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Explain the components of the National Quality Framework (NQF), and state how each component influences an educator’s practice in an education and care setting.
National Quality Framework includes:
• National legislative framework that creates a uniform national approach to the regulation and quality assessment of education and child care services in Australia. This framework helps educators understand the regulation in relation to care practices, policy and staffing ratio, supervisions, qualifications and the physical environment for both indoors and outdoors.
• National Quality Standard that sets a national benchmark for the quality of education and care services. This helps educators to provide the best level of childhood education and care services by outlining the factors that best support a child’s development.
• National quality rating and assessment process that rates services against the National Quality Standard. In each early childhood education service are assessed by NQS which ensure services provided by the educators meets the standard. Educator must be familiar with the operations and values or service practice and reflects legislated or accepted standards for education and care services, and that covers the relevant Australia laws.
Reference: https://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibili ... n-and-care
CHCCS400C - NQF Components Influencing Educators' Practices
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Re: CHCCS400C - NQF Components Influencing Educators' Practices
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Lorina
Welcome to Aussie Childcare Network assignment forum!
Yes, I think you're on the right track with your response!
,Lorina
Re: CHCCS400C - NQF Components Influencing Educators' Practices
Hi Lorina,
Can you please proof read and check if I have answer the rest of the question in my assignment correctly? Also if anything that I need to add into my answer. Some feed back would be great.
2. In your own words, define ‘duty of care’ and explain ways you could exercise your duty of care in an education and care setting, in particular:
The term Duty of care means looking out for the safety and wellbeing of the children under your care to minimise any possibly harm. There is also a general duty of care of all employees’ to ensure their health and safety in the workplace.
- When setting up the indoor environment – Making sure everything is child safe and ensures the children are not in harm in any way when setting everything up indoor centre. I would ensure to eliminate all objects that may be hazard to children for example: remove damaged equipments, wiring, poison chemicals, and cable cords so forth.
- At snack and meal times – Ensuring the child are supervised while eating and making sure the child don’t get a hold of anything that they can chock on. If children have particular special needs, ensure follow procedure as directed from the director and family that are denoted from recorded file.
- When supervising outdoor play – Ensure that all children are supervised at all times, especially if there is any water around, make sure slippery area are clean before children attending the area. Also make sure children have sunscreen and a hat on when outdoor to prevent from sunburn.
References: http://ncac.acecqa.gov.au/educator-reso ... t_%202.pdf
3. Explain why it is important for educators to understand the policies and procedures of their workplace.
As an educator, I must demonstrate an understanding of the legal responsibilities and obligations of the designated job role. An educator has legal rights within the work place and demonstrates knowledge of key statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to the role.
Policies and procedures can assist educator to make quality decisions to serve best interests of children and families. Policies describe important and practical insight to protect children including why it is essential to have policies and procedures, when and where to implement in practice and how to make them work well in practice. Policies and procedures provide guidelines for all childcare educators to follow and provide opportunity to raise concerns when issues occur. It is important for educators to understand the policies and procedures of their work place so that the service is delivered adequately, appropriately and accordingly to national standard.
4. Explain how you think the Code of Ethics could help you in your work role.
Code of Ethics could help me in my role as an early childhood educator on how to deal with an ethical dilemma, how I should behave and provides principles to help me in my duty of care and day to day responsibilities.
As an educator I can protect the rights of my clients. I would demonstrate always be respectful about all children regardless of their cultural background, family type, and religious group. I would always put their interest first. Ensure confidentiality about their personal information is safe and not disclose to any unauthorised parties. Ensure the children are engaged in activities and have their voice heard.
As an educator I would also respect children’s parents or parent, I would keep their personal information confidential at all time and not to disclosed or gossip to others and respect their privacy.
References: http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org. ... de-ethics/
5. Describe the principles of ethical decision making.
As educators it is important to follow ethical codes and guidelines at all time so that we work professionally and appropriately to provide care and respect for clients.
To ensure the decisions I make are ethical I need to:
-make sure that guidelines of my services are clearly addressed. I would familiarise with all relevant legislations and standards so that when issues occur I could applied to the legislations appropriately and accordingly.
- ensure that I am aware of code of conduct that is reflected in the policies and procedures in my service. I would demonstrate a moral standard of professional behaviour and delivered at all time.
- organise a system in place that enable for me to explore all sides of an ethical dilemma and examine the consequences of any action and decisions I make.
The principles I would follow include: respect, honesty, integrity, justice, democracy and courage. I would apply these principles when I talk to colleagues, parents and children. I would apply these principles accordingly to the situation and ensure all parties are respected.
