1. As a home-based childcarer you must have an understanding of current legislation and regulations.

Outline current legislation relevant to the home-based childcarer. You need to cover the 5 main acts and summarize what they mean in your own words – do not copy from the text and use an average of 30 words per Act.

The Children Act of 1989 implies that the courts, parents, designated bodies and agencies are to ensure that children receive adequate support. The Children Act of 2006 implies that childcare means welfare of the child which would include education and any related activity in a monitored form. The Children and Young Persons Act of 1933 implies the prevention of child labour. The Sexual Offences Act of 2003 aims to prevent sexual exploitation of children. The Children Act of 2004 implies the aspects pertaining to child welfare to be under Director of Children’s Services.

• When you work as a home-based childcarer it is essential that you meet the requirements of the regulatory body.

Outline the role of regulatory bodies in relation to home-based childcare. If you do this, please state in the box that you have provided an attachment. There is no word count guide for this, but you should ensure that you use you own words and include the following:

• the health and safety of children
• the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children
• equality, diversity and inclusion.

The regulatory bodies must ensure that the health and safety of children are taken into consideration as far as their well-being is concerned. The regulatory bodies are to make sure that the children are protected in the desired manner accordingly as far as their welfare is concerned in their best interests thereby implying that their rights are taken into consideration. The regulatory bodies must also undertake a non-discriminatory approach as far as equality is concerned with reference to diversity management thereby implying that the children from different backgrounds are cared in the desired manner (Hackett et al., 2017).

• Consider the role of regulatory bodies in relation to home-based childcare.

Here you need to discuss in approx. 120 words the impact and value of the regulatory bodies on home-based childcare.

The regulatory bodies must play an extremely vital role in order to secure the rights of the child thereby ensuring that they receive adequate support for their well-being. It would help in the modus operandi of the home-based childcare in an effective and efficient manner thereby implying that the rules and regulations are implemented in a proper and appropriate manner as far as compliance is concerned. As a result, it is imperative that the regulatory bodies are quite important as far as their functions are concerned with reference to the welfare of the child in a comprehensive manner. The rules and regulations would also be applied accordingly by the regulatory bodies with regard to the health and safety of children.        

• It is your role and responsibility to ensure that you adhere to health and safety requirements both indoors and outdoors to provide a safe and secure environment for children in your care.

Explain in an average 150 words why it is important to take a balanced approach to the management of risk. You should also define what ‘risk’ is and give 2 examples.

The risks are to be assessed and taken into consideration in a proper and appropriate manner as far as the health and safety of children are concerned accordingly. As a result, the required steps and measures for reducing risks are to be undertaken by undertaking a balanced approach as far as the safety of children are concerned. The concept of risk involves any factor which may result in harm possibly. The examples of risk imply injury and health complication. Injuries are caused to children by the virtue of various kinds of accidents at the internal and external level as far as outdoor and indoor activities are concerned. The health complications may be at the physical and mental level depending in the situation and circumstances thereby requiring clinical attention along with the subsequent diagnosis. As a result, the concepts pertaining to injury and health complications are justified in terms of risks.     

• Here you need to show that you understand the principles of safe supervision. This extends to both inside the home as well as outside when you are caring for children.

Design a leaflet for parents and carers explaining how you will promote a safe, healthy and secure environment for the children in your care. The leaflet should cover the main types of supervision and when they are applied, both inside the home as well as outside, in the garden, or another place e.g. a public park. Overall it should average 300 words.

• It is a requirement that you have procedures in place for administrating medication to children. Write a procedure for:

• storage of medication
• administration of medication
• record keeping with regard to medication.

You should average 50-75 words per procedure and this should be something that you can use in your own business.

The medication should be stored in a cold and dry place beyond the reach of children thereby implying that they do not incur any significant change. It would help in the maintenance of the condition of the medicine in the desired manner as far as its intake is concerned. The administration of the medication is to be monitored by the health care practitioner in question. The policies with reference to the administration of medication must be strictly complied with. Additionally, the dosage must in a proper and appropriate manner. The records relating to medication must be in the manner which would imply the dosage of the children in the desired manner accordingly. It is imperative that the maintenance of records is essential. As a result, it is observed that the condition and dosage of medicines are of extreme importance.    

• It is important to assess any potential risks that may occur in the home environment, both indoors and outdoors.

Carry out a risk assessment of own home. You should produce 2 separate risk assessments and support with photographic evidence. There is no word count guidance for this question, remember to include:

• indoors
• outdoors.

