Explain the boundaries of confidentiality in relation to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Unit: Unit 2.2: Understand legislation relating to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children
Learning outcome: 2 Understand policies and procedures for the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children
Assessment criteria: 2.3 Explain the boundaries of confidentiality in relation to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children

• Confidentiality is important in Early Years settings and the privacy of both children and families must be respected
• However, if there are concerns or suspicions of abuse, staff may need to break confidentiality and share information with others
• This should only be carried out on a ‘need-to-know’ basis (e.g. information shoukd only be shared with the individuals/agencies that need to know it to protect the welfare of the child)