Unit 1 - Childcare services and practitioners Flashcards
Define statutory
Funded by the government, providing services to a brad range of children.
Give an example of statutory
Public primary school
Define voluntary
Non-profit organisations, often run by volunteers, focusing on specific needs or communities
Give an example of voluntary
charities
Define private
Operated by individuals or businesses, offering various services and pricing models for profit
Give an example of private
Childminding or private children’s nurseries
Define residential
Provides overnight care and support, often for children in need of specialised attention
Define health and community services
Offer a range of support services to families, including parenting classes and outreach programs
Identify governmental influences on policy and practice in childcare
Regulatory frameworks, e.g. OFSTED
Tax incentives, e.g. child tax credit
Funding, e.g. free school meals, free childcare places
Policies, e.g. fire evacuation, first aid
Legislation, e.g. health and safety laws, like RIDDOR
Identify five skills needed by a childcare practitioner
Patience
Confidentiality
Kindness
Empathy
Trust-worthy
What is the importance of having patience in a childcare setting?
Brings understanding to how children act, e.g. not yelling if they do not listen the first time you give an instruction
What is the importance of having confidentiality?
Understanding that specific personal data is private and should be protected to secure safety
What is the importance of showing kindness?
Maintains positive relationships and sets a good example for children to have good role models to look up to
What is the importance of showing empathy?
Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes can help to strengthen emotional bonds and build trust between individuals
What is the importance of being trust-worthy?
Helps parents to be more comfortable leaving their child in a safe place with responsible and sensible people
Identify five different childcare practitioners
Paediatric nurse
Primary school teacher
Nursery worker
speech and language therapists
Childminders
Define holistic development
Looks at all aspects of development, the whole child
Define child centred practice
puts the child at the centre of their learning, tailoring care and learning for each child