Reference: https://sielearning.tafensw.edu.au/MCS/ ... 511_00.htm
6. Discuss your legal and ethical responsibilities and obligations towards:
- a child with mild Asperger’s
I would promote acceptance of the principle that a child with mild Asperger’s have the same fundamental rights as all other children in the centre and the community. I would ensure that the child with mild Asperger’s receives adequate support and acknowledgement. I would also ensure their safety is looked after in the centre.
- a child with same sex parents
I would promote equality between men and women. I would ensure to eliminate discrimination on the basis of sex, marital status or pregnancy and, with respect to dismissals, family responsibilities.
- a child with a severe disability
I would also promote acceptance of the principle that a child with severe disability have the same rights as all other children in the centre and the community. I would eliminate discrimination against the child with severe disabilities. I would encourage equal opportunity for the child to learn and gain skills as any other children.
- a child whose family does not speak English at home.
I would promote equality before the law for the children regardless of their race, colour or national or ethnic origin. I would ensure the child is treated equality in the centre as well as in the community. I would create and promote multiculturalism and ensure children whose family does not speak English at home are accepted and acknowledged respectively and equality as any other person in the society.
References: http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org. ... de-ethics/
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work ... lation#rda
7. Describe some behavioural indicators you might observe, as an educator, that could indicate that a child is being abused or maltreated.
Behavioural indicators that I may pick up as an educator that could indicate that a child is being abused or maltreated are:
- The child may show little or no emotion when hurt,
- Wariness of their parents,
- Age-inappropriate sexual behaviour
- Stealing food from others
- Excessive friendliness to strangers
- Wearing long sleeves and trousers in hot weather to hide bruises
References: http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv ... procedures
8. What strategies would you use to manage a child protection issue such as suspected abuse of a child?
If I suspect abuse of a child, the first step is ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the child is to put the child’s needs first. Then I would gather as much evidences as possible to from the party disclosed the incident to the Department of Family and Community Services.
Strategies I would take to gather evidence are as followed:
- I would use actively listening skills to ensure the child’s voice is been heard.
- I would reassure the child that telling me was the right thing to do and acknowledge their bravery and strength to disclose their concern.
-I would observe the child and record any unusual behaviour or signs or indicators of harm or potential harm and make record of this in document.
-I would take photos of any physical bruises or injuries as record to support my claim. If I am aware of the child’s family background or history I would compile the information to support my claim.
-I would consult with colleagues and director in the centre and follow the centre’s protocols as well as make a report to the relevant statutory child protection department.
Reference: http://www.aihw.gov.au/child-protection/ and http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/__data/assets ... -abuse.pdf
9. When dealing with a possible child abuse situation, why is confidentiality important for the child and the child’s family?
As educator it is addressed under section 23 and 129 of Children and Community Services Act 2004 that staff must maintain confidentiality to protect the child and their families. Not only is it legal obligations and principles and practices to maintain confidentiality. Confidentiality is important for the child and the child’s family when dealing with a possible child abuse situation in order to prevent the child from any possible further harm.
ps. (This one if possible how do I go about elaborate the answer? as all answer need to be between 100-200 words I feel this one I'm not quite sure with)
Reference: http://det.wa.edu.au/childprotection/de ... ain&page=5
10. Describe ways that you can uphold the rights of a child in your care, in keeping with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
-I would ensure that the child in my care is entitling to their rights as children and as individuals.
-I would assist the child to develop to the best of their abilities, and encourage freedom of thought, engage in cultural activities, religion material as their desire.
-I would make sure the environment they are in is safe, stimulating and interesting, supporting their learning and building their skills to their development.
- I would make sure that the child is to eliminate from discrimination either from race, sex, religion and social economic background, and status.
-I would ensure that the child has access to adequate learning material, stimulating play equipments.
References: http://www.ohchr.org/en/professionalint ... s/crc.aspx
Can you please proof read and check if I have answer the rest of the question in my assignment correctly? Also if anything that I need to add into my answer. Some feed back would be great.
2. In your own words, define ‘duty of care’ and explain ways you could exercise your duty of care in an education and care setting, in particular:
The term Duty of care means looking out for the safety and wellbeing of the children under your care to minimise any possibly harm. There is also a general duty of care of all employees’ to ensure their health and safety in the workplace.
- When setting up the indoor environment – Making sure everything is child safe and ensures the children are not in harm in any way when setting everything up indoor centre. I would ensure to eliminate all objects that may be hazard to children for example: remove damaged equipments, wiring, poison chemicals, and cable cords so forth.
- At snack and meal times – Ensuring the child are supervised while eating and making sure the child don’t get a hold of anything that they can chock on. If children have particular special needs, ensure follow procedure as directed from the director and family that are denoted from recorded file.
