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Learn the importance of observing staff as they interact with children and the significance of being self-reflective in childcare settings. Discover tools and strategies to improve outcomes for children through effective observation practices.
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Provider Briefing Welcome Spring 2016
Provider Briefing Challenging practice to improve outcomes for children Safeguarding. Information Sharing – Golden Threads Networking and Support Cafe
Observing PracticeLearning, Playing and Interacting Leaders/managers/senior members of staff/childminders with assistants Why is observing individual members of staff as they play and interact with young children an important part of your role? Practitioners/childminders Why is it important to be self reflective ?
Observing Practice Different starting points Some providers may • already have a built in system of observation as part of supervision and appraisal • have just begun to implement observation of members of staff or are looking for ways to put this into place • be questioning how they can evaluate their own practice
Observing PracticeSome helpful tools • Written formats with prompts and grids to record observation • Methods of conducting feedback – coaching and mentoring • Grow model • Supervision Tool kit
Observing PracticeUsing video material to have a go Activity • Read through the prompts on the sheet • Watch the video clip with the prompts in mind • Make some brief notes Group discussion Discuss what you observed and identify • elements of good practice/practitioners strengths • areas for development • possible next steps to develop practitioner’s development and outcomes for children
Key Messages • Improved practice = improved outcomes for children • Focus on the key elements of early years practice that define teaching • Follow the 3 stage cycle • No preferred format, what works for your setting • Focus on strengths, identify just 1 area for development
Safeguarding. Information Sharing
Information Sharing “no single professional can have a full picture of a child’s needs and circumstances and, if children and families are to receive the right help at the right time, everyone who comes into contact with them has a role to play in identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action” Working together to safeguard children A guide to inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children March 2015
Information Sharing Taken from: Information sharing. Advice for practitioners providing safeguarding services to children, young people, parents and carers. The seven golden rules to information sharing.
The seven golden rules to information sharing. 1. Remember that the Data Protection Act 1998 and human rights law are not barriers to justified information sharing, but provide a framework to ensure that personal information about living individuals is shared appropriately.
The seven golden rules to information sharing. 2. Be open and honest with the individual [and/or their family where appropriate] from the outset about why, what how and with whom information will, or could be shared and seek their agreement, unless it is unsafe or inappropriate to do so.
The seven golden rules to information sharing. 3. Seek advice from other practitioners if you are in any doubt about sharing the information concerned, without disclosing the identity of the individual where possible.
The seven golden rules to information sharing. 4. Share with informed consent where appropriate and, where possible, respect the wished of those who do not consent to share information. You may still share information without consent if, in your judgement, there is good reason to do so, such as where safety may be at risk. You will need to use your judgement on the facts of the case…
The seven golden rules to information sharing. 4.Continued… When you are sharing or requesting personal information from someone, be certain of the basis upon which you are doing so. Where you have consent, be mindful that an individual might not expect information to be shared.
The seven golden rules to information sharing. 5. Consider safety and well-being: base your information sharing on decisions on consideration of the safety and well-being of the individual and other who may be affected by their actions.
The seven golden rules to information sharing. 6. Necessary, proportionate, relevant, adequate, timely and secure: ensure that the information you share is necessary for the purpose for which you are sharing it, is shared only with those individuals who need to have it, is accurate and up-to-date, is shared in a timely fashion, and is shared securely.
The seven golden rules to information sharing. 7. Keep a record of your decision to share and the reasons for it – whether it is to share information or not. If you decide to share, then record what you have shared, with whom and for what purpose.
Activity • What information do/could we share and with whom? • What do we do to ensure parents understand our information sharing policies? • How do you ensure that staff understand the policies? • What actions have you identified?
Information Sharing Learning from serious case reviews
Networking and Support Cafe • Advice and support • Networking with other providers • Information stands
