Standard V: Professional Boundaries, Dual Relationships and Conflicts of Interest

Standard I: 

Caring and Responsive Relationships

Standard II: 

Curriculum and Pedagogy

Standard III: 

Safety, Health and Well-Being

Standard IV: 

Professionalism and Leadership

Standard VI: 

Confidentiality, Release of Information and Duty to Report

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​RE​CEs, by virtue of their professional role and responsibilities, hold positions of trust and responsibility with regard to children under their professional supervision. RECEs understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries with children, families and colleagues. They are aware of dual relationships and identify and declare conflicts of interest when they arise and take action to prevent harm to children or their families.​ (Standard V: A, Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice)

​Snapshot of Standard V​​​

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Additional resources

• Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
  
• Practice Note on Using Social Media
  
• Scenario on using social media
• Practice summary on dual relationships
  
• Practice Guideline on Dual Relationships
  
• Scenario: Do you really know who your friends are?
  
• Try it at work
  

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