requires and provides; and in this respect‚ it irrigates the deserts that our lives have already become." - C.S Lewis‚ a British scholar and novelist. This wise saying is perhaps the most appropriate description of the importance of literature in our lives and especially to children. Literature reminds us of stories‚ epics‚ sacred scriptures and classical works of the ancient and modern times. Literature is defined as the body of written works of a language‚ period or culture‚ produced by scholars
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social networking and video-sharing sites. Images and videos can be loaded from cameras and mobile phones. Some mobile devices enable users to upload images and videos directly to social networking sites. It is very important that children and young people consider and choose carefully what they share online with friends and the wider community on the Internet‚ especially as photos can be easily copied and changed. The convenience of mobile phones means it is easy to upload images
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Safeguarding the welfare of children and young People Assignment 008 Task A 1. The children act 1989 ( England and Wales ) / children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 is a current and national piece of legislation of safeguarding children and young people. 2. All work settings with children and young people must have policies and procedures in relation to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. two of those are. Arrangements for CRB checks on all adults who have regular
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In the article "Young people’s mental health: the spiritual power of fairy stories‚ myths and legends" Steven Walker correlates the main ideas and concepts on fairy tales to the building of healthy physiological children and young adults. He starts the article off by telling the story of the Greek legend of Oedipus that where a King and his wife are prophesized as having a child that will grow up and kill his father and marry his mother. In an effort to derail the prophecy they pierce the child’s
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It is well known that reading to children‚ especially throughout the toddler and pre-school years‚ is positively correlated with increased reading and literacy levels throughout the school-age years. One particular study (Lee‚ 2010) investigated the impact of reading to children specifically during morning transitional periods at a childcare facility. The implications of this study show that there could be numerous benefits linked to parents reading to their children during these periods in particular
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Unit 1 Explain how a work setting can encourage children and young people’s positive behaviour 4.1 Promote children and young people’s positive behaviour. Understand policies and procedures for promoting children and young people’s positive behaviour Policies and procedures of the setting relevant to promoting children and young people’s positive behaviour We take great pride in our childcare setting in promoting positive behaviour. This is reflected in many of our policies which are in place
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It is important to adopt a balanced approach to risk management which includes taking into account the child or young person’s age‚ needs and abilities: An activity such as climbing needs to be appropriate for both the age and the ability of the child. Many Adventure Playgrounds and parks have age restricted play areas which take into account the safety of the child‚ for example Harewood House Adventure Playground. The older childs play area is inappropriate for a smaller child‚ with a
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Assignment Overview Introduction This assignment is intended to provide evidence of a candidate’s knowledge and understanding of children and young people’s development birth to 19 years. By completing all tasks within the assignment‚ the candidate will provide evidence that meets the Learning Outcomes and assessment criteria for Unit 022‚ Understand Child and Young Person Development. Tasks There are five tasks to this assignment. A Complete tables; Questions B Complete table; Report C Report D Report
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terminally ill child‚ as well as‚ his/her age‚ emotional development‚ and surroundings are what most influence a child’s own concept of death. Cartoons‚ movies‚ television‚ video games‚ and even books are filled with images of death. The child with a terminal condition has‚ most likely‚ previously experienced death by loss of a family member‚ friend‚ or pet. An adult’s misconceptions and fear about death are often transferred to his/her children. Treating death as a part of life is difficult‚ but may
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required date: 12.07.14 Assignment 023 Understand Child and Young Person Development Assignment overview Introduction This assignment asks you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of children and young people’s development birth to 19 years. The assignment is designed to ensure that by completing all the tasks‚ you will meet the Learning Outcomes and assessment criteria for Unit 022‚ Understand Child and Young Person Development. Tasks There are five tasks to this assignment. A Complete
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