- When supervising outdoor play – Ensure that all children are supervised at all times, especially if there is any water around, make sure slippery area are clean before children attending the area. Also make sure children have sunscreen and a hat on when outdoor to prevent from sunburn.
References: http://ncac.acecqa.gov.au/educator-reso ... t_%202.pdf
3. Explain why it is important for educators to understand the policies and procedures of their workplace.
As an educator, I must demonstrate an understanding of the legal responsibilities and obligations of the designated job role. An educator has legal rights within the work place and demonstrates knowledge of key statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to the role.
Policies and procedures can assist educator to make quality decisions to serve best interests of children and families. Policies describe important and practical insight to protect children including why it is essential to have policies and procedures, when and where to implement in practice and how to make them work well in practice. Policies and procedures provide guidelines for all childcare educators to follow and provide opportunity to raise concerns when issues occur. It is important for educators to understand the policies and procedures of their work place so that the service is delivered adequately, appropriately and accordingly to national standard.
4. Explain how you think the Code of Ethics could help you in your work role.
Code of Ethics could help me in my role as an early childhood educator on how to deal with an ethical dilemma, how I should behave and provides principles to help me in my duty of care and day to day responsibilities.
As an educator I can protect the rights of my clients. I would demonstrate always be respectful about all children regardless of their cultural background, family type, and religious group. I would always put their interest first. Ensure confidentiality about their personal information is safe and not disclose to any unauthorised parties. Ensure the children are engaged in activities and have their voice heard.
As an educator I would also respect children’s parents or parent, I would keep their personal information confidential at all time and not to disclosed or gossip to others and respect their privacy.
References: http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org. ... de-ethics/
5. Describe the principles of ethical decision making.
As educators it is important to follow ethical codes and guidelines at all time so that we work professionally and appropriately to provide care and respect for clients.
To ensure the decisions I make are ethical I need to:
-make sure that guidelines of my services are clearly addressed. I would familiarise with all relevant legislations and standards so that when issues occur I could applied to the legislations appropriately and accordingly.
- ensure that I am aware of code of conduct that is reflected in the policies and procedures in my service. I would demonstrate a moral standard of professional behaviour and delivered at all time.
- organise a system in place that enable for me to explore all sides of an ethical dilemma and examine the consequences of any action and decisions I make.
The principles I would follow include: respect, honesty, integrity, justice, democracy and courage. I would apply these principles when I talk to colleagues, parents and children. I would apply these principles accordingly to the situation and ensure all parties are respected.
Reference: https://sielearning.tafensw.edu.au/MCS/ ... 511_00.htm
6. Discuss your legal and ethical responsibilities and obligations towards:
- a child with mild Asperger’s
I would promote acceptance of the principle that a child with mild Asperger’s have the same fundamental rights as all other children in the centre and the community. I would ensure that the child with mild Asperger’s receives adequate support and acknowledgement. I would also ensure their safety is looked after in the centre.
- a child with same sex parents
I would promote equality between men and women. I would ensure to eliminate discrimination on the basis of sex, marital status or pregnancy and, with respect to dismissals, family responsibilities.
- a child with a severe disability
I would also promote acceptance of the principle that a child with severe disability have the same rights as all other children in the centre and the community. I would eliminate discrimination against the child with severe disabilities. I would encourage equal opportunity for the child to learn and gain skills as any other children.
- a child whose family does not speak English at home.
I would promote equality before the law for the children regardless of their race, colour or national or ethnic origin. I would ensure the child is treated equality in the centre as well as in the community. I would create and promote multiculturalism and ensure children whose family does not speak English at home are accepted and acknowledged respectively and equality as any other person in the society.
References: http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org. ... de-ethics/
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work ... lation#rda
7. Describe some behavioural indicators you might observe, as an educator, that could indicate that a child is being abused or maltreated.
Behavioural indicators that I may pick up as an educator that could indicate that a child is being abused or maltreated are:
- The child may show little or no emotion when hurt,
- Wariness of their parents,
- Age-inappropriate sexual behaviour
- Stealing food from others
- Excessive friendliness to strangers
- Wearing long sleeves and trousers in hot weather to hide bruises
References: http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv ... procedures
8. What strategies would you use to manage a child protection issue such as suspected abuse of a child?
If I suspect abuse of a child, the first step is ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the child is to put the child’s needs first. Then I would gather as much evidences as possible to from the party disclosed the incident to the Department of Family and Community Services.
Strategies I would take to gather evidence are as followed:
- I would use actively listening skills to ensure the child’s voice is been heard.
- I would reassure the child that telling me was the right thing to do and acknowledge their bravery and strength to disclose their concern.
-I would observe the child and record any unusual behaviour or signs or indicators of harm or potential harm and make record of this in document.