At home with regard to indoors, the risks would involve the fiddling of children with sharp and heavy objects along with the possible harm of being electrocuted accordingly. As far as outdoors is concerned, the risks would involve the tripping and falling of children in the garden accordingly (Brussoni et al, 2015). As a result, it is observed that the risks are posed to children at both indoors and outdoors thereby implying that supervision of children is of extreme importance as far as health and safety is concerned.  

• Summarize ways to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children in relation to:

• preparing formula feeds
• sterilization of feeding equipment
• preparation and storage of food
• safe disposal of waste
• care of pets.

You need to use your own words and average 50-75 words per topic and summarize how you will maintain these in your own environment.

The formula feeds need to be prepared in accordance with the needs of the nutrition of children thereby serving as a perfect alternative to breastfeeding. It would help mothers to save a lot of time and energy with reference to the appropriate nutrition of their children.  The equipment for feeding needs to be sterilized so that they do not result in infection. As a result, the measures related to health and safety would be taken into consideration. The cleaning of such equipment are to be carried out at regular intervals. The food must be prepared and stored in a safe environment so that its quality is maintained for a long time. It is to be seen whether the standards related to hygiene are met in the desired manner as far as the aspect of sanitation is concerned. The waste has to be disposed in such a manner so that it is beyond the reach of children. As a result, the aspect related to hygienic conditions for children would be taken into consideration. The waste is to be disposed without being simply dumped. The pets have to be taken care of in a manner so that they do not pose risk to children. Additionally, special steps and measures are to be taken into consideration in order to look after the pets in the desired manner. It would help in the welfare of the pets in the desired manner.    

• As a home-based childcarer you will be required to have policies and procedures in place.

Explain, in your own words and to average 120 words per event, the procedures to follow in the event of:

• accidents
• incidents
• emergencies.

In case of accidents, it has to be reported to the nearby medical care at the earliest depending on the gravity of the injury caused by the accident. The gravity of injury with regard to the accidents is to be taken into consideration. As a result, the aspects related to the preventive measures with refenfrce to accidents are to be taken into account. In this matter, the policies and procedures with reference to the addressing of the risks related to accidents are to be formulated and implemented accordingly. It would help in the mitigation and prevention of accidents amongst children in a considerable manner thereby implying the protection and safety of children. An incident related to childcare at home must be reported to the administration at the earliest. In this regard, the incident has to be taken into consideration in a serious manner. The recording of the incident is to be maintained in such a manner so that the precautionary measures are applied in an effective and efficient manner. As a result, the analysis of the incident would be conducted in a proper and appropriate manner. It further implies that incidents amongst children are to be addressed at the earliest and be treated with utmost importance. The policies and procedures with reference to the incidents are to be applied accordingly. Any emergency must be dealt with by calling an ambulance with regard to the care of the child accordingly. The treatment related to medical emergency has to be attended by the concerned doctor or the health practitioner on an urgent basis. The emergency department of the hospital or the clinic is to be on high alert as far as the treatment of the child in a comprehensive manner is concerned. As a result, training related to the handling of emergency cases of children are to be provided to the staff in question as far as the policies and procedures pertaining to the same are concerned. It would help in the evacuation of children on an emergency basis in the desired manner.  

1. Describe in detail the terms:

• safeguarding and duty of care
• Child protection.

Your answer should average 50 words for each term.

Safeguarding and duty of care involves the reasonable steps to be undertaken in order to ensure health and safety. It would help in the overall wellbeing of the child in an effective manner thereby leading to the development of the child. As a result, the necessary measures are to be undertaken. Child protection implies the aspect pertaining to the safety and security of the child in the desired manner (Moore, 2017). It would help in the humanitarian approach towards the child as far as welfare is concerned. As a result, the protection of the child is of utmost importance.  

1. Write a summary of regulatory requirements for safeguarding children within a home based setting.

This should be in your own words and average 75-100 words.

The regulatory requirements for the safeguarding of children imply the aspect related to compliance with the regulations with reference to the welfare of children in the desired manner. Such regulatory requirements also imply that the polices and frameworks are to be formulated and implemented in a proper and appropriate manner as far as the modus operandi of a home based setting is concerned. It would help in the care and protection of children without any major hassles or impediments.    

1. Identify the Local Authority safeguarding procedures in your own local area.

You may provide a list with a brief summary and link to the websites where you can find the information.

The Local Safeguarding Child Boards would be the Local Authority entrusted with the protection of children accordingly (Citizens Advice, 2019). It would help in the implementation of the procedures related to the safeguarding of the interests of children in an effective and efficient manner at the local level as far as the implementation of child rights are concerned. Additionally, such a Local Authority would play a vital role in the health and safety of children in the desired manner.   

