CHCEDS033 AT1 Knowledge Questions
CHCEDS033 AT1 Knowledge Questions
AT1 A
Knowledge Questions
Qualification national code and CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education and Support
title CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education and Support
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at
Unit/s national code/s and title/s
risk
Assessment Resources:
Resource requirements:
Students to provide or arrange access to the following resources for this assessment:
Notes from class
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
https://www.unicef.org/child-rights-convention
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/what-universal-declaration-human-rights
Website for the Department of Communities, Child Protection and Family Support
https://www.dcp.wa.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics
ECA Code of Ethics - Early Childhood Australia
WA Education Department Code of Conduct
https://www.education.wa.edu.au/our-values
Child Protection in Department of Education Sites Procedures for Allied Professionals Policy
https://www.education.wa.edu.au/web/policies/-/child-protection-in-department-of-education-sites-
procedures-for-allied-professionals
Assessor to provide or arrange access to the following resources for this assessment:
Example workplace Child protection policy and procedure
Assessment Instructions:
1. Ensure you have access to all the resources required for this assessment as described below.
2. Read the Questions section. If you are not clear about a question, ask your assessor for further
information.
AT1 A
Knowledge Questions
Qualification national code and CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education and Support
title CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education and Support
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at
Unit/s national code/s and title/s
risk
3. When you respond to the questions ensure you reference any sources.
4. You may be able to complete the questions verbally. This would need to be negotiated with your
assessor.
5. Your assessor will provide feedback on your answers, including any questions that may require a
further response.
6. If you are required to re-answer any of the questions, make sure you apply this feedback.
7. Your evidence will be subject to authentication by oral questioning during work placement visits
8. If you have specific needs that you would like considered during this assessment, please discuss
this with your assessor to identify any possible reasonable adjustments prior to commencing the
assessment.
Assessment Instrument:
Task description:
This assessment has two tasks and is completed in the student’s own time out of class.
Part 1 requires the student to answer questions about
Indicators and dynamics of different types of abuse
Trauma informed care
Child protection systems and legislation, including reporting protocols and obligations
Part 2 requires the student to read a scenario and answer questions about:
Decision making .
United nations Childrens Rights
Your obligations as an Education Assistant
Ethical issues
AT1 A
Knowledge Questions
Qualification national code and CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education and Support
title CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education and Support
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at
Unit/s national code/s and title/s
risk
Questi Complete the following table identifying indicators of abuse. Include at least 4 indicators for
on 1 each type, 2 behavioural and 2 physicals for each.
*For sexual and emotional/psychological abuse you can include 1 physical and 3 behavioural
indicators.
Type of Abuse Physical Behaviou Sexual Emotional/ Neglect
Answe Indicator ral Indicators Psychological Indicator
r s Indicator Indicators s
s
Physical Unexplai Fear or Unexplain Low self-esteem, Lack of
ned avoidanc ed genital depression, basic
injuries e of a or anal anxiety, needs
such as specific bleeding withdrawal, such as
bruises, person or pain, aggression food,
cuts, or place, sexually clothing,
burns, or agitation transmitte or
fractures or anger d medical
infections care
Behavioral Sudden Self- Inappropri Anxiety, Lack of
changes harm, ate sexual depression, supervisi
in substanc behavior withdrawal, lack on, poor
behavior e abuse, for age or of trust in others hygiene,
such as delinque developm poor
withdraw nt ental nutrition
al, behavior stage
fearfulne s
ss, or
aggressi
on
Sexual Unexplai Difficulty Sexualize Depression, Failure
ned walking d behavior anxiety, to
genital or sitting, or withdrawal, low provide
AT1 A
Knowledge Questions
Qualification national code and CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education and Support
title CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education and Support
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at
Unit/s national code/s and title/s
risk
AT1 A
Knowledge Questions
Qualification national code and CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education and Support
title CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education and Support
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at
Unit/s national code/s and title/s
risk
b. Which is the main government department responsible for the protection of children
in Western Australia? (See assessment resources)
Question (A):
1. Age: Younger children and teenagers are more vulnerable
to abuse due to their age and level of dependence on
others.