-I would take photos of any physical bruises or injuries as record to support my claim. If I am aware of the child’s family background or history I would compile the information to support my claim.
-I would consult with colleagues and director in the centre and follow the centre’s protocols as well as make a report to the relevant statutory child protection department.
Reference: http://www.aihw.gov.au/child-protection/ and http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/__data/assets ... -abuse.pdf
9. When dealing with a possible child abuse situation, why is confidentiality important for the child and the child’s family?
As educator it is addressed under section 23 and 129 of Children and Community Services Act 2004 that staff must maintain confidentiality to protect the child and their families. Not only is it legal obligations and principles and practices to maintain confidentiality. Confidentiality is important for the child and the child’s family when dealing with a possible child abuse situation in order to prevent the child from any possible further harm.
ps. (This one if possible how do I go about elaborate the answer? as all answer need to be between 100-200 words I feel this one I'm not quite sure with)
Reference: http://det.wa.edu.au/childprotection/de ... ain&page=5
10. Describe ways that you can uphold the rights of a child in your care, in keeping with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
-I would ensure that the child in my care is entitling to their rights as children and as individuals.
-I would assist the child to develop to the best of their abilities, and encourage freedom of thought, engage in cultural activities, religion material as their desire.
-I would make sure the environment they are in is safe, stimulating and interesting, supporting their learning and building their skills to their development.
- I would make sure that the child is to eliminate from discrimination either from race, sex, religion and social economic background, and status.
-I would ensure that the child has access to adequate learning material, stimulating play equipments.
References: http://www.ohchr.org/en/professionalint ... s/crc.aspx
Re: CHCCS400C - NQF Components Influencing Educators' Practices
Back in study mode! 
A great start to your first assignment! You pretty much answered everything very well. I've added a little more information below on some of the question which you can include before you submit it:
You can also include:
Duty Of Care
I think you may need to add specific information for each of the different types of families. I have information in the followin forum topic:
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities For Different Types Of Children
I have provided information in this topic which will help you to elaborate on the answer:
Confidentiality
Hope this helps,
,
Lorina
Sorry for my late response, my toddler and I are both sick with a viral infection...
A great start to your first assignment! You pretty much answered everything very well. I've added a little more information below on some of the question which you can include before you submit it:
In your own words, define ‘duty of care’ and explain ways you could exercise your duty of care in an education and care setting
You can also include:
Duty Of Care
Discuss your legal and ethical responsibilities and obligations towards...
I think you may need to add specific information for each of the different types of families. I have information in the followin forum topic:
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities For Different Types Of Children
When dealing with a possible child abuse situation, why is confidentiality important for the child and the child’s family?
I have provided information in this topic which will help you to elaborate on the answer:
Confidentiality
Hope this helps,
,Lorina
Sorry for my late response, my toddler and I are both sick with a viral infection...
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Re: CHCCS400C - NQF Components Influencing Educators' Practices
Thank you Lorina. I will adjust it and add more clarity before I submit this. 
Can you please have a look at these case studies and please give me feedback on if I have answered the questions accurately and whether anything else need to be added to the answers?
The question is:
Consider the following situations and explain what you would do and why.
Case studies
Case study 1
You are working in an early childhood education and care service when a women approaches and says ‘I am Astrid’s aunty and her mum has asked me to pick her up today’. You refer to information provided at enrolment and only one person, her mother, is authorised to pick her up. What would you do and why?
My answer:
According to The National Quality Standards under the National Quality Framework “State and territory licensing and regulatory processes for the provision of childcare services stipulate that a child may only be collected from a childcare service by a parent or authorised person.” (Crompton, 2011) As an educator I have the duty of care to ensure to put the child’s safety first and that they are to be picked up by authorised person. This is stated in the framework that “Childcare service enrolment forms should therefore require detailed written information about each person authorised to collect a child, including the person’s full name, residential address, telephone number and relationship to the child.” (Crompton, 2011)
I would ask the woman who identified as Astrid’s aunty to provide photo identification with their residential address, telephone number and ask another worker in the centre to confirm this with me. I would then contact the authorised person (mother) who was listed in the enrolment form to get her approval to realise the child. If that is the case, I would informed the authorised person (mother) that next time when she come into the centre ensure to put down any other person they wish to authorise to pick up their child to be listed and written formally in their child’s enrolment form so that staff is aware of appropriate person pick up. I would explain to the mother that by doing this it will protect their child and ensure they are safely picked up by appropriate person.
Retrieved from:http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org. ... hild-care/)
Case study 2
Imagine that you are an educator in a family day care setting. Briefly describe the actions you would need to take to exercise your duty of care to a 2 ½ year old child playing at the water trough in your backyard.
