Care Of The Child

Question 1

What are nannies?

Answer 1

Person who looks after children in their own home

Question 2

2 advantages of nannies for the child

Answer 2

More personal attention

Less possibility of contact with childhood illnesses

Question 3

2 disadvantages of nannies with the child

Answer 3

Fewer opportunities to socialise

Risk of confusion

Question 4

2 advantages of nannies for the adult

Answer 4

No need to take time off work

No worries about picking child up

Question 5

2 disadvantages of nannies for parents

Answer 5

Not have qualifications

Not monitored or checked

Question 6

What are nurseries?

Answer 6

Care for children all day

Registered by Ofsted

Question 7

4 advantages of nurseries

Answer 7

Trained and experienced staff
Programme of activities
Opportunity to okay with other children
Wide variety of toys

Question 8

2 disadvantages of nurseries

Answer 8

Exposure to illness
Can be expensive
Less flexibility over hours

Question 9

4 points to consider when choosing a nursery

Answer 9

Secure entry system
Children playing happily?
Wide variety of toys
Equipment in good condition

Question 10

2 advantages of childminder for a child

Answer 10

Home like atmosphere
Small groups of children
Chance to be with other children

Question 11

2 disadvantages of childminder for child

Answer 11

More chance of illness

Compete for attention

Question 12

2 advantages of childminder for parent

Answer 12

More flexible hours
May live locally
Registered by Ofsted

Question 13

2 disadvantages of childminder for parent

Answer 13

May cause problems if childminder is ill

May organise day to suit other children

Question 14

2 advantages of family members for child

Answer 14

Develops a close bond with relatives
Continuity of care
Less possibility of contact with childhood illnesses

Question 15

2 disadvantages of family members for child

Answer 15

Grandparents may spoil
May be physically demanding
Few opportunities to mix with others

Question 16

2 advantages of family members for parent

Answer 16

Live locally
Flexible about hours
May be able to look after if they’re sick

Question 17

2 disadvantages of family members for parent

Answer 17

Different ideas about discipline

If things go wrong can cause family problems

Question 18

4 reasons a family may be single

Answer 18

Break down of relationship
Divorce
One partner in prison
One parent may be ill
One parent may have died

Question 19

4 reasons why children may be looked after

Answer 19

Neglect ion
Risk of physical/sexual abuse
Who have committed a crime
Parents may have died
Have special needs