Assessment

CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

To achieve a competent result for this unit you must satisfactorily complete all the assessments requirements listed below.

Assessments for this unit are as follows:

Assessment Number	Type of Assessment	Description and location
Assessment 1	Short Questions/Multiple Choice Questions/True or False	There are short questions found in this booklet. You will be given the opportunity to respond to each question in your own words in a written format. In special cases you may respond verbally.
Assessment 2	Case studies/Scenarios	There are Case studies/scenarios in this booklet. Read the case studies given and answer the questions that follow. Use your own words in answering these case studies.
Assessment 3	Research Activity	There are research activities found in this booklet. You are required to research the topic and respond to each question in your own words in a written format. In special cases you may respond verbally.
Assessment 4	Personal/Reflective Journal	Instructions for the journal are in the supervised work placement booklet
Assessment 5	Third Party Observation	Will be performed by the workplace supervisor while the student is on Work Placement.
Assessment 6	Work Place Observation	Your workplace supervisor observes you in the work place setting demonstrating the practical application of the skills and knowledge that you have gained in relation to these units. Your supervisor is required to observe you performing tasks in the workplace using the checklist provided in the third party report. During the observation your assessor will make a judgment as to whether you have met the required skill level for the qualification, or if further practice is required. Instructions and checklist for work placement are in the supervised work placement booklet. When an assessor is unable to visit the workplace they shall liaise with your workplace supervisor to confirm your ability to perform the tasks as part of the training package.
Assessment 7	Portfolio	In your portfolio you should collect information relevant to the unit such as the Children’s Developmental Stages, Playground policies etc.

Instructions to the Student

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Assessment Tasks Outcome

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Readings

In order to complete this unit of competency you are required to access the following key resources.

Textbook

• Kearns, K. (2013). The Big Picture: Working in Children’s Services (3rd ed.). Frenchs Forest: Pearson Australia.

Refer to Chapter 4: Ensuring Children’s Wellbeing, Health and Safety

Core Documents

• Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority. (2011). Guide to the National Quality Standard. ACT: Commonwealth of Australia.
• Early Childhood Australia. (2006). Code of Ethics. Watson, ACT: Early Childhood Australia Inc.
• Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs. (2011). Education and Care Services National Regulations. Retrieved from http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/sessionalview/sessional/subordleg/2011-653.pdf

Additional Readings for this Unit

• Australian Institute of Family Studies. (2010). National Child Protection Clearinghouse: Effects of child abuse and neglect for children and adolescents. ACT: Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved from http://www.aifs.gov.au/nch/pubs/sheets/rs17/rs17.html
• Australian Institute of Family Studies. (2011). National Child Protection Clearinghouse: Responding to Children and Young People’s Disclosures of Abuse. ACT: Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved from http://www.aifs.gov.au/nch/pubs/brief/pb2/
• Australian Institute of Family Studies. (2011). National Child Protection Clearinghouse Resource Sheet: Who Abuses Children? ACT: Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved from http://www.aifs.gov.au/nch/pubs/sheets/rs7/rs7.html
• Australian Institute of Family Studies. (2012).What is Child Abuse and Neglect? ACT: Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved from http://www.aifs.gov.au/cfca/pubs/factsheets/a142091/index.html
• Australian Institute of Family Studies. (2013).Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect. ACT: Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved from http://www.aifs.gov.au/cfca/pubs/factsheets/a141787/index.html
• Australian Institute of Family Studies. (2013).Pre-employment screening: Working With Children Checks and Police Checks. ACT: Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved fromhttp://www.aifs.gov.au/cfca/pubs/factsheets/a141887/index.html#a8
• Child Wellbeing and Child Protection: NSW Interagency Guidelines. (2009). Guide to making a child protection report. Retrieved from http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/kts/guidelines/reporting/index.htm
• Department for Education and Child Development. (2011). Protective Practices for Staff in their Interactionswith Children and Young People. Adelaide, South Australia: Government of South Australia. Retrieved from http://www.decd.sa.gov.au/speced2/pages/childprotection/legislationPolicies/?reFlag=1
• Unicef. (2005). A Summary of the Rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved from http://www.unicef.org/crc/index_30228.html
• Victorian Department of Human Services. (2007). Child Development and Trauma Guide. VIC: DHS. Retrieved fromhttp://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/for-service-providers/children,-youth-and-families/child-protection/specialist-practice-resources-for-child-protection-workers/child-development-and-trauma-specialist-practice-resource/child-development-and-trauma-guide-1_intro.pdf
• Victorian Department of Human Services. (2013). What are the causes of child abuse? Melbourne, VIC: DHS.Retrieved from http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/for-individuals/children,-families-and-young-people/child-protection/about-child-abuse/what-is-child-abuse/what-are-the-causes-of-child-abuse