My answer:
As an educator I would ensure the child has a hat on, applied sun scream, wearing appropriate clothing to protect them from the sunlight before heading out the outdoor activities. I would make sure that the child is in a clear view of my sight and other worker in the centre is aware and we are to keep an eye on the child at all times. It is my duty of care as an educator to make sure that all children are safe when playing in water area and protected from the sun at all time.
Reference: http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org. ... de-ethics/
Case study 3
A mother asks you that her children not be released into the care of their father. You review the information provided upon enrolment and see that a formal parenting plan has been provided to the service which list both parents as eligible carers. What would you do and why?
My answer:
I would explain to the mother that as formally in our parenting plan the father is listed as eligible carer therefore legally I cannot refuse the father care. I would inform the mother that she needs to obtain a copy of legal document from the court to support her claim. Then I can pass the court order onto our director so that we have updated supportive document to follow the protocol. However, at this point I cannot do much about this matter until legal documents are provided.
Case study 4
A father makes a complaint to you that his 4 ½ year old, Jacob, is not learning enough at the service. He is frustrated that the educators let him get dirty during the day when they could be ensuring he is ready for school. What would you do and why?
My answer:
I would speak to Jacob’s dad privately and explain to him that it is my duty to support Jacob as much as possible with his learning at the centre. I would show Jacob’s dad our daily program and activities that Jacob has engaged in at the centre. I would explain to dad how we come up with these activities and why. I would explain to dad that when Jacob is at the centre, he will be engaging with all indoor and outdoor activities these are activities that will help him develop skills in preparation for school. For instance he would learn through play, reading, and games to build on and explore his interests. I would encourage Jacob’s dad have clean set of clothe for Jacob at the centre that he may change into if he does engage in activities that may dirty his clothes.
If Jacob’s dad still not satisfies with my answers I would ask the director to discuss this issue further with him to possibility have more activities for Jacob that his dad is happy with and ensure our service is doing the best we can to support the child and the family. It is my duty of care to work with family members and ensure that their children are receiving the best possible support in their learning development stage of their lives and that their family feel confident to have their children at our centre and happy with the way we work to support their children.
Case study 5
You have a disagreement with a co-worker where you work. The problem has been left unresolved, and is now impacting your interactions and daily communication with each other leading to further misunderstandings and frustration. What would you do and why?
My answer:
I would assess the situation and examine how serious the situation is. I would try to directly approach the person and discuss with them about the concern and try to resolve the issue one on one with the other party. If that did not work out, I would approach the director of the centre to seek advice on how to go about dealing with the matter. If require possibility involve mediation with the director/manager to discuss the concern in a private room may clarify the situation. It is my duty of care to report any unethical conduct within the workplace to ensure that everyone is at their best at work environment and eliminate any misunderstanding.
Case study 6
You are friends with a co-worker on a social networking site. Over the past few weeks you have noticed posts on her page about other staff where you work. These posts are derogatory and inappropriate. What would you do and why?
My answer:
I would discuss with the co-worker privately about the situation and let her know that I have noticed over the past few weeks about her social network posts are inappropriate. I would explain to the co-worker that the staff she aimed at may find out and be upset and possibility creates tension between her the staff. I would inform that if the director of the centre were to find out then this could jeopardise her own job at the centre. If after the discussion, the co-worker continues posting inappropriate posts on social network. I would approach the manager of the centre and report this situation as it is my responsibility to the centre to ensure that we are all working under the code of ethics appropriately and accordingly.
Case study 7
A 2 year old girl, Hong Hanh, is about to start care at the education and care service where you work. It seems that no English is spoken at home by Hong Hanh or her family. You are having difficulty communicating with her parents about the enrolment process and cannot find out the necessary information to help Hong Hanh successfully transition into care prior to commencing care. What would you do and why?
I would find out the language Hong Hanh’s family speaks and get an interpreter that speaks their language. I would arrange a private room in the centre and suitable time for the Hong Hanh and her family to meet with myself and the interpreter to discuss further about the enrolment process and find out the necessary information to help Hong Hanh successfully transition into care prior to commencing care. I would provide English learning services and support group information for Hong Hanh’s family that they can attend to help Hong Hanh with her English skills.
I would also ask the family to make a list of key words that Hong Hanh understand with pictures and images that we could communicate with her by pointing images and visual ques. It is my duty to ensure that all children and family feel welcome to our centre and happy with our services.
Case study 8
A 3 ½ year old boy, Ghani, who attends the service where you work refuses to feed himself. He will not eat finger food, and you believe that he does not know to hold a spoon or fork. You approach his mother to discuss your concern who simply says ‘I feed him’. What would you do and why?
