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Understand the importance of effective communication and information sharing in services for children and young people

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In this lesson you will learn:

About why clear and effective communication between partners is required
About conflicts or dilemmas in relation to sharing information with partners and maintaining confidentiality.

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This article from NSPCC Learning is part of its section on ‘Children and the law’ and it looks at ‘The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)’.
Visit the Information Commissioner’s website to find out more about the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in this ‘UK GDPR guidance and resources’.
Click on the link to read this example of a policy on ‘Information Sharing, Confidentiality and Security of Information’ from the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
The Skills You Need website contains useful information about improving your communication skills. Developing your communication skills can help all aspects of your life, from your professional life to social gatherings and everything in between.
Work communication is a non-commercial website with various good quality articles about communication in the workplace.

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