Introduction to Assessment 1
Learner Instructions
Written questions and responses
· Take your time and carefully read all questions
· Answer each question in the space provided and to the required number or within the word count
· Write each answer in your own words and use “quotation” marks and reference where you have used the work of others
· Refer to your learner guide and any supplementary materials you have been provided including references and links to websites.
Question 1 A
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Children progress through different stages of development that are marked by key milestones. While individual children will develop at their own rate through these stages, it is important for educators to have an understanding of what the key milestones for different ages and stages are.
For the following age groups in questions a-d, provide two (2) developmental milestones for each identified developmental area:
Birth-4 months
· Physical
· Emotional
· Cognitive
· Language
· Social
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Question 1 B
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4-8 months
· Physical
· Emotional
· Cognitive
· Language
· Social
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Question 1 C
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8-12 months
· Physical
· Emotional
· Cognitive
· Language
· Social
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Question 1 D
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1-2 years
· Physical
· Emotional
· Cognitive
· Language
· Social
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Question 1 E
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Identify five (5) factors that may result in a child not developing within the expected age and stage range.
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Question 2 A
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Cu
ent research has
ought to attention aspects that impact on the
ain development of babies and toddlers. In relation to this, respond to the following questions:
What is neuroplasticity?
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Question 2 B
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Explain the development of neurons in a baby’s
ain and the influence of environment and experience for neuroplasticity.
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Question 2 C
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In 2014 UNICEF had a meeting on
ain development in the early childhood. In 70 words discuss this statement.
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Question 3 A
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John Bowlby developed the theory of attachment in 1958. What are the four (4) styles of attachment?
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Question 3 B
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What are the benefits of promoting secure attachments in children?
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Question 3 C
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What are the consequences of insecure attachment styles in children?
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Question 3 D
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What are the impacts of attachment on
ain development? What forms of attachment are responsible for these outcomes?
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Question 4 A
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When toddlers and babies transition from home to an ECEC service, they may
ing with them an item of comfort. In relation to this statement, discuss the following:
How does having an item from home comfort the child?
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Question 4 B
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Explain one (1) other method you might use to comfort and support a child.
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Question 5 A
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Explain the purpose of Quality Area 2, in the NQS, and what the standards require.
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Question 5 B
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Explain the purpose of Quality Area 5 and identify each of the related standards.
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Question 5 C
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What are five (5) national law and regulations relevant to nurturing babies and toddlers?
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Question 6 A
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When providing care to young babies or toddlers, strong and effective communication is very important to support parents and families while caring for their children.
Discuss this statement in your own words.
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Question 6 B
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Explain three (3) different methods of communication with families. As part of your response, explain appropriate ways to use each method.
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Question 6 C
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Why is it important to communicate with the families of babies and toddlers attending your service?
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Question 7 A
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A major safety concern in education and care services relates to the spread of disease and infection. To answer the following questions, you will need to consider immunisation practices and information from the “Staying Healthy” guidelines.
According to the “Staying Healthy” guidelines, how are germs and infections spread? Explain each method.
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Question 7 B
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When is proof of immunisation required?
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Question 7 C
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To make sure immunisations records are up-to-date, education and care services must obtain a copy of the child’s immunisation record during enrolment and request a new copy each year.
List four (4) other methods you can implement to ensure immunisation records are up to date.
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Question 8 A
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List four (4) industry requirements that inform service standards, policies, and procedures.
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Question 8 B
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Give two (2) examples of policies or procedures that a service may have. In your discussion also include two things each of these policies or procedures might cover.
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Question 8 C
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Briefly discuss how Quality Area 2 and Quality Area 5, will inform policies and procedures in a service.
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Question 8 C
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Briefly discuss how Quality Area 2 and Quality Area 5, will inform policies and procedures in a service.
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Question 9 B
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Briefly discuss two (2) practices to create a quality sleeping environment and two (2) safety measures to promote a hygienic and safe environment.
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Question 9 C
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It is important to consider the clothing and layers that children are wearing when sleeping.
Concerning layers, and warmth, what should you do while children are sleeping and why should you only swaddle before they start to roll?
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Question 9 D
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What is sudden infant death syndrome? Identify two (2) safe practices that are recommended for the prevention of SIDS.
