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,….)
This is essential in order to safeguard the children within our setting. We only hold information about the children that is important for us and their personal welfare. For example this can include, medication records, allergies, parents and full names. When information needs to be passed on and shared with other professionals then we need to ensure that we are complying with the data protection act. This act sets out clear guidelines which can be followed effectively in order to make sure that individuals private information does not get obtained by unnecessary people.
* To commit to developing and maintaining the following environment; multi cultural, anti racist, non sexist. * Respecting the children’s individual differences. * To follow uniform guidelines of the nursery. * Maintaining close and professional relationships with the parents of each child in our care. * To work alongside and develop strong working partnerships with other children’s centre partner professionals.
Duty of care also involves safe guarding, protection of vulnerable adults from abuse and harm, social care workers have duty of care to report allegations and suspicions of abuse and whistle blowing policy. Aii: How the duty of care affects the work of a social care worker It means the duty of care you have in your job is to keep yourself safe and your service user safe. Keep up to date on your training. All ways wash your hands before attending a service user before and after, and wear the protective aprons and gloves that are supplied by your work the duty is in exercising caution and to refrain from causing another person injury or loss. In tort law, a duty of care is a legal obligation imposed on an individual requiring that they adhere to a standard of “reasonable care” while performing any acts that could foreseeable harms others.
All staff will know what their job role involves and what other members of staff job roles are, this will make it more safe and secure for the children. 2.2 Identify policies and procedures in the work setting for information sharing? Data protection act 1998 is the legislation that settings base there confidentiality on to make sure information is shared properly. Staff will have follow procedures to make sure the policies are carried out correctly e.g. if you suspected a child was being abused you would tell your manager/
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.
......Confidentiality is essential with children & families to improve trust and working relationships between members and the staff. Certain information is however shared among the team if it is needed to effectively support members and others involved in their care. Take for example, if there is a risk of danger or harm to the members or staff, if abuse is suspected, or if there is suspected misconduct of a member of the team. It is the responsibility of the staff to pass such information to the supervisors or the appropriate bodies so that action can be taken. Outcome 3 1.
Working with children in a setting we have to follow this act in keeping them safe. All staff should take ownership for not just their own safety , but also ensuring their actions, or lack of actions does not course harm or danger to others. Things like cleaning up spillages the correct way to prevent accidents and risk assessments completed. All employees should know their roles and job description and to complete an induction within the first week of employment. Staff should also undertake any training including fire drills, first aid, manual handling, COSHH, and health and safety training.
1.2- Analyse how regulatory requirements, codes of practice and relevant guidance for managing concerns and complaints affect service provision within own area of work. Abiding by the regulations mentioned in 1.1 enables our staff and registered manager to work in a non-discriminatory way. Ensuring that staff have received training around how to deal with complaints is essential so that they have knowledge and understanding of the process children and young people need to complete in order to complain. By ensuring all staff are knowledgeable of these procedures, children, young people and their families are confident in their right to complain. 2.1- Explain why individuals might be reluctant to raise concerns and make complaints.
This helps reduce the possibility of mistakes being made in the service users care and ensuring the correct care is given. It is important to work as a team with your colleagues, so that you all work to achieve the same goals and results. 1.3 Explain why it is important to observe an individual’s reactions when communicating with them It is important to observe the service users reactions when communicating as it informs me as to how they are feeling at the time. They may be upset, or confused, and not understanding what is being said and need comfort and reassurance, they may be angry, and need time to "cool down". As a care worker, it is my responsibility to