1. Explain the roles and responsibilities of the lone worker in a home-based setting in relation to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children.

In your own words you need to describe your responsibility for the safety of the child in your care when you are working alone. You need to average 100 words to meet this criterion.

A lone worker would have to ensure the compliance with the health and safety regulations in a proper and appropriate manner accordingly. The needs of the child are also to be assessed accordingly thereby implying the welfare in the desired manner. Appropriate steps and measures are to be taken for the protection and safeguarding of children. The lone worker must also make sure that the supervision and control of children in the home based setting are carried out in an incredible manner. As a result, the duties of a lone worker at a home based setting are justified.   

1. Define the following types of abuse and identify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse:

• domestic abuse
• neglect
• physical abuse
• emotional abuse
• sexual abuse.

You need to show that you know about the types of abuse which might be carried out what the signs and symptoms are. Your answer should average 30-40 words per definition.

The aspect pertaining to domestic abuse involves the abuse by a family member at home. The child is to be provided with a platform to furnish the details of domestic abuse inflicted upon in the desired manner. The aspect of physical abuse involves use of force against a person thereby resulting in violence. The aspect of neglect involves the lack of attention towards the child thereby making the child possibly vulnerable to negative elements. Emotional abuse involves the inflicting of mental delinquency thereby hampering the mental growth of the child. Sexual abuse involves the exploitation of a person in a manner which involves rape or molestation accordingly (Hayes, Fleming and Wolpert, 2015). As a result, protective measures are to be undertaken accordingly. 

1. Describe the actions to take if a child or young person alleges harm or abuse.

Your answer should be a minimum of 200 words and cover the full process of referral. Remember to use your own words where possible.

The actions which are to be undertaken in case of harm to a child or a young person would imply the report to the appropriate law enforcement authority entrusted in dealing with child safety. It would help in the protection of the rights of the child in the desired manner. If the child becomes vulnerable, counselling services are to be provided to the child. As a result, it is imperative that the well-being of children is of utmost importance. The child should be handled in a proper manner so that a chance is provided to express the chain of events pertaining to the abuse. The laws related to the protection of children are to be implemented in an incredible manner as far as the outcomes are concerned with reference to the solution in a comprehensive manner as far as the welfare of the child is concerned. Additionally, the police or the law enforcement authority must undertake stringent action against the offender involved in the abuse of the child. Subsequently, the aspect of counselling is to be taken into consideration.      

1. It is good practice as a home-based childcarer to have your own policies and procedures in place in relation to the safeguarding and protection of children in your care.

Explain in approx. 120 of your own words, the procedures that need to be followed you as a lone worker in a home based setting when harm or abuse are suspected or alleged against:

• self
• third parties.

The procedures would imply the health and safety of children. If allegations are against self, the matter would be delved into a proper and appropriate manner thereby resulting in a positive solution. If third parties are involved, they would be questioned accordingly and subsequent appropriate actions are to be taken. It would help in the application of the regulations and procedures with reference to child safety in a proper and appropriate manner as far as the protection of children are concerned. As a result, it is imperative that the health and safety of the child is of utmost importance. Additionally, the aspect of harm or abuse of the child is to be taken into consideration in a serious manner.    

1. Write a policy identifying procedures for the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children in a home-based setting.

You can use the guidance in the course materials but adapted to your own setting. There is no word count guidance for this question.

The policy pertaining to safeguard of children would involve the supervision of children in a proper and appropriate manner thereby reducing the risks involved accordingly. It would serve as a guideline with regard to the steps and measures to be undertaken with reference to the care and protection of children in an incredible manner. Additionally, it would also imply the ethics to be followed with regard to the caring of the child in the desired manner accordingly.      

1. Explain the roles and responsibilities of the home-based childcarer in supporting equality, diversity and inclusive practice.

As a home based childcarer you have a responsibility to promote equality, diversity and inclusion for children. Here you need to consider your role and responsibilities in making that happen. Use your own words and average 200 words for this answer

The lone worker has to undertake a non-discriminatory approach relating to the care and protection of children. In this aspect, the children are to be supervised and controlled irrespective of their background. As a result, diversity training for the same would be quite handy. Additionally, it would imply the aspect of equality thereby leading the management of children from different backgrounds. In this matter, the aspect to fairness may also be taken into consideration as far as natural justice is concerned. The laws relating to the prevention of discrimination are to be taken into account in a considerable manner. Additionally, the aspect related to discrimination must be dealt with in a stringent manner as it would have a detrimental effect with regard to the reputation of the home based child carer to a massive extent. In this regard, the aspect related to the management of diversity in an incredible manner may also be taken into consideration. Furthermore, the aspect of cross cultural management may also be taken into account. It would help in the aspect of inclusiveness amongst children in a proper and appropriate manner accordingly. As a result the aspect of equality is of utmost importance     

1. Evaluate how your own attitudes, values and behaviour could impact on work with children and young people.

As a guide, you should submit an average of 120 words for this question.

