Cache Unit 1 an Introduction to Working with Children
Unit 1 – An Introduction to Working with Children
There are three types of sectors that support children and their families in the UK today. These are; the statutory sector; the voluntary sector; and the private/independent sector. The statutory sector, also known as the public sector, includes health, social care and education services that are provided by the county and funded by the government through taxes. The state is required by law to ensure that all children receive education, and to ensure that there are settings available to cater for all kinds of children. Examples of settings in the statutory sector are Nursery Care and Primary Education. Goetre Primary School is a primary school in Merthyr Tydfil that is a part of the statutory sector.
“The school was opened in September 1960 for the children of the expanding estate. Families moved onto the Gurnos from substandard housing around Merthyr. Originally there were plans to build a second school at the other end of the estate but these plans were shelved when the Goetre Schools were expanded. In the mid 1980 's the schools were at their largest with 350 on role in the Infants alone. At present the school caters for children 3 to 11 year olds with 347 currently on role.” (Goetre Primary School, 2009)
The voluntary sector is built up of services that are not for profit and aren’t funded by the government. Registered charities are the largest category but the sector also includes small informal community groups. An example of a service in this sector could be “Barnardos”. Barnardo’s is a children’s charity that raises money from donations in order to run successful services for under-privileged children. One of the services they provide is a children’s centre.
“Our Sure Start Children’s Centres reach the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children, often working in partnership with local health visitors, midwives and the National Childminding Association. Our
There are three types of sectors that support children and their families in the UK today. These are; the statutory sector; the voluntary sector; and the private/independent sector. The statutory sector, also known as the public sector, includes health, social care and education services that are provided by the county and funded by the government through taxes. The state is required by law to ensure that all children receive education, and to ensure that there are settings available to cater for all kinds of children. Examples of settings in the statutory sector are Nursery Care and Primary Education. Goetre Primary School is a primary school in Merthyr Tydfil that is a part of the statutory sector.
“The school was opened in September 1960 for the children of the expanding estate. Families moved onto the Gurnos from substandard housing around Merthyr. Originally there were plans to build a second school at the other end of the estate but these plans were shelved when the Goetre Schools were expanded. In the mid 1980 's the schools were at their largest with 350 on role in the Infants alone. At present the school caters for children 3 to 11 year olds with 347 currently on role.” (Goetre Primary School, 2009)
The voluntary sector is built up of services that are not for profit and aren’t funded by the government. Registered charities are the largest category but the sector also includes small informal community groups. An example of a service in this sector could be “Barnardos”. Barnardo’s is a children’s charity that raises money from donations in order to run successful services for under-privileged children. One of the services they provide is a children’s centre.
“Our Sure Start Children’s Centres reach the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children, often working in partnership with local health visitors, midwives and the National Childminding Association. Our
Bibliography: - Barnardo’s, UK. (2012) www.barnardos.org.uk Date Accessed: 21/12/12 - Beaver, M. et al (2008) Cache Level 3 Child Care and Education, Nelson Thornes, UK. - Bruce, T. (2002) Childcare and Education, Hodder Arnold, UK. - Tassoni, P. (2002) Diploma in Child Care and Education: Student Book, Heinemann, UK. - Headmaster of Goetre Primary School. (2009) vle.goetre-jun.merthyr.sch.uk/ Date Accessed: 21/12/12