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CHCPRT001 Identify and Respond to Children and Young

People at Risk

Part B Written Short Answer Responses

To be deemed competent in this unit you need to complete the following:

Part A - Online Multiple Choice Quiz

(Multiple attempts until competent)

Part B - Written Short Answer Responses

(Word document with scenarios Manually marked by your trainer)

Please allow a two week turn around for marking, we will however endeavour
to mark in a shorter time frame if possible.

For detailed information about each unit and about assessment procedures and
requirements please see:

Workplace assessment criteria booklet which outlines performance skills and

knowledge to be demonstrated in the workplace
Your Individual Participant record
Welcome to Childrens Services Information Booklet

Please ensure you have read the Assessment Instructions PDF located
on your Moodle Course Page prior to completing this assessment.

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CHCPRT001 Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at

Risk
Part B - Written Short Answer Responses
Elements
1. Implement work practices which support the protection of children and young people
2. Report indications of possible risk of harm
3. Apply ethical and nurturing practices in work with children and young people

PLEASE READ:
To avoid a resubmit of your assessment please note:

1. Each state and territory have differing mandatory reporting requirements. This
includes:
What to report
How to make a report
Mandatory reporting information for each state/territory are located on your course page
and links directly with that states/territories website for up to date tools and information.
Please scroll down find these.

Specific booklets are available for NSW and Queensland (other states please see Moodle
page)
1. Please read your learning guide!
New requirements exist for mandatory reporters in NSW from October 2016. Many
department websites such as DEC are out of date at this time and will result in a
resubmit.

2. Teachers/Educators you must follow mandatory reporter requirements. I.e. you are
not required to inform your principal or supervisor prior to reporting. You may report
directly to the reporters line. This is particularly relevant if the allegation involves the
supervisor or a conflict of interest could occur. This includes teachers in state and
Private School. This is to ensure the safety of children and information is acted
upon.

Resubmits: Please re-submit your assessment by adding your additional information to

your marked assessment. Please leave assessors comments and highlights. Please
resubmit using the guide. This is located under the assessment submission box on your
moodle page.
NOTE: Only 3 attempts (i.e. two resubmits allowed) prior to re-enrollment being required.
So please read your learning guide to answer questions. DO NOT GOOGLE ANSWERS.

You have 3 months to complete this assessment prior to re-enrollment.

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Identify Your State or Territory

1. What state or territory are using to complete this assessment? (This is the state or territory
you are planning to or are currently working).

Protecting Childrens Rights

a. Provide 2 examples outlining how you can ensure the safety of children in your
service/organisation and safeguard their rights.

b. Identify 1 strategy you could use to help a new staff member incorporate the
practice of safeguarding children into your centre.

c. As Educators and child-related professionals, we use child-focused practices. For

example:
i. Positive communication skills
ii. Engaging children and young people
iii. Awareness and sensitivity

Identify 1 child-focused practice/experience you would use to inform children of their

right to be safe and involve them in decision making (e.g. help them identify when
they are not safe and strategies to stay safe).

Recording and Reporting

1. Reporting

a. List the people/occupations which are mandatory reporters in your state or

territory

b. Please list the ROSH (Risk of significant harm) threshold for your state or territory.

This means the circumstances or types of abuse which should be reported to child
protection in your state or territory. Please note these will vary depending on where
you live. Use your learning guide or mandatory reporters guide/child protection
website for your state or territory. (Do not use DEC or other governing body websites
as they may not have correct information and may result in a resubmit).

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2. Recording

a. Using the template below please write one hypothetical, anecdotal

observation on a child identified as being at significant risk of harm.
Please note:
This is a hypothetical situation and all names, ages and event details
should be fictitious and recorded. Please ensure you see example in
learning guide.
Information should relate to a specific significant harm incident (i.e.
an incident you would report
Example: Anecdotal Observation

Name: L.J
Date: 14/01/2016
DOB: 7/12/04
Age: 3y 3m
Setting: Outdoors, on arrival
Time: 8.20am
Observed By: Laynie Jones
L was climbing on the ladder using his left arm. His right arm was down next to his
side. I said Use your other hand to help balance. He said I cant it hurts. I asked
L to show me and asked him to bend his arm. L made an attempt to bend his arm
and said Ouch I cant. I looked at his elbow and could see that it was swollen,
red and what appeared to be adult size bite mark. I asked How did you hurt your
arm? L stated Mummy did it. I asked What happened. He stated Mummy bit
me cause she was angry at me I asked Why was she angry? L replied cause I
wasnt a good listener.

a. A parent has disclosed to you that they are currently homeless and have been
sleeping in their car. Identify one specific agency in your state or territory that you
could refer the family to for support. You are welcome to google services in your
area.

b. What is the phone number you would call if you suspected child abuse in your state
or territory?