The attitude of the community worker would have a huge influence with regard to the welfare of children as far as their mentality is concerned. The community worker in this regard has to play an extremely essential role in terms of the welfare of children and adolescents in a proper and appropriate manner as far as the understanding of their psychology in the desired manner is concerned. As a result, the steps and measure undertaken by the community worker are of extreme importance. It would help in the implementation of the work undertaken by the community worker in an incredible manner as far as the comprehensive solution is concerned.    

• As a home-based childcarer you will need to have an understanding of the day-to-day routines of children in your care and how you can promote their well-being.

Using current frameworks, produce an information sheet that considers children’s well-being in relation to current frameworks. This sheet can include links and images and should focus on each of the frameworks for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. There is no word count guidance, but do use your own words where possible.

England	The Department for Education is responsible
Wales	The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act of 2016 is applicable
Scotland	The Scottish Government is entrusted
Northern Ireland	The Northern Ireland Executive is responsible

• As a home based childcarer you may care for children of different ages. It is important that you can meet the diverse needs of children.

Produce 2 plans to meet the needs of children aged between 0 and 7 years and 7 years and older in relation to:

0 to 7 years

Diet	Staple and healthy diet
Care	Supervision of children in a proper manner
Rest and sleep	Adequate sleep to be ensured
Personal hygiene	Bathing should be ensured

7 years and above

Diet	Proper diet taking account of health factors
Care	Ensuring health and safety
Rest and sleep	Ensuring of proper and enough sleep
Personal hygiene	Facilitation for maintenance of hygiene

• When providing meals and snacks for children in your care it is essential that you encourage healthy eating by providing healthy options and alternative variations for children who have special dietary requirements.

Produce a poster that can be displayed on a notice board for parents/carers to raise awareness of healthy eating and dietary requirements. Include information on the poster to explain strategies to encourage healthy eating and identify reasons for special dietary requirements. 

• Working as a home-based childcarer, you will have the opportunity to work in partnership with others and understand the benefits of working with them.

In approx.100 of your own words, identify the main types of partnerships that you will find yourself working with as a result of becoming a home-based child carer. In a further 50-75 words, explain how you can work with these partners to plan to meet the needs and interests of children.

The partnerships would involve collaboration with parents, childcare organisations and authorities of the local government. These partners would play an important role with regard to the beneficial interests of children accordingly. As a result, it would be beneficial if partners collaborate with home based child carers accordingly. Additionally, the understanding between the partners and the home based child cares would lead to the favourable outcomes in the desired manner as far as child welfare is concerned to a considerable extent. Furthermore, the partners are to be met on a regular basis to formulate and implement plans with reference to the care and protection of children and the updating of the policies regarding the same as far as the situation is concerned. As a result, the welfare of the children would be taken into consideration in the desired manner.      

• Describe how partnerships with parents and carers are established, how you maintain them, and how this supports the home learning environment.

Here, you need to provide an answer in approx. 250 of your own words.

The partnerships are established and maintained by the virtue of communication thereby briefing about the policy of childcare in an effective and efficient manner. It is to be ensured that there are no communications gaps in this regard thereby implying that the various channels related to communication are to be taken into consideration. Additionally, the aspect of Integrated Marketing Communication may also be quite handy as far as the parties to the collaboration and network are concerned.  As a result, the aspect of communication is of utmost importance as far as the protection and welfare of children are concerned. In this regard the aspect of social media would be quite helpful as far as the usage of social networking sites are concerned. Furthermore, advertisement in newspapers online and offline would also be quite helpful in this matter to a huge extent.  The aspects related to all kinds of verbal and written communication are to be taken into consideration as far as the feasibility with reference to the making of communication is concerned in an effective and efficient manner thereby resulting in the favourable outcomes. It would help in the aspect related to the implementation of the policies with reference to the care and protection of the child in a proper and appropriate manner. The feedback related to the child is to be provided to the parent or the concerned guardian on a regular basis    

• You have a legal responsibility to keep personal information confidential.

