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Work in partnership with children's families

Work in partnership with children's families

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCECE050
State Code
ODK71
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/07/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/11/2021
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
30/11/2021
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish relationships with families, connect with the local and broader community and promote opportunities for collaboration and sharing of information with families to support effective education and care for children. This unit applies to educators working at a senior operational or leadership level in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Work is undertaken collaboratively according to the philosophy of the service and involves providing guidance to others.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish and maintain relationships with families.
  • 1.1. Support families through enrolment and orientation processes according to service policies and procedures.
  • 1.2. Create a welcoming environment for all families using communication techniques that build rapport and respect.
  • 1.3. Respond to families’ questions, concerns and requests in a prompt and supportive way.
  • 1.4. Encourage families to share their knowledge, skills, expertise and aspects of their family life and culture.
  • 1.5. Make current and accurate information about the operation of the service available to families.
  • 1.6. Communicate and promote opportunities for families to contribute to the operation of the service in an advisory, consultative or decision-making role.
  • 1.7. Maintain ongoing positive relationships with families.
2. Collaborate with families to share information about the child.
  • 2.1. Exchange information with families about children’s progress, relationships, interests and experiences according to service policies and procedures.
  • 2.2. Inform families promptly and sensitively of any incidents affecting their child.
  • 2.3. Communicate in ways that show understanding of each child and their family and community context.
  • 2.4. Implement strategies that facilitate shared decision-making with families according to service policies and procedures.
3. Support children’s connection with community.
  • 3.1. Support children’s understanding of their local and broader social and physical communities.
  • 3.2. Foster children’s connection with their local community.
  • 3.3. Provide opportunities for children to access and engage with the local and broader communities.
  • 3.4. Engage families in children’s connections with community.
4. Provide information about government and community services and resources.
  • 4.1. Access and interpret current and accurate information about community services and resources and make available to families.
  • 4.2. Source current and relevant information regarding community services and resources according to service policies and procedures.
  • 4.3. Provide appropriate referrals to government and community services and resources based on families’ needs.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG769 CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children Unit of competency