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LA016780 - Scenario: James - Indicators Of Harm

Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:27 am
by soma.sanyal2
Your Assignment Module Number and Heading: LA016780- Legal Cluster
Your Assignment Type: Case Scenario
Currently Working in Childcare? No
Your knowledge: Beginner

Your Question?
Scenario 1
James is 4yrs old and attends the local education and care service Monday to Friday. James has a younger brother Tom who is 2yrs old and stays at home and an older brother Max 10yrs who attends the local school .James has always been a pleasant boy with many friends but recently his behaviour has changed. He is aggressive with all the children including his friends. You have asked his family if they know of any reason why James is behaving this way. They explain that an older cousin Tony has come to stay with them but he loves James and cannot see how this would have a negative effect on his behaviour. Mum who is from Iran and speaks limited English said “money very tight since James’s dad had accident and not work much, so Tony staying to help so she can do night work and try and bring in some more money.”
Today James is at the lunch table when another child accidently spills water over James. James yells at the child and attempts to punch him. You stop James and ask him to get his bag so you can assist him to change into dry clothes whilst another educator ensures the other child is ok. James gets his bag but states very clearly he does not want your help. You respect this but standby near the bathroom to ensure he is safe. As you check to see if James is ok you notice as he pulls his shorts down some large bruising on his thigh.
b) List the indicators of harm.


What is your answer so far or What have you done so far as an attempt to solve this question?
Physical indicators:
• bruises
Behavioural indicators:
• Aggressive, disruptive.
• delinquent or aggressive behaviour
• aggressive and angry

is this correct and do i need to elaborate more on this point


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Re: LA016780 - Scenario: James - Indicators Of Harm

Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2014 4:19 am
by Lorina
It seems to me like you're on the right track... This question has popped up a couple of times here on the forum. I'm providing you with the links as the information may be useful to you:

LA017397 - Scenario: James, Max and Tom
CHCCS400C - Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

Hope this helps,

:geek:,
L.A