2. Family environment: Children from families where there is
drug or alcohol abuse, domestic violence, or mental health
issues are more likely to experience abuse.
3. Socioeconomic status: Young people from low-income
households or those living in poverty are at a higher risk of
abuse due to their social and economic circumstances.
4. Lack of parental supervision: Children who have little or no
adult supervision, whether due to neglect or other
circumstances, are more likely to experience abuse. ☐ Satisfactory
Feedback
5. Gender: Girls are at a higher risk of sexual abuse, while ☐ Not satisfactory
boys are more likely to experience physical abuse.
However, all young people can be victims of abuse
regardless of gender.
Question (B)
The Department of Communities - Child Protection and
Family Support is the primary government department in
Western Australia responsible for child protection. This
department is in charge of protecting children and young
people from abuse and neglect, assisting needy families,
and collaborating with other government and community
organisations to improve outcomes for children and families.
AT1 A
Knowledge Questions
Qualification national code and CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education and Support
title CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education and Support
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at
Unit/s national code/s and title/s
risk
a. Briefly describe ‘trauma informed care’ and how it can be used in a school setting.
Identify one example to illustrate your response.
Question 3
b. How does this approach with children uphold their Rights (refer to The Convention
of Children’s Rights)
☐ Satisfactory
Feedback
☐ Not satisfactory
Refer to the Department of Education WA (DoE) Child Protection policy for Allied
Professionals (assessment resources) to answer the following questions.
As per the Child Protection Policy for Allied Professionals Appendix A of the
Department of Education WA (DoE), Education Assistants (EA) have a legal
Answer responsibility to report and record any suspicion or disclosure of child abuse and
neglect to the designated child protection officer (CPO) in the school.
1. Report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the designated Child Protection
Officer (CPO) immediately
2. Maintain confidentiality while reporting any suspicion of child abuse or neglect.
3. Assist the designated CPO in documenting and reporting any concerns.
4. Provide support to the child if necessary, while ensuring that there is no further risk of
AT1 A
Knowledge Questions
Qualification national code and CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education and Support
title CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education and Support
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at
Unit/s national code/s and title/s
risk
harm.
5. Participate in training and development sessions to enhance their knowledge of child
protection policies and procedures.
Education Assistants (EA) are required to notify the designated Child Protection
Officer (CPO) in the school about any suspicions of neglect, family violence, physical
or emotional abuse, and sexual abuse. The designated CPO will then take the
necessary steps to ensure that the child's welfare and safety are prioritized.
☐ Satisfactory
Feedback
☐ Not satisfactory
AT1 A
Knowledge Questions
Qualification national code and CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education and Support
title CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education and Support
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at
Unit/s national code/s and title/s
risk
Police officers
Childcare workers and staff
Social workers
Psychologists
Occupational therapists
Dentists
Pharmacists
What type of abuse must be reported under the Mandatory Reporting legislation?
1. Physical abuse: Any non-accidental injury or harm to a child, including bruising, broken
bones, burns, and other injuries.
2. Sexual abuse: Any sexual activity involving a child, including sexual assault, indecent
exposure, and child pornography.
3. Emotional abuse: Any behavior or action that causes emotional harm to a child, such as
verbal abuse, intimidation, or exposure to domestic violence.
4. Neglect: Failure by a parent or caregiver to provide a child with the basic necessities of
life, such as food, shelter, medical care, or supervision.
☐ Satisfactory
Feedback
☐ Not satisfactory
Read the following hypothetical case study. Identify and record the indicators of abuse and complete
the short answer questions.
