To be a beaver leader many qualities are needed, For example, organisation, patience, creativity, responsibility, teamwork, empathy and sympathy. You also need to be good at maths, friendly, good at keeping on your feet and good at keeping time. There are a lot of responsibilities you need to do when being a beaver leader. For example, Taking subs, Opening meetings, Oversee explorers, Organise activities, In charge of volunteers, Monitor progress and take care of all the badges.
The beavers are for children aged six-eight years and are available for both boys and girls. When being a beaver leader you need to follow certain rules. For example confidentiality, equality, child protection, behaviour and keeping documents locked away.
D4: Describe how to keep information about children and families confidential. (5 Marks)
It is very important to keep personal information about children and families confidential and there are a number of ways to do this. When using a computer to hold personal information you should keep important files password protected at all time. If editing any of these files, make sure the computer gets locked when leaving the computer. The only people that should have access to this password are the managers and supervisors of the setting. When keeping important documents on paper, they should be locked away in a locked filing cabinet, in a locked room at all times. The only people that should have access to the keys to these are the manager and the supervisors of the setting. When finished with these documents they would need to be shredded by the person that created them and nobody else.
D5: Explain how to prepare to work in a placement with children (5 Marks).
Placement routine: You need to keep to this so that you do not mess up the children’s routines.
Dress code: You must wear appropriate clothing when working with children for example, no jewellery and appropriate tops and bottoms.
Age range of children: It is important to remember this because when working with children, you will learn that every child is unique and that different children will need to be cared for in different ways.
Positive attitude: You should be turning up to work with a positive attitude every day because this will reflect on the children and make them more enthusiastic towards the tasks.
Punctual: It is very important to be punctual. This is because you cannot be turning up late and leaving the children unattended because you will be putting them at risk and also staff member and parents will not be very happy with you.
Equality of care: You must not separate yourself from any of the children just because they might not be what you like. Every child is entitled to an equal opportunity and equal learning.
Qualifications: You should have the correct qualifications for the job.
Working hours: Fitting the working hours around your life.
Skills and qualities: To know how to act with the children.
You need specific qualifications, skills and qualities. Be dressed appropriately for the job. You need to know the children’s routine so that you don’t mess it up for them or confuse the other staff. You need to know the age range that you are/want to working with. You need to have good hygiene and communication skills, a positive attitude and appropriate language for the children. You should be punctual, follow the rules, policies, procedures and Know placement standards. You need to have equality of care with the children. You need skills and qualities for the job and a sense of humour. You will need to know the working hours to fit around your life and how to get there so that you don’t become late.
D6: Describe 2 ways to show that you understand the importance of valuing a child as an individual e.g. Adapt activity, let them choose an activity (boy dressing as a fairy). (5 Marks).
Valuing a child is important as everyone should be treated equally. This means that if a girl would like to play football then they should be allowed to do so. It doesn’t matter if they are different to the other players, they should still be included in all of the activities that are going on, no matter if they are different or not.
Valuing a child is very important, as everyone should be treated equally. This means that if a girl would like to play football then they should be allowed to do so or at least given the opportunity. It doesn’t matter if they are different to the other players, they should still be included in all of the activities that are going on, no matter if they are different or not. You should call each child by their name, ask for their input, thoughts and ideas, listen to them and treat them appropriately.
D7: Show an understanding of diversity and inclusive practise (5 Marks).
Diversity is very important as you need to understand the difference of every child. Every child is unique and different; no child should be bullied or not involved in things because of their differences. Also inclusive practise is important as no child should be left alone just because they have a different ability to any other child. People that have special needs such as being in a wheel chair or not being able to move properly should still be included in sport, or people with learning difficulties should still be able to do the same curriculum just with a bit of help or slightly different help so that they are able to achieve all of the work that has been set.
