Reflective Account On Safeguarding

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In my position as an supervisor I was working in an child focus environment where ; hence, safeguarding children had upmost importance, I’ve learnt the policies and procedures within the organisation have huge significance in how I act upon a situation. Through encountering a number of safeguarding issues the value of my own knowledge base became ; knowing the procedures enabled me to act appropriate and handle the situation in the best interests of the child. Having an awareness of key people in safeguarding and knowing contact information is vital, for as it allowed me to maintain confidentiality and source help more efficiently. My experiences has shown me that I need to keep building upon my own knowledge base, knowing it’s my responsibility …show more content…
While I was in this role I gained an awareness of how my behaviour could impact on an organisation in and outside work, which helped me build upon my professionalism. The areas of professionalism it improved upon are my demeanour, appearance and communication enabling me to work in a professional manner.

Maintain professionalism became apparent in boundaries with staff I worked with, been in a position
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Not initiating or partaking in inappropriate conversations, contact, or sharing to much personal information that I diminish my own professional authority. Challenging staff where discriminatory comments may have been made which may have caused offense, highlighted the importance of working in an ethical manor, adhering to the organisation ethics and have key personal morals and values.

•This working environment was a great example of working collaboratively. Each department worked with each other to preform outcomes. Its highlighted how working effectively in a collaborative way can improve an organisation outcomes therefore they improve the education and experience of its student.

•I believe a part of professionalism is been able to protect personal well-being. In this role I got the chance to represent our department in a well-being initiative to improve it throughout the school. This involved a meetings where I advocated views of other staff and my own into how to improve our well-being. Promoting well-being influences your professional resilience. Now knowing I have a responsibility for my own well-being. Gaining reflective skills so I’m aware of when I need to seek

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