Consent and Confidentiality with Children and Young People UK
Course Content
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Section 1: The Legal and Ethical Landscape
1.1 Why Children and Young People Are Different
1.2 Key Legislation Across the Four Nations
1.3 Children’s Rights and Best Interests
1.4 Professional Guidance
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Section 2: Parental Responsibility
2.1 Who Has Parental Responsibility
2.2 Exercising Parental Responsibility and Disagreement
2.3 Looked-After Children and Other Carers
2.4 Checking Authority in Practice
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Section 3: Competence and Consent
3.1 Young People Aged 16 and 17
3.2 Children Under 16: Assessing Competence
3.3 The Fraser Guidelines and Sexual Health
3.4 Refusal of Treatment by Young People
3.5 Emergencies and Applications to Court
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Section 4: Confidentiality with Children and Young People
4.1 The Duty of Confidence
4.2 Sharing Information with Parents
4.3 Disclosure in the Public Interest and to Protect
4.4 Data Protection and Record Keeping
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Section 5: Safeguarding and Information Sharing
5.1 Recognising Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
5.2 Safeguarding Frameworks in Each Nation
5.3 Sexual Activity, Age and Exploitation
5.4 Legal Reporting Duties: FGM and Child Sexual Abuse
5.5 Principles of Good Information Sharing
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Section 6: Special Situations
6.1 Mental Health and Young People
6.2 Young People with Learning Disabilities and Additional Needs
6.3 Transition to Adult Services
6.4 Digital, Remote and Multi-Agency Care
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Section 7: Conclusion and Key Points
Conclusion and Key Points
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Section 8: References and Quick Reference
References and Further Reading
Quick-Reference Guide
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Section 9: Reflection
Your reflective account