Blue Bay Model Policies

• Blue Bay Early Learning Centre. (2012). Child Protection Policy. Blue Bay Model Policies.

Recommended Websites

• Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority: http://acecqa.gov.au
• Keep them Safe: NSW Online Mandatory Reporting Guide: http://www.keepthemsafe.nsw.gov.au

Australian Institute of Family Studies: http://www.aifs.gov.au/

Assessment 1

Short Questions

1. What is the name of the child protection legislation for your State?

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2. What does the term ‘Duty of Care’ mean?

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3. a. Match the terms to a child protection definition.

Answer	Term	Definition
	Reasonable Grounds	This concept emphasises the need for parents, families, community members and those who work to regard the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children as not being solely the role of the parent but the role of all members of society.
	Parent	A person under 16 years.
	Risk of Significant Harm	An individual aged 16 years or above, but under the age of 18 years.
	Shared Responsibility	Defined as a person having the parental responsibility for the child or young person. Someone other than the biological parent – such as persons exercising parental responsibility within the kinship group of the child or young person.
	Child	Physical and/or psychological damage or injury experienced by a child or young person as a consequence of one or more of physical, psychological or sexual abuse, ill-treatment or neglect. The current and future impact of the harm needs to be considered in making the decision about substantiation of harm.
	Harm	Refers to a risk of harm that is sufficiently serious to warrant a response by a statutory authority, irrespective of a family’s consent. The risk is not minor or trivial and is likely to have a substantial and demonstrably adverse impact on the child’s or young person’s safety, welfare or wellbeing.
	Young Person	Refers to the need to have an objective basis for suspecting that a child or young person may be at risk of significant harm, based on: First hand observations of the child, young person or family. What the child, young person, parent or another person has disclosed.
	Confidentiality	Details about and the identity of a child/family may only be discussed with the family and the authorities involved with the child/family. Where there is suspected/alleged abuse Educators must not disclose or make use of the information in a manner that breaches privacy legislation.

b. The ‘Blue Bay Model Child Protection Policy’ outlines the conditions that must be present in order to make a report of significant risk of harm. What are these conditions?

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c. What are staff required to do if it is considered that the child is at immediate risk of harm?

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d. According to the policy what are the first two steps that staff must take when considering reporting a child at significant risk of harm?

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e. It is important to work collaboratively with relevant agencies to ensure any report made is effective and in the best interest of the child.

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4. Read each statement and identify whether it is True or False.

To complete this task refer to the following readings:

• National Child Protection Clearinghouse: Effects of child abuse and neglect for children and adolescents, Australian Institute of Family Studies (2010).
• What is Child Abuse and Neglect? Australian Institute of Family Studies (2012).

Statement	Answer
There is no universal definition of child abuse and neglect.	True	False
Behaviour that is considered abusive in one culture may be considered acceptable in another.	True	False
To be considered abuse or maltreatment it must be proven that the parent acted with intent.	True	False
Child physical abuse refers to the non-accidental use of physical force against a child that results in harm to the child.	True	False
The definition of sexual abuse only includes the abuse of a child by an adult.	True	False
In relation to sexual abuse, the age of consent laws are not applicable where an adult is in a position of power or authority over a child.	True	False

5. a. Match the type of abuse/maltreatment to the descriptor.