Diversity means difference. Diversity is an understanding that everyone is different and unique and not excluding them because of their differences. Diversity is very important as you need to understand the difference of every child. Every child is unique and different in their own way; no child should be bullied or not involved in things because of their differences. Also inclusive practice is important as no child should be left alone because of a disability or difference that they may have compared to another child. People that have special needs such as being in a wheel chair or not being able to move properly should still be included in sport, or people with learning difficulties should still be able to do the same curriculum, just with a bit of help or slightly different help so that they are able to achieve all of the work that has been set. Children should not be discriminated by the colour of their hair or skin colour. Every child is equal no matter how they look or act, (inclusive practise).
D8: Bibliography/sources of information (5 Marks).
1.Miss Moriss, subject teacher.
2. Mrs Fothergill, subject teacher.
3. Mrs Coston, skills coach.
4. Mrs Bull, cover supervisor.
5. Textbook: CACHE L2 Childcare and education 3rd edition. Penny Tassoni, Heinemann,2007.
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B1: Explain why first impressions are important (9-10 Marks).
First impressions are so important so that a person knows if you are right for a job or not, If the children will like you and if you’re organised and punctual enough. They will also check to see if you are dressed appropriately, e.g. no jewellery, short skirts or low cut tops. Also your communication skills and the way you act at the interview will have a big effect on your first impression.
First impressions are so important as sometimes a person will know if you are right for a job or not from these. Also they help to see if the children will like you or if you’re organised and punctual enough. They will also check to see if you are dressed appropriately, e.g. no jewellery, short skirts or low cut tops. Also, your communications kills will be noticed, good communication skills will help give you a good first impression. The way you act at the interview will have a big effect on your first impression, For example if you walked into an interview confident, correct dress code, polite and organised then your first impression will be a lot better than a person that walked into an interview shy, un-organised, inappropriate clothes and rude. Your first impression is going to increase/decrease your chances of getting a job.
B2: Explain suitable ways in which you can show positive attitudes when working in a child care setting (Marks can be gained from D5). (9-10 Marks).
You can show positive attitude when working in a child care setting by respecting all children as they will then respect you back. Also when speaking you will need to do so with a clear, loud voice so that the children understand. You need to be polite and make the lessons fun and enjoyable. Turning up on time or before time also shows that you have a positive attitude as they know that you are ready and prepared to teach the lesson. The most important thing to remember is to be happy; this is because if you are happy then the children are more likely to be happy, as your attitude will reflect on them.
You can show positive attitude when working in a child care setting by respecting all children as they will then respect you back. Also when speaking you will need to do so with a clear, loud voice so that the children understand, for example when explaining a task or helping the children. You need to be polite so that a sense of respect is given, therefore you will be respected back. You should make the lessons fun and enjoyable so that the children are not bored throughout them and so that they can understand clearer. Turning up on time or before time also shows that you have a positive attitude as they will see that you are keen, ready to begin, ready for lessons and prepared to teach. The most important thing to remember is to be happy; this is because it will make you look happy and more approachable. If you are happy then the children are more likely to be happy, as your attitude will reflect on them. You should act responsible and reliable but at the same time be fun and willing to help. Use your communication skills when it comes to talking to the children, and be non-judgemental towards them. Respect all children, colleges and parents and be non-discriminatory to every child.
C1: Give two examples of when you should refer information about children and families to professionals in the setting. (10 Marks)
There are a few examples of times when you would need to refer personal information about a child or family to a professional in the setting, but it is very important to make sure that it is only passed on to the right people. If a child is at significant risk because of child abuse then you would need to pass on this information as soon as possible to a professional in the setting. If you fail to report an incident like this to a professional then there may be serious consequences for you and the child. For example, there could be serious problems for the child: The problem may continue to get worse.
There are a few examples of times when you should need to refer personal information about a child or family to a professional in the setting, but it is very important to make sure that it is only passed on to the right people, for example any supervisors, any managers or any deputy managers. If a child is at significant risk because of child abuse then you would need to pass on this information on as soon as possible to a professional in the setting. If you fail to report an incident like this to a professional then there may be serious consequences for you and the child. For example, there could be serious problems for the child: The problem may continue or even get worse. Also, if a child has any allergies then this information would need to be passed on to a professional as soon as possible so that if the child has a reaction to something then relevant members of staff are aware of what is happening and what is needed to be done.
