CHCPRT001 Children at Risk - Mandatory Reporting

[GiniP]

Hi,

I need to explain to junior staff their responsibilities in terms of MANDATORY REPORTING. My answer was:

"According to Commonwealth and NSW State Legislation, child educators must report suspected sexual, physical, psychological abuse, neglect and exposure to domestic violence of a child under 16 to their manager/supervisor, who then reports to child protection services (Section 23 and 27 of Children and Young Persons Care and Protection Act 1998 NSW, Accessed: 30/12/2020)."

The marker wanted me to review and amend this answer. I'm a bit at a loss. Maybe I should add what other professionals need to report and include Commonwealth Law ?

Many thanks for any guidance!

[Lorina]

Have a look at the following:

What Is Mandatory Reporting

I think they want you to add that if you are suspicious of a child being abused in anyway that we have a responsibility to report it.

You could also add examples of abuse in your response as well.

Hope this helps!

,
Lorina

[Lorina]

Oh just remembered you can look at the decision tree in the above link and maybe write a sentence about it in your response as well.

,
Lorina

[GiniP]

Thanks so much, Lorina!

[Lorina]

You're welcome!

,
Lorina

[Ellenel]

Hello, Im new here and just enrolled in early learner 3 recently ,

I have confusion about this and my trainer is currently in annual leave. Please if anyone can help, it will be much appreciated

Scenario - You are a senior member of the team at your school, family day care, school age education and care service, or childcare centre (choose one). A junior member of staff has asked you to help them with understanding how to respond if a child made a disclosure of being sexually abused at home.

You are required to explain to the junior staff member:

1. What indicators were observed of any harm, abuse, or neglect?

Responsibilities in terms of:

a. Mandatory reporting

b. Protecting the rights of the child

c. Maintaining confidentiality

Thanks
Ellenel