chapter 6 Flashcards
childcare provision
places and people who care for young children between birth and starting school. Provision can be in the home or in a group setting
setting
a place that provides ‘group’ care for young children for example nurseries, crèches and pre-schools.
childminder
someone who takes children into their own home to look after them. They are registered and often have relevant qualifications.
nanny
someone who cares for a child in the child’s home, either daily or living with the family. They may or may not have relevant qualification.
Au pair
someone looks after a child in the child’s home, usually while they are learning English. They are usually unqualified and inexperienced.
key person
the member of staff in a childcare setting who builds up a relationship with and has particular responsibility for an individual child
child centered
where the child’s needs are central to what happens
high staff turnover
staff leave frequently and new staff arrive
one to one care
where a child gets individual attention from a carer
EYFS
(Early Years Foundation Stage) a regulatory framework which all registered childcare providers need to follow
early years practitioner
someone who works with and teaches early years children
EYFS principals
the four main themes of the EYFS (unique child, positive relationships, enabling environments, learning and development)
special needs
an identified and extra requirement that is need if a child is to reach their potential
mainstream
a ‘group’ care setting or school for all children
support
a means of helping
SENCO
(special educational needs coordinator) someone who works with children and their teachers and families to ensure that the support the child needs is identified and provided
statutory assessment
a detailed, multi-professional examination and assessment of a child
OFSTED
(office of Standards in Education) a government body that registers, inspects, investigates and takes action against early years settings and childminders
RIDDOR
(Reporting of Injures Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences regulations) a set of regulations that workplaces must comply with that involves keeping records of accidents and illnesses