To complete this task refer to the following reading:

• Guide to making a child protection report, Child Wellbeing and Child Protection: NSW Interagency Guidelines (2009).

Answer	Type of Abuse/Maltreatment	Descriptor
	Physical Abuse	Is any violent, threatening, coercive or controlling behaviour that occurs in current or past family, domestic or intimate relationships. It includes not only physical injury but direct or indirect threats, sexual assault, emotional and psychological torment, economic control, damage to property, social isolation and any behaviour which causes a person to live in fear.
	Psychological Harm /Emotional Abuse	Occurs when a child suffers or is likely to suffer significant harm from an injury inflicted by a person e.g. family member. The injury may be inflicted intentionally or may be the inadvertent consequence of physical punishment or physically aggressive treatment of a child. The injury may take the form of bruises, cuts, burns or fractures.
	Sexual Abuse	Is the failure to provide the child with the basic necessities of life such as food, clothing, shelter, medical attention or supervision, to the extent that the child’s health and development is, or is likely to be, significantly harmed
	Domestic and Family Violence	Occurs when a person eg. family member repeatedly rejects the child or uses threats to frighten the child. This may involve name calling, put downs or continual coldness from the parent or caregiver, to the extent that it significantly damages the child’s physical, social, intellectual or emotional development.
	Neglect	Occurs when a person uses power or authority over a child to involve the child in sexual activity. Physical force is sometimes involved. Involves a wide range of sexual activity, including exposure to child/adult pornography.

6. To complete this task refer to the following reading:

• National Child Protection Clearinghouse: Effects of child abuse and neglect for children and adolescents, Australian Institute of Family Studies (2010).

a. List the factors that may affect the impact of abuse and neglect on the child?

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b. Explain the term ‘risk and protective factors’?

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c. How is resilience defined?

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d. What are the risk factors that may contribute to poor outcomes for children who have been abused or neglected?

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e. Listed below are the primary consequences of abuse and neglect that impact on young children. Match these to two possible outcomes.

Ans.	Examples of primary consequences of abuse and neglect	Possible Outcomes
	Attachment problems: Babies and toddlers are more likely to experience insecure or disorganised attachment problems with their primary caregiver.	a. Can be aggressive or hyperactive. b. Can affect the developing brain and may interfere with a child’s capacity to integrate sensory, emotional and cognitive information, which may lead to over-reactive responses to subsequent stress. c. Older children can perform at lower levels on standardised tests and have lower educational achievement. d. Children exposed to sexual abuse or violent behaviour are more likely to demonstrate inappropriate behaviour. e. May find it difficult to trust others when in distress – may lead to persistent experiences of anxiety or anger. f. Develop anxiety disorders. g. May have brain damage, spinal cord injuries, hearing loss, speech difficulties and even death, as a result of shaken baby syndrome. h. Can develop post-traumatic stress disorder. i. Infants can have seriously affected developmental capacities, especially in the critical areas of speech and language. j. Can have major depression. k. Can be more likely to suffer from physical ailments such as allergies, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, high blood pressure, and ulcers. l. Can have insecure attachments that can severely affect a child’s ability to communicate and interact with others and form healthy relationships throughout their life.
	Physical health problems: Children who are subjected to chronic abuse and neglect may experience physical and health problems
	Trauma and psychological problems: Children who are subjected to chronic abuse and neglect may result in complex and chronic psychological trauma.
	Learning and developmental problems: Children who are subjected to chronic abuse and neglect may have associated learning difficulties/poor academic achievement.
	Behavioural problems:Children who are subjected to chronic abuse and neglect are more likely to develop behaviour problems in adolescence.
	Mental health problems: Children who are subjected to chronic abuse and neglect are three times more likely to exhibit a depressive disorder than non-maltreated children.