My answer:
I would firstly, chop the food up into small pieces and display the food as a smiley face on the plate then encourage Ghani to use his hand to feed himself. I would then pile food into little mountains on the plate, use play and fun game to influence Ghani to feed himself using spoon/fork to dig out the food and positively encourage him to feed himself on his own. If this method works and has shown signs of progression on Ghani’s skills on feeding himself.
I would talk to his mother about how well he is doing at the centre feeding him-self and showing her examples of tasks he completed. I would encourage his mother to build on his strength at home and work together a plan to support Ghani to build on his skills. I would explain to his mother that it is important to build on Ghani’s develop his skills and strengthen his ability to be independent at the centre, and that it is beneficial for him to have these skills when he attends pre-school in the future.
Case study 9
A father tells you that his newly enrolled 2 year old daughter, Alyssa, is a ‘biter’ and gives you permission to smack her if she bites a child. What would you do and why?
My answer:
I would explain to the father that under no matter what the situation or case maybe I would not smack nor hit children. I would advise her father that I could support his child to implement a plan to manage her biting habit and teach her not to bite. I would also advise the father that if he would like support in assisting techniques to educate his child not to bite I could provide information and gladly to help out with her biting issue. It is my duty of care to work with children and family to support them with the best solution to further development for the child and ensure family are happy.
Case study 10
You are assisting a 3 year old boy, Barry, with toileting when you notice bruising on his thighs. When asked what happened, Barry looks at the ground. On taking a closer look, you see that bruising also appears on his back and upper torso. The bruises are of different colour, some are yellow and brown, where others are more red and purple. It seems they are similar in shape and size. What would you do and why?
My answer:
I would reassure Barry that he is safe in the centre and that he can talk to me anytime he wishes. I then would record and noted down the colour, size and location of the bruises on the child’s body and document this on paper. I would report what I observed to my centre director discuss this situation more in depth and it could be important to file report appropriately to Child Protection Services as accordingly. It is my duty of care to ensure to keep children safe and report any suspicion of abuse or neglected to Child Protection Services.
Can you please have a look at these case studies and please give me feedback on if I have answered the questions accurately and whether anything else need to be added to the answers?
The question is:
Consider the following situations and explain what you would do and why.
Case studies
Case study 1
You are working in an early childhood education and care service when a women approaches and says ‘I am Astrid’s aunty and her mum has asked me to pick her up today’. You refer to information provided at enrolment and only one person, her mother, is authorised to pick her up. What would you do and why?
My answer:
According to The National Quality Standards under the National Quality Framework “State and territory licensing and regulatory processes for the provision of childcare services stipulate that a child may only be collected from a childcare service by a parent or authorised person.” (Crompton, 2011) As an educator I have the duty of care to ensure to put the child’s safety first and that they are to be picked up by authorised person. This is stated in the framework that “Childcare service enrolment forms should therefore require detailed written information about each person authorised to collect a child, including the person’s full name, residential address, telephone number and relationship to the child.” (Crompton, 2011)
I would ask the woman who identified as Astrid’s aunty to provide photo identification with their residential address, telephone number and ask another worker in the centre to confirm this with me. I would then contact the authorised person (mother) who was listed in the enrolment form to get her approval to realise the child. If that is the case, I would informed the authorised person (mother) that next time when she come into the centre ensure to put down any other person they wish to authorise to pick up their child to be listed and written formally in their child’s enrolment form so that staff is aware of appropriate person pick up. I would explain to the mother that by doing this it will protect their child and ensure they are safely picked up by appropriate person.
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Case study 2
Imagine that you are an educator in a family day care setting. Briefly describe the actions you would need to take to exercise your duty of care to a 2 ½ year old child playing at the water trough in your backyard.
My answer:
As an educator I would ensure the child has a hat on, applied sun scream, wearing appropriate clothing to protect them from the sunlight before heading out the outdoor activities. I would make sure that the child is in a clear view of my sight and other worker in the centre is aware and we are to keep an eye on the child at all times. It is my duty of care as an educator to make sure that all children are safe when playing in water area and protected from the sun at all time.
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Case study 3
A mother asks you that her children not be released into the care of their father. You review the information provided upon enrolment and see that a formal parenting plan has been provided to the service which list both parents as eligible carers. What would you do and why?
My answer:
I would explain to the mother that as formally in our parenting plan the father is listed as eligible carer therefore legally I cannot refuse the father care. I would inform the mother that she needs to obtain a copy of legal document from the court to support her claim. Then I can pass the court order onto our director so that we have updated supportive document to follow the protocol. However, at this point I cannot do much about this matter until legal documents are provided.
