Unit 1 E4 Childcare Cache

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E4 When working with children, multiple policies and principles that must be kept in mind. Such examples of these principles are listed in things like the EYFS etc. Most are obvious, like ensuring the child's welfare and safety and never using physical punishment. These policies, come into play very much as a teacher, as they are the caretakers of the children when they are not with the parents. Physical punishment is of course also not an option as it can scar the child emotionally and mentally. Though some differ for most children, principles like respecting the child's customs, values and spiritual beliefs as well their family comes into play when working with children from minority groups. These policies mean that all ethnicities and races and religions must be respected as not doing so could lead not only to hurting the child mentally and emotionally, but can lead to court cases as well. "Even if it was proved that physically punishing children was effective, would that make it any less a violation of their rights? No amount of research would alter the fact that such behaviour is wrong and a breach of human rights." (http://www.crin.org/docs/resources/treaties/crc.28/SC-UK-ES-S.pdfdate accessed:13/09/2013)This means that all children should be treated equally. Another that is not so obvious would be to respect the privacy of information relating to the child and their family. This means that the educator or worker must know to keep things to themselves and the parents regarding the child, unless they have no choice and it is the best interest of people. For example, if the child has a disorder which would make them an easy spot for bullies, it needs to be kept private as the bullies could exploit it and the child would feel isolated. Although if the child has turned to self harm, educators and caregivers must tell the parents as it becomes a safety issue,

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