She could see that there was a close connection with back and forth eye contact, sharing conversations about what they were doing with lots of smiles. The Director then sat down with the family and asked Skye's mum about Skye's routines at home and her likes and dislikes; starting the process of building respectful connections. a. In relation to the reading, explain how the ECA Code of Ethics is defined. b. In relation to Skye and her mother, explain why the Director's initial assumptions and personal values could be described as unethical. c. The ECA Code of ethics states: In relation to families, I will: learn about, respect and respond to the uniqueness of each family, their circumstances, culture l, family structure, customs, language, beliefs and kinship systems. Suggest one ethical and respectful strategy you could use with Skye's mother to learn about her "circumstances and family structure". (Think about the enrolment form, who is authorised to collect the child? Sharing information during the initial orientation process).d. With reference to the ECA Code of Ethics, list two principles that guide ethical relationships/partnerships with families.e. The ECA Code of Ethics states: In relation to children, I will: value the relationship between children and their families and enhance these relationships through my practice. Provide one example that is evident in the scenario.

Reading Code of Ethics (2016) Early Childhood Australia http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/wp content/uploads/2019/08/ECA-COE-Brochure-web-2019.pdf [Or visit the ECA website www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au and enter 'Code of Ethics brochure' into the search tool]. Read the scenario and answer the following questions. Skye Skye (two years six months) was referred to the service after a series of abuse allegations had been made to the local welfare authority. While the allegations were not substantiated, it was felt that Skye would benefit from placement in an early childhood service because Skye's mother has limited parenting skills. After Skye and her mother had been to the centre for an initial orientation, the Director reflected that she had made a series of assumptions based on the fact that Skye was a 'welfare referral. The director expected the mother and child to be from a poor family and the mother to have had a poor education. She was taken aback when Skye and her mother arrived well dressed and well groomed. Skye's mother was bright and articulate, and freely admitted that she was 'not the world's best mother' At the visit the Director observed Skye and her mother in the sandpit filling the buckets and making "castles". She could see that there was a close connection