CACHE Course Handbook Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Child Care and Education Syllabus, Regulations and Assessment Materials 5th edition
CACHE 2011 Except as allowed by law, or where specified in the text, no part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior permission from the Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education. All photographs appearing in this handbook have a signed parental release form and are the exclusive property of CACHE. They are protected under the copyright law and can not be reproduced, copied or manipulated in any form. This includes the use of any image or part of an image in individual or group projects and assessment materials. Qualification Accreditation Numbers: CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Care and Education 500/1887/5 CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Child Care and Education 500/1886/3 CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Child Care and Education 500/1888/7 Published in Great Britain by CACHE First Edition 2007 Second Edition 2008 Third Edition June 2009 Fourth Edition June 2010 Fifth Edition August 2011 Book code 500/1888/7/V1 Book code 500/1888/7/V2 Book code 500/1888/7/V3 Book code 500/1888/7/V4 Book code 500/1888/7/V5 Publication date August 2011 Publisher Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education Apex House 81 Camp Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 5GB Telephone 0845 347 2123 Registered Company No: 2887166 Registered Charity No: 1036232 Printed in England by Océ (UK) Limited Océ House Chatham Way Brentwood Essex CM14 4DZ Océ Ref: 572250
Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Contents Contents Candidate information About this handbook Introduction iii v vii Section 1 Assessment of your learning 1 Plagiarism 3 Types of assessment 3 Internally assessed unit assignments 4 Internal assessment procedures 4 Referral of internally assessed unit assignments 4 Improving your grade for internally assessed assignments 4 External assessment: Multiple choice question paper 5 Re-mark request for multiple choice question paper 5 Referral on multiple choice question paper 5 Certification 5 Section 2 Structure of the qualifications 7 CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Care and Education 9 CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Child Care and Education 9 CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Child Care and Education 9 Unit titles 10 Section 3 Assessment strategies 11 CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Care and Education 13 CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Child Care and Education 13 CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Child Care and Education 14 i
Contents Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Section 4 The syllabus 15 References and bibliography in unit assignments 17 Unit 1 An introduction to working with children 19 Unit 2 The developing child 27 Unit 3 Safe, healthy and nurturing environments for children 35 Unit 4 Children and play 39 Unit 5 Communication and professional skills within child care and education 45 Unit 6 The child care practitioner in the workplace 51 Unit 7 Working with children from birth to age 5 years 59 Unit 8 Play activity for children from birth to age 16 years 67 Unit 9 Supporting children with additional needs 75 Unit 10 Introduction to children s learning 83 Unit 11 Supporting children and families 91 Section 5 About CACHE 99 Section 6 Mapping 103 Section 7 Mapping of Key Skills 107 Section 8 Assignment and marking forms 113 Assignment planner 115 Record of the grades achieved for the CACHE Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and 117 Level 2 Diploma in Child Care and Education Compensatory marking grid: Guidance for awarding marks 119 Section 9 Placement records 167 Candidate information 169 Evidence of internal moderation 171 Placement Summary 173 Practice Evidence Records 175 Practice Evidence Record Diary 175 Professional Development Profiles 215 Handbook feedback form 231 ii
Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Candidate information Candidate information Name: Your Personal Details Address: Telephone Number: PIN: Date you registered for the CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Care and Education: Date you registered for the CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Child Care and Education: Date you registered for the CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Child Care and Education: Site/Centre name: Your Centre Details Site/Centre address: Site/Centre Telephone number: Site/Centre number: Name of your course tutor: iii
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Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in About this handbook About this handbook This handbook provides the information you will need for the 3 qualifications: CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Care and Education CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Child Care and Education CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Child Care and Education. References to qualifications in this handbook For ease we have used Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Child Care and Education, instead of listing all 3 qualifications in full when referring to them. What is included in this handbook The introduction and assessment of your learning sections contain general information about the qualifications and explanations of the terms used throughout the handbook. Section 1 explains the methods that will be used to assess your learning. Section 2 explains the qualification structures and the combination of units needed to achieve the Award or the Certificate or the Diploma. The syllabus section provides a breakdown of each unit. Under each unit heading, you will also find the assignment details and grading structure. You can find out about CACHE in Section 5, and on the CACHE website. The tables in Section 6 show how the CACHE Level 2 Award, the Level 2 Certificate and the Level 2 Diploma in Child Care and Education map to the Common Induction Standards, the National Occupational Standards in Children's Care, Learning and Development, Every Child Matters and the Early Years Foundation Stage. The placement records Section 9 contains: the Placement Summary Practice Evidence Records Practice Evidence Record Diary Professional Development Profiles. This section can be detached from the rest of the handbook and taken with you to your placements. v