Explain when information should be shared in your own words and provide an example to illustrate your answer (this can be hypothetical) in approx. 50-75 words.

The sensitive information has to be kept confidential as far as personal details of children are concerned taking account of the laws related to data privacy. The intellectual property laws in this matter may also be taken into account in this regard. As a result, that any data which contains sensitive information are to be handled in a confidential manner as far as the aspect related to disclosure of information is concerned. Stringent action is to be initiated for breach of data.   

• Working as a home-based childcarer you will need to have an understanding of children’s learning, development and behaviour, and be able to pass on information to parents/carers regarding their child’s development.

Here, you need to identify areas of learning and development in relation to current frameworks – that means in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, even though this qualification only pertains to England. There is no word count guide for this question, but remember to try to use your own words where possible.

England	The Department for Education is responsible
Wales	The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act of 2016 is applicable
Scotland	The Scottish Government is entrusted
Northern Ireland	The Northern Ireland Executive is responsible

• Explain factors which influence children’s development.

To answer this fully, you must explain the following in no less than 150 per question.

1. Explain how children and young people’s development is influenced by a range of personal factors including:

• health status
• disability
• sensory impairment
• learning difficulties.

• Explain how children and young people’s development is influenced by a range of external factors, such as:

• poverty and deprivation
• family environment and background
• personal choices
• how they are looked after/care status
• education.

The health of children is an extremely important factor for development. The aspect pertaining to disability has to be dealt with in sensitive manner. The aspect related to sensory impairment and learning difficulty for children act as impediments for growth which are ot be addressed appropriately.

The factors of poverty and deprivation lead to the denial of various facilities to the child. The aspect of family background along with the care of the child also influences to a great level. The personal choices and education are also influential factors for child development (Keenan, Evans and Crowley, 2016).

• Explain the difference between sequence of development and rate of development from birth to 19 years of age.

To complete this question, you will need to provide an answer in your own words and in approx. 300 words.

The sequence of development form birth to 19 years of age implies the different phases involved in the development in such a span of time. The rate of development implies the levels pertaining to physical and mental development. The rate of the development and the sequence of development vary form on child to another. The aspect related to the development of understanding implies the rate of development of a child from infancy to teenage in the desired manner as far as being able to carry on in adult life in the desired manner is concerned. The sequence of development implies the gaining of physical strength and fitness amongst the children from infancy to teenage in the desired manner. A s aresul,t the monitoring of the rate of development  and the sequence of development of the child is of utmost importance as far as the identification and determination with reference to the scope of improvement are concerned. It would help in the necessary steps and measures to be undertaken for the growth and progress of the child in the desired manner accordingly.     

• Describe key milestones in development for children from birth to 12 years in relation to:

• physical development
• social and emotional development
• cognitive development
• speech, language and communication development.

This requires a detailed answer which can be in a table. Try to use your own words and create a chart that you can refer to later. There is no word count for this question.

The aspect pertaining to physical development involves the growth related to the health of the child. The aspect pertaining to social and emotional development implies the integration of the child with peers. The aspect of cognitive development implies the behavioural growth. The aspect of communication development involves the oral skills of the child accordingly. As a result, it is imperative that both physical development and cognitive development of children are quite vital as far as the overall growth of children is concerned.    

• Explain how children’s learning is influenced by:

• positive relationships
• environment.

Your answer should average 200 of your own words in total.

Positive relationships play an important role in the well-being of the child. It would help the child to appreciate the behaviour of people in an effective manner as far as being supported b adults is concerned. As a result, it is imperative that the maintenance of positive relationships at home is essential with regard to the welfare and growth of the child. The environment leads to the upbringing of the child in the desired manner. Additionally, the environment also has a n important role to play with the development of the child on an all-round basis in the desired manner. Furthermore, the environmental factors are to be taken into consideration in a proper and appropriate manner as far as the welfare of the child is concerned. It would help in the fostering of amicable relationships in the desired manner accordingly.  As a result, it is imperative that the aspects related to the positive relationships and environment is of utmost importance as far as the overall well-being of the child is concerned.   

• Describe the 9 factors that influence a child’s behaviour.

Using your own words, and averaging 35-50 words per factor, give an account of how behaviour can be affected by influences on a child’s life and what the outcomes can be as a result.

