Aussie Childcare Network Forum

Your Assignment Module Number and Heading: LA017397
Your Assignment Type: Case Scenario
Currently Working in Childcare? No
Your knowledge: Beginner

Your Question?
b) list the indicators of harm
c) List the risk factors.
d) Will you make a report? Why or why not?
e) Will the parent be notified? Explain why or why not.
f) Using a child focused approach explain how you will communicate with the child?

What is your answer so far or What have you done so far as an attempt to solve this question?
please answer me....

Description and Message:

Scenario 1
James is 4 years old and attends the local education and care service Monday to Friday. James has a younger brother Tom who is 2 years old and stays at home and an older brother Max 10 years 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.

Lucy is six months old and attends an education and care service Mon, Wed and Friday. Lucy’s mother is Aboriginal and a night packer at the local shops so dad drops Lucy off and mum picks her up. They live in a community where police often visit due to frequency of violence. It is Monday and Lucy’s father drops her off. Lucy has just started to sit up whilst aided with soft pillows around her. You attempt to sit Lucy down but she screams and puts her hands up for you. Lucy’s father tells you she has been like this all morning and he has had enough and needs to get to work and he leaves.
You decide to check Lucy’s nappy when you notice the nappy is soaked through; she has a nappy rash that has resulted in her bottom bleeding and a large red hand print at the top of her leg. Lucy is screaming as you attempt to place a clean nappy on her. You gently place nappy cream on her bottom as permission has been granted on the enrolment form and pick Lucy up to console her.
a) Following policy and procedure what is your immediate response?
Inform my Nominated Supervisor/coordinator. not sure for this answer.
b) List the indicators of harm.
• Neglect (soaked nappy and nappy rash resulting in bleeding)
• Physical abuse (Large red hand print on her upper thigh)
• Father not coping with Lucy as he states “he has had enough”.

c) List the risk factors.
• Age (unable to speak for herself)
• Alone with Father who doesn’t appear to be coping
• Living in a community that is visited frequently by police for violence.
d) Will the parent be notified? Explain why or why not.
e) Clearly explain the procedures for reporting in your state or territory, include the organisation you contact, contact numbers and information you need.
f) Will you make a report? Why or why not?
Yes I will make a report to my supervisor, as this is a baby and cannot communicate to me what is wrong and I am concerned about the red handprint at the top of her leg, and feel that by reporting this incident, the family will be able to get help and support.

g) NSW students must also complete the Mandatory Reporter Guide using the information you have for the Lucy scenario
h) All students to prepare a written report in relation to Lucy. Ensure you write professionally and with no personal opinions or judgement. You may make up information such as address.
Yes you will need to report this incident. It appears there could be physical abuse and neglect happening here...

Task 2: Questions relating to both scenarios
1. What sections of the Early Childhood Australia’s code of ethics do these scenarios link to?
a) In relation to children
b) In relation to Families
2. What is your duty of care? Can you see any conflicts with abiding with the code of ethics and fulfilling your duty of care?
3. What sections of the UN rights of the child do these scenarios link to?
Article-39 Children who have been neglected or abused should receive special help to restore their self-respect.
4. What are the laws/acts in your state/territory that you need to follow in relation to reporting risk of harm? (State and commonwealth)
5. What section of the National Quality Standards Area 2 do these scenarios link to?
6. Can you share information from these scenarios with other organisations? Explain your answer.
7. Where will the documentation for these two children be kept?
a7)-EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICES NATIONAL REGULATIONS - REG 87
Incident, injury, trauma and illness record
87 Incident, injury, trauma and illness record
The records must be kept—
(a) if the record relates to an incident, illness, injury or trauma suffered by a child while being educated and cared for by the education and care service, until the child is aged 25 years;
(b) if the record relates to an incident, illness, injury or trauma suffered by a child that may have occurred following an incident while being educated and cared for by the education and care service, until the child is aged 25 years;
(c) if the record relates to the death of a child while being educated and cared for by the education and care service or that may have occurred as a result of an incident while being educated and cared for, until the end of 7 years after the death.
8. Looking at the approved learning framework for your state, explain how you would use the outcomes to provide ongoing support and learning for James and Lucy.
PLEASE HELP ME....

I need help with question 4.

What are the laws/acts in your state/territory that you need to follow in relation to reporting risk of harm? (State and commonwealth) NSW

can someone please help me? This is the only question I need to do

h) All students to prepare a written report in relation to Lucy. Ensure you write professionally and with no personal opinions or judgement. You may make up information such as address.

I am struggling on this a lot as well.. Anyone have an ideas or suggestions to head me in the right direction?

Thank you!

xiimena wrote:h) All students to prepare a written report in relation to Lucy. Ensure you write professionally and with no personal opinions or judgement. You may make up information such as address.

I am struggling on this a lot as well.. Anyone have an ideas or suggestions to head me in the right direction?

Thank you!

You will need to write a report on the information provided in the scenario, just re read the scenario and write it as you are the carer for Lucy. For example:

You attempt to sit Lucy down but she screams and puts her hands up for you

You should also include dads reaction, what he said, etc.

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Lorina