volunteer should be advised that, if they remain concerned about the situation, they are free to consult with, or report to, the Tusla Social Work Department or An Garda Síochána. Parents/Guardians and Allegations of Abuse or Neglect against Employees: Parents/guardians have the right to contact the Child and Family Agency to report an allegation of abuse or neglect about the employee or service. Parents/guardians of children who are named in an allegation of abuse or neglect will be kept informed of actions planned and taken, having regard to the rights of others concerned. If there is any concern that a child may have been harmed, their parents/guardians will be informed immediately. RECORD KEEPING: The service will conform to the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2003. Under the Childcare Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016, accurate and up to date records in relation to children, staff and service provision must be kept. The Early Years inspectorate will have access to files for inspection purposes. Parents/guardians may have access to the files and records of their own children on request but may not have access to information about any other child. Only employees involved with a particular child should have access to confidential files and will be used to inform staff on how best to meet the needs of the child Records are stored in compliance with the Childcare Act 1991(Early Years services) Regulations 2016. Where there are child protection or welfare concerns, observations/ records will be kept on an ongoing basis and information shared with the Child and Family Agency as appropriate. These will be stored securely Procedures are in place for archiving records. All records are managed in line with Data Protection Policy. We aim to ensure that all records are factual and written impartially. The service will only share information with other professionals or agencies, with consent from parents/guardians or without their consent in terms of legal responsibility in relation to a Child Protection issue. Records or reports should not be altered or adjusted, if there are new developments then a new record of this information should be completed. (For further information see our policies on Observations, Record Keeping and Data Protection) Code of Behaviour for Staff: For the protection of staff, volunteers and children this code of behaviour has been introduced provide clarity on what is expected and what is not accepted, with respect to their behaviour as recommended in Our Duty to Care. Our code of behaviour is kept under regular review.
volunteer should be advised that, if they remain concerned about the situation, they are free to consult with, or report to, the Tusla Social Work Department or An Garda Síochána. Parents/Guardians and Allegations of Abuse or Neglect against Employees: Parents/guardians have the right to contact the Child and Family Agency to report an allegation of abuse or neglect about the employee or service. Parents/guardians of children who are named in an allegation of abuse or neglect will be kept informed of actions planned and taken, having regard to the rights of others concerned. If there is any concern that a child may have been harmed, their parents/guardians will be informed immediately. RECORD KEEPING: The service will conform to the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2003. Under the Childcare Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016, accurate and up to date records in relation to children, staff and service provision must be kept. The Early Years inspectorate will have access to files for inspection purposes. Parents/guardians may have access to the files and records of their own children on request but may not have access to information about any other child. Only employees involved with a particular child should have access to confidential files and will be used to inform staff on how best to meet the needs of the child Records are stored in compliance with the Childcare Act 1991(Early Years services) Regulations 2016. Where there are child protection or welfare concerns, observations/ records will be kept on an ongoing basis and information shared with the Child and Family Agency as appropriate. These will be stored securely Procedures are in place for archiving records. All records are managed in line with Data Protection Policy. We aim to ensure that all records are factual and written impartially. The service will only share information with other professionals or agencies, with consent from parents/guardians or without their consent in terms of legal responsibility in relation to a Child Protection issue. Records or reports should not be altered or adjusted, if there are new developments then a new record of this information should be completed. (For further information see our policies on Observations, Record Keeping and Data Protection) Code of Behaviour for Staff: For the protection of staff, volunteers and children this code of behaviour has been introduced provide clarity on what is expected and what is not accepted, with respect to their behaviour as recommended in Our Duty to Care. Our code of behaviour is kept under regular review.
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