Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
M/507/2105
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the importance of maintaining professional relationships with children and young people.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain why it is important to maintain a professional relationship with children and young people.

  • 1.2

    Describe the characteristics of a professional relationship, including the concept of ‘professional distance’.

  • 1.3

    Explain the possible consequences of failing to maintain a professional relationship with children or young people.


2

Know how to interact professionally with children and young people.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe ways to establish and maintain respectful, professional relationships with children and young people.

  • 2.2

    Describe the different behaviours that are appropriate when interacting with children of different ages.

  • 2.3

    Describe ways to resolve conflicts professionally with children and young people.

  • 2.4

    Describe how the behaviour of a professional can impact positively or negatively on the children or young people they work with.


3

Know about confidentiality when working with children and young people.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Outline the key legal requirements relating to data protection, disclosure of information and confidentiality.

  • 3.2

    Describe why it is important to explain to children and young people about the confidentiality of information shared, and the limits to this.

  • 3.3

    Describe different situations when confidentiality must be breached.