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Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Introduction Introduction Welcome to the CACHE Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Child Care and Education qualifications. These qualifications prepare you to work in a supervised capacity, with children and their families in a variety of settings and environments within the sector of Children's Services. Your Centre will register you as a candidate with CACHE. You will receive a personal identification number (PIN) for entry to any assessment for these qualifications. The Practice Evidence Records referred to in the handbook must be completed to a satisfactory standard. It is very important to link theory to practice and you will find that, in general, the unit you are studying has close links with the training environment in which you have been placed. Recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) Guided Learning Hours include: time spent with your tutor(s), who will use a number of different ways to help you learn, so that not all the recommended hours will be spent in the classroom, and time the tutor or placement supervisor spends with you in your placement supporting, or assessing you. About the qualifications There are 3 qualifications; Award, Certificate and Diploma, with the Award and Certificate building towards the Level 2 Diploma. It is expected that most people will progress through the Award and Certificate to complete the Diploma in order to be able to practice as an early years practitioner. Award Certificate Diploma You must achieve Units 1 and 2; 120 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) to complete. You must achieve Units 1-5; 300 GLH to complete. You must achieve Units 1-6; plus one optional unit chosen by your Centre from Units 7-11; 480 GLH to complete. vii
Introduction Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Practical Training Throughout the qualifications you will be expected to participate in professional practice in a variety of settings in order to apply what you have learnt in a practical environment. This will take an additional 390 recommended practical training hours and will be assessed when you reach Unit 6. You will need to evidence your practical training through Practice Evidence Records (PERs), Practice Evidence Records Diary (PERD) and Professional Development Profiles (PDPs). PERs are used to show the practical application of your learning from units 3, 4 and 6. The PERD allows you to evaluate and reflect on your practice from units 3, 4 and your optional unit. PDPs are a reflection of your performance on each placement. Age groups A total of 65 days (390 hours) of practical training is recommended. Your Centre will allocate this time to the age groups below. 1 to 3 years 11 months 30 days (recommended) 4 to 7 years 11 months 20 days (recommended) The remaining 15 days may be allocated to either of these age groups, or to the age group from birth to 1 year and/or 7 years 11 months to 16 years. It is recommended that practical training be undertaken throughout the qualifications. This will be planned by your Centre. To become a competent practitioner, the range of training environments should provide for a spread of experience. Where you are in supervised employment with children in the age range from birth to 7 years 11 months, you may complete some of your practical training in your place of employment, as long as it is approved by your Centre and registered with the appropriate authorities. However, you must cover all the age ranges and should have placements outside your work environment to gain balanced and wider experience. Attendance at classes CACHE recommends that you attend 100% (at least 80%) of the teaching time allocated by the Centre for each unit. Your Centre will keep a record of your attendance, and if they feel that you have attended an insufficient number of learning hours, they may ask you to take additional study before allowing you to submit the relevant assignment. viii
Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Introduction Remission of tuition If you have a considerable amount of experience or previous training, you should discuss remission of tuition with your Centre. The Centre may agree to a reduction of the teaching time required for each unit. However, you will still have to complete all the assessments to become qualified. Placement monitoring It is necessary for the Centre to work closely with practical work environments to assess your level of competence. You will be visited in your training environments by a tutor or placement officer from your Centre, who will give you verbal and written feedback following the visit. Fees CACHE charges a registration fee for all candidates, which will be dealt with by your Centre. If you require information about CACHE fees, you should contact your Centre or see the CACHE website. Entry requirements There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification; however, your Centre may set their own criteria. Candidates must be at least 14 years old in order to register for the Award and Certificate and at least 16 years old in order to register for the Diploma. Possible restrictions on entry to the qualification If you work with children or in health and social care, you are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that prior convictions can not become spent and will remain on your record indefinitely. Centres should be aware of the implications of this when recruiting learners to their programmes. Progression from this qualification This qualification allows progression to higher level professional training, including other CACHE qualifications: progress to the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (QCF) progress to a related Level 3 qualification progress to the Level 3 Award, the Level 3 Certificate and Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education ix
