Understand the Principles and Values in Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
J/602/6189
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
26 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Aim

The aim of this unit is to consider the principles and values that underpin the work carried out in health and social care settings. Learners will know the importance of respecting and valuing the adults, children and young people that they may work with.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the principles and values that underpin work in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare.

Additional details

Learners should have an overview of the key principles and values in health and social care. These may include:

  • people-centred approach 
  • encouraging independence
  • work in partnership 
  • confidentiality
  • respect for the individual's cultural, religious and moral beliefs
  • providing a safe environment

Guidance and standards that underpin these principles and values may include relevant Acts of Legislation, workplace policies, Occupational Standards. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify the principles and values that underpin work in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare.

  • 1.2

    Identify guidance and standards that underpin the principles and values.

2

Know ways to respect and value those who access services in health and social care (adults, children and young people), early years and childcare.

Additional details

Learners should demonstrate an understanding of why it is important to respect individuals. Examples may include:

  • it is their human right
  • we all need to feel valued for self-esteem, confidence
  • we all have different needs, beliefs, opinions

Ways of valuing adults and children may include:

  • listening to their opinions
  • offering choices
  • non-patronising
  • setting realistic expectations

Learners should understand the term 'person-centred' approach and be able to define the term 'confidentiality'. Simple case studies in an appropriate context for both these terms may help with their understanding. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe why those who access services should be valued as individuals.

  • 2.2

    Give examples of ways to value adults who access services.

  • 2.3

    Give examples of ways to value children and young people who access services.

  • 2.4

    Outline what is meant by person centred practice or child centred practice.

  • 2.5

    Define confidentiality in the context of the sectors.

  • 2.6

    Identify how confidentiality promotes respect for and values individuals.