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Part 5: Ethical Dilemmas

1. Ali 3.5 years and Han 2.3 years and their family have just enrolled at your service. They
have been in Australia for 4 months. On orientation, Ali and Hans father, Raj, reports that
You may hit Ali if she does not do the right thing, but you are not to touch my son Han, he is
the male and should be honoured.

a. Read the scenario above and identify two ethical dilemmas that may occur for you
as a professional in relation to this incident.

b. What would you say to Raj in regards to his requests above in accordance with your
centres policies and procedures and any relevant legislation?

c. In regards to these ethical concerns above, who would you seek support from either
within in your service and why would you do this?

d. How would you respond to unethical behaviour of others in your service?

2. List 3 possible ethical concerns which may occur in your role when working with children
and young people and their families (e.g. child rearing practices, some cultures avoid eye
contact).

Part 6: Disclosures and Decision Making

I. Read the following scenario and answer the related questions:

Ashlee aged 4.2 years attends your child care centre 3 times per week. You have noticed
that she has been very withdrawn lately and is very conscious of her body when she goes to
the toilet. You notice that when she goes to the toilet she sometimes cries that it hurts when
wiping her bottom. When you are supervising the bathroom, you notice Ashlee has large
bruises on her bottom. When you help her wash her hands and push her sleeves up, you
notice she has bruises and scratches on her arm. Ashlee looks at you with a worried face and
says Dont tell mummy, Im scared because she might hit me with the broom again.

a. What would you say immediately in response to Ashlees comments?

b. Please identify the state/territory in which you work.

c. According to legal requirements in your state or territory list the steps you would take
once the child has made this disclosure. Please include the name of the
department/agency and contact number and/or website you would use to make
the report.

NSW and QLD ONLY COMPLETE QUESTIONS D AND E BELOW

d. If your state/territory has an online decision tree, go to the decision tree and
complete the Mandatory reporters guide based on this scenario. DO NOT COMPLETE
A FORMAL REPORT. COMPLETE THE DECISION TREE ONLY.

NSW: https://reporter.childstory.nsw.gov.au/s/mrg

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QLD: https://www.communities.qld.gov.au/childsafety/partners/our-government-
partners/queensland-child-protection-guide (for QLD, after completing the decision
tree - dont press Start Report Form)

Other states and territory do not follow this process therefore it is not required

e. Identify the MRG final decision for Ashlee. To prove you have shown competency in
using your state/territories decision tree, please provide a copy of the final
decision/recommendation. This can be uploaded with your assessment as a separate
PDF report or copied and pasted below this question or screenshot.

Read the following scenario and answer the related questions:

Eric, aged 7, is in your Out of School Hours Care. He walks past you, he kicks the door and
says I hate this place, it sucks. You notice he is upset and you go and sit down beside him.
You ask him what is wrong and he replies, I hate it here. You say If you tell me why, I can
see if I can fix the problem. Eric replies that Marcy said I cant tell you. You tell him he can
tell you anything. He says, She keeps touching my penis and she wants me to put it on her.
You are best friends with Marcy and have worked with her for the past 4 years.

a. What would you say immediately in response to Erics comments?

b. What ethical concerns may arise for you within this situation?

c. Please identify the state/territory in which you work.

d. According to legal requirements in your state or territory list the steps you would take
once the child has made this disclosure. Please include the name of the
department/agency and contact number and/or website you would use to make
the report.

NSW and QLD ONLY COMPLETE QUESTIONS E AND F BELOW

a. If your state/territory has an online decision tree, go to the decision tree and
complete the Mandatory reporters guide based on this scenario. DO NOT COMPLETE
A FORMAL REPORT. COMPLETE THE DECISION TREE ONLY.

NSW: https://reporter.childstory.nsw.gov.au/s/mrg
QLD: https://www.communities.qld.gov.au/childsafety/partners/our-government-
partners/queensland-child-protection-guide(for QLD, after completing the decision
tree - dont press Start Report Form)

Other states and territory do not follow this process therefore it is not required

e. Identify the MRG final decision for Ashlee. To prove you have shown competency in
using your state/territories decision tree, please provide a copy of the final
decision/recommendation. This can be uploaded with your assessment as a separate
PDF report or copied and pasted below this question or screenshot.
End of Assessment

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