This is particularly true in cases of suspected child abuse or when a child or young person is at risk. You should at all times tell the individual that you will not be able to keep confidentiality if they disclose something to you which you cannot keep to yourself for these reasons. Any adults who work with children and young people will come to know most of the personal information like date of birth, address and contact details and also sensitive information like behavioural issues, some medical information, family background, whether parents are divorcing and so on. It is the responsibility of the adult to keep this information confidential. They must protect the identity of the child they work with and that of their families and carers.
Explain the term ‘confidentiality’ 1. Confidentiality means being told something in confidence, not sharing information about people/children without their knowledge and agreement, and ensuring that written and electronic information cannot be accessed or read by people who have no reason to see it. Confidentiality is important because: • Children may not trust a teacher/support worker who does not keep information confidential, this could cause the child to feel upset if they knew the teacher/support worker told others about the child problem, it could also make the child not trust in the teacher/support worker and the child could keep other things to their self that need to be sorted out. • Children may not feel valued or able
Such materials must be secured in the locked cabinet. I can only talk to the authorized personal about the confidential material. Such confidentially can only be broken when a child is at real risk. • Children’s wishes and feelings When carrying out observations I must consider the child’s wishes/desires and feelings if a child is upset or wants me to stop then I must stop the observation. It is important not to upset the child and cause the unnecessary disturbance.
SHC 2.2 Understand what is required for competence in own work role. 1.1 Duties and responsibilities of being a practioner of my setting would be to respect the principles of confidentiality; all information should be treated as confidential unless the safety and wellbeing of the child is in a dangerous environment for them. Another responsibility is to avoid gossip as you should not be speaking about the child or the setting you care for as you are unable to see who is hearing your conversations or who this information could be returned to. I am aware of being careful of stereotyping children and parents. Don’t judge a child on what their parents wear.
Explain the factors that need to be taken into account when assessing Development. Assessing children and young people has to be done sensitively and accurately. There are a number of factors that have to be considered. CONFIDENTIALITY: Before you can carry out an observation on a child, you must get gain permission from parents or those responsible for the child. Most parents are happy for there children to be observed, although they would not want any other parents or people who have no involvement with the child to read any reports.
This aspect will make the victim more confident hence tell the whole story. * Avoid asking to many unnecessary questions as this may frustrate the victim if they end up thinking that they are not believed. Record any questions you ask. * The victim may want confidentiality about the abuse. Always ask what the victim wants to happen and never make promises you can’t keep.
Unit 024 –1 When assessing a child you must be careful to take into account confidentiality before carrying out an observation you must have parents and the settings permission and not to leave confidential material lying around they must be secured in a locked cabinet. Only talk to authorized personal about confidential material. This confidentially can only be broken when a child is at real risk. When carrying out observations you must take account of the child’s wishes and feelings if a child is upset or wants you to stop then you must stop. Ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds when we asses a child we must take account of their ethnic, cultural and linguistic back ground as these can play important roles in how the children acts and the understanding of the words being used.
The ACE Code of Ethics is also something that was created to keep counselors out of trouble when taking on a client. Each client has diffirent issue that he our sure may wont to sure or may not wont to share just with anyone. So when going to a counselor a person is able to talk to someone that is not allowed to communicate with anyone else about their situation at all. In Section B Confidentiality and Privacy, explains this and also let you know when and who you can share information with if need be. For example, some that does not have capacity like a minor or the elderly.
This information is confidential and only for use within the nursery setting, but “back ups” of information will need to be may be kept in a secure off sight setting, encase of accidental damage. ( such as in event of a fire, the information will be needed) If any of this information is requested for whatever reason, the parent’s permission will also need to be given. Staff do not discuss personal information given by parents with other members of staff, except where it affects planning for the child's needs. If staff have broken the confidentiality agreement, this may result in disciplinary action, and in serious cases, dismissal. Students on placement in the nursery are advised of our confidentiality policy and required to respect it.
In any case of unacceptable behaviour, staff will only reject the behaviour, not the child; we never label a child as ‘naughty’ and we do not use physical punishment. In the case of serious behaviour the child will be made clear immediately, with subsequent parental involvement. Parents will be informed if their child is persistently unkind to others or if their child has been upset. Parents may be asked to meet with staff to discuss their child’s behaviour, so that any difficulties can be worked through together to ensure consistency between home and pre-school. In some cases, we may request additional advice and support from other