Child Health and Wellbeing

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.

Course Outline

• Requirements for the health and well-being of children in an ECCE setting under national guidelines including child protection.
• Factors that contribute to the overall well-being of children.
• Nutritional needs of babies and young children.
• Promotion of healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments.
• Describe a range of common childhood illnesses.
• Devise balanced menus for babies, toddlers and children.
• Care routines for babies and young children.
• Record keeping as required by legislation and good practice guidelines.
• Practice skills that promote the health and well-being of children.
• Support children to form secure and positive relationships with adults and children in the ECCE setting.
• Reflect on personal practice in promoting child health and wellbeing.

Assessment

• Course Work Project 40%. Skills Demonstration 60%