The nine factors include environment, parents, peer groups, teachers, school policies, diet, surroundings, home atmosphere and childcare frameworks. These factors serve as the key elements in the formative years of the child as far as the growth and development of the child in an effective and efficient manner is concerned. Additionally, the authorities’ concerned must take account of these factors so that no child is left behind thereby ending up struggling. Furthermore, these factors imply the overcoming of the learning difficulties of children. The factor pertaining to the environment implies the healthy and salubrious surroundings for the child in order to learn and grow. The factor pertaining to parents imply the understanding of the needs of children by the parents in the desired manner. The factor pertaining to peer groups imply the fellow children with whom the child forms networks by the virtue of interaction in the desired manner accordingly. The factor pertaining to teachers imply the initiatives undertaken by the teachers for the learning of the child as far as growth is concerned. The factor pertaining to school policies imply the regulations and frameworks adopted by the school with regard to education of the child. The factor pertaining to diet implies the steps and measures with regard to the diet of the child. The aspects of surroundings imply the chain of events influencing the child. The aspect of home atmosphere implies the situation at home. The aspect of childcare frameworks impies the frameworks adopted for the welfare of the child.        

• There are different ways to manage behaviour. Here you need to look at the different ways you can effectively manage and support the child to promote positive behaviour.

In approx. 120 of your own words, outline the different ways you can manage behaviour and highlight any that you favour.

Each child has different needs and objectives. As a result, a variety of methods should be applied for the supervision of children accordingly as far as dealing on an individual basis is concerned (Singer, 2017). Such methods are to vary from one child to another depending upon their needs and thinking thereby implying the catering to the needs of all kinds of children in an appropriate manner. It is imperative that the approach to be undertaken for the supervision of children has to be in various forms accordingly. 

• There has been much debate and research into the value of play and how children learn through play. As a home-based childcarer you will need to understand the value of play in promoting children’s learning and development.

You must identify the rights of children in relation to play as detailed in the ‘UN Convention on the Rights of the Child’ in approx. 100 words outlining four main articles. Use your own words.

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child imply the prevention of child abuse to a large extent as far as their social economic and cultural rights are concerned taking account of their health and safety. Such a convention also implies that the rights of the child is of utmost importance as far as the overall well-being is concerned in the desired manner. Child abuse leads to sever detriment in the welfare of children. As a result, child labor needs to be controlled and prevented.  

• Explain the innate drive for children and young people to play.

Using your own words, explain why children play and the effect of play, in approx. 120 of your own words.

Playing must be encouraged for children as it helps in the physical and mental growth. It also helps in the overall wellbeing of the child physically, mentally and socially.  As a result, it is imperative that playing is extremely important with reference to the growth of children in the desired manner. It also helps in the integration of children amongst themselves in an amicable manner. In this regard, the resources with reference to the activities for playing are to be taken into consideration in a proper and appropriate manner so that the children learn the basics related to the playing of games in the desired manner at the earliest.    

• Analyse how play is necessary for all children and young people’s development and well-being.

In a minimum of 250 words, examine how a person develops in an all-round way through play as a child. Remember to use your own words and where possible, use examples from real life to illustrate your points.

Playing helps in the all-round growth and well-being of children as far as being active is concerned. It leads to the physical and mental development of children along with growth at the social level as far as their integration in the society in the future is concerned. Additionally, playing also helps children to develop their ability to think along with the performing of physically demanding tasks in an effective manner. As a result, the activities related to playing are to be applied and implemented in a proper and appropriate manner without any major hindrances and impediments accordingly. As a result, it would result in the all-round development of the child in a proper and appropriate manner. The resources related to playing activities of children are to be taken into consideration in the desired manner. It would help in the learning of the techniques of play by the child in an effective and efficient manner. It would also result in the overall wellbeing of the child as far as the aspect of helaht is concerned accordingly.     

• Children learn by discovery as well as when they are told to do something.

Explain benefits of balancing child-initiated and adult-led play activities.

The aspect of balancing child and adult activities would result in fostering amicable relationship between adult and children. It would also result in the reduction of gaps between adults and children thereby promoting an understanding between the adults and children in the desired manner. Additionally, it would also help in the appreciating of adults and children amongst themselves in the desired manner thereby implying that the psychology of children is understood. 

• Identify how children’s play needs and preferences change in relation to their stage of development.

In approx. 75 words, indicate how children change in regard to their play needs and preferences as they develop.

Different stages imply different kinds of activities for children with respect to play as per their needs and satisfaction accordingly. It further implies that the passion of children change with age with their growth thereby result in modifications in their tastes and preferences. As a result, it is imperative that the stages of children are to be taken into consideration as far as the engaging them in the playing activities are concerned.  

• Discuss the need for an inclusive approach when planning play activities.