Chloe aged 9 is a student in the Year 4 class. She has been at your school since pre-primary. Chloe has
always been an outgoing, sociable child who gets on with her teacher and her peers. Recently you have
noticed that Chloe has begun to play on her own a lot. She seems disinterested in activities and wanders
around the room without involving herself in anything. Chloe frequently has a sad expression on her face and
looks like she is carrying the cares of the world on her shoulders.
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Knowledge Questions
Qualification national code and CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education and Support
title CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education and Support
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at
Unit/s national code/s and title/s
risk
On a number of occasions, you have asked Chloe if there is anything wrong or if she would like to talk to you,
but each time she has just shrugged her shoulders and said, “It’s okay”. Recently there have been incidents
where Chloe has become very aggressive with other children, behaviour that is completely out of character
for Chloe. She also seems fearful of getting into trouble at school and is no longer the confident, outgoing
little girl that she previously was.
You are aware that Chloe’s mother Maureen is a single parent and that she formed a relationship with a man
called Tom, four months ago. Chloe was quite excited about ‘Uncle Tom’ when he first appeared. He took
Chloe and her mother, Maureen , on outings to the movies, the beach and on camping holidays. She has not
mentioned any outings for weeks now.
Generally, it is Maureen who picks Chloe up from school and you have noticed that Maureen seems less
enthusiastic in her greeting of Chloe at the end of the day. In the past she would always give Chloe a cuddle
and ask her what she had done that day. Recently she has been rather abrupt and short with Chloe and no
longer gives her a cuddle, simply telling her that she must hurry up and get home before Tom. Maureen was
initially radiant when she met Tom and the relationship seemed to have given her a new zest for life.
Maureen told you six weeks ago that Tom was going to move in with her and Chloe.
The day before yesterday you noticed a lot of redness and swelling on Chloes ’s cheek and what looked like
a black eye. When you asked her about the injury, she shrugged and looked away and muttered, “I fell over
and hit my face.” For the last two days Tom has picked Chloe up from school. He hardly greets her, and
Chloe seems nervous around him and fearful. Today Chloe came to you and asked to talk to you in private.
You took her into the library and made her feel relaxed and comfortable and she said, “I hate Tom and I am
really scared of him. He punched me in the face. He is really nasty, and he won’t let me do anything at
home. He always makes me go into my room and if Mum says anything, he shouts at her. Once when I said
I didn’t want to go to my room he locked me out of the house for hours, at night. He has threatened to lock
me in the cupboard”.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child states that Children should
be protected from any activities that could harm their development. (Article 36.) There
Question 6 are several actions/approaches that an Education Assistant must take when a child
discloses abuse. Using the above scenario and the WA Education Department
“Responding to Abuse “document explain the action/approaches you could take when
Chloe disclosed (10 points). Refer to document in resources
AT1 A
Knowledge Questions
Qualification national code and CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education and Support
title CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education and Support
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at
Unit/s national code/s and title/s
risk
Refer to the Education Department Code of Conduct and select three standards.
Question 7 Explain how each standard will guide you in your responses in this scenario.
Maintain safety and wellbeing We maintain the safety and wellbeing of ourselves, our
students, our colleagues, and our stakeholders.
Protect official and confidential information We access and use official and confidential
Answer information only for authorised purposes.
Behave professionally and with integrity We are honest and trustworthy in our
relationships, and always demonstrate dignity and integrity, both at work and in the
community.
☐ Satisfactory
Feedback
☐ Not satisfactory
When working as an Education Assistant for the WA Education Department you have
obligations to complete professional development, report abuse and complete
Question 8 documentation when dealing with the issue of Child Protection.
