What safeguards need to be in place when assessing children and the need for objectivity?

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Mandatory Unit 303

NVQ

Care, Learning and Development

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Unit 303: Promote children's development.

The need for confidentiality and care when dealing with sensitive information about children and families. Security and data protection arrangements for storing and retrieving information in your setting.

When dealing with children and their families you need to make sure that records and information are only available to those who are working directly with the child.you must read and understand your settings policys regarding confidentiality, and follow procedures. Sensitive information should not be discussed unless you are sure that it is appropriate to do so. If you need to talk with a parent this should be done privately, and must not be discussed with others that are not involved with the child. Any records of childrens information should be kept in a locked area and only accessed by those who have permission to use the information. in the setting all confidential information will be kept in the supervisors office and can only be accessed with permission from the supervisor. All parents can have access to their childs information at all times.