7. To complete this task refer to the following reading:

• What are the causes of child abuse? Victorian Department of Human Services (2013).

a. List five causes of child abuse?

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8. To complete this task refer to the following reading:

• National Child Protection Clearinghouse Resource Sheet: Who Abuses Children? Australian Institute of Family Studies (2011).

Read each statement and indicate if it is True or False.

Statement	Answer
Perpetrators of child abuse are predominantly parents and/or caregivers.	True	False
A large amount of child abuse goes undisclosed.	True	False
There is no link between chronic neglect presentations and parental drug and alcohol use, poverty, domestic violence, mental health problems and young single mothers.	True	False
Neglect is the least common form of abuse of children reported in Australia.	True	False
Younger children are more likely to be fatally assaulted by parents and/or other caregivers.	True	False
Only fathers and step-parents abuse their children.	True	False
All individuals who have been abused or neglected as children will go on to abuse or neglect their own children.	True	False
The majority of child sexual abuse is perpetrated by males.	True	False
Emotional child abuse mainly comes from parents/caregivers.	True	False
Women are more likely than men to be held responsible for child neglect.	True	False

9. To complete this task refer to the following reading:

• National Child Protection Clearinghouse: Responding to Children and Young People’s Disclosures of Abuse, Australian Institute of Family Studies (2011).

Early Childhood professionals have a responsibility to protect children and young people from abuse.

What should you do if a child discloses abuse?

Possible action to be taken after disclosure of abuse	Answer
Remain calm, listen without judging, nod and reassure, and provide comfort to the child.	True	False
Always accept what the child says and never dismiss any attempt to disclose.	True	False
Reassure and promise the child that everything will be okay, and you’ll fix it.	True	False
Give the child your full attention and don’t hurry the child.	True	False
Ask leading questions e.g. ‘Did your mother hit you with a belt?’	True	False
Reassure the child that it is right to tell.	True	False
Confront the parent; don’t just leave it to the investigating authorities.	True	False
Tell the child what you will do next.	True	False
Contact the appropriate authorities and report as soon as possible – in the case of sexual abuse it would be important to ensure immediate action.	True	False
As soon as you can, make a note of what the child said to you and include a description of any injuries that you have seen on the child.	True	False

10. To complete this task refer to the following reading:

• Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect, Australian Institute of Family Studies (2013).

1. What is mandatory reporting?

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b. Research your State/Territory child protection Government Authority and your responsibilities as a Mandatory Notifier.

1. Name the Government Authority responsible for child protection and ‘At Risk’ of harm reporting in your State/Territory?
2. As an employee of a Children’s Service are you a Mandatory Notifier in your State/Territory?

Jurisdiction	Name of Government Authority Responsible for Child Protection and ‘At Risk’ of Harm Reporting	Are employees of Children’s Services Mandatory Notifier’s?
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NT
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VIC
WA

11. What are some of the common concerns around notification/reporting?

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12. To complete this task refer to the following reading:

• Code of Ethics, Early Childhood Australia (2006).

Scenario

Jock III

It is 4:45pm and the Director receives a telephone call from Jock’s mother, Ella. She tells the Director she is trying to contact her mother or sister to come and collect the children. Ella is difficult to understand, she is slurring her words and repeats herself. The Director asks if Ella is okay, to which Ella responds, “Yeah, yeah, okay, not okay whatever.” The Director asks for the location of the twins. Ella laughs and says “In their cot, so they keep quiet.” Ella then says, “Can you ring Mum and get her to get the kids. She’ll do it if you ask. She thinks I’m no good.” Ella then hangs up.

The Director immediately telephones the child protection hotline and provides them with details of her conversation with Ella. The Director is extremely concerned for the welfare of the twins. The Director then telephones Ella’s mother who agrees to collect the boys and keep them with her for a few days. Ella’s mother tells the Director that she and her husband are going to seek custody of the boys and her daughter, Sue, is going to seek custody of the twins.

As the Director is heading down to speak to Jock and Tom’s teachers Pete arrives at the centre.