Answer 3.3.1 Reporting of sexual, physical or emotional abuse, family violence or neglect Allied
professionals must: Allied professionals must not: Please refer to the definition of ‘Child
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Knowledge Questions
Qualification national code and CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education and Support
title CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education and Support
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at
Unit/s national code/s and title/s
risk
Protection Concern’ in the Definitions section of these procedures and Manage child
protection at your school in Ikon (staff only) A concern that a child has been abused
may be based on but is not limited to: 3.2 Child abuse prevention education Guidance
3.3 Reporting concern of child abuse • document observations, information and
disclosures; • report to the line manager or principal; and report to the Director of
Education if the principal is the alleged perpetrator or may be biased towards the
alleged perpetrator. • • inform parents that a report has been made; • interview the child
or children involved; • investigate the concern; or • collect photographic evidence.
Where there is a concern that the student will be exposed to the immediate risk of
harm during or after school hours, allied professionals must inform their line manager
and principal. • interview the children involved; or disclose the identity of the person
alleged to have committed the abuse to the alleged victim’s parent. • Guidance 3
Allied professionals must report the misuse of electronic media by members of staff or
students for the purposes of producing or distributing sexually explicit or child
exploitation material to the line manager and principal. Allied professionals must not:
Please refer to the definition of ‘Child Exploitation Material’ in Section 4 of these
procedures. A staff member may view an image to determine if it is reportable and
should consider and document whether the: 3.5 Students 18 years of age and over
subjected to physical or sexual assault Guidance 3.6 Responding to students in
possession of sexually explicit or child exploitation material • search through a
student’s portable electronic device for evidence; • download, transmit or distribute the
images or text; • delete images or text; or • inform the alleged offender that an
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AT1 A
Knowledge Questions
Qualification national code and CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education and Support
title CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education and Support
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at
Unit/s national code/s and title/s
risk
3.8
Allied professionals must support students affected by abuse, including students who
are alleged to have committed abuse
3.9
When a child abuse report has been made Allied professionals must not inform
parents.
3.9.1
that physical or behavioural indicators have been observed in their child which have led
to a concern of child abuse; • • of a concern of family violence; or • of an intention to
make a report.
3.10
Allied professionals must report to the principal a concern that a child under 16 years of
age is in a sexual relationship
☐ Satisfactory
Feedback
☐ Not satisfactory
Question 9
The Principles of Ethical Decision making are;
AT1 A
Knowledge Questions
Qualification national code and CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education and Support
title CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education and Support
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at
Unit/s national code/s and title/s
risk
Transparency, Responsibility and Empathy. How could you uphold these Principles
when responding to Chloe in the above scenario.
☐ Satisfactory
Feedback
☐ Not satisfactory
AT1 A
Knowledge Questions
Qualification national code and CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education and Support
title CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education and Support
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at
Unit/s national code/s and title/s
risk
Question 10:
Access a copy of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and read the Articles listed in the table below.
a) Document the Right that the Article refers to
b) Explain how this Right is reflected in a workplace policy or procedure. Include the name of the policy or procedure in your response
c) Identify and record two practices that and educator/education assistant would use to support this right
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
Article What Right does the Article identify? State which WA Education Policy reflects Identify two practices that an Education
the childs Rights. Explain how this is done. Assistant uses to support this Right.
All organisations concerned with children Child protection Encouraging active participation: Children
should work towards what is best for each have the right to participate in decisions that
child. affect their lives, and Education Assistants
3 can help them do so by encouraging them to
express their opinions and ideas and
involving them in decision-making processes
related to their education and well-being.
AT1 A
Knowledge Questions
Qualification national code and CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education and Support
title CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education and Support
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at
Unit/s national code/s and title/s
risk
Governments should ensure that children are Child protection Keeping up to date with child protection
properly cared for and protect them from
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violence, abuse and neglect by their parents, or
anyone else who looks after them.
Governments should protect children from Child protection Keep up to data with modern
sexual abuse.
34
AT1 A
Knowledge Questions
Qualification national code and CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education and Support
title CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education and Support
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at
Unit/s national code/s and title/s
risk
Reasonable Adjustment
Assessment Outcome
AT1 A
Knowledge Questions
Qualification national code and CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education and Support
title CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education and Support
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at
Unit/s national code/s and title/s
risk