Implications of research on childcare

Question 1

Research into attachment has effected childcare practices in the UK (x3)

Answer 1

1. Bowlby’s sensitive period - sooner adoption after birth to prevent attachment
2. Disruption of attachment - changes in parent visiting arrangements and provided emotional care at hospitals
3. Bowlby’s attachment theory - lower child-carer ratios to replicate secondary attachment figures in day care

Question 2

Research into day care that has effected childcare practices in the UK (x3)

Answer 2

1. NICHD study - encouraged low staff to child ratios to provide sensitive care
2. Schaffer - minimal staff turnover to keep consistency of care for the children so they can form attachments with the staff
3. Sylva et al - qualified staff for to improve the quality of day care, better outcomes for the social development of the children