He bangs on the door and yells out, “Open up. I’m here for my kids.” Pete is obviously drunk or high on drugs. The Director speaks to him through the intercom and tells Pete that Ella’s mother is collecting the children. “No way is that interfering bitch getting them. I’ll kill them first!” Pete bangs and kicks on the door.

Several more parents have arrived to collect their children. The Director rings one of the parents and asks if he will direct the other parents to wait in the car park. She reassures the parents that all of the children are safe and Pete cannot get into the building.

The police are called and arrive 5 minutes later. After a brief altercation Pete is taken to the police station.

By now there are around a dozen parents who have witnessed the whole scene. As the parents file in to collect their children they are all talking about the incident. Some parents ask the Director about Jock and Tom. Other parents comment that Ella is a bad mother and doesn’t deserve to have children.

The Director thanks the parents for waiting until the situation had been resolved and tells them that she can’t discuss the matter. She reassures the parents that all of the children are safe and seem to be unaware of the incident.

Several of the staff later comment to the Director that the children ‘would be better off without Ella and Pete’.

The Director acknowledges that the situation is very stressful and reminds the team that they must act in an ethical manner. It is not up to the team to judge the family, but only to advocate for the best interests of the children. The Director reminds staff not to discuss the incident with other parents.

1. With reference to the ‘ECA Code of Ethics’ identify the key ethical principles demonstrated by the Director in relation to children?

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2. With reference to the ‘ECA Code of Ethics’ identify the key ethical principles demonstrated by the Director in relation to families?

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d. Why is it important for the Director to remind staff that they must act in an ethical manner?

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3. With reference to the scenario above what are the personal values and professional ethics that may challenge you if you were working with this family?

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13. To complete this task refer to the following reading:

• A Summary of the Rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, UNICEF (2005).

The ‘Convention on the Rights of the Child’clarifies children’s human rights. List five basic rights of all children.

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Assessment 2 – Case Studies

There are identified risk factors that can contribute to poor outcomes for children including abuse or neglect.

The following are some of the risk factors that can negatively impact on children and families and the caregiving environment.

Child and Family risk factors:

1. Family violence, current or past.
2. Mental health issue or disorder, current or past (including self-harm and suicide attempts).
3. Disability or complex medical needs e.g. Intellectual or physical disability, acquired brain injury.
4. Newborn, prematurity, low birth weight, chemically dependent, foetal alcohol syndrome, feeding/sleeping/settling difficulties, prolonged and frequent crying.
5. Disorganised or insecure attachment relationship (child does not seek comfort or affection from caregivers when in need).
6. Developmental delay.
7. History of neglect or abuse, state care, child death or placement of child or siblings.
8. Experience of intergenerational abuse/trauma.
9. Poverty, financial hardship, unemployment.
10. Social isolation (family, extended family, community and cultural isolation).
11. Inadequate housing/transience/homelessness.
12. Lack of stimulation and learning opportunities, disengagement from school, truanting.

Parent risk factors:

13. Parent/carer under 20 years or under 20 years at birth of first child.
14. Lack of willingness or ability to prioritise child’s needs above own.
15. Rejection or scapegoating of child.
16. Harsh, inconsistent discipline, neglect or abuse.
17. Inadequate supervision of child or emotional enmeshment.
18. Single parenting/multiple partners.
19. Inadequate antenatal care or alcohol/substance.
20. Abuse during pregnancy.

Use these risk factors on the cases/scenarios below.

Also to complete these tasks refer to the following reading:

• Child Development and Trauma Guide, Victorian Department of Human Services (2007).

Case Study 1

Poppy

It is 8:45am and Hilla, a Trainee, is changing Poppy’s nappy. Poppy (15months) is quite big for her age but tends to be rather clumsy. She often falls over as she prefers to run rather than walk! Poppy doesn’t like to have her nappy changed and tends to squirm around on the change table making change time a real challenge!

