Education Policies and Frameworks- Assignment
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Added on 2019-11-26
Education Policies and Frameworks- Assignment
Added on 2019-11-26
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EDUCATION POLICIES AND FRAMEWORKS 1EDUCATION POLICIES AND FRAMEWORKSBy Student’s NameCourseProfessor’s NameInstitutionDate
EDUCATION POLICIES AND FRAMEWORKS 2Education Policies and FrameworksPart A Question 1 Differences between FFSAC and EYLFBoth 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 birthto 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 2How the ECACE links to one of the approved frameworksLeisure 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)Part B Scenario 1
EDUCATION POLICIES AND FRAMEWORKS 3Legal obligations as an early childhood educatorI 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 scenarioMandatory reporting of child abuse.Child protection from any form of abuse or danger. Education and Care Services Regulations relevant to this scenarioPart 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 2Is it an ethical or a legal dilemma?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
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