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Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Section 1 Assessment of your learning Plagiarism Plagiarism means claiming work to be your own which has been copied from someone or somewhere else. All the work you submit must be your own and not copied from anyone else unless you clearly reference the source of your information. Your tutor will explain how to provide a reference list that shows where you found your information. If your Centre discovers evidence that your work is copied from elsewhere, it will not be accepted and you may be subject to your Centre s disciplinary procedure. If this happens you will have to submit an additional piece of work for assessment. CACHE will be notified of any cases of plagiarism. Buying and selling assignments You are not allowed to buy or offer assignments for sale. This includes using sites such as ebay. If this happens CACHE reserves the right not to accept future entries from you. Types of assessment Award Unit 1 An introduction to working with children Assignment task Unit 2 The developing child Assignment task Certificate Diploma Unit 3 Safe, healthy and nurturing environments for children The child care practitioner in the workplace Multiple choice question paper Unit 4 Children and play Assignment task Communication and Unit 5 professional skills within Portfolio of work child care and education Unit 6 Units 7-11 Optional unit Practice Evidence Records Practice Evidence Record Diary Professional Development Profiles Assignment task 3
Section 1 Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Internally assessed unit assignments Units 1, 2, 4 and 5 and the optional unit are each assessed through assignments which are set by CACHE and marked by your Centre. The assignment task and grading criteria for units 1, 2, 4 and 5 are shown in the Syllabus section. Your Centre will set the date when you are to submit the assignment to them. If you are not going to be able to meet the deadline you must discuss this as soon as you can with your tutor, who will inform you of the Centre's policy on handing in assignments after the submission date. It is recommended that you keep a copy of your assignment before handing it to your tutor. The tutor will mark your assignments against the grading criteria written by CACHE. These can be found with each assignment. Then another tutor, who is called an internal moderator, will take a sample to ensure the correct standard has been achieved. The marker will return the assignment to you if you need to resubmit or intend to upgrade. CACHE will also request a sample of candidates assignments to ensure your Centre is marking consistently and accurately to the agreed CACHE standard. Internal assessment procedures Each assignment will require a substantial amount of research and work. Assignments should be submitted on A4 paper, where possible, and can be written in ink, typed or wordprocessed. You need to write your name, personal identification number (PIN) and Centre number on each sheet of paper. Referral of internally assessed unit assignments If your assignment does not meet the criteria for a D grade it will be graded as a Referral. You may resubmit your work with improvements. Your tutor will negotiate a resubmission date with you. Any additional work must be presented on a separate page and retained with your original work for marking and moderation. If your assignment still does not achieve a D grade your tutor will discuss an action plan, which may involve some extra study, before you submit your assignment again. Improving your grade for internally assessed assignments Once you have achieved a D grade or above on the assignments marked by your Centre, you might want to consider trying to improve your grade. Your tutor can explain how you might be able to do this. Any additional work must be presented on a separate page and retained with your original work for marking and moderation. It is recommended that you keep a copy of your assignment before handing it to your tutor. Your Centre may also allow you to re-submit your assignment to achieve a higher grade after the unit grade has been sent to CACHE for processing. This must be completed within 3 months of issue of a unit/qualification certificate. 4
Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Section 1 External assessment: Multiple choice question paper Unit 3 is assessed using a multiple choice question paper (MCQ), which is prepared by CACHE. You will not see the paper in advance, so make sure you are confident about everything that you have learned. Your Centre and tutor will give you plenty of notice, so that you have time to prepare. Your paper will be graded as either Pass or Refer. For test dates, sitting times and final date of entry for the test please refer to the CACHE External Assessment Timetable which is available from your Centre or on the CACHE website. Re-mark request for multiple choice question paper Your Centre may request a re-mark if they, and you, do not think the result is a true reflection of your performance. This must be done within 20 working days of the result reaching your Centre. You should be aware that the mark sheets are marked electronically and the result is unlikely to change. If the result remains unchanged, CACHE will charge a fee for the re-mark. A fees list can be found on the CACHE website. Referral on multiple choice question paper Results that do not achieve a Pass mark will be graded as a Referral. If you are referred on your multiple choice question paper, your Centre may re-enter you to take the question paper again until you get enough marks. You should discuss the arrangements for being re-entered for the test with your tutor and Centre. You can retake the multiple choice question paper on any of the test dates offered by your Centre. You must achieve a Pass grade in the MCQ test to gain the CACHE Level 2 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Child Care and Education. Certification Certificates are issued by CACHE to reflect your achievements. Candidates under 16 years of age can complete the full Award or Certificate and receive certification for these qualifications. However, candidates must be 16 years or over to complete the Diploma and receive certification. You will need to keep your certificates safe as evidence for future employment. 5
