Project assessment

Criteria

Unit code and name

The following Project Assessment is for the cluster Working in Early Childhood and contains:

CHCECE055 - Meet legal and ethical obligations in childrens education and care

CHCECE056 - Work effectively in childrens education and care

Qualification/Course code and name

CHC30121 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Student details

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Assessment instructions

Table 1Assessment instructions

Specific task instructions

The instructions and the criteria in the tasks and activities will be used by your Teacher/Assessor to determine if you have satisfactorily completed this assessment event. You should refer to the list of criteria in the Assessment Checklist to understand what you need to demonstrate in this section of the assessment.

Part 1: Research and short answer questions

To complete this part of the assessment, research and read the resources provided in each topic and complete your responses in the spaces provided. Please ensure you take note of the volume of response requirement where indicated.

Your responses must demonstrate your ability to:

• Outline and explain the Regulatory documents and Frameworks used in childrens education and care services
• Outline and explain the policies and procedures used in childrens education and are services
• Explain educator duty of care and educator role and responsibilities
• Explain the Early Childhood Australia (ECA) Code of Ethicsand the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
• Outline communication techniques

All responses must:

• address all parts of each question with examples, where required
• use clear and concise language to ensure the intended meaning is understood

Once completed, submit this assessment to your Teacher/Assessor for marking.

Topic 1: Regulatory documents

Prior to answering the questions in this research task, research and read the following resources that include information on regulation documents.

• National Quality Framework(long URL https://www.acecqa.gov.au/nqf/about)
• Education and Care Services National Law(long URL https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2010-104#sec.9)

Read each question carefully and note down your responses briefly. Unless indicated, your responses should be a minimum of 20 words but no longer than 50 words.

1. Access the Australian Childrens Education and Care Quality Authority(long URL: https://www.acecqa.gov.au/nqf/about) website and provide a brief outline of the documents included in the framework. Simultaneously, identify if the document in discussion is either a legal document or an ethical guideline.

Table 2Brief outline

2. Under the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW), who is the Regulatory Authority?

3. Briefly explain the assessment and quality ratings process undertaken by the local state/territory regulatory authorities.

4. What are the five possible ratings that can be given to education and care services for the seven quality areas and overall assessment?

5. Refer to the National Quality Standard(long URL https://www.acecqa.gov.au/nqf/national-quality-standard) webpage and complete the standards in the following table.

Table 3Quality standards

6. Read through the Education and Care Services National Regulations(long URL https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2011-0653#ch.4-pt.4.4-div.4) and state the minimum qualification required to work in an early childhood setting?

7. Based on your research of the Education and Care Services National Regulations(long URL https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2011-0653#sec.123), complete the following table with the educator to child ratios required for centre-based services

Table 4Educator to child ratio

8. Refer to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child(long URL https://www.unicef.org.au/our-work/information-for-children/un-convention-on-the-rights-of-the-child). Briefly explain the purpose of the UNCRC.

9. Identify twoApproved Learning Frameworks.

10. What do the Education and Care Services National Regulations state about Approved Learning Frameworks?

Topic 2: Policies and procedures

Prior to answering the questions access the simulated service called Little.ly(long URL https://littlely.eduworks.com.au/) and log in to the Educator Hub to access policies.

Read each question carefully and note down your responses briefly. Unless indicated, your responses should be a minimum of 20 words but no longer than 50 words.

1. Refer to the Safe Sleep and Rest Policyand identify any threekey points outlined in the policy.

2. Refer to the Education and Care Services National Regulation 168(long URL http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_reg/eacsnr422/s168.html). What policies and procedures are required in relation to staffing?

3. Identify a policy or procedure related to personal presentation and uniform standards. Provide one example of how you could implement this policy or procedure.

4. List 2 occasions when you could contribute to the review of policies and procedures?

Topic 3: Educator duty of care

Prior to answering the questions in this research task, research and read the following resources that include information on the educators duty of care:

• Student workbook Topic 3

Read each question carefully and note down your responses briefly. Unless indicated, your responses should be a minimum of 20words but no longer than 50words.

1. Define the term duty of care.

2. Provide threeexamples of what duty of care responsibilities include in an early childhood setting.

Topic 4: ECA Code of Ethics

Prior to answering the questions in this research task, research and read the following resources that include information on Early Childhood Australias Code of Ethics. ECA Code of Ethics(long URL http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/our-publications/eca-code-ethics/).

Read each question carefully and note down your responses briefly. Unless indicated, your responses should be a minimum of 20 words but no longer than 80words.

