for home based childcare and the role of the regulatory bodies (Ofsted) Task 1 What current legislation is relevant to home based childcare? The Children’s Act 1989 This legislation was to reform the law relating to children‚ when it was introduced it superseded the eight Acts of Parliament. This is the most influential legislation for children up to the age of 18 and how they are treated‚( it is so powerful that it has an impact on other legislations and no form of childcare can be discussed
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office or in a secure box in the fridge also in a area out of the reach of children. Setting Manager must also authorise any medication going in and out. The staff administering the medication must be NVQ 3 Qualified and witness will hold a relevant childcare qualification. A written record will be kept of all medication administered. Injections can only be undertaken by a
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I. Introduction A. Finding childcare can be hard and you may find yourself wondering how can childcare benefit your child. B. Thesis statement: Finding child care is important to me because childcare helps with language and social development‚ prepares children for future schooling‚ and is workforce support for parents. II. Body My first reason: Childcare helps with language and social development 1.More possibilities to connect with other children equals more chances to learn how to socialize
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Findings: (page 5) Hand washing is the most important infection control measure to prevent illness in yourself and the children you care for in child care setting (Californian childcare health programme 1998 pg 26).Hand washing is the primary tool that childcare workers have to prevent the spread and protect childcare workers and their children from illness (under the preschool regulations of 2006 part 4 27. Child care workers are responsible to ensure that steps are taken to prevent spread of
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Childcare options in Ontario (family.jrank.org) Why childcare is important: the term childcare includes all types of education and care provided for young children. The term is also used more specifically for the supplemental care of children from birth to age eight years by people other than their parents. The two major purposes of early childhood programs are care and education. Many programs include an educational component‚ based on a growing body of research that documents the importance of
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Career investigation of Early Childhood Education Submitted by: Maeve Monaghan Description: When working with children you must nurture and care for them. Supervision is a key point you must always be watching the children ensuring their safety. Childcare workers organize activities for children‚ help children explore individual interests‚ and help keep children healthy. Skills and Qualities: Essential skills for this career include communication skills and also Creativity skills. Essential qualities
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Legislation Governing Childcare Services There are a number of laws in the UK that affect children and childcare services; some are designed to give children certain rights‚ whilst others are aimed at protecting them from harm. Below is a brief summary of some of the relevant legislation. The Children Act 1989 This Act aims to protect the child from harm and to work in partnership with parents‚ ensuring that the welfare of the child is paramount. It forms the legal framework that sets quality
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ensure a consistent and flexible approach to children’s care‚ learning and development in order for the child to meet the five every child matters outcomes. The welfare requirement is enforced by Regulations made under Section 39‚ (1) (b) of the Childcare Act 2006. There are six area covered by the early learning goals and educational programmes. Which are:- -Personal‚ Social and Emotional Development -Communication‚ Language and Literacy -Creative Development -Physical Development -Problem-solving
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Unit 4 Support Children and Young People’s Health and Safety 1. Describe the factors to take in account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services. Regarding EYFS the components of a safe environment include: Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare - All practitioners should have an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding children issues and be able to implement the safeguarding children policy and procedure appropriately. Staff should be able to respond
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1.1 A good practitioner would make it their main priority that every child learns to the best of their ability in the setting. They would ensure that the child’s every need is met. In every way possible‚ they would make sure the child’s welfare and well being is promoted. There are certain welfare requirements which need to be taken in to consideration to promote the well being of a child. They are as follows: Child protection Providers‚ other than child minders‚ should always be alert to any
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