Review, in approx. 100 words, why it important to have materials, resources and activities that represent the diversity of our society

Inclusive approach implies the integration of children from different backgrounds as far as playing is concerned. It is important to have the items and activities along with the resources in various forms to cater different kinds of children in terms of the management of diversity as far as the undertaking of a non-discriminatory approach is concerned. Additionally, the aspect of fairness may also be applied in terms of justice in the desired manner as far as equality is concerned.  

• When working as a home based childcarer you will undertake observations and assessments of the children in your care. It is essential that you understand the role of observation in promoting children’s learning and development.

Explain in approx. 120 words what you can learn by watching children play and create a resource that will assist you in the future when undertaking observations on children’s learning and development that explains how observations are used in the following situations: 

• to plan for individual children’s needs
• for early intervention
• to review the environment
• during transition
• when working in partnership

There is no guided word count for the resource.

The planning for individual needs implies the taking care of children in an individualistic manner. The aspect of early intervention implies the undertaking of action at the earliest in order to imply playing activities accordingly. The environment must suit the playing activities of children. The aspect pertaining to transition is to be monitored accordingly. Co-operation is to be undertaken while working in collaborations as far as the desired results are concerned thereby avoiding conflicts of interests As a result, it is observed that watching children play would be quite beneficial as far as getting to know their level of participation is concerned 

• Supporting a child with extra help before the child starts to fall behind the expected pattern of development is known as early intervention. Here you need to discuss how this approach supports development.

Here you need to consider who you should work with and when, and how this decision has been made, along with the other professionals who may need to become involved. Using your own words, your answer should average 75-100 words.

With regard to early intervention, working with the appropriate professionals at the earliest would help in the addressing of the issues of the child in a proper and appropriate manner. It would also lead to the care and protection of children in an incredible manner as far as their welfare is concerned thereby addressing the issues as early as possible. As a result, the needs of the children are to be identified at the earliest as far as the working with the professionals is concerned.     

  Unit 2

1. Outline the skills, attributes and behaviours that you need and require to lead and manage a home based childcare setting.

In approx. 300 of your own words, identify what skills and behaviours you already have that make you suitable for this role, and which attributes you have to develop.

The skills pertaining to communication and administration are essential to manage a home based childcare. It would help in the fostering of amicable relationships between the children and the home based childcarer along with qualities related to leadership. As a childcarer, I have the skills related to the identification of the needs of various children. However, I have to learn to be more empathetic to the needs of the children as far as the providing of a comprehensive solution is concerned. I also have to learn the aspects related to the handling of children with special needs as far as their limited cognitive development is concerned accordingly. I also have to learn the aspect related to the handling of children with learning difficulties. Additionally, the aspect related to the supervision and controlling of autistic children are also to be learnt by me in the desired manner. Furthermore, children with various kinds of disabilities and limited mobility are also to be taken into consideration in the desired manner as far as the development of skills of a childcare is concerned.       

• Consider the roles and responsibilities of a home based childcarer when leading and managing a setting.

The welfare of the child is paramount and is underpinned with legislation and professional standards. Research your responsibilities and the role that you need to take as well as the roles of others in this setting. Your answer should be approx.200 words and reference professional organisations.

The well being of the child along with the health and safety in to be taken into consideration as far as compliance with legislation is concerned. A home based childcarer has to play a vital role with reference to the overall well-being of the child thereby implying the management of a setting related to child care in an incredible manner. The health and safety of the child is to be taken into consideration in a proper and appropriate manner as far as the protection of the child is concerned both at internal and external levels. In this aspect, any incidents related to injuries or illness is to be taken into consideration on a priority basis and dealt in an urgent manner. It would help in the security and safety of children in the desired manner. Consultation with professional organisation would be of great help in this regard.     

• Provide information on how to source support for the home based childcarer.

Remembering to quote your research methods, identify the main areas, places, or people that you could approach for support in your local area, with their contact details and a brief outline on the services or support they can offer you. There is no word count guide for this question.

The community welfare organisations in the local area would be approached accordingly along with the local authorities. The research methods would involve the qualitative approach thereby collecting data through the interviewing of the people based in the local are with reference to their interests in the aspect related to childcare. The aspect of funding for the home based childcarer must also be taken into consideration.    

• Explain how you, as a home based childcarer registers as an employer.

Your answer of approx. 150 words, should include your responsibilities for employee wages, payment of tax & national insurance. Also look at the HMRC site and check what the RTI means.