1. Explain the purpose of the Early Childhood Australia (ECA) Code of Ethics document.

2. List any fiveof the core principles of the Code of Ethics.

3. What are the different groups covered under the Commitment to Action section of the ECA Code of Ethics?

4. What are the two main documents informing the Code of Ethics?

5. Define the following terms used in the ECA Code of Ethics.

Table 5 Key terms used in ECA Code of Ethics

Topic 5: United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child

Prior to answering the questions in this research task, research and read the following resources that include information on UNCRC:

• United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child(long URL http://www.unicef.org.au/Upload/UNICEF/Media/Our work/childfriendlycrc.pdf)

Read each question carefully and note down your responses briefly. Your responses should be a minimum of 40 words but no longer than 80words.

1. Briefly explain your understanding of UNCRC.

2. What is the purpose of the UNCRC?

3. Select two articles from the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child(UNCRC) that are relevant to early childhood education and care. Give one example of how an educator could implement each article.

Table 6 UNRCR Articles relevant to early childhood education and care

Topic 6: Roles and responsibilities

Prior to answering the questions in this research task, research and read the following resources that include information on the roles and responsibilities of an early childhood educator:

• Student Workbook Topic 2
• Protections at work Fact Sheet by Fair Work Ombudsman(long URL: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/tools-and-resources/fact-sheets/rights-and-obligations/protections-at-work)
• Safe Work Australia(long URL: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/)

Read each question carefully and note down their responses briefly.

1. List fivekey responsibilities of an educator.

2. List threeexamples of workplace rights or protections you have as an early childhood educator under Fair Work Australia and Safe Work Australia.

Table 7 Workplace rights and protections

3. The National Employment Standards underpin what can be included in modern awards and enterprise agreements. Access the Fair Work Ombudsman government website(URL: http://awardviewer.fwo.gov.au/award/show/MA000120) and read the Childrens Services Modern Award 2010.

Identify the rights of a newly qualified Certificate III educator.

Table 8 Childrens Services Modern Award 2010 entitlements

4. List where an educator in an early childhood service could find more information about the scope and nature of own rights and responsibilities in the job role.

5. Describe how each of the following organisations can support an early childhood educator in their work? Use the Australian Childrens Education & Care Quality Authority(long URL https://www.acecqa.gov.au/help/links) website to help you find information on this topic.

Table 9 Organisations that support early childhood educators

6. Access theEarly Childhood Educators Union - United Workers Union(long URL https://unitedworkers.org.au/early-childhood-educators-union/) website and outline two ways they can support you in your employment.

7. List four different service types that an educator can work in and provide a brief description for each.

Table 10 Service types and description

Topic 7: Communication techniques

Prior to answering the questions in this research task, read the following resource that explains how communication plays an important role in the early childhood sector.

• Student Workbook - Topic 4

Read each question carefully and note down their responses briefly.

1. Define the term active listeningand provide two examples to support your answer.

2. Define the term conflict resolutionand provide one example to support your answer.

3. What are the two types of questions that can be used while communicating? Provide an example of each type of question in an early childhood setting.

4. Watch the video on Engaging in meaningful conversations (long URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EafOik5k44g) and record your observations on the use of verbal and non-verbal communication.

Table 11 Verbal and non-verbal cues used in communication

Part 2: Scenarios effective work practices

To complete this part of the assessment, read the scenarios and complete your responses to the questions in the spaces provided. Please ensure you take note of the volume of response requirement where indicated.

All responses must:

• address all parts of each question with examples, where required
• use clear and concise language to ensure the intended meaning is understood

Once completed, submit this assessment to your Teacher/Assessor for marking

Read each question carefully and note down your responses briefly. Your responses should be a minimum of 15 words but no longer than 30words.

Scenario 1:

Salina is a Certificate III trained educator working in the toddler room (2 3 years) with another educator and a team leader. Salina started work at the service three months ago, has settled in and enjoys working with the other two educators in the team.

It is 10am on a Wednesday, and Salina needs to complete the following tasks:

• add a note to the diary regarding a call from the plumber wanting to change their arrival time to mend the kitchen tap.
• change a childs nappy as it is very wet.
• look for a childs hat left behind the previous day.
• help Sam, another educator, set upthe tables for an afternoon inside play and bring in additional resources from the pre-school storeroom.
• make paint for Thursdays craft experience.

1. Assess and prioritise the five tasks that Salina needs to complete for the day, with the first task being the one Salina will attend to first and the fifth task being the one Salina will do last.

2. Briefly explain Salinas decision making used when prioritising these tasks.

3. While changing a childs nappy, Salina notices that Sandra, an educator, is not wearing gloves when changing another childs nappy. Suggest two actions Salina should take to address the issue.

