Having clear effective communication between partners is vital if you are going to give the children in your care the best possible start. By sharing information and working together this can be achieved. Outcomes are more likely to be positive if you can share the way you:
observe children and young people
Asses children and young peoples needs
Plan support
Implement actions
Everyone concerned should keep in mind confidentiality and what information should be shared. Core values which should be followed are listen to others, respect opinions, confidentiality, treat others equality, clear communication lines and agreed access to information.
Policies and procedures for information sharing are:
The data protection act of 1998 which provides a framework to make sure that information is shared appropriately. The children act 2004 which sets out clear expectations for information sharing. The children’s plan 2007 which includes information sharing expectations throughout. Every child matters
The early years foundation stage framework.
Conflicts and dilemmas can occur in a setting over sharing information and it is up to you to decide what to do with this information and what should be shared. It is important to remember that the child’s welfare is paramount and if you feel you have been told information that will safe guard a child then you must speak to your manager even if you do feel guilty. You should always avoid talking to any other members of staff or friends no matter how much you may trust them. It is up to your manager to deal with consent forms about information and if a consent form has been withdrawn then your manager can seek a second opinion or take action through organisations such as The child concern model.
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Accurate,concise and clear record keeping is an essential part of accountability towards the children in your care and underpins good child protection practice. All records have to meet the legal requirements and all statutory requirements from bodies such as OFSTED. Writing needs to be legible so that if anybody needs to see any records for a certain child they are able to read them correctly. Any accident records should not have any opinions in them only facts and they should be dated, timed and signed. As a volunteer in my setting I am not allowed to write out any accident reports any accident I witness is to be reported straight to a senior member of staff.
Ways to record and store information securely are:
On computers
written memos
accident forms or books
Any confidential information stored on computers should have passwords on them. Any paper records held should be in locked cabinets away from communal areas. Accident forms/ books should be kept in a secure place but still accessible i.e. secretary’s office.
