Legal and Ethical Responsibilities for Childhood Educators Report

This report, submitted as part of an early childhood education course, examines the legal and ethical responsibilities of educators. It outlines three key activities/tasks: maintaining services with the public, being responsive to the public and the government, and accountability. The report details the relevant legal and ethical requirements for each task, referencing codes of practice related to public service ethics and adherence to government regulations. The report then explains how an educator would complete each activity in accordance with these requirements, emphasizing the importance of developing care competencies, upholding government laws, and prioritizing the best interests of children. The assignment draws on workplace policies and job descriptions, offering practical guidance for educators in the field.

Part B 1
PART B: DOCUMENTED ACTIVITY/TASKS
Student’s Name
Code + Course Name
Professor’s Name
University Name
City, State
December 19, 2018

Part B 2
Part B
a. A Brief Summary of the Activity/Task
Being a childhood educator is a challenging and a dynamic career, considering its numerous
obligations, which have to be executed professionally. Therefore, there are activities/tasks that
should be maintained and developed to enhance the relationship between educators and parents
in the learning centers. When undertaking these activities, educators need to observe the legal
and ethical considerations, evaluate positive consumer values and embrace expert standards.
These activities/tasks include:
Activity/Task 1: Maintaining Services with the Public
This activity is a defining feature of a childcare professional who has a spirit of serving the
public interest of the people. Professions and public servants need to embrace the responsibility
for children welfare, education, safety and health.
Activity/Task 2: Being responsive to the Public and the Government
Childcare professionals need to deliver the same professional level when attending to the
children in the center. Likewise, the educators should adhere to all the government legal and
ethical rules despite the government’ political influence.
Activity/Task 3: Accountability
Childcare professionals should be accountable for the entire learning programs delivered in the
facility. All the programs have to be administered impartially and effectively, while maintaining
a clear record of the decision reasons.
b. The legal and ethical requirements relevant to the activity/task
Legal and Ethical Requirement for Activity/Task 1

Part B 3
Code of Practice: Professions are required to adhere to the ACT codes of conduct and public
services ethics. This requirement outlines all the fundamental standards that cover the staff’s
behavior and the manner in which childcare worker deal with the public.
Legal and Ethical Requirement for Activity/Task 2
Code of Practice: The fundamental obligation of the ACT public service is dedicated to the
society by serving the federal and state government in existence.
Legal and Ethical Requirement for Activity/Task 3
Code of Practice: Childcare professionals should embrace their accountability to the heads of
authorities on behalf of the chief executive. It is crucial for an educator to uphold and adhere to
the relevant laws set by the government.
c. An Explanation as To How You Would Complete the Activity/Task In Accordance
With the Legal and Ethical Requirements
Explanation for Activity/Task 1
To complete activity/Task 1, it is relevant to service the public interests by:
 Developing relevant skills and care competencies
 Serving the children in a way that enhances their confidence and public integrity
 Forming a learning program that considers diverse cultural, social and fundamentals of
learning necessities
Explanation for Activity/Task 2
To complete activity/Task 2, it is necessary to be responsive to the needs of the public and the
government by:
 Exercising adherence to government laws and democratic systems
 Aiming at implementing high-quality learning programs

Part B 4
 Evaluating and implementing policies set by the existing government i.e. those relate to
childcare
 Applying and complying with departmental policies
Explanation for Activity/Task 3
To complete activity/Task 2, it is fundamental to consider accountability by:
 Launching programs that encourage children to embrace the high value of learning and
quality standards
 Evaluating the best interests of children over our personal benefits and interests
 Working with the staff when developing and launching a programs, which favor the
children in the facility