Early Years Care

Question 1

What are some examples of children who may have specific needs ?

Answer 1

-have a learning disability
-have a physical disability
-exhibit behaviour which challenges
-have a severe illness
-have been victims of abuse or neglect

Question 2

What are the 5 main providers when caring for children with specific needs ?

Answer 2

-parents
-family members and friends
-teachers and others in a school setting
-specialist support workers eg for children with learning or physical disabilities
-specialist medical staff who treat children (paediatricians ) who work in settings such as hospitals who provide specialised care for very ill children

Question 3

What are procedures that carers should follow when caring for children with these specific needs ?

Answer 3

-keep children safe
-ensuring a healthy environment
-providing an accessible learning environment
-encouraging children’s learning and development including play
-ensuring that the children’s welfare is at the centre of the care
-ensure information about the child is kept confidential
-working in partnership with the parents of the child
-ensuring that children do not experience discrimination
-not being judgemental
-promoting children’s rights

Question 4

According to the early years foundation stage curriculum what are the 3 prime areas and 4 specific core areas ?

Answer 4

3 prime areas ;
-communication and language
-physical development
-personal , social and emotional development

4 core areas ;
-literacy
-maths
-understanding the world
-expressive art and design