Case study 4
A father makes a complaint to you that his 4 ½ year old, Jacob, is not learning enough at the service. He is frustrated that the educators let him get dirty during the day when they could be ensuring he is ready for school. What would you do and why?
My answer:
I would speak to Jacob’s dad privately and explain to him that it is my duty to support Jacob as much as possible with his learning at the centre. I would show Jacob’s dad our daily program and activities that Jacob has engaged in at the centre. I would explain to dad how we come up with these activities and why. I would explain to dad that when Jacob is at the centre, he will be engaging with all indoor and outdoor activities these are activities that will help him develop skills in preparation for school. For instance he would learn through play, reading, and games to build on and explore his interests. I would encourage Jacob’s dad have clean set of clothe for Jacob at the centre that he may change into if he does engage in activities that may dirty his clothes.
If Jacob’s dad still not satisfies with my answers I would ask the director to discuss this issue further with him to possibility have more activities for Jacob that his dad is happy with and ensure our service is doing the best we can to support the child and the family. It is my duty of care to work with family members and ensure that their children are receiving the best possible support in their learning development stage of their lives and that their family feel confident to have their children at our centre and happy with the way we work to support their children.
Case study 5
You have a disagreement with a co-worker where you work. The problem has been left unresolved, and is now impacting your interactions and daily communication with each other leading to further misunderstandings and frustration. What would you do and why?
My answer:
I would assess the situation and examine how serious the situation is. I would try to directly approach the person and discuss with them about the concern and try to resolve the issue one on one with the other party. If that did not work out, I would approach the director of the centre to seek advice on how to go about dealing with the matter. If require possibility involve mediation with the director/manager to discuss the concern in a private room may clarify the situation. It is my duty of care to report any unethical conduct within the workplace to ensure that everyone is at their best at work environment and eliminate any misunderstanding.
Case study 6
You are friends with a co-worker on a social networking site. Over the past few weeks you have noticed posts on her page about other staff where you work. These posts are derogatory and inappropriate. What would you do and why?
My answer:
I would discuss with the co-worker privately about the situation and let her know that I have noticed over the past few weeks about her social network posts are inappropriate. I would explain to the co-worker that the staff she aimed at may find out and be upset and possibility creates tension between her the staff. I would inform that if the director of the centre were to find out then this could jeopardise her own job at the centre. If after the discussion, the co-worker continues posting inappropriate posts on social network. I would approach the manager of the centre and report this situation as it is my responsibility to the centre to ensure that we are all working under the code of ethics appropriately and accordingly.
Case study 7
A 2 year old girl, Hong Hanh, is about to start care at the education and care service where you work. It seems that no English is spoken at home by Hong Hanh or her family. You are having difficulty communicating with her parents about the enrolment process and cannot find out the necessary information to help Hong Hanh successfully transition into care prior to commencing care. What would you do and why?
I would find out the language Hong Hanh’s family speaks and get an interpreter that speaks their language. I would arrange a private room in the centre and suitable time for the Hong Hanh and her family to meet with myself and the interpreter to discuss further about the enrolment process and find out the necessary information to help Hong Hanh successfully transition into care prior to commencing care. I would provide English learning services and support group information for Hong Hanh’s family that they can attend to help Hong Hanh with her English skills.
I would also ask the family to make a list of key words that Hong Hanh understand with pictures and images that we could communicate with her by pointing images and visual ques. It is my duty to ensure that all children and family feel welcome to our centre and happy with our services.
Case study 8
A 3 ½ year old boy, Ghani, who attends the service where you work refuses to feed himself. He will not eat finger food, and you believe that he does not know to hold a spoon or fork. You approach his mother to discuss your concern who simply says ‘I feed him’. What would you do and why?
My answer:
I would firstly, chop the food up into small pieces and display the food as a smiley face on the plate then encourage Ghani to use his hand to feed himself. I would then pile food into little mountains on the plate, use play and fun game to influence Ghani to feed himself using spoon/fork to dig out the food and positively encourage him to feed himself on his own. If this method works and has shown signs of progression on Ghani’s skills on feeding himself.
I would talk to his mother about how well he is doing at the centre feeding him-self and showing her examples of tasks he completed. I would encourage his mother to build on his strength at home and work together a plan to support Ghani to build on his skills. I would explain to his mother that it is important to build on Ghani’s develop his skills and strengthen his ability to be independent at the centre, and that it is beneficial for him to have these skills when he attends pre-school in the future.
Case study 9
A father tells you that his newly enrolled 2 year old daughter, Alyssa, is a ‘biter’ and gives you permission to smack her if she bites a child. What would you do and why?
