Unit 1 - An Introduction to Working With Children

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Unit 1 - An introduction to working with children

D1 + D2 A statutory provision is a provision that is provided by the government because a law has been passed to provide this. A statutory provision for children under the age of 5 years old is a nursery class that is attached to a state school. The purpose of this setting is to care for the children but mostly to introduce them into school life. The setting has the same opening hours as a state school, six hours a day. 9 am - 3 pm. A private provision aims to make a profit. Families will make a payment to attend or use the service/facility. A private provision for children under the age of 5 years old is a day nursery. The purpose of this setting is to provide care for the children while the parents aren't there. It also gives the opportunity for the children to develop their social skills while socialising with each other. Private provisions like a day nursery usually have longer hours than a statutory provision.

A statutory provision provided for children aged between 5 - 7 years is a primary school. The