Level 3 CYPW Unit Promote Children’s Welfare and Well-being in the Early Years Tutor; Karen Sendall

Unit Promote Children’s Welfare and Well-being in the Early Years Unit aim This is a unit that is focused on children’s welfare and well-being. It assesses the learner’s ability to provide basic care in a hygienic environment. It includes understanding nutritional needs and the promotion of health and well-being. Learning outcomes 1. Understand the welfare requirements of the relevant early years framework 2. Be able to keep early years children safe in the work setting 3. Understand the importance of promoting positive health and well -being for early years children 4. Be able to support hygiene and prevention of cross infection in the early years setting 5. Understand how to ensure children in their early years receive high quality, balanced nutrition to meet their growth and development needs 6. Be able to provide physical care for children

Keeping children safe!.... Staff ratios? Space requirements? Risk Assessments? Worksheet 1 Unit 066 – 2.3, 2.4

Describe ways of promoting children’s health and well-being Promoting health and well-being Worksheet 2 Unit 066– 3.1

How to prepare formula milk correctly StepNumber Boil fresh water and leave to cool for 30 minutes Check temperature Add the correct number of scoops to the water Sterilise all utensils Using the scoop provided level off the powder Remove cap and replace with a sterilised teat Measure the required amount of water into a sterilised bottle Feed immediately if temperature is correct Wash hands Put the cap on the bottle and shake for 10 seconds Worksheet 3, Unit 066 – 4.3

Statement TrueFalse 1You must have a Food Hygiene Certificate to work with children Explain; 2Food must be cooked to 100°C to kill bacteria Explain; 3Food can be re-heated twice Explain; 4Fridge temperatures should be 0–8°C Explain; 5Cooked food should be kept above raw foods in the fridge Explain; 6Babies over 6 months do not need bottles to be sterilised Explain; 7A baby’s bottle can be heated in the microwave Explain; 8If a baby is hungry you can put extra scoops of powder in their bottle Explain; 9Bottles can be made up 24 hours in advance Explain; 10Expressed breast milk can be stored for 5 days in the fridge Explain; 11Expressed breast milk can be frozen for 6 months in an ice cube tray Explain; For each of the following statements about handling food, decide if it is true or false. Worksheet 3, Unit 066 – 4.3

Manual Handling Which of these illustrations shows lifting being carried out correctly? Worksheet 4, Unit 066 – 6.3

Statement TrueFalse All providers must meet the statutory welfare requirements There are 10 general welfare requirements Ofsted will check the welfare requirements are being met Policies and procedures do not have to be written down The practitioner responsible for safeguarding children must attend a child protection course Parents only have to ask if they wish to see their child’s records All complaints must be immediately reported to Ofsted Children are only allowed home with other adults if the parents have given written permission You must carry out a full risk assessment before every outing The setting must have a named Special Education Needs Coordinator You must have prior written consent before administering any medicine All staff must be trained in paediatric first aid Fresh drinking water must be available to the children at all times Staff can smoke outside You should not use physical intervention with children You need a separate CRB check for every childcare setting you work in You must notify Ofsted of all staff changes All unqualified staff should be encouraged to gain a Level 2 Childcare qualification If you are under 17, you cannot be counted in the staff:child ratio Risk assessments must be reviewed every 3 months Fire doors must be easily opened from the inside Babies and children do not need to be in separate rooms There should be one toilet and hand basin for every 10 children over the age of 2 All children must have a key person

Regulatory framework The Early Years Foundation Stage provides statutory guidance, which childcare settings must follow. In the new 2012 revision these are spread out through 3 books Assessment criteria 1.1 Identify and record the key information covered over the three books; Assessment criteria 1.2 Explain the staffing employment structure of your setting, and the lines of reporting & responsibility Worksheet 5, Unit 066 – 1.1, 1.2

Healthy Living Project This project will cover a large number of assessment criteria and it is important you ensure the criteria have been covered sufficiently. Design a booklet that could be used by parents/carers discussing children’s welfare and well-being, basic dietary requirements which includes providing for the physical and nutritional needs of babies and young people. This project should demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding relating to these elements: You will need to include: Discuss how to provide respectful physical care of babies and young children for: Hair Skin Teeth Nappy area Include how you would take into account the preferences of carers and why this is important. Include a daily and weekly routine for babies and young children that support their health and development, including information on toilet training. Why physical exercise and activity is important and also why periods of rest and quiet times are needed.

Healthy Living Project (cont) Include an explanation of nutritional needs of babies until they are fully weaned and a plan to support this. How to prepare formula explaining and the different types of formulas that are commonly available. Produce an appropriate menu for the day. Include breakfast, lunch and dinner and any snacks and drinks needed during the day. (Remember that children have different dietary needs at different ages. You may need to carry out some research to check each child has the appropriate balance of nutrients.) Include ways you could educate children and adults in food management. Use the headings ‘portion control’, ‘food phobias’, ‘underweight/overweight children’ and show 2/3 ideas for each one. Explain why it is important to follow carer’s instructions in respect of their child’s food allergies and intolerances and complete the following table to show an understanding of common dietary requirements.

Assignment 12 – L.O 3.2 Health professional Role Health Visitor GP Paediatrician Nutritionist Carry out some research into the roles of the health professionals listed below and complete the table. Try to add other health professionals or sources of professional advice to the list.