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Module 1: Expertise and Ethical Standards in the Profession -Progression activitie
AC 1.1 Explain the duties, responsibilities and boundaries of own job role
The role of RCW (residential care worker) is to safeguard the YPs and provide support and education to ensure they are developing in the right way for their age, stage and Individual development.
Within my role I complete wake up calls, ensure the YP is healthy and has good hygiene, ensuring they are eating and being active. I create a log of the YPs daily routine and ensure that any concerns are noted and passed onto the relevant people within the setting for example safeguarding lead.
AC 1.2 Explain expectations about own job role as expressed in relevant standards
Standards may include: Codes of practice, Regulations, Minimum standard, National occupational standards and Professional standards)
General:
Relate to your role and provision:
AC 1.3 Explain the importance of own resilience, maturity and emotional intelligence when working in a residential childcare setting
General:
Relate to your role and provision:
AC 1.4 Describe ways to ensure that personal attitudes or beliefs do not obstruct the expected standard of own work
General:
Relate to your role and provision
AC 2.1 Explain the cyclical process of reflection
AC 2.2 Explain the importance of reflective practice in continuously improving own practice and the service provided
LO1:
AC 1.1 Analyse factors in a child’s circumstances that can lead to them entering the care system
AC 1.2 Summarise the legal process by which children and young people become ‘looked after’
AC 1.3 Explain the role of key professionals in the care system.
AC 1.4 Analyse why a child or young person may have experienced multiple transitions and traumas before entering residential
childcare.
LO2:
AC 2.1 Explain the legal and statutory entitlements of children and young people in care.
AC 2.2 Analyse risks if children and young people do not understand their entitlements or are not supported to access them
LO3:
AC 3.1 Summarise current theoretical approaches relating to residential childcare services.
AC 3.2 Summarise legislative and policy frameworks underpinning care for ‘looked after’ children and young people.
AC 3.3 Compare types of care arrangements for ‘looked after’ children and young people.
AC 3.4 Analyse characteristics of therapeutic services that distinguish these from other residential childcare services.
AC 3.5 Explain the aims and objectives of a residential childcare service.
AC 3.6 Describe characteristics of provision that reflect good practice.
LO4
AC 4.1 Describe how being in care presents additional challenges for children and young people. ·
AC 4.2 Compare the life chances and outcomes of children and young people in residential childcare with: – children and young people in other types of care – children and young people outside the care system.
LO5
AC 5.1 Explain the impact on practice of recognising that all children and young people in care are vulnerable.
AC 5.2 Describe the attitudes and values team members need to enable children and young people to have a positive experience of the care setting.
AC 5.2 Describe activities and approaches that enable children and young people to have a positive experience of the care setting.
LO6
AC 6.1 Describe the purpose and features of plans required for children and young people in residential childcare.
AC 6.2 Explain why children and young people should be supported to understand their own plans.
AC 6.3 Explain the importance of ‘permanency planning’ for children and young people in care.
Planning an activity
In your eLearning, you learnt about Social Pedagogy and the metaphor of ‘Head, Heart, and Hands’. This metaphor emphasises the importance of balanced development where cognitive skills, emotional well-being, and practical abilities are intertwined. Doing this creates a holistic approach to supporting children and young people and considers the diverse needs of the child.
Instructions:
- Select a theme or topic that is of interest to you and aligns with the principles of head, heart, and hands. This could be related to personal development, a hobby, or social issue.
- Identify how the activity will stimulate the mind (Head). Could it involve research, problem-solving, or learning something new?
- Identify how the activity will address emotional and social needs (Heart). Could it encourage self-awareness, develop empathy, or positivity?
- Plan practical elements of the activity. Could it involve physical skills or hands-on experiences?
Write a summary of your idea (approximately 250-300 words), explaining your chosen theme and detailing the planned activity. Once completed, save this and upload as a submission to Bud under your Module 1 consolidation activities