Assessor Resource

CHCSAC001
Support children to participate in school age care

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support and guide children’s effective participation in school age care.

This unit applies to educators working in school age education and care services.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify the support needs of children in school age care

1.1 Evaluate specific support needs of the child and match to any existing experiences in the program

1.2 Use appropriate communication techniques to engage children and to identify specific needs

1.3 Consult with supervisor or other staff about particular needs of children including cultural needs, abilities, and developmental and behavioural needs

1.4 Clarify individual children’s support and guidance needs with the child, family, supervisor and other staff prior to working with child

1.5 Recognise and support sibling relationships where appropriate

2. Implement appropriate support and guidance strategies

2.1 Implement strategies to ensure inclusion of children from diverse backgrounds and children with additional needs

2.2 Follow appropriate procedures to minimise effects of aggressive or abusive behaviour in children

2.3 Use age-appropriate approaches and communication to enable children to express their need for support in a range of ways

2.4 Access support from supervisor as required to optimise the child’s participation in school age care

3. Determine effectiveness of individual support provided

3.1 Design and implement appropriate processes for the evaluation and review of individual child support needs

3.2 Ensure support provided reflects organisational procedures, industry standards and respect for the child as an individual

3.3 Regularly consult with supervisor, other staff and family to review effectiveness of support provided in school age care

4. Monitor and adjust support strategies to include review outcomes

4.1 Regularly review information and support provided to children to assess continuing relevance and effectiveness

4.2 Attend meetings with other staff as appropriate to identify and evaluate school age care service

4.3 Identify and discuss problems experienced in providing support to children and develop alternative strategies in collaboration with supervisor, other staff and family

4.4 Make adjustments and implement alternative support strategies as a result of the review process


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify the support needs of children in school age care

1.1 Evaluate specific support needs of the child and match to any existing experiences in the program

1.2 Use appropriate communication techniques to engage children and to identify specific needs

1.3 Consult with supervisor or other staff about particular needs of children including cultural needs, abilities, and developmental and behavioural needs

1.4 Clarify individual children’s support and guidance needs with the child, family, supervisor and other staff prior to working with child

1.5 Recognise and support sibling relationships where appropriate

2. Implement appropriate support and guidance strategies

2.1 Implement strategies to ensure inclusion of children from diverse backgrounds and children with additional needs

2.2 Follow appropriate procedures to minimise effects of aggressive or abusive behaviour in children

2.3 Use age-appropriate approaches and communication to enable children to express their need for support in a range of ways

2.4 Access support from supervisor as required to optimise the child’s participation in school age care

3. Determine effectiveness of individual support provided

3.1 Design and implement appropriate processes for the evaluation and review of individual child support needs

3.2 Ensure support provided reflects organisational procedures, industry standards and respect for the child as an individual

3.3 Regularly consult with supervisor, other staff and family to review effectiveness of support provided in school age care

4. Monitor and adjust support strategies to include review outcomes

4.1 Regularly review information and support provided to children to assess continuing relevance and effectiveness

4.2 Attend meetings with other staff as appropriate to identify and evaluate school age care service

4.3 Identify and discuss problems experienced in providing support to children and develop alternative strategies in collaboration with supervisor, other staff and family

4.4 Make adjustments and implement alternative support strategies as a result of the review process

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Evaluate specific support needs of the child and match to any existing experiences in the program 
Use appropriate communication techniques to engage children and to identify specific needs 
Consult with supervisor or other staff about particular needs of children including cultural needs, abilities, and developmental and behavioural needs 
Clarify individual children’s support and guidance needs with the child, family, supervisor and other staff prior to working with child 
Recognise and support sibling relationships where appropriate 
Implement strategies to ensure inclusion of children from diverse backgrounds and children with additional needs 
Follow appropriate procedures to minimise effects of aggressive or abusive behaviour in children 
Use age-appropriate approaches and communication to enable children to express their need for support in a range of ways 
Access support from supervisor as required to optimise the child’s participation in school age care 
Design and implement appropriate processes for the evaluation and review of individual child support needs 
Ensure support provided reflects organisational procedures, industry standards and respect for the child as an individual 
Regularly consult with supervisor, other staff and family to review effectiveness of support provided in school age care 
Regularly review information and support provided to children to assess continuing relevance and effectiveness 
Attend meetings with other staff as appropriate to identify and evaluate school age care service 
Identify and discuss problems experienced in providing support to children and develop alternative strategies in collaboration with supervisor, other staff and family 
Make adjustments and implement alternative support strategies as a result of the review process 

Forms

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