Training Record Book - CHCRF511A Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children

Information

Student's Name
Supervisor's Name
Qualification being assessed
Enrolment Type
- Apprentice
- External
- Fee For Service
- Full Time Class
- Trainee
- School Based Trainee
Assessment conducted by:
THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ARE TO BE ANSWERED IF ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED BY EMPLOYER BASED ASSESSOR
Employer Based Assessor's Name
Completed Qualification held by Employer Based Assessor
Have you worked in a supervisory position in the children's services industry (for example child care centre director or family day care co-ordinator) for a period of at least six months
Have you read, and understood, the Practical Skills Checklist that you are assessing?
Are you aware that the student will see a copy of this report?
Are you willing to be contacted should further verification of this statement be required?
What is your relationship to the student?
How long have you worked with this student?
How closely do you work with the student in the area being assessed?
Elements and Performance Criteria

Element 1 - Consult family members about the child, and the child's needs

1.1 Gather information about the child's needs, routines and preferences on an ongoing basis
1.2 Briefly gather information about key family events that may influence the child's behaviour
1.3 Maintain confidentiality of information
1.4 Exchange information about child's interests
1.5 Gather information about family's specific child care practices
1.6 Actively seek parent requests in relation to their child's care
1.7 Use appropriate communication strategies

2.1 Reach agreement on specific requests by negotiation and modification of care practices
2.2 Explain importance of program aspects to parents in relation to their child's needs/development
2.3 Clearly explain and discuss limitations
2.4 Negotiate alternatives/compromises as necessary
2.5 Clearly communicate final decision to all involved

3.1 Create a welcoming atmosphere for all family members
3.2 Provide opportunities for family members to participate in the children's experiences
3.3 Create opportunities for parents/family members to provide feedback and ideas about the program
3.4 Encourage parents to be involved in decision-making processes of the service
3.5 Accept varying levels of involvement in communications with parents
3.6 Facilitate parent and carer support networks
3.7 Promote the importance of parenting and caring

4.1 Clearly and calmly communicate information about specific incidents
4.2 Allow time to listen to reaction of parent/s and/or carer/s to news of incident
4.3 Facilitate discussion about possible impact of incidents
4.4 Make suggestions about suitable responses as appropriate
4.5 Develop and implement strategies for response by family and service

5.1 Listen respectfully to questions and concerns
5.2 Discuss situation causing concern with family member to reach clear understanding of situation
5.3 Develop and implement strategies for response by family and service
5.4 Determine and fulfil appropriate follow up
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Essential knowledge:
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

Parent/carer reactions to separation from child and use of child care
Strategies for involving family members in the service
The value of participation by parent/carer in children's services - for the child, parent/ carer and service
Organisation standards, policies and procedures
Essential skills:

Consult and plan activities collaboratively with families
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

Demonstrate collaborative style of relating to parents and carers
Demonstrate respect for parent's strengths, competence and knowledge of their child
Demonstrate non-judgemental attitude to different perspectives
Apply communication skills such as: - empathy
- active listening
- checking understanding
EMPLOYER DECLARATION: I declare that a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment has been conducted with this student, and I have provided appropriate feedback
STUDENT DECLARATION: I declare that I have been assessed in this unit, and I have been advised of my result. I am also aware of my appeal rights.
BRIGHT FUTURES TRAINING COLLEGE ASSESSOR DECLARATION
I have reviewed this process for assessment of this student's DEMONSTRATION OF PRACTICAL SKILLS and I deem the outcome to be:
Bright Futures Training College Assessor Signature