ASSIGNMENT CHILDERMINDER LEVEL 3
TASK 1
Summarise current legislation and guidelines relating to:
The health and safety of children
The safeguarding, protection and welfare of children
Equality, diversity and inclusion
TASK 2
2.1. Explain why it is important to take a balanced approach to risk management
2.2. Explain the principles of safe supervision in the home based setting and off site
2.3. Describe procedures for:
Storage of medication
Administration of medication
Record keeping with regards to medication
2.4. Carry out a risk assessment of own home:
Indoors
Outdoors
2.5. Summarise ways to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children in relation to:
Preparing formula feeds
Sterilization of feeding equipment
Preparation and storage of food
Safe disposal of waste
Care of pets
2.6. Explain procedures to follow in the event of:
Accidents
Incidents
Emergencies
TASK 3
3.1. Explain the terms:
Safeguarding and duty of care
Child protection
3.2. Summarise regulatory requirements for safeguarding children within a home based setting.
3.3. Explain the roles and responsibilities of the lone worker in a home based setting in relation to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children.
3.4. Describe signs, symptoms, indicators and behaviours that may cause concern relating to:
Domestic abuse
Neglect
Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Sexual abuse
3.5. Describe actions to take if harm or abuse is suspected and/or disclosed
TASK 4
4.1. Explain the roles and responsibilities of the home based childcarer in supporting equality, diversity and inclusive practice.
4.2. Evaluate the impact of own attitudes, values and behaviours when supporting equality, diversity and inclusive practice.
TASK 5
5.1. Discuss children’s well-being in relation to current frameworks
5.2. Plan to meet the needs of a child aged between 0 and 7 years in relation to:
Diet
Personal physical care needs
Rest and sleep provision
Personal hygiene routines
5.3 Plan to meet the needs of a child aged 7 years or older in relation to:
Diet
Personal physical care needs
Rest and sleep provision
Personal hygiene routines
5.4. Explain strategies to encourage healthy eating
5.5. Identify reasons for special dietary requirements
TASK 6
6.1
6.1. Identify typical partnerships established by a home based childcare.
6.2. Discuss benefits of working in partnership
6.3. Describe how partnerships with parents/carers are established and maintained.
6.4. Explain how working in partnership with parents/carers supports the home learning environment.
6.5. Explain the boundaries of confidentially.
TASK 7
7.1. Identify areas of learning and development in relation to current frameworks
7.2. Explain factors which influence children’s development
7.3. Explain the difference between sequence of development and rate of development
7.4. Describe key milestones in development for children from birth to 12 years in relation to:
Physical development
Social and emotional development
Cognitive development
Speech, language and communication development.
7.5. Explain how children’s learning is influenced by:
Positive relationships
Environment
7.6. Describe factors that influence children’s behaviour.
7.7. Outline strategies for managing children’s behaviour.
TASK 8
8.1. Identify the rights of children in relation to play as detailed in the “UN Convention on the Rights of the Child”.
8.2. Explain the innate drive for children to play
8.3. Discuss how play is necessary for the development of children.
8.4. Explain the benefits of balancing child-initiated and adult-led play activities
8.5. Identify how children’s play needs and preferences change in relation to their stage of development.
8.6. Discuss the need for an inclusive approach when planning play activities.
TASK 9
9.1. Explain what can be learned about children by observing them at play
9.2. Explain how observations are used:
To play for individual children’s needs
For early intervention
To review the environment
During transition
When working in partnership
9.3. Discuss how early intervention supports children’s development.
9.4. Explain how to work with others to plan next steps in relation to the needs and interests of children