Scenario 2

Sam had recently decided on a new routine where the children would be outside until 9:30 am then indoors until 2:30 pm. Following the change, over the past week, Salina has noticed that the noise levels in the 2 - 3 years olds room have been rising. As a result, Salina has started to notice signs of stress; she often feels fatigued and has regular headaches that start during the workday and sometimes continue even after work hours.

1. Suggest threeways Salina could deal with the growing stress.

2. Salina decides to discuss her concerns regarding her stress and the new routine with Sam and Sandra at their weekly room meeting. Give Salina twotips in relation to each of the following areas of verbal and non-verbal communication to make sure her message is received and understood as she intends during the team meeting.

Table 12 Verbal and non-verbal communication

3. Assuming you are Salina, write down what you would say to express your concerns regarding increased stress levels and impact on your work. Use an I statement to start your message.

4. Briefly explain how Salina could display active listening and respect for Sam and Sandras ideas and opinions when hearing her colleagues thoughts and feedback on the matter.

Scenario 3:

Salina has noticed over the past few weeks, she is taking on more of Sandras tasks. This is making Salina feel frustrated. It has changed Sandra and Salinas relationships, and now they often ignore each other during the day. Salina especially notices that today Sandra seems a little distracted on arrival and avoided spending time welcoming the families and children individually. When Salina approaches Sandra and asks if everything is okay, Sandra tells Salina to mind their own business. Salina was taken aback and felt quite upset with this response.

1. What conflict resolution steps should Salina put in place to resolve this conflict and create a more positive team culture?

2. Assuming you are Salina, provide examples of what you would say to Sandra during the conflict resolution process for the following situations:

Table 13 Conflict resolution dialogue examples

3. How should Salina ensure confidentiality during this conflict resolution process?

4. If Sandra is unwilling to cooperate or negotiate, what should Salinas next step be?

Part 3: Scenarios - legal and ethical obligations

To complete this part of the assessment, read the scenarios and complete your responses to the questions in the spaces provided. Access the simulated service called Little.ly(long URL https://littlely.eduworks.com.au/), and log in to the Educator Hub to access policies.

Please ensure you take note of the volume of response requirement where indicated.

All responses must:

• address all parts of each question with examples, where required
• use clear and concise language to ensure the intended meaning is understood

Once completed, submit this assessment to your Teacher/Assessor for marking

Read each question carefully and note down your responses briefly. Your responses should be a minimum of 15words but no longer than 30words.

Scenario 1:

Kai is an educator in the Preschool Room where you work. Kais friend Tom has a child that attends the centre. Tom drops off their child, Penelope, in a rush. During the lunch break, Kai receives a text from Tom saying that there are antibiotics in Penelopes bag and requests Kai to give Penelope 5mls at lunchtime. Kai texts back and says, I cant give Penelope the medication without a completed medication form. Tom replies, Please do it just this one time, and I will fill the form out this afternoon. Since Tom is a friend, Kai agrees and gives Penelope the dosage of antibiotics that Tom mentioned. When Tom picks up Penelope in the afternoon, Kai says that the medication is in Penelopes bag, asks Tom to keep this between them and fill out a form in the future.

1. Identify twolegal concerns from the scenario outlines and provide a short explanation of each.

2. Identify oneethical concern from the scenario and briefly explain the ethical concern identified.

3. List and briefly explain two ways Kai could both support the family and meet his legal and ethical requirements?

4. Who could he have discussed this incident with to ensure proper practice was followed?

5. What are the possible consequences Kai could face for administering the medication?

6. As a result of this incident, what are two possible consequences for the early childhood service?

7. Kai would like to learn more about his legal and ethical obligations as an early years educator. Where would Kai find specific information on how he can best adhere to legal and ethical requirements in the early childhood service?

Scenario 2:

Marlee (two) is living in foster care. The foster family has provided court documentation that states that Marlee is currently in protective care, and the family is not to contact Marlee until further investigation is conducted. One morning, Marlees parents arrive at the service demanding that they see their daughter. The Director clearly states that they have court orders on file that prevent the parents from contacting Marlee. The Director can smell alcohol on the breath of both parents, and therefore, requests that they leave the premises, or the police would be called upon. The parents become agitated and start to raise their voices and threaten the Director. In the meantime, the Administration staff call the police for emergency assistance.

1. What is the service policy the Director will follow in this incident?

2. Which legislation will be referred to in this policy?

3. What steps can the educators take to protect Marlee and the other children in care while waiting for the police to arrive?

