Education Policies And Frameworks

The assignment content discusses Education Policies and Frameworks, specifically the differences between the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Framework for School Age Care (FFSAC). The EYLF focuses on brain development and play-based learning for children aged 0-5 years, while FFSAC enhances the experience, development, and wellbeing of school-aged children through planned leisure activities. The content also touches on legal obligations as an early childhood educator, ethical dilemmas, and scenarios involving child neglect, family respect, and confidentiality. It highlights the importance of reporting cases of child abuse, respecting family privacy, and promoting inclusive education policies.

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Education Policies and Frameworks
Part A
Question 1
Differences between FFSAC and EYLF
Both the Early Years Learning Framework and the Framework for School Age Care
describe the practices necessary in supporting and promoting the learning and development of
children. However, they have some differences. One of the differences between EYLF and
FFSAC is that they are meant for different age groups, the former being for children aged -0-5
years and the latter 6-12. Additionally, EYLF mainly focuses on brain development and play
based learning for children. It aims at extending and enriching the learning of children from birth
to five years of age as well as throughout the transition to school. On the other hand, FFSAC
majors on enhancing the experience, development and well-being of school-aged children using
planned leisure activities. It aims at extending and enriching the development and wellbeing of
children who have attained the school age in care settings and education (Australia and Barblett
2006).
Question 2
How the ECACE links to one of the approved frameworks
 Leisure and play are crucial for the young children’s development, learning and
wellbeing. This principle relates to FFSAC main objective of enhancing children’s
development through leisure activities (Dowding and Martin2017)

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Part B Scenario 1
Legal obligations as an early childhood educator
 I would first confirm that Joshua’s Mum’s friend is among the people allowed by
Joshua’s mum to pick him from school in her absentia. If not, I’d contact her and refrain
from releasing him to the Joshua’s Mum’s friend.
 About the use of vulgar language and the bruises, I would report this to the necessary
child protection authorities.
Service policies and procedures I would refer to this scenario
 Mandatory reporting of child abuse.
 Child protection from any form of abuse or danger.
Education and Care Services Regulations relevant to this scenario
Part 4.2: The safety and health of children. Standard 2.3: The protection of each child.
 Element 2.3.2: Reasonable steps should be put in place to protect children from
injury, harm, or any hazard than can expose them to injury or harm.
 Element 2.3.4: coordinators, educators, and staff should be aware of their duties and
responsibility to reach out to any child at risk of neglect or abuse (Armstrong,
Armstrong and Barton 2016).
Scenario 2
Is it an ethical or a legal dilemma?

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It is an ethical dilemma since it does not relate to either sexual or physical abuse that
requires mandatory report to relevant authorities by the law. In Sarita’s case, the child is not
given proper attention by the parents. In this case, it is an ethical and moral requirement for
Sarita’s parents to provide the baby with proper attention. Proper attention implies to the
provision of basic needs like food, this is important for the baby given the fact that she is
underweight and by opening the other children’s bag means she is hungry. Therefore, it is a
moral obligation for the parents to take care of the child.
How I would respond to such a situation
Children like Sarita who are neglected need a nurturing and safe relationship that address
the impact of child maltreatment. In this case, first thing I will do is to offer the child the proper
attention needed. Second, since the child is under weight and hungry, I will arrange for the baby
to be given food in proper proportions in order to correct her situation. Third, I would go an extra
mile and report the case to the relevant authorities for appropriate action to be taken, whereby the
child can be given to a caregiver who understands her needs. Finally, I would lobby for a school
policy that provides free school meals to children who have difficulties having a decent meal at
home.
Scenario 3
Areas from “in relation to families” that the educators undermined
 Children and their families should be supported and the teachers should respect
the decisions made by the parents on their children.

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 The educator should learn on how to respond and respect the uniqueness of each
family in terms of culture, customs, structure, beliefs, language, and
kinshipsystem.
 Respect families’ right to privacy and maintain confidentiality (Tayler, Ishmine,
Cloney, Cleveland and Thorpe 2013)
Services policies and procedures I would refer to in this situation
 Respect of family privacy and treating information with the appropriate levels of
confidentiality and discretion.
 Respect the uniqueness and characteristics of various family backgrounds.
 Report any cases of breach of confidential information and the lack of respect to
family privacy.
Importance of sharing information about their behavior with the supervisor
The educators failed to respect the privacy of this family’s matters and continued
laughing about it. Thus, they did not handle the information they knew with dignity and
confidentiality as required. One of the educators did not respect the mother’s decision to have a
baby and went ahead to suggest that she could carry out other options instead. Therefore, they
failed in their role as educators and violated fundamental principle.
Advantage of supervisor raising and discussing policies that relate to this scenario in a staff
meeting

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 It would serve as a reminder to the involved educators together with the entire
staff that it is important to respect family privacy and maintain confidentiality of
sensitive information.
 Also, educators would be reminded of the importance of respect family
backgrounds and treating such people with dignity.