safeguarding

[maddee12]

Originally Posted by lisah69x

Hi, I am on this now, assuming you have now completed this already. I am just new to the course as joined late and I am confused to what this means as I seem to have covered what I think the answer to this would be in the answer in with my replies for these 2 questions so not sure if I am doing it all wrong. .
How does confidentiality relate to your work?
When is it acceptable to share information? Who with?
thanks in advance x

hi there this is what I wrote for the question above.
2.4 Explain the boundaries of confidentiality in relation the safeguarding and protection of children
In general, we must keep sensitive information confidential. The main reason for having confidentiality in settings is to maintain positive, supportive, respectful relationships with children and young people that recognises each individual's right to privacy, their right to protection and their right to free expression. This could be done by finding quiet less public areas for discussing information, ensuring information given within a setting isn't repeated outside of the setting for less professional reasons, everyone connected with a setting understands how sharing information relating to safeguarding is valued and welcomed. A boundary of confidentiality is that it isn't always appropriate/safe to keep information confidential where there may be a risk of harm to a child or young person.
As a nursery practitioner, you may find that parents approach you to tell you personal or sensitive information. We must let them know that we would need to share it with our manager or supervisor. Information can be passed on without permission when a child is at risk of abuse or harm. However, the information should only be passed to specific people who ‘need to know’ this would be my safeguarding officer. They can then act and provide support to protect the child. If I was ever in doubt with some information or if I had any concerned, we should always ask for advice.
In certain circumstances, when a child may be at risk of significant harm, information can be shared without consent with professionals who need to know. Failure to share information has been highlighted in a number of serious child abuse cases. Sharing information ensures that problems are identified early and action is taken when children are thought to be at risk of abuse.
I hope this helps you out