Scenario 3:

Danni is an educator at a local Early Childhood Centre. Dannis sister was looking for care for her daughter Kim (7 months), so Danni suggested she place her in care at the service where she works. Dannis niece (Kim) started and was in the room Danni worked in. She was often supporting Kim, and Kim wanted her more than the other educators. Sometimes Danni could not help all the other children because she was holding Kim. Kim had begun crying for most of the day, and when Danni was on her lunch break, it was tricky for the staff to settle Kim.

The staff talked with Danni about having a new approach to Kims attachment and suggested she have a different Primary Caregiver. Danni said no and decided that Kim was just going through a stage, and it had nothing to do with the relationship between them that was causing the problem. One of the educators complained to the Director and said that Dannis niece was getting special treatment and that Danni was not open to Kims required extra support. Danni could not believe this! She was quite upset and said, what should I do? Just let her cry? The Director suggested that even though she might not be meaning for this to be a conflict of interest, she needs to consider that others are perceiving this as the case.

1. Define the term conflict of interest and explain why the Director and other educators feel Dannis actions are a conflict of interest.

2. Identify a possible solution to this situation to avoid a conflict of interest.

Scenario 4:

Today is your first day working at your localeducation and care centre.You are very pleased about your new job asanadministration support officer.You have a background inadministration, and you are a very systematic and organised person. This morning you meet with Kim, who will be showing you around the office. As you enter the office, you notice that it is very untidy.Kim tells you that the manager,Karen,has been on annual leave, andthe office is always a bit of a mess when Karen is away.On the desk, you see enrolment forms, medical information, staff files andrecent observationspiled-upin no particular order.

Next to you is a large filing cabinet that is open withitsmanydrawersspillingouttheir contents onthenearby floor.Just then, the phone rings, and Kim answers. While on the call, Kim scrounges around for a little piece of paper to write notes on.Then, Kim writes down a few dot-points about a childs recent asthma attack on the weekendas the parent on the other end of the phone gives her a full recount of this medical emergency. Kim then pins thisnote to a largeand very overcrowdedcorkboard.You can see that the office iscurrentlyvery disorganised. Although you are feeling a bit overwhelmed about the situation you are keen to start work immediately and get the office organised.

1. There are child enrolment forms and staff personal files piled up on the desk in a haphazard manner. Explain how the staff and familys personal information must be stored and archived from a legal requirement.

2. What procedures should be followed regarding access to information such as enrolment forms?

3. Name security protocols that should be in place for confidential information stored in computer programs.

Part 4: Reflective practice journal - personal wellbeing

To complete this part of the assessment, you are required to complete the following reflective practice journal to demonstrate the importance of own well-being and where to access support.

Please ensure you take note of the volume of response requirement where indicated.

All responses must:

• address all parts of each question with examples, where required
• use clear and concise language to ensure the intended meaning is understood

Once completed, submit this assessment to your Teacher/Assessor for marking

Read each question carefully and note down your responses briefly. Your responses should be a minimum of 20words but no longer than 40words.

Table 14 Reflective practice journal

Part 5: Research child development theory

To complete this assessment, research the following document on child developmental theory and complete your responses to the questions in the spaces provided.

• Theories into Practice(long URL https://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/shop/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/SUND606_sample.pdf)
• Piagets theory of cognitive development(long URL: https://youtu.be/IhcgYgx7aAA) (YouTube 6:56min)

Please ensure you take note of the volume of response requirement where indicated.

All responses must:

• address all parts of each question with examples, where required
• use clear and concise language to ensure the intended meaning is understood

Once completed, submit this assessment to your Teacher/Assessor for marking.

Read each question carefully and note down your responses briefly.

1. Briefly describe the main focus of each of the five main types of early childhood theories.

Table 15EYLF theories

2. What twoapproaches can the socio-behaviourist theory be separated into?

3. What are two ways you can use developmental theories in practice?

4. Briefly explain the socio-cultural theory and name twotheorists belonging to this school of thought.

5. What are the fourstages of Piagets Theory of Cognitive Behaviour? What age range are each of the stages associated with?

Table 16 Theory of Cognitive Behaviour stages and age range

Part 6: Research - personal professional philosophy

To complete this part of the assessment, you are required to develop a personal professional philosophy. Responses for each philosophy statement should be a minimum of 40 words but no longer than 80words for each philosophy statement.

Your responses must demonstrate your ability to:

• Reflect on own beliefs and values and create belief statements which advocate for children and the sector.
• Align beliefs to theories and research.
• Show understanding of foundational knowledge of child development theory and research.

All responses must:

• address all parts of each question with examples, where required
• use clear and concise language to ensure the intended meaning is understood

Once completed, submit this assessment to your Teacher/Assessor for marking.

Table 17 Personal professional philosophy

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Table 18 Assessment checklist

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