My answer:
I would explain to the father that under no matter what the situation or case maybe I would not smack nor hit children. I would advise her father that I could support his child to implement a plan to manage her biting habit and teach her not to bite. I would also advise the father that if he would like support in assisting techniques to educate his child not to bite I could provide information and gladly to help out with her biting issue. It is my duty of care to work with children and family to support them with the best solution to further development for the child and ensure family are happy.
Case study 10
You are assisting a 3 year old boy, Barry, with toileting when you notice bruising on his thighs. When asked what happened, Barry looks at the ground. On taking a closer look, you see that bruising also appears on his back and upper torso. The bruises are of different colour, some are yellow and brown, where others are more red and purple. It seems they are similar in shape and size. What would you do and why?
My answer:
I would reassure Barry that he is safe in the centre and that he can talk to me anytime he wishes. I then would record and noted down the colour, size and location of the bruises on the child’s body and document this on paper. I would report what I observed to my centre director discuss this situation more in depth and it could be important to file report appropriately to Child Protection Services as accordingly. It is my duty of care to ensure to keep children safe and report any suspicion of abuse or neglected to Child Protection Services.
Re: CHCCS400C - NQF Components Influencing Educators' Practices
For the assignment above everything is very good! There is nothing to change! I am going to add a little more information to the following question:
When working in a family day care setting, you are the only educator with the children. You can also include: Ensure water troughs or containers for water play are filled toa safe level. These activities will be supervised at all times and containers or troughs will be emptied onto garden areas after use. Children will be discouraged from drinking from these water activities.
Hope this helps,
,
Lorina
Imagine that you are an educator in a family day care setting. Briefly describe the actions you would need to take to exercise your duty of care to a 2 ½ year old child playing at the water trough in your backyard.
When working in a family day care setting, you are the only educator with the children. You can also include: Ensure water troughs or containers for water play are filled toa safe level. These activities will be supervised at all times and containers or troughs will be emptied onto garden areas after use. Children will be discouraged from drinking from these water activities.
Hope this helps,
,Lorina
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Re: CHCCS400C - NQF Components Influencing Educators' Practices
Thank you so much Lorina. Much appreciated the feedback.
I contacted the Centre that I will be starting work with on how many children will be in the center each and how many staff will be. They told me 60 children and 12-15 staffs. Is that an accurate ratio? How many staff will mean to look after how many children per group how does this work?
Much appreciated the feedback. I contacted the Centre that I will be starting work with on how many children will be in the center each and how many staff will be. They told me 60 children and 12-15 staffs. Is that an accurate ratio? How many staff will mean to look after how many children per group how does this work?
Re: CHCCS400C - NQF Components Influencing Educators' Practices
Depends on the ages of the children...chichi wrote:Thank you so much Lorina.
I contacted the Centre that I will be starting work with on how many children will be in the center each and how many staff will be. They told me 60 children and 12-15 staffs. Is that an accurate ratio? How many staff will mean to look after how many children per group how does this work?
New Educator To Child Ratio
,Lorina
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Re: CHCCS400C - NQF Components Influencing Educators' Practices
Thanks Lorina.
I'm a bit nervousness about the new role as I haven't work in this field before. They said they will be opening in the next few weeks may be early Sept.
What are some of the questions I can ask the Centre before starting my role?
It would be great to have some advice around this. Thank you.
I'm a bit nervousness about the new role as I haven't work in this field before. They said they will be opening in the next few weeks may be early Sept.
What are some of the questions I can ask the Centre before starting my role?
It would be great to have some advice around this. Thank you.
Re: CHCCS400C - NQF Components Influencing Educators' Practices
Here are some questions:
What room will you be mainly working in?
Do you have a rostered day off?
Is there a uniform you need to wear?
What time is your lunch break?
Do you have a set roster or does it change weekly?
When do you get paid? Weekly or Fortnightly?
Who do you contact when you fall sick and can't come into work?
Where are the policies and procedure manual located (you will need to be familiar with these as these will help you to outline how you do the tasks)
Do you have cleaners that come in during the evening?
What types of cleaning are we expected to do? Have you got a cleaning roster?
Do we get overtime or time in lieu?
How often do we have staff meetings?
,
Lorina
What room will you be mainly working in?
Do you have a rostered day off?
Is there a uniform you need to wear?
What time is your lunch break?
Do you have a set roster or does it change weekly?
When do you get paid? Weekly or Fortnightly?
Who do you contact when you fall sick and can't come into work?
Where are the policies and procedure manual located (you will need to be familiar with these as these will help you to outline how you do the tasks)
Do you have cleaners that come in during the evening?
What types of cleaning are we expected to do? Have you got a cleaning roster?
Do we get overtime or time in lieu?
How often do we have staff meetings?
,Lorina
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