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Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Section 2 Structure of the qualifications CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Care and Education Candidates must achieve two units: Units 1 and 2 (both mandatory) Guided Learning Hours total: 120 CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Child Care and Education Candidates must achieve five units: Units 1-5 (all mandatory) Guided Learning Hours total: 300 CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Child Care and Education Candidates must achieve seven units: Units 1-6 (all mandatory units), plus one optional unit chosen from Units 7-11 Guided Learning Hours total: 480 plus 390 recommended practical training hours in Unit 6 The CACHE Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and the Level 2 Diploma in Child Care and Education will be awarded at grades A* - D. These qualifications have been designed to provide the knowledge and understanding that support competent practice. It will help you to develop many of the practical skills and competencies set out in the National Occupational Standards in Children's Care, Learning and Development at Level 2. 9
Section 2 Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Unit titles Unit 1 An introduction to working with children 30 GLH Unit 2 The developing child 90 GLH Unit 3 Safe, healthy and nurturing environments for children 60 GLH Unit 4 Children and play 60 GLH Unit 5 Communication and professional skills within child care and education 60 GLH Unit 6 The child care practitioner in the workplace 120 GLH (including (practical unit) practical placement supervisor) 390 recommended practical training hours throughout the qualification. See Practical training in the Introduction to this handbook Unit 7 Working with children from birth to age 5 years 60 GLH Unit 8 Play activity for children from birth to age 16 years 60 GLH Unit 9 Supporting children with additional needs 60 GLH Unit 10 Introduction to children's learning 60 GLH Unit 11 Supporting children and families 60 GLH 10
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Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Section 3 Assessment strategies CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Care and Education Assessment of your learning You will have to complete the assessment for Unit 1 and 2 at D grade or above to gain the Award. Unit 1 An introduction to working with children Assessment task; assignment externally devised and internally assessed Unit 2 The developing child Assessment task; assignment externally devised and internally assessed CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Child Care and Education Assessment of your learning You will have to achieve the assessments for the Level 2 Award, complete the assessment for unit 3 at Pass grade and complete the assessments for units 4 and 5 at D grade or above to gain the Certificate. Unit 3 Safe, healthy and nurturing environments for children External assessment; multiple choice question paper Unit 4 Children and play Assessment task; assignment externally devised and internally assessed Unit 5 Communication and professional skills within child care and education Assessment task; Portfolio of work to support professional practice in the workplace; externally devised and internally assessed 13
Section 3 Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Child Care and Education Assessment of your learning You will have to achieve the assessments for the Level 2 Certificate, fulfil the requirements of Practice Evidence Records and the Practice Evidence Record Diary for Unit 6 to show fitness to practice and complete an Optional Unit and the assessment at D grade or above to gain the Diploma. Unit 6 The child care practitioner in the workplace Practice Evidence Records (Pass grade only) Professional Development Profiles (Pass grade only) Optional unit: Assessment task; assignment externally devised and internally assessed 14
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Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Section 4 References and bibliography in unit assignments Your assignment may require you to include references and a bibliography. You should include at least two references in the text of your work. These references should be clearly identified and relate to one or more sources of information which should be included in your bibliography which includes your wider reading. Your bibliography should list one or more relevant source(s) of information. The CACHE booklet Finding the Level explains how to show your references and bibliography. 17
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Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Section 4 Unit 1 An introduction to working with children 19
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Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Section 4 Unit 1 An introduction to working with children This is an introductory unit designed to give you an overview of the types of settings and local provision for children in your area. You will learn how to prepare for working in settings and the responsibilities of your role. The content also includes gaining understanding of children's individual needs and how to treat children fairly. You will also gain an insight into your preferred learning style and develop your ability to study. Unit 1 An introduction to working with children (mapped to CCLD 201) GLH: 30 LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner will understand: ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. The types of settings and local 1.1. Describe the main types of settings provision for children. available for children. 1.2. Identify some of these settings within local provision. 2. How to prepare for their placement 2.1. Give the key issues to consider when including: dress code, behaviour, preparing for a placement with timekeeping, positive attitudes. children. 3. The responsibilities and limits of 3.1. Identify some of the likely their role in placements. responsibilities that may be part of their role, the importance of meeting these and recognising when they should refer to others. 4. Children's individual needs and 4.1. Identify children's differing individual necessity for fairness and inclusive needs and ways of working that treat practice. children fairly and in line with current diversity and inclusive practice. 5. Their own preferred learning style 5.1. Identify own preferred learning style. and develop relevant study skills. 5.2. Demonstrate relevant study skills. 21
