Values of care in child services

Question 1

What is the paramountcy principle?

Answer 1

The wishes of the parent/guardian can be withdrawn if they are not seen as the best wishes for the child’s welfare.

Question 2

Give examples of ways in keeping children safe.

Answer 2

Preventing accidents, sticking to emergency procedures, protecting the child from abuse.

Question 3

Explain how working with partnership with parents/families can be carried out.

Answer 3

It is important that workers do not try and takeover their role inappropriately and should be treated as experts on their own child. Sharing information with the parents or carers are vital.

Question 4

How do we demonstrate and teach children in celebrating equality and diversity?

Answer 4

Teach children that stereotyping should not occur and is wrong and by demonstrating valuing of other children’s race or other characteristics.

Question 5

How can we encourage children’s learning and development

Answer 5

Offer a range of activities, planning activities that build their achievements and interests