CHCLEG001 - Parent Gossips About Family Locking Children Outside

[jessb2899]

Scenario 3
You are out one night with your work colleagues from your service, when you see one of your parents from the centre. The parent comes over to your work group and starts talking about other families at the service. She mentions that she has seen one family that attends the service lock their 3 children under 10 years of age outside the home on weekends for extended periods of time.

How would you deal with the information the parent shared with you?

[Lorina]

I would just record the details and information shared with you by the parent, let the director know and let it be. I mean, it's hard to come to a conclusion that this family is neglecting their children because of what a parent witnessed and if her information is actually liable. So, with what you had recorded keep it in the child's file and keep an eye on the family. Maybe even talk to the kids casually about what they do at home etc. If you suspect any harm then you can take it further but until then there is no need to pursue this matter.

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Lorina