Aim: To identity confidentiality procedures

1. Aim: To identity confidentiality procedures 1.To identify the legal requirements of confidentiality 2. To describe importance of reassuring young people 3. Explain why confidentiality may be breached at times

2. How much information do we know about you?????

3. What to keep confidential?? • Names • Address • Medical history • Support needs • Safeguarding issues- any incidents, known abuse etc. • Parents information • Children's problems

4. Data protection act • The Data Protection Act controls how your personal information is used by organisations, businesses or the government. • Everyone who is responsible for using data has to follow strict rules called ‘data protection principles’. They must make sure the information is: • used fairly and lawfully • used for limited, specifically stated purposes • used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive • accurate • kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary • handled according to people’s data protection rights • kept safe and secure • not transferred outside the UK without adequate protection

5. There is stronger legal protection for more sensitive information, such as: • ethnic background • political opinions • religious beliefs • health • sexual health • criminal records

6. Rights of an individual- under protection act • Individuals have a right to know what information is kept from them • Have access to this information • Be informed of any decisions made • Understand what is going on when information is asked • Understand their rights to confidentiality • Require that data is not used in any way that may potentially cause damage or distress. • Require that their data is not used for direct marketing

7. Information disclosure • Consent must be informed and signed by parents • Disclosure of confidential information may require written authorisation by the individual for example G.P or Teacher, social worker • In cases where there are concerns relating to abuse or neglect of children • THE ORGANISATION’s child protection policy will apply • THE ORGANISATION cannot guarantee that other clients will maintain each others’ confidentiality

8. Reassurance • Children may be afraid to share information if they know it will be passed on • Certain issues may frighten children • Children may be reluctant to take part in activities if they don’t fully understand • Issues at home can affect children • Adults need to be reassured children are safe • Signed consent for their children and understand these terms • Reassured for general safety • Children may be in care homes, fostered or adults under protection/ new identity

9. Confidentiality breach • If a child is in danger or at risk then information must be passed on to the correct people, you should NEVER PROMISE to keep a secret from children but explain to them the reasons of confidentiality and how you have their best interests at heart Often information is miss communicated or information between professionals is not passed on resulting in failure to protect the child

10. Children cannot learn effectively if they are frightened or concerned about being abused or being the subjected to violence in the home. They have the right to expect schools to provide a safe and secure environment. Any fears or worries they bring into the classroom should not go unnoticed by staff or external partners EVERY CHILD MATTERS 5 OUTCOMES

11. Scenarios UNRC>>>>>>>

12. UNCRC • Article 3 (Best interests of the child): • Article 12 (Respect for the views of the child): When adults are making decisions that affect children • Article 16 (Right to privacy): • Article 17 (Access to information; mass media) • http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf

13. Have we met the lesson aims and objectives? • Any questions • Lets look at the assignment criteria