chapter 6 Flashcards

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childcare provision

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places and people who care for young children between birth and starting school. Provision can be in the home or in a group setting

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setting

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a place that provides ‘group’ care for young children for example nurseries, crèches and pre-schools.

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childminder

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someone who takes children into their own home to look after them. They are registered and often have relevant qualifications.

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nanny

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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.

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Au pair

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someone looks after a child in the child’s home, usually while they are learning English. They are usually unqualified and inexperienced.

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key person

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the member of staff in a childcare setting who builds up a relationship with and has particular responsibility for an individual child

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child centered

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where the child’s needs are central to what happens

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high staff turnover

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staff leave frequently and new staff arrive

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one to one care

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where a child gets individual attention from a carer

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EYFS

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(Early Years Foundation Stage) a regulatory framework which all registered childcare providers need to follow

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early years practitioner

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someone who works with and teaches early years children

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EYFS principals

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the four main themes of the EYFS (unique child, positive relationships, enabling environments, learning and development)

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special needs

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an identified and extra requirement that is need if a child is to reach their potential

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mainstream

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a ‘group’ care setting or school for all children

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support

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a means of helping

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SENCO

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(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

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statutory assessment

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a detailed, multi-professional examination and assessment of a child

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OFSTED

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(office of Standards in Education) a government body that registers, inspects, investigates and takes action against early years settings and childminders

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RIDDOR

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(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