Cache Childcare & Education Unit 8
Unit 8 Caring for Children
When working as a childcare practitioner it is essential that you work within the legal requirements and following the policies and procedures of the setting. There is an Early Years code of practice that should underpin the practitioner practice and these will relate to: * Special needs * Safeguarding children * Children’s learning * Managing behaviour * Working with parents * Administering medicine to children * Data protection * Health and safety * Confidentiality
Tassoni.P(2007)childcare&education 4th ed Heinemann pg 216
A practitioner needs to be able to provide a safe, caring and supportive environment putting the needs of the children first. Working as part of a team with both colleagues and parents to achieve the best outcome for each individual child. The needs for each child must be key to their care ensuring that they are safe from harm. Every child has basic needs that need to be met every day,
Children 's needs
The basic needs of a child that should be met by a parent or primary carer are simple, but the neglect of any one of these needs can have a profound effect on their development.
From birth all children need: * food * shelter * safety * protection * Emotional simulation. http://www.nspcc.org.uk/Inform/resourcesforprofessionals/neglect/childs-needs_wda91849.html All children have a right to having these needs met and this is covered in a number of Acts of legislation.
As a childcare practitioner you have to work well as part of the team, respecting the other practitioners as well as the parents of the children that are in the setting. The children’s care will be affected if there are issues between staff and this would also be very unprofessional. To be able to provide the best care a practitioner needs to be flexible, well presented, communicate clearly and have a good understanding of the settings policies and procedures and these will cover
When working as a childcare practitioner it is essential that you work within the legal requirements and following the policies and procedures of the setting. There is an Early Years code of practice that should underpin the practitioner practice and these will relate to: * Special needs * Safeguarding children * Children’s learning * Managing behaviour * Working with parents * Administering medicine to children * Data protection * Health and safety * Confidentiality
Tassoni.P(2007)childcare&education 4th ed Heinemann pg 216
A practitioner needs to be able to provide a safe, caring and supportive environment putting the needs of the children first. Working as part of a team with both colleagues and parents to achieve the best outcome for each individual child. The needs for each child must be key to their care ensuring that they are safe from harm. Every child has basic needs that need to be met every day,
Children 's needs
The basic needs of a child that should be met by a parent or primary carer are simple, but the neglect of any one of these needs can have a profound effect on their development.
From birth all children need: * food * shelter * safety * protection * Emotional simulation. http://www.nspcc.org.uk/Inform/resourcesforprofessionals/neglect/childs-needs_wda91849.html All children have a right to having these needs met and this is covered in a number of Acts of legislation.
As a childcare practitioner you have to work well as part of the team, respecting the other practitioners as well as the parents of the children that are in the setting. The children’s care will be affected if there are issues between staff and this would also be very unprofessional. To be able to provide the best care a practitioner needs to be flexible, well presented, communicate clearly and have a good understanding of the settings policies and procedures and these will cover
References: * Tassioni, P (2007) Child Care and Education, 4th edition, Essex, Heinemann * Meggitt, C (2006) Child Development An illustrated guide, 2nd edition, Essex, Heinemann * http://www.teachingexpertise.com/articles/introducing-every-child-matters-routes-through-the-curriculum-1423(accessed 21/01/13) * Tassioni, P (2010) Children and Young people’s Workforce, 1st edition, Heinemann * (Malik. H(2003)equal opportunities 2nd edition nelson thornes) *