Also there must be standard procedures for dealing with incidents or allegation of abuse against members of staff and volunteers. 5. To have an agreement about working with other organisation like the social services ,CQC, and other multi-disciplinary teams ,etc 6. To ensure that all staff has training that helps them to understand and cope with working with children. And finally to check that there are no known reasons or information available that would prevent staff and volunteers from working with children and these are done with regular DBS check.
The therapist must also work within the confines of the law, for example if treating a child who has suffered sexual abuse then the therapist has a duty to disclose any details of the offender. The therapist must be open and transparent about the treatment given but not at the detriment of the client’s well-being. Karle and Boys (2010 p.59) suggest considering the needs of other people in the client’s life that may be affected by the impact of the treatment, such as a spouse. They even suggest meeting with the spouse also so the client
In this assignment I am going to be explaining the strategies and methods that can be used to support children, young people and their families where abuse is suspected or confirmed. I will also be talking about short and long term support and actions made to make sure Jessica is safe and that all her developmental needs are being met. An adult should show respect, listen carefully, take information seriously and reassure Jessica who disclosed information about possible abuse or maltreatment. Now I am going to explain other strategies which can be used to support children or young people. Apart from the nursery care workers in the case study, other professionals who have been trained in how to deal with suspected child abuse or maltreatment should be involved.
1.1 Explain the factors that need to be taken into account when assessing development. We have an obligation to ensure that all children are given the same educational opportunities and services and if required, provision of intervention and support services. Therefore an efficient but fair assessment of their learning and development skills should be engaged to identify their current abilities and future needs. When undertaking an assessment of any child or young person’s development needs, we need to ensure that it is completed accurately but with sensitivity, being mindful of the following factors:- Confidentiality and Consent – Before an assessment can be carried out the parents/carers/guardian must give their consent. All details of any assessments must remain confidential and should only be shared with the relevant parties, in line with the (establishment’s) current policies and procedures, if there are any serious concerns regarding their well being or safety.
The whole process is voluntary and both child and family are involved with every single stage of the process. The role of CAFCASS and the local authority’s policies and procedures- The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service looks after the importance of the child involved in family proceedings. CAFCASS work with the child and family and will inform the Courts of what action they believe is in the best interest of the child. If an application is assigned to the court in connection to the child then it is likely CAFCASS will get involved.
The wrong person could receive the information and put the adult and child’s safety at risk. • Every matter relating to safe guarding is confidential. • The staffs at the work settings need to know that they have professional responsibility to share information with other agencies in order to safe guard children. • The head of the centre or the designated member of staff will disclose any information about child to other member of staff on a need to know basis only. • All the staff at the work setting aim to ensure that all the parents and carers can share their information with confidence that will be used to enhance the welfare of their children • Development records ( observation, planning ,photographs,….)
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. If this is the case then you should be open and honest from the outset in all discussions with the child, young adult or their family where appropriate. About why, what, how and who the information will or could be shared with.
For example a child may not want to be friends with someone in their class any more, they may not enjoy being in their company and want to play with other children instead. We can support the child in ending this friendship by helping them explore their thoughts and feelings, talking to them about why they feel they should end it, what would be the pros and cons of ending it and how they plan to do so. By talking it through with a child care worker the child will be supported and informed so as they can make the best possible choice for themselves. When talking to the child we can show them support by ensuring they know that no matter their reasons for wanting to end the relationship that they will not be judged and that you are there for them no matter which decision they choose to make. There may come a time when we ourselves as child care workers need support in helping the child to end a relationship.
Under the Data Protection Act, any personal information obtained on children within the school must meet strict confidentiality rules. The purpose of gaining the information must be established. It must be stored so as not to allow any third party access, this should include securing hard copies in a locked office or password protecting information kept electronically. If a parent gives me information about a child, I should ensure this is recorded correctly and following school policies, passing it on to the relevant member of staff as soon as possible. If information needs to be shared with other staff or agencies it must be done through the correct channels, parent consent in most instances will be required.
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.