A*: Reflect on the importance of recognising your own learning style and using this knowledge effectively in your studies (14-15 Marks).
There are three different types of learning styles; these are auditory, kinaesthetic and visual. Each learning style means that you learn best in different ways. For example, auditory learners learn best by hearing the task out loud or listening to information. They can usually remember information more accurately after it has been explained to them orally, kinaesthetic learners learn best by getting up and doing a task straight up and visual learners learn best by looking at the task needed. My preferred learning style is Auditory; this means that I will learn best by hearing my tasks out loud. It also means that I prefer to read aloud when reading a book or task, I’m not afraid to speak in class, I’m good at explaining and that I find it easier to remember names and lyrics. I found out what my preferred learning style was by taking a test, this test included writing a score for each question and then adding up your total.
There are three different types of learning styles; these are auditory, kinaesthetic and visual. Each learning style means that you learn best in different ways; for example, auditory learners tend to learn best by hearing the task at hand out loud or by listening to information. They can usually remember information more accurately after it has been explained to them orally. Kinaesthetic learners tend to work best by getting up and doing the task at hand straight up and visual learners tend to learn best by looking at the task needed to complete. My preferred learning style is Auditory; this means that I will learn best by hearing any of the tasks I am required to complete. It also means that I prefer to read aloud when reading a book or task. Generally I am not afraid to speak in class, I’m good at explaining and I find it easier to remember names and song lyrics. This can help me to succeed in my subjects by requesting the teacher to explain the tasks how I understand them, for example, I was able to complete my tasks in maths by having a teacher stand at the front and explain my tasks to me. I found out what my preferred learning style was by taking a specific test, this test includes a variety of different questions. You would need to write a score for each question and then add up your total to see your preferred learning style.
A1: Explain the importance of keeping information about children and families confidential. (15 Marks)
The importance of keeping information about children and families confidential is to ensure that no important documents/information is in the wrong hands. This is because if any important personal information gets in the wrong hands then the information can be abused or used against them, which means that the family can be targeted with rumours, violence, harassment and also any situations could get worse. Also, the relationship between staff and child or family may become weaker. This would mean that there is no trust between them. The child may feel isolated and feel like they cannot trust anyone.
Also if someone has any medical problems or allergies that they are embarrassed about then they wouldn’t particularly want anybody knowing about them in case the child gets bullied or taken the mick out of because of it. This would make the child feel more embarrassed or conscious about the situation. Also if the information was that important, for example the child was at significant risk of harm then they would need to keep this information confidential and only share it with the appropriate people. This includes any managers, deputy managers and supervisors of the care setting. If this is not kept confidential then someone is then able to abuse the information and harm the child.
The importance of keeping information about children and families confidential is to ensure that no important documents/information is able to get in the wrong hands. This is because if any important personal information gets in the wrong hands then the information can be abused or used against them, this then means that the family can be targeted with rumours, violence, harassment, put in danger and also any situations at hand could get worse. The relationship between staff and child or family may become weaker. This would mean that there is no trust between a family and the staff of a setting. This may then lead to the child feeling isolated and feeling like they cannot trust anyone. This could have a big effect on the staff or setting as there would be no trust.
Also, if a child has any medical problems or allergies that they are embarrassed about then they wouldn’t particularly want anybody knowing about them, just in case the child gets bullied, taken the mick out of or has been previously bullied in the past because of it. This would make a child feel more embarrassed or self-conscious about the situation. Also, if any information was very important, for example the child was at significant risk of harm then they would need to keep this information confidential and only share it with the appropriate members of staff. This includes any managers, deputy managers or supervisors of the setting. If this information is not kept confidential then someone is able to then abuse the information and put the child at significant risk.