Section 4 Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Unit 1 An introduction to working with children Delivery guidance During this unit you will learn about: The variety of settings that are available for children including: pre-schools and playgroups nursery school home-based care day care sessional day care children's centres crèches extended schools school provision hospitals community based services Sure Start programmes The differences between the voluntary, private and public sectors and the range of provision within your area. This could include sessional groups such as scouts, church groups, parent and toddler sessions and sporting activities. Multi-agency work and the different professionals and agencies who work with children from the health, social and educational perspectives. The expectations of placements regarding appropriate dress, behaviour and personal hygiene. You will consider the importance of timekeeping and having a positive attitude and your responses to other professionals and colleagues. The responsibilities and limits of your role, including how to work with families and other professionals. You will consider the importance of confidentiality and procedures for sharing information. 22
Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Section 4 The importance of understanding children's individual needs and your role in meeting those needs. The importance of treating children with fairness and equality and how to do this. The different learning styles that people use and how to identify your own preferred style. This will include considering the effectiveness of your individual style and methods to assist your learning. The study skills that will help you to complete your course. These could include: using appropriate books for information using the Internet giving presentations and sharing information participating in group discussions reading and summarising information using references in assignments and compiling a bibliography writing different documents for assignments punctuation and grammar 23
Section 4 Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Unit 1 Assignment An introduction to working with children This assignment provides the assessment for the unit. The completed assignment MUST be submitted and marked as a whole and not in separate sections. Assignment task: What do I have to do? The whole task must be completed in order to achieve the unit. Explain how you can show positive attitudes when you are working in a childcare setting. 1. Choose two settings available for: children under 5 years and children aged between 5 and 7 years For each age range, choose: ONE (1) setting that is statutory provision and ONE (1) setting that is a different type of provision Describe the purpose of each setting. 2. Choose either: ONE (1) professional who works with children or ONE (1) agency that works with children Describe the work of this professional or agency. 3. Describe how to keep information about children and families confidential. Give TWO (2) examples to show when you should refer information to professionals in the setting. Explain the importance of keeping information confidential. 4. Explain how to prepare for work in a placement with children: Explain why the first impressions which you make in the setting are important. Explain how you can show positive attitudes when you are working in a childcare setting 24
Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Section 4 5. Give TWO (2) different ways in which you can show that you understand the importance of valuing each child as an individual. 6. Describe how your preferred learning style helps you in your studies and reflect on why this is important. Throughout the assignment you should ensure that you address diversity and inclusive practice where it is appropriate to the task. Your completed work should not exceed 2,000 words. There is no lower word limit. Work that is more than 10% above the word limit will not be marked. References and quotations within the text are not included in the word limit. 25
Section 4 Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Unit 1 An introduction to working with children Assignment criteria D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 C1 B1 B2 A1 Describe the purpose of ONE (1) setting that is statutory provision for each age range Describe the purpose of ONE (1) setting that is a different type of provision for each age range Describe the work of a professional or an agency working with children Describe how to keep information about children and families confidential Explain how to prepare to work in a placement with children Give TWO (2) different ways in which you can show that you understand the importance of valuing each child as an individual Show an understanding of diversity and inclusive practice Include references and a bibliography Give TWO (2) examples of when you should refer information about children and families to professionals in the setting Explain why the first impressions that you make in the setting are important Explain suitable ways in which you can show positive attitudes when working in a childcare setting Explain the importance of keeping information about children and families confidential A* Reflect on the importance of recognising your own learning style and using this knowledge effectively in your studies 26