The minimum wages are to be paid to the employees accordingly. The taxes are to be paid in a proper and appropriate manner. The national insurance must also be paid in order to enjoy social benefits. The guidelines of Ofsted are to be followed for registration. RTI means Real Time Information with regard to payment of Income Tax as implied by the website of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs. The registration as a home based child care is extremely essential as far as obtaining license for the same is concerned. It would help in the setting up of a n agency pertaining to childcare in the desired manner

• Explain how you, as a home based childcarer would register as a self-employed childcarer and the self assessment process that you will need to follow.

Your answer should average 150 of your own words, referencing any websites used to source the information for your answer.

In order to be registered as a self employed child carer, the Early Years Register would be considered. An introductory course in child care needs to be completed. In this regard, the concepts of care and learning are to be taken into consideration. The handbook related to the registration as a self-employed childcare must be taken into account as far as the guidelines are concerned. With reference to the connection between care and learning, the aspect of the needs of children are to be taken into consideration as far as the module pertaining to Early Years Foundation Stage is concerned.     

• List the considerations that you should be aware of when planning to start your own home based childcare business.

In approx. 500 words, briefly outline each of the considerations that you have identified and discuss how they impact on you as an individual.

The surrounding environment needs to suit children in the desired manner. The compliance with regard to health and safety regulations is to be ensured as far as the wellbeing of child is concerned. It would help in the growth of the childcare home in the desired manner (Keenan, Evans and Crowley, 2016). The needs of children on an average basis are also to be taken into account. The diet of the children would also be considered on consultation with a doctor or health practitioner specializing in children’s health. In this aspect, the concept of hygiene needs to be looked into. It is of extreme importance to assess the needs and demands of children in a proper and appropriate manner as far as the determination and identification of the steps and procedure relating to their welfare and development is concerned. Furthermore, it is essential to take into consideration the rights of the child. The aspect of child labour needs to be eradicated thereby implying that stringent punishment is to be awarded to the person engaging children into hard and rigorous labour. As a result, the laws applicable with reference to the prevention of child labour are to be taken into consideration in a proper and appropriate manner accordingly.   

• List and outline the reason for the types of insurance required for a home based childcare setting.

There is no word count guide for this question.

The insurance would imply business, health and property accordingly with regard to the facilitation of the ease of mitigation of risks accordingly. It is also imperative that such kinds of insurance would help in the modus operandi of the home based childcare setting in an effective manner as far as the financial aspect is concerned thereby implying the welfare of children. As a result, it is imperative that insurance for a home based setting is of extreme importance.    

• You have decided to open you own Home based Child care business, and now need to create a business plan.

Your plan should start with our own background and suitability for this venture and a description of the service(s) you want to offer. You should perform a SWOT analysis taking into account your skills and your physical resources and upload this to your portifio via the upload button.  Create your own unique ‘mission statement’ linking it to the type of unique services you will offer- what will make you different? For example, opening times, facilities, etc.   Add to the plan a list in your local area of other competitors and identify who your customers could be and how you will appeal to them and what sources of support you may need to start a business in this sector.  Secondly, you will need to provide information on your start up costs, and what you think your weekly income and expenditure will be. This answer should be approx. 1000 words and can be designed as a plan on a word document to be uploaded to the portfolio system via the upload button, alongside, or including the SWOT analysis.

Strengths

The expertise in childcare would be a beneficial factor. It would help in the supervision of children in an incredible manner as far as the providing of the services by the Home Based Child care is concerned.  

Weaknesses

The loopholes and grey areas in the policies of the Home Based Child care. Such loopholes and grey areas need to be addressed at the earliest in order to avoid hassles and obstacles relating to the modus operandi of the Home Based Child care. 

Opportunities

The opportunities for the Home Based Child care imply the inclusion of facilities which would help children to grow in a proper and appropriate manner. 

Threats

The advent of new organisations may result in the aspect of competitiveness as far as the concepts related to child care and supervision is concerned. As a result, the opening times of the Home Based Child care should be plotted in such a manner that they are flexible in nature  

• Describe how to register with the appropriate regulatory body.

Describe the process of registration in the appropriate regulatory body in the area where you live. If you have already registered yourself, provide evidence of that application process. Also briefly outline how to register in other areas. Your answer should average 200 words.

The registration would be with the Care Quality Commission which would involve the filing of an application in a proper and appropriate manner. In the United Kingdom, the registration as a childcarer would be through the Care Quality Commission. It is a pubic body under the ambit of the Department of Health and Social Care of the United Kingdom as far as the supervision of health and social care in the United Kingdom is concerned.   

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