Explain How To Conflict With Parents

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There will be many times in which you need to consult with parents/carers and listen to their wishes. For example, if you’re planning a swimming trip, and the parent/carer would prefer their child not to go due to health or religious reason. It’s important that as a play worker you remember that parents/carers have the legal responsibility for the child, and that if you fail to respect their wishes you may send out a message that you don’t value them. However, there may be times when parents/carers wish’s conflict with your settings policies and procedures and the rights of the child.
Examples:
> a parent/carer requests that you keep their child completely away from another children or children
> a parent/carer tells you not to give the child