ASSIGNMENT

Unit 9- Principles For Implementing Duty of Care In Children And Young People's Settings



Unit 9- Principles For Implementing Duty of Care In Children And Young People's Settings

Q1a

Duty of care in child and young care setting means taking care and supporting of them as per the legal requirements to protect them from any physical, sexual or emotional harm. Children have the right to be treated with dignity, respect and to be safe. Adult supervising the children must take diligent efforts to take care of the child and prevent any unwanted or harmful circumstances. Professionals looking after a young one or a child will bear the duty of care and upon non-performance will be convicted for professional negligence (Silkysteps , 2012, n.d.). Therefore, proper risk assessments, precautions and adherence to the prescribed procedures and policies are the best way to take care of child in professional setting and home.

Q1b

Difference of opinion could result in conflicts and ethical dilemma, for example if one staff member thinks there are sign of abuse while other believe there are no signs and what if the conflict is in between the staff and carers, both claiming differently, who should be taken more authentic. Other dilemmas include, break of confidentiality, staff falling out, and absent staff member.

Q1c

These dilemmas can be dealt by guiding the children about the possible scenario and acting for self-defence (CIS, 2012, pp.3-4). Allow the children to acquire life skills through learning to cope with diverse situations posing threat (Department of Health, 2003, n.d.). Complaint policies and talking to some official about the potential matters can often result in resolving maters peacefully.

Q1d

The response to complaints is mentioned in the policies and procedures of the organization. The system will prescribe whether the complaint should be in verbal or written form, how quickly it will be responded, and what the system of responding to such complaints is.

Q1e

The procedure of complaints usually comprises of two stages. In the first stage, the carer or the parents having compliant against an individual member, come with a verbal compliant, they are given update on the actions taken after scrutiny, if this stage does not satisfy them, then they can go for second stage. The second stage is more formalized in writing and is recorded properly with details and action taken upon complaint. All complaints are fully investigated and taken care of according to the legislation in the country and policies of schools.

Q2a

The confidential information refers to the personal information regarding the child, young people and their parents/carers. The confidentiality means not disclosing the information to irrelevant person or any third party without th consent of the parents/carers (Collinseducation, 2012, pp. 32-33). The staff should make diligent efforts to safeguard the same. Do not let your computer remain unattended, always keep the information in a locked place and make sure no one has access to it.

Q2b

It is the responsibility of the staff to maintain the confidentiality of the information and not disclosing it to third party without the consent of the parent ...