Scenario: James,Tom,Max - Code Of Ethics

[Nic-Nic]

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.

Scenario 2
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.


Question 1: What sections of the Early Childhood Australia's code of ethics do these scenario's link to?

a) In relation to Children
b) In realtion to Families

Answer: In relation to children, I will-

1. Act in the best interest of all children
2. Work with children to help them understand that they are global citizens with shared responsibilities to the environment and humanity.
3. Create and maintain safe, healthy environments, spaces and places, which enhance children's learning, development, engagement, initiative self-worth, dignity and show
respect for their contribution.
4. Work to ensure children and families with additional needs can exercise their rights.

In relation to families, I will-

1. Develop positive relationships based on mutual trust and open communication
2. Respect the uniqueness of each family and strive to learn about their culture, structure,lifestyle,customs,language,beliefs and kinship system
3. Acknowledge the rights of families to make decisions about their children
4. Maintain confidentiality and respect the rights of the family to privacy.


Just wanna know if im on the right track for these questions. Thanks

[Lorina]

Yeah, I would choose the same ones as well!

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Lorina

[Nic-Nic]

Ok thanks you so much.