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Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Section 4 Unit 2 The developing child This unit focuses on patterns of development for each area and the factors that affect development. You will be introduced to ways of observing children so that you can support development through appropriate activities and care routines. You will also learn how to work with children when they move from one setting to another. Unit 2 The developing child (mapped to CCLD 203) GLH: 90 LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner will understand: ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. The expected pattern of 1.1. Identify the main stages and the development. sequence of the areas of development. 1.2. Relate the stages and sequence of development to children from birth to 16 years. 2. The importance of careful 2.1. Identify ways to observe children and observations and how they to contribute to observations. support development. 2.2. Illustrate how observations can be used to support the development of children. 3. How to identify influences that 3.1. Identify some of the influences that affect children's development such affect children's development. as background, health and environment. 4. How to use everyday care routines 4.1. Demonstrate the everyday activities and activities to support which promote personal hygiene and development. help children to maintain their own health and safety. 4.2. Explain how care routines and activities can meet the care needs and support the welfare of children. 5. How to support children through 5.1. Identify some of the transitions that transitions in their lives. children may experience. 5.2. Identify the effects of these transitions on social and emotional development. 5.3. Show that you understand ways to support children through transitions. 29
Section 4 Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Unit 2 The developing child Delivery guidance During this unit you will learn about: The physical development of children from birth to 16 years. The communication and intellectual development of children from birth to 16 years. The social, emotional and behavioural development of children from birth to 16 years. The pattern of development for each age range and area of development from: birth to 3 years 3 to 7 years 7 to 12 years 12 to 16 years A range of techniques practitioners can use for observing children. How to share your observations with colleagues to promote development. The importance of confidentiality and objectivity when observing children. The factors that contribute to development, for example: the child's background health and welfare immediate and wider environment cultural influences social/economic influences The care needs of individual children. The importance of supporting the health and welfare of the child. How to promote and maintain good hygiene and hygiene routines. How to safeguard children to keep them safe and healthy. 30
Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Section 4 The importance of routines for everyday care in supporting children's development. Planning routines to meet individual needs within a range of different voluntary, private or public sector provision. Recognising the importance of a secure base for children's development. The role of the key worker working within a range of provisions. The changes experienced by children, for example starting school, moving house, bereavement, having a new sibling and the possible effects on children. How to support children through changes to provide consistency and reassurance. 31
Section 4 Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Unit 2 Assignment The developing child This assignment provides the assessment for the unit. The completed assignment MUST be submitted and marked as a whole and not in separate sections. Assignment task: What do I have to do? The whole task must be completed in order to achieve the unit. You work in an early years setting with children aged 4 years. A meeting is to be held to discuss the children s social development. The children in this group will soon be moving to a different setting. 1. Describe the expected stage of social development of: children aged 4 years. children aged 5 years. 2 Consider how and why practitioners observe children in the setting: Describe ONE (1) suitable method of observing and recording the social development of children aged 5 years. Explain ONE (1) advantage and ONE (1) disadvantage of this method of observing children. Explain how observations can be used to support the development of children. Explain why it is important to understand the pattern of development of children from birth to 16 years. 3 Identify the main influences that may affect the social development of children. 4 Describe how snack and mealtimes can support the social development of children. 5 Write about: how children s development may be affected when they experience transitions. ways the practitioner can support children through transitions. 6 Reflect on the reasons why everyday care routines are important in early years group settings. Throughout the assignment you should ensure that you address diversity and inclusive practice where it is appropriate to the task. Your completed work should not exceed 2,000 words. There is no lower word limit. Work that is more than 10% above the word limit will not be marked. References and quotations within the text are not included in the word limit. 32
Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Section 4 Unit 2 The developing child Assignment criteria D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 C1 B1 B2 A1 Describe the expected stage of social development of children aged 4 years. Describe the expected stage of social development of children aged 5 years. Describe ONE (1) suitable method of observing and recording the social development of children aged 5 years. Explain ONE (1) advantage and ONE (1) disadvantage of this method of observing children. Identify the main influences that may affect the social development of children. Describe how snack and mealtimes can support the social development of children. Show an understanding of diversity and inclusive practice. Include references and a bibliography. Identify the possible effects of transitions on the development of children. Describe ways the practitioner can support children through transitions. Explain how observations can be used to support the development of children. Explain why it is important for practitioners to understand the pattern of development of children from birth to 16 years. A* Reflect on the reasons why everyday care routines are important in early years group settings. 33
