Unit 1: Understanding Children's Development

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Knowledge of child development is fundamental to all work with children and this unit enables learners to gain understanding of development from 0-3 years, 3-7 years, 7-12 years and 12-16 years. Learners will find out how children develop in overall terms of growth and development, and different aspects of development – physical, intellectual, emotional and social.
The unit also introduces learners to the concept that underpins all work with children, that of observation. The observation of children provides a means of learning about both children in general, and about individuals. It consequently provides a basis for planning in order to promote their further development. Learners are introduced to some of the main methods of formal observation and will learn how to observe different aspects of children’s development.

Unit 2: Keeping Children Safe

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Keeping children safe has to be a priority in all work with children and the main purpose of this unit is to enable learners to gain understanding of how to achieve this.
Learners will be introduced to the preparation and maintenance of a safe, secure and hygienic environment, in which children can develop without danger to themselves or others. This includes gaining understanding of the relevant legislation and regulations.
The unit also introduces learners to potential signs and symptoms of child abuse and the importance of following policies and procedures in relation to such evidence.

Unit 3: Communication with Children and Adults

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The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to the importance of interpersonal interaction in child care settings and encourage them to develop their own interpersonal skills in preparation for potentially working in the child care sector.

Unit 4: Preparing and Maintaining Environments for Child Care

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The nature of children’s environments is crucial in ensuring maximum benefit for children of all ages. This unit therefore introduces learners to the importance of providing a warm, safe, secure and encouraging environment.
Learners will gain understanding of how to prepare and maintain environments for child care in terms of, for example, health and safety, the integration of play, and the stimulation of children. They will learn how to maintain an environment that builds children’s confidence and resilience, through acknowledging achievements, ensuring consistency and helping children to socialise and to cope with change.
Learners will also gain understanding of how to support children’s routines. This will include the provision of food and drinks and personal care.

Unit 5: Professional Development, Roles and Responsibilities in Child Care

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The aim of this unit is to enable learners to gain knowledge, understanding and skills to develop professionally within their work experience placement and learn how to work as a member of team. Professional development for child care workers is an important element in the ongoing development of practice, through feedback and reflection.

This unit links closely with placement. The unit covers the skills needed to be a childcare professional.

Unit 6: Supporting Children's Play and Learning

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The aim of this unit is for learners to gain knowledge, understanding and skills to enable them to support all aspects of children’s play and learning. Initially, learners gain understanding about the different types of play and about the role of the adult in play activities. They then go on to learn how to provide for children’s imaginative and creative play through the provision of resources, encouragement of children and appropriate intervention. They will learn how to support physical play, to understand its benefits for children and how to encourage and supervise this type of play.