Setting policy opening statement All information on children, families and anyone working with me (if applicable) is kept securely and treated in confidence. Information will only be shared if the parents/carers/co-workers give their permission or there appears to be a child protection issue. All details will be kept confidential and records are kept secure. The details are easily accessible if any information is required for inspection by Ofsted in England. Confidentiality – As a childminder I deal with information to do with the children or young people in I care and their families.
Each member of staff signs a contract to state that they will maintain confidentiality and that any breach of confidentiality will be subject to a disciplinary hearing and most likely the termination of their contract. Everyone involved with working with children understands that the need to share information may only be in the best interest of the child. Parents/carers also sign an agreement with the school which states that all information relating to the child and their family is confidential unless there is a concern about the child’s safety and wellbeing which is in direct relation to the Data Protection Act 1998. There can be some tension between parties when information is shared and the issue of ethnicity or cultural background is raised; one needs to be fully aware of implications when discussing a family’s ethnicity as it may be perceived as prejudiced and irrelevant to the matter at hand. Families may be unwilling to highlight their needs as they are from a culture that believes all problems must be dealt with internally (i.e.
Children Act 2004: Local authorities and services have a legal right to share information regarding the welfare of the child, underpinning the legal framework for the Every Child Matters outcomes. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of a child and young people, schools have a responsibility to produce a range of policies which statesthe responsibilities of the staff members, and the procedures which they have to follow. This will include: • Safeguarding and protecting, and procedures for reporting • E-safety • Bullying, including cyber-bullying Local authorities, including schools use the guidance from the Department for Education (DfE), to produce their own policies and procedures, which must be followed. Two of these guidances are: What to do if you're worried a child is being abused (2006): Actions and procedures which should be followed when reporting a case of abuse. Working Together to Safeguard Children: A guidance for organisations, and the duties they have to safeguard children and young people.
All nursery staff must have regard to the standards and must also meet regulatory requirements and the conditions of their registration. The standards focus on securing positive outcomes for children under eight and reducing risks to their welfare and safety. Children deserve the best possible for their well-being and development. When parents leave their children with us in the nursery I am entrusted with the care of these children and is important that I give the best alternative care possible and that standards are maintained to ensure the safe and well-being of the child. THE EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE: The early years foundation stage is a
Typical wear and tear can also result in a toy that was once deemed sage to become a danger. Caregivers should maintain a frequent check of toys to ensure their continued safety. Caregivers and parents should also be aware of the violence that some toys may present. Violent toys are not developmentally appropriate or safe for children. Toys that include swords or guns should not be available to young children.
* Ensuring my manager is aware of any incidents affecting the welfare of children in our care. * To keep the nursery in a safe and clean condition, making sure all faults are reported through the appropriate channels. * Attending staff meetings and training programmes. * Maintaining the records and daily diaries of the children. * To commit to developing and maintaining the following environment; multi cultural, anti racist, non sexist.
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/
Child Safety Plan What is safety when it comes to childcare centers? Safety can mean many different things to different people, but one common thought is the quality of care and knowledge of how to prevent and handle any situation that could arise throughout the time while children are in the care of a facility. Safety is freedom from danger, harm, and fear. Children come to school to learn in a creative, controlled, happy and loving environment. Children cannot learn in environment that is not safe and teachers cannot teach in one that is not either.
The Education Act 2002 This sets out the responsibilities of Local Education Authorities (LEAs), governing bodies, head teachers and all those working in schools to ensure that children are safe and free from harm. Children Act 2004 This provides the legal framework for Every Child Matters. It includes the requirement for: ● services to work more closely, forming an integrated service a ‘common’ assessment of children’s needs ● shared database of information which is relevant to the safety and welfare of children ● earlier support for parents who are experiencing problems Policies which safeguard Schools must develop a range of policies which ensure the safety, security and well-being of their pupils. These will set out the responsibilities of
It is important for school counselors to clarify that their consultation is on behalf of students and that only the students are their clients (except if school counselors offer counseling to students' families). Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the American Counseling Association (ACA, 1995) and the Ethical Standards for School Counselors of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA, 1998) are two resources available to help school counselors manage privacy and confidentiality in their counseling relationships. School counselors can also look to moral principles or "shared beliefs or agreed-upon