Your Assignment Type: Standard Question
Currently Working in Childcare? No
Your knowledge: Beginner
Your Question?
This is an off the job assignment and I am to answer the questions regarding the scenario below.
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.
a) What is your immediate response?
b) List the indicators of harm.
c) List the rick 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.
g) What cultural considerations would you need to be aware of and what strategies would you implement?
What is your answer so far or What have you done so far as an attempt to solve this question?
I have attempted to answer b and c, I have read over my course notes many times and am still feeling a little lost. I do have a vague idea of what I am doing, yet would really appreciate knowing if I am going in the right direction.
b) List the indicators of harm.
Large bruising on thigh.
Aggressive behaviour.
c) List the rick factors.
Mother not home in the evenings and is therefore not able to exercise adequate supervision.
Father not working much due to accident.
Older cousin staying with family to help out.
Description and Message:
I am particularly stuck on what my immediate response would be, as there is nothing in my notes to guide me.
Also the cultural consideration, what would these be and what strategies would I implement.
Basically the whole thing!!!
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