to do so.
This needs to be kept as confidential as possible. 2 Know how to access support for handling information in social care setting. 2.1 Describe how to access guidance, information and advice about handling information. You would go to your line manager. Then you would ask the main supervisor if the line manager cannot answer your enquiry.
This needs to be kept as confidential as possible. 2 Know how to access support for handling information in social care setting. 2.1 Describe how to access guidance, information and advice about handling information. You would go to your line manager. Then you would ask the main supervisor if the line manager cannot answer your enquiry.
Outcome 7 Contribute to Children and Young People’s Health and Safety Know the work setting’s procedures of receiving, storage and administering medicines. 1. Identify the procedures of the work setting governing the receipt, storage and administration of medicines. * Must follow the EYFS guidance (Early Years Framework For The Early Years Foundation Stage) * All medicines must be kept, stored away correctly as advised on the packet, administered also according to the instructions on the packet and out of reach of children and unqualified staff. * All medications should have the child’s name on so medication doesn’t get used incorrectly.
If the principal is in agreement with the teacher, the parent/ guardian will be contacted by the principal. If the matter be unresolved, professional help by either a social worker or a psychologist will be needed. Please note that this will be strictly confidential as it is a sensitive matter to Fancy Face
The groups involved are: Police: The police have the responsibility of intervening in a situation where they believe a vulnerable group or individual are at risk, but they also have a duty of care over children and young people in their care to protect them from harm both physical and psychological. Parents: Parental responsibility governs both biological parents and Legal guardians and holds the individual responsible for the Childs wellbeing and progression. The parents are also given power of attorney over the child and must be consulted when medical procedures are required. Teachers: teachers are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of children under their care whilst at school but are also required to raise the alarm if there is evidence of abuse outside of their classroom. Teacher are required to follow both school procedures and government guidelines when dealing with children under their care this may include referring the child or family to outside organisations such as medical professionals, social workers or even police.