An introduction to working with children,

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Hannah WrightUnit 1Task 1

An introduction to working with children.

D1: Describe the purpose of 1 setting that is statutory provision for children aged three-five and five-seven years (5 Marks).

An example of a care setting for children aged three-five years old is an infant school. This is within the statutory care setting. At an infant school the children would learn new things through play and also socialise with others to make new friends. In infant school, children are introduced to education in fun, new ways to help them learn. Children will start to follow the early years foundation stage and the national curriculum.

An example of a care setting for children aged three-five years old is an infant school. This is within the statutory care setting, which means that it has to be there by law. At an infant school the children would begin to follow the early years foundation stage and the national curriculum, whilst also learning new things through play and also socialise with others to make new friends. In infant school, children are introduced to education in fun, exciting new ways to help them learn.

An example of a statutory care setting for children aged five-seven years old is an optician. An optician is there to check children’s eye sight, this shows if there are any problems with the eyes and shows whether or not the specific child is in need of eye care. For example glasses or contact lenses. At the opticians they also provide hearing tests, but if any problems are discovered with a child’s hearing then they are referred to a hospital as they cannot personally deal with this problem.

D2: Describe the purpose of 1 setting that is a different type of provision for children aged three-five and five-seven years. (Voluntary, Independent and Private). (5 Marks).

An example of another care setting for a child aged three-five is a toy library. This is within the voluntary care setting. Toy libraries are places were parents and children may go and borrow any toy or other equipment they have. Many toy libraries also have play sessions available.

An example of another care setting for a child aged three-five is a toy library. This is within the voluntary care setting, which means that it is provided by an organisation or charity where some or all or the funding comes from donations. Toy libraries are places where parents and children may go and borrow any toy or other equipment they have. This means that toys are being made available for parents that might not usually be able to afford them. Many toy libraries also have play sessions available. This benefits children by offering opportunities to explore new toys and learning experiences, as well as being in a safe environment to develop and increase social skills. Play sessions are also within the voluntary care setting and so this is also funded by donations.

An example of another care setting for a five-seven year old is a baby sitter. This comes under the private care setting. The purpose of a baby sitter is to take care/ look after a child whilst their parents are at work or are out for an emergency e.t.c

An example of another care setting for a five-seven year old is a baby sitter. This comes under the private care setting, which means that it is self-funded and a profit making service, run by a company or an owner. The purpose of a baby sitter is to take care/ look after a child whilst their parents are at work or are out for an emergency e.t.c. This allows the child to become familiar with the practitioner. Baby sitters may be very costly though so maybe not available to some parents that can’t afford it.

D3: Describe the work of a professional or agency working with children (4-5 Marks).

Rex has been a beaver leader for 17 years now, she does not need any qualifications to be a beaver leader but there are a lot of policies that she needs to follow. For example, Child protection policies, Anti-bullying policies, Health and social policies, equal opportunity, P.O.R colony essentials and confidentiality. Rex needed formal training to become a beaver leader and is a training advisor. When training others Rex has to make sure that each person completes 19 modules, once they have completed these modules they are awarded with wood beads.

The organisation is voluntary and is registered as a charity; this means that the leaders do not get paid for working there. To fund the beaver’s organisation 8 pound is collected from the children’s parents every month. 2 pound of this money goes towards insurance, 4 pound will go towards badges and trips and arts and craft and another 2 pound will go towards scout group. The beavers also get to claim 25p from the government if the children’s parents pay taxes.

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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 ...

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