Hi, hopefully this will help a little.
How do you ensure that you are work in an open and transparent way with children, families and colleagues?
From p.120 of the CYPW handbook The layout and arrangements of buildings and rooms can be important. think about a nursery for example that has open-plan rooms: this ensures that no member of staff is totally alone and out of view with a child. Sharing plans and talking about different wys of working also helps to make sure staff work in the most appropriate ways.
Is this what happens in your setting?
What are the key areas for the duty of care when working with children?
How do these relate to your job description, your role in the setting and your responsibilities?
p.43- carrying out risk assessments, tking precautons to avoid potential hazards which might lead to harm to the children either through accidents or spreading infection.
- setting clear expectations and boundaries for children's behaviour which may harm or distress others.
- observing children and assessing their development, being alert to any indications that their progress is not as broadly expected for children of their age, so that relevant action can be taken in partnrship with parents and other partnerships.
- understanding the ways children may be abused by others, beig aware of the signs that a child may be experiencing such as harm, and following appropriate prodcedures if abuse is suspected.
How do you build and maintain positions of trust with children and parents? consider if thee are relevant to what you do ion your setting
p.55- Communicate effectively
- identify and sort out conflicts and disagreements
- be consistent nd fair
- show respct and courtesy
- value and respect individuality
- maintain confidentiality as appropriate
- monitor the impact of your own behaviours on others
- recognise and respond appropriately to the power base underpinning relationships
- keep promises and honour commitments (this includes not giving promises if you are unsure they can be kept)
How do you keep yourself and children safe when managing personal care routines and giving physical contact with children?
This is about the daily routines that in place in your setting. What happens when the children need to use the toilet, nappy changing, dressing, undressing?
How do you maintain security when using photographs or videos?
What does your setting's policy say about taking pictures, video or using personal mobile hones in the setting?
Does the setting meet the main aims of the EYFS safeguarding and Welfare requirements?
Read through
section three of the EYFS framwork pages 16+ and see how it relates to what happens in your setting.
Identify areas of strength for practice
This is about you personally, your professional practice and how you adapt your style (
p.161) eg. when you greet children and parents, seek help, smile and make eye contact, look for company, and your absence: do you know if children miss you when you are not there?
p.159- build relationships with the children and their parents
- understand the different age groups
- how responsive you are
- how you reassure and give approval
- listen to the children
Are there any areas of safeguarding and child protection that could be improved?
Are you confident you know who to speak to if a child discloses information. What you need to record and how?
Do you wish ther were more staff meetings of on-to-one times where you could ask of learn about safeguarding and child protection issues in the setting?
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How do you work in open and transparent ways?
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