Course details

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to provide for the health and well-being of children and maintain healthy, hygienic and safe practices and environments in a range of early childhood care and education (ECCE) settings.

Learning Outcomes Learners will be able to:

  • Outline the requirements necessary to provide for the health and well-being of children in an ECCE setting as informed by national guidelines to include child protection
  • Describe the factors that contribute to the overall well-being of children
  • Outline the various nutritional needs of babies and young children
  • Identify requirements for the promotion of healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments for children
  • Describe a range of common childhood illnesses
  • Devise balanced menus for babies, toddlers and children
  • Perform appropriate personal care routines for babies and young children including the care of the child when unwell
  • Implement appropriate policies and procedures to include record keeping as required by legislation and good practice guidelines
  • Utilize a range of practice skills that support and promote the health and well-being of children
  • Apply knowledge of child development to support children to form secure and positive relationships with adults and children in the ECCE setting
  • Reflect on personal practice leading to an understanding of healthy, hygienic and safe environments for children.

Description

Project

A project is a response to a brief devised by the assessor. A project is usually carried out over an extended period of time. Projects may involve research, require investigation of a topic, issue or problem or may involve process such as a design task, a performance or practical activity or production of an artefact or event.

Skills Demonstration

A skills demonstration is used to assess a wide range of practical based learning outcomes including practical skills and knowledge. A skills demonstration will require the learner to complete a task or series of tasks that demonstrate a range of skills.

Grading

  • Pass 50% - 64%
  • Merit 65% - 79%
  • Distinction 80% - 100%
Updated on 08 November, 2015

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