Hilla is concerned when she sees that Poppy has what looks like four finger print bruises on the back of her upper thighs and a single small circular bruise, bluish in colour, on the front of each thigh. The largest bruise is about the size of a 5 cent piece. The other bruises are smaller in size. On closer examination Hilla also finds that Poppy has what looks like similar older finger print bruising on the inside of her upper arms which is yellowish in colour.

Poppy’s mother has not been well for quite some time and the family are struggling financially because Poppy’s father was made redundant and has been unable to find work. There are two older brothers in the family. On reflection Hilla has noticed that both Mum and Dad have been rather tense and quite abrupt with Poppy. Yesterday Poppy was crying when she arrived with Dad. He commented that Poppy was ‘Being a pain’.

Hilla finds it hard to think that the injuries to Poppy were made by her parents. Hilla knows that Mum and Dad adore Poppy. Perhaps Poppy bumped herself? After all, she is rather clumsy.

What should Hilla do if she has some concerns or suspects risk of significant harm?

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Assume the role of Hilla and write a draft of documentation requirements and record her concerns about Poppy.

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Case Study 2

Imogen

Imogen (6 weeks) has severe colic and as a result will not settle into a sleep routine. She often cries for long periods of time. Her mother is a teenage single parent with no family support. She is also about to be evicted from her home.

Identify two risk factors related to the parent and/or the child that may contribute to the risk of abuse or neglect.

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Case Study /scenario 3

Faidh

Faidh (12 weeks) was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. He has also been difficult to feed and his mother, Wafa, is struggling with competing ‘advice’ from female family elders. She is showing signs of postnatal depression and is having difficulty bonding with Faidh.

Identify two risk factors related to the parent and/or the child that may contribute to the risk of abuse or neglect. Use the risk factor list above.

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Case study/Scenario 4

Maddison

Maddison (13 months) is an only child. Her father is 18 years old, was physically abused as a child, and has limited parenting skills. He slaps Maddison when she splashes water onto the floor during bath time.

Identify two risk factors related to the parent and/or the child that may contribute to the risk of abuse or neglect. Use the risk factor list above.

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Case study /Scenario 5

Eze

Eze (6 months) was born 7 weeks premature. He has been slow to reach his milestones. His parents have five other children under 10 years and struggle financially. His mother is very shy, speaks limited English and spends most her time at home caregiving.

Identify two risk factors related to parent and/or child that may contribute to the risk of abuse or neglect. Use the risk factor list above.

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Case study/Scenario 6

Jock continued

It is three weeks since the incident with Pete. The boys are currently in the temporary care of their grandparents and the twins are in the care of their aunt. Ella and Pete have been given supervised visitation rights but neither of them have made any effort to see the children. The long-term placement of the children is dependent upon Ella and Pete undertaking drug and alcohol counseling and completion of a parenting program. To date Ella and Pete have not complied.

Jock and Tom continue to attend child care. They now present in clean clothing each day and are well fed. Jock has told the Educator that he wants to stay with Nanny and Poppy forever and ever. Jock’s Nan reports that when she asks Jock if he would like to talk to Mummy on the telephone he says, “No not today Nanny. I’m busy.” Jock’s Nan also reports that Jock asks anxiously every day if he has to go home. Once reassured he appears happy. Jock never mentions Ella or Pete.

At morning tea several staff members are talking about the family. Mitch, a younger Educator, comments that the children are so much better now that they are away from their druggie parents. He also says that the supervised visits are cruel and not fair to the children.

Kim, a Supervisor, tells Mitch that his comments are unprofessional. Mitch responds, “Well what I said might be unprofessional but it’s what everyone is thinking, and besides, it’s true!”

Explain why Mitch’s comments are unethical and inappropriate?

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Assessment 3 – Research Activity

Research Activity 1

Research possible indicators of the following types of abuse/maltreatment of children. Complete the following table so you will be aware of indicators when working with children.(give minimum of 4 indicators under each heading).

Type of Abuse/ Maltreatment	Possible Indicators
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