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Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Section 4 Unit 3 Safe, healthy and nurturing environments for children This unit teaches you about the preparation and maintenance of a safe environment and how to safeguard children and adults through working practices. You will also consider your role in managing conflict when working with children. Unit 3 Safe, healthy and nurturing environments for children (mapped to CCLD 202) GLH: 60 LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner will understand: ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. How to prepare and maintain a 1.1. Describe the main regulations and safe environment and follow requirements that normally relate to relevant policies and procedures. environments for children. 1.2. Illustrate ways to support the health and safety of children. 2. How to implement working practices 2.1. Explain ways to work to ensure that that safeguard children and the children are protected and kept safe. adults who work with them. 2.2. Describe how adults can work in ways that keep themselves safe. 3. The role of the practitioner in working 3.1. Identify some of the causes and with children to manage conflict. effects of positive and negative behaviour in children. 3.2. Describe how to work to help children to manage their behaviour or the situations which may be difficult for them. 37
Section 4 Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Unit 3 Safe, healthy and nurturing environments for children Delivery guidance During this unit you will learn about: The policies and procedures that support and maintain a safe environment for children. How to follow relevant policies and procedures for a range of settings. The Health and Safety legislation in the country in which you live. The emergency procedures followed in a range of settings. The importance of using the risk assessment process and how to identify risks in the setting. Safe working practices within a range of settings, to include the voluntary, private or public sector. How to maintain and promote the personal safety of the child, for example through road safety. How to work safely outside the setting and how to plan safe outings and trips. The safeguarding children procedures followed by practitioners across a range of settings. The importance of awareness and identification of children who may be at risk. The causes and effects of positive/negative behaviour. The situations which children may find difficult, for example starting a new school, resolving conflict, a new task or activity. Behaviour linked to the ages and stages of development. Recognise the ages and stages of social and emotional development and the implications for behaviour. The role of the practitioner in managing behaviour. A range of strategies practitioners use to manage conflict. NB It is anticipated that employers would expect specialised training and qualifications in First Aid to be completed by employees, in line with legislation. 38
Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Section 4 Unit 4 Children and play 39
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Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Section 4 Unit 4 Children and play The importance of play in children's development is the focus of this unit. You will learn about the stages and types of play and how you can provide appropriate activities to support development through play. You will think about how to provide children with challenge and risk in a safe environment and the role of the adult in encouraging exploration and investigation. Unit 4: Children and play (mapped to CCLD 206) GLH: 60 LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner will understand: ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. The importance of play and activities 1.1. Explain why play is important for and how these link to development. learning and development. 1.2. Explain one of the main theories of play. 2. The stages of play. 2.1. List the different stages of play. 2.2. Describe how children play at different ages and stages. 3. The types of play and appropriate 3.1. Identify the main types of play. activities for learning and how to 3.2. Describe typical play or suitable provide them. activities which support some of the main types of play. 3.3. Explain how adults can provide play and activities to encourage learning and development. 41
Section 4 Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Unit 4 Children and play Delivery guidance During this unit you will learn about: The theories of play that help practitioners to understand its importance. How children become involved in their play and activities. The importance of play in supporting all aspects of development. The stages of play and the key terms, for example: parallel play associative play co-operative play The areas and types of play, for example: creative play drama and imaginative play physical play and exercise social/emotional play spontaneous play discovery play Planning activities for play in a range of settings and provision. The role of risk and challenge in play. The role of the adult in providing activities and supporting children. How to encourage exploration and investigation through play. 42
Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Section 4 Unit 4 Assignment Children and play This assignment provides the assessment for the unit. The completed assignment MUST be submitted and marked as a whole and not in separate sections. Assignment task: What do I have to do? The whole task must be completed in order to achieve the unit. 1. Choose THREE (3) different settings where children might play, for example: an early years setting; a local park; a school playground; an adventure play area or the home. For each setting: state a typical age range of children who might play in that setting outline the stage of play that is most common for children of this age in that setting Describe ONE (1) type of play that might take place in each setting and ONE (1) activity or experience in which children may demonstrate this type of play. 2. Identify a theory of play which relates to ONE (1) type of play you chose and discuss how it may help the adult to understand the children's play. 3. Explain the role of the adult in providing activities and supporting children to use risk and challenge in play. Your explanation should include: ONE (1) example of a play activity that is suitable for each of the chosen settings that will provide challenge and help children to understand risks the resources which will support each of the play activities how the adult can encourage exploration and investigation through play why children benefit from risk and challenge in play Throughout the assignment you should ensure that you address diversity and inclusive practice where it is appropriate to the task. Your completed work should not exceed 2,000 words. There is no lower word limit. Work that is more than 10% above the word limit will not be marked. References and quotations within the text are not included in the word limit. 43
Section 4 Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Unit 4 Children and play Assignment criteria D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 C1 B1 B2 A1 Identify THREE (3) different settings where children might play State the typical age range and the stage of play of the children who might play in each setting Describe ONE (1) type of play that may take place in each setting Describe ONE (1) activity or experience in which children might demonstrate each type of play Identify a theory of play related to ONE (1) type of play Give ONE (1) example of a play activity for each of the chosen settings that will provide challenge and help children to understand risks Show an understanding of diversity and inclusive practice Include references and a bibliography Explain the resources that will support each of the play activities Explain how children benefit from play activities that provide challenge and help them to understand risks Explain how the adult can encourage exploration and investigation through play Discuss how the identified theory of play helps understanding of children's play A* Reflect on the role of the adult in providing activities and supporting children's play 44
Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Section 4 Unit 5 Communication and professional skills within child care and education 45
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Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Section 4 Unit 5 Communication and professional skills within child care and education During this unit you will learn how to develop effective communication skills to assist in your work with children and adults in a variety of settings. You will have the opportunity to consider your developing knowledge and to think about how you can improve your practice. The content of the unit also enables you to investigate employment opportunities and to set targets for your own professional development. Unit 5 Communication and professional skills within child care and education (mapped to CCLD 201 and 204) GLH: 60 LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner will understand: ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1. How to develop effective 1.1. Demonstrate how to communicate communication skills to work with effectively in a variety of ways with children and adults in a variety of children. settings. 1.2. Explain the skills needed to support professional communication with adults in the work setting. 1.3. Describe the main reasons to maintain confidentiality. 2. How to use their developing 2.1. Provide a range of evidence to show knowledge and skills to improve how they use different skills and their practice and set appropriate strategies to support and improve targets to develop professionally. their professional practice. 2.2. Reflect on the contribution of their personal experiences to their professional development. 3. How to investigate employment 3.1. Provide evidence of investigating ways opportunities and routes of to prepare for employment and progression. include some possible ways to make professional progress. 47
Section 4 Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Unit 5 Communication and professional skills within child care and education Delivery guidance During this unit you will learn about: How to interact with and respond to children and adults in a range of settings to support a multi-agency approach. Developing listening skills, including recognising children's need for attention. The non-verbal communication of children and how to interpret this. Using sensitive questioning and encouraging children to express themselves in their own time. The importance of an objective and non-judgmental approach when communicating with children. How to communicate with other professionals in a multi-agency approach. The importance of confidentiality and sharing information in line with procedures when working with children. The importance of setting short, medium and long term targets for personal and professional development. How to use feedback to identify areas of your practice that need development. How to set appropriate targets to develop yourself as a professional working in a multi-agency context. How to review, update and amend targets for professional skills. How to keep a placement diary and reflect on your practice in relation to Practice Evidence Records. How to access support to make improvements to your practice, for example through tutorials and supervisory guidance in your work placement. The effect of your own background, life history and experiences on your practice. Local and national organisations in the voluntary, private and public sector that provide employment. How to find out about career progression through career advisors. The range of professional development that is available to you. 48