Reference no: EM133212448
Scenario: You are working with 6 year old Clara, who has severe cerebral palsy and requires support with some physical activities. It is a hot day and Clara is wearing a long sleeve top with a high neck, trousers, socks and sneakers. You ask Clara if she would like to change into cooler clothing. She shakes her head and moves to pack up her activity.
You then notice that she begins to sweat so you go to her bag to see if she has a change of clothes. When you don't find any, you return with a spare uniform from the office- a T-shirt and shorts. You ask Clara if she would like to change into cooler clothes. Clara is reluctant at first and looks down at the ground, although she eventually comes with you to change her clothing.
Upon assisting Clara with changing her clothing, you notice bruising on her back and upper torso. The bruises are of different colour, some are yellow and brown, where others are red and purple. It seems they are similar in shape and size. Clara does not look at you or answer when you ask about what happened.
Please base your responses to the questions below on your understanding of identifying and responding to children and young people at risk.
What is duty of care and how is this relevant to the above scenario? Identify 3 examples of how the Child's rights are being breeched under the UN Rights of the Child Identify which policies and procedures would support you in this situation. If this occurred while you were on placement should you report and why Clearly state the reporting process you would follow, including what documentation is required, who you would report to and why .Dialogue: think a conversation that you would have with a colleague in relation to your concerns. This conversation should highlight your understanding of the legal and ethical considerations for the above scenario. Identify examples of how the Childs rights are being breeched under the UN Rights of the Child.Identify impacts on both the staff and the child if you should fail to respond.