View Unit : Care for the physical and nutritional needs of babies and young children.

Unit

Unit Reference Number

D/601/0130

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Care for the physical and nutritional needs of babies and young children.

Unit Level

Level 3

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

1.5 Child Development and Well-Being

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

All Learning Outcomes must be assessed in a real work environment. Simulation is not permitted except for AC 5.2.

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Be able to provide respectful physical care for babies and young children	1.1	. Demonstrate culturally and ethnically appropriate care for babies and young children for • Skin • Hair • Teeth • Nappy area
		1.2	. Demonstrate in own practice how to take into account the preferences of carers in the provision of physical care and explain why this is important
		1.3	. Demonstrate in own practice how you engage with babies or young children in a respectful manner and provide personalised physical care tailored to their needs.
		1.4	. Explain organisational or regulatory procedures that protect babies, young children and practitioners when providing personal care and why these are necessary.
2	Be able to provide routines for babies and young children that support their health and development	2.1	. Plan daily and weekly routines for babies and young children suitably personalised to meet individual needs
		2.2	. Demonstrate in own practice how to treat babies or young children with respect and sensitivity during everyday care routines
		2.3	. Explain the principles of effective toilet training and how this is incorporated into routines
3	Be able to provide opportunities for exercise and physical activity	3.1	. Explain the importance of exercise and physical activity for babies and young children
3		3.2	. Demonstrate in own practice how to support babies or young children’s exercise and physical activity
4	Be able to provide safe and protective environments for babies and young children	4.1	. Explain policies and procedures in own setting that cover health, safety and protection of babies and young children
		4.2	. Demonstrate and evaluate the safety features within the environment for babies and young children
		4.3	. Supervise babies or young children and demonstrate a balanced approach to risk management
		4.4	. Explain current advice on minimising sudden infant death syndrome in everyday routines for babies
5	Be able to provide for the nutritional needs of babies under 18 months	5.1	. Identify, using current government guidance, the nutritional needs of babies until they are fully weaned and using information from carers plan a programme of weaning
		5.2	. Prepare formula feeds hygienically following current guidance
		5.3	. Evaluate the benefits of different types of formula that are commonly available
6	Understand how to provide for the nutritional needs of young children from 18-36 months	6.1	. Plan meals for young children that meet their nutritional needs based on current government guidance and information from carers
6		6.2	. Explain food allergies and intolerances that a young child may experience and the importance of following carers instructions on the needs of their child

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