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Hi all
O.K. So I've gone through so many readings and just simply can not find whether or not an untrained worker is allowed to do this. I assumed that without supervision and someone checking over the programme you would not not be able to but with it I don't see why not. Hence the frustration on my part lol
any help would be greatly appreciated

The room leader is going on holidays and Nikki (the director) has asked you to be responsible for the children’s programme whilst she is away. The room leader will be absent for a month.
1. How does this request fit within your job description as an untrained child carer?
2. Based upon this, what would be your response to Nikki? What issues would you need to discuss and agree upon?

I would love any thoughts and ideas on the other questions in the assignment for reference more than anything, sometimes it's nice to know if your thinking along the right lines.

Jill arrives one afternoon very upset. She tells you that she has been phoning schools in the local area looking for a place for Fleur for next year. Jill feels that as soon as she mentions Fleur’s disability the schools become less welcoming.
1. How would you respond to Jill in this situation?
2. How would you support Jill in approaching appropriate services?

Jennifer Baker has a new partner. Ian, who has been living with her and the children for the past three months. You have noted changes in both Jack and Jesse’s behaviour during this time. Jack’s anxiety about loud noises has become more pronounced over this time and he has some slight bruising on his upper limbs which his mother puts down to his developmental stage and increased mobility. When Ian arrives one day to collect the children. (Jennifer has made him an authorised contact person), Jack clings to you and screams. He eventually settles and both children go home with him. You feel a little unsettled about the situation however and wonder if the children are at risk of, or are being significantly harmed.

1. What are the legal requirements you need to comply with? How would you monitor the situation while ensuring confidentiality? Who could you discuss this with?

A week later, Jesse attends the centre wearing a jumper even though the day is very warm. As the day gets warmer, you offer to take his jumper off but he is reluctant. At sleep time, you convince him to remove it. As he gets into bed you notice bruising under his t-shirt sleeves. You ask if you could see his arms and not bruising to both upper arms, one at the front and three on the soft underarm, resembling finger marks. You ask Jesse how he got the marks and he replies “Ian got cross at me for telling a lie”. You immediately tell him that you would have to tell someone who could help because it was not ok to hurt children. You reassured him and settled him into sleep before going to the office to inform Nikki and contact DoCS.
2. Follow the Centre’s and DoCS’ protocol and make a report. Remember to outline your reasons for concern and include any concerns you have concerning Jesse’s siblings.

I know it's a lot that I've put up here but help with one question or all would help significantly. If it's a tiny piece of help or a rather large chunk, it goes a long way.
Thank You so much.
Marakins

Just a poste script to L.A's answer in regards to Child Abuse.

In NSW making a decision about Child abuse it can be useful and is encouraged to use the NSW Online Mandatory Reporter Guide http://www.sdm.community.nsw.gov.au/mrg ... mmary.page
By using this decision tree it does not report directly to DOCS it guides you through the process and at the end recommends a course of action. (You print this out and add it to the childs file and if you report a matter to DOCS there is space to write the reference number DOCS will give you upon reporting.


I'll locate the other states links later on my internet is on a go slow atm.

I need some help regarding my assignment please help. My questions are

For each situation suggest how carer might respond.

1. 2 year old harry is still waking 2-3 times every night.
2. Kamilah (10mths) is not crawling . Her mother is extremely worried.
3. kael (4 yrs) has a very fiery temper . His mother is worried that he is becoming increasingly aggressive.
4. Janan (4.9 yrs) has not made any special friends at childcare. She is rarely invited to birthday parties.
5. Kent (18 mths) is boardering on abese. He always eats everything that is offered and often cries for more. His mother is very concerned about his weight.
6. Jonty (4.7 yrs) is an extremely bright child. He has taught himself to read and write. Jonty is extremely shy and tends to stutter if asked a direct question. His parents are concerned that he won't cope at school next year.

please help everyone.

Sweta you need to start a new topic if you want help
Please read the forum rules for assignment questions
When you re post as a new topic please try and answer these questions as best you can so we can see what you are understanding from these and then guide and help u accordingly

implement the 3 work activities and provide details in relation to the following
a-the resources required to carry out the task
b-the person you need to report to
c-the person you need report to if you were unable to carry out the task or requires support