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Question 9 E
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Provide a
ief outline of the three (3) general safety procedures for sleeping practices.
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Question 10 A
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Why is it important to gather information about a baby’s sleep pattern from their family?
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Question 10 B
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Educators are obligated under National Law to follow safe sleeping practices, regardless of family preferences. When would educators not follow sleep practices outlined in National Law?
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Question 10 C
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It is likely that you will be caring for many children at once. What are the child supervision regulations for family day care services? How does this compare to centre-based service?
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Question 10 D
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Complete the table by filling in the recommended range of hours a child sleeps at different ages.
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Age
0—3 months old
4—11 months old
12-36 months old
Sleep per day
Question 10 E
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Educators are most responsible for daytime naps. Complete the table by filling in the average range of naps per day, and hours of naptime, for each range group.
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Age
0—3 months old
4—11 months old
12-36 months old
Naps per day
Hours of sleep
Question 11 A
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To answer the following questions, you will need to consider practices related to nappy changing.
Discuss the standard procedure that must be followed in an ECEC when changing nappies and cleaning up afterward.
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Question 11 B
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For nappy changes and toileting needs, describe practices you can use to help you adapt your care to the needs of the child and family.
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Question 12 A
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To answer the following questions, you will need to consider practices related to toileting routines.
What behaviours indicate a child is ready to learn to use the toilet?
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Question 12 B
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Explain four (4) supportive practices that you can use to promote children’s independence while learning to use the toilet.
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Question 12 C
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When supporting a child to use the toilet, it is helpful to replicate their home environment. Describe the sorts of information you would need to obtain from parents to support this practice.
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Question 13 A
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Using the link in your Learner Guide, use the Infant Feeding Guidelines to complete the below table.
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Age
Nutritional guidelines
0-6 months
6-8 months
12 months
24 months
Question 13 B
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What are the eight (8) NHRMC guidelines for meeting the nutritional needs of infants and young children?
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Question 14 A
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As an educator, you will need to consider numerous factors when selecting food for children, including allergies.
List the most common food allergies.
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Question 14 B
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Once a family has shared their child’s food allergy with the service, identify four (4) strategies for managing allergies in the workplace.
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Question 14 C
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Discuss what an allergy management plan is and the role of families and educators as part of the plan.
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Question 15 A
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Why is hand hygiene important for infection control and when is it most important? What is the hand washing technique described in the NHMRC?
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Question 15 B
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What requirements apply to PPE items and the use of PPE items?
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Question 15 C
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Describe five (5) steps you can take during the food preparation process to support food hygiene and safety.
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Question 16 A
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Outline the processes for preparing powdered formula and liquid formula.
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Question 16 B
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Some families may prefer to continue feeding their children on
east milk while they attend a care service. What are some methods for storing
east milk?
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Question 16 C
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Describe the process for preparing
east milk for consumption.
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Question 16 D
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Discuss how often you will need to provide
east milk, formula, or food to babies and toddler.
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Question 17 A
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To answer the following questions, you will need to consider mealtime practices and food selection.
Why is it important to consult with families and how can educators support parents who supply food for their children? Provide three (3) methods.
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Question 17 B
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How can educators create a supportive environment for parents who decide to
east feed their children at the service?
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Question 18 A
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There are safe ways to hold babies and toddlers that can prevent any harm to the child as well as yourself.
Explain how to pick up and hold a baby so that you and the baby are safe.
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Question 18 B
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Explain how to pick up and hold a toddler so that you and the child are safe.
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Question 18 C
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Discuss the considerations when checking an area for safety for babies who are rolling, babies who can crawl, and toddlers who can walk.
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Question 18 D
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Other than monitoring physical spaces and types of equipment, hazards are also present in the form of germs and contamination that can spread infection to babies and toddlers.
Effective infection control allows for children to touch and put items in their mouth without being exposed to infection. List four (4) ways you can ensure an area is free of potential infection.
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Question 19 A
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Complete the table using recommendations from the Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years and Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines.
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Physical activity
Screen time
Inactive time
Birth to 1 yea
1-3 years
Question 19 B
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What are Queensland Government’s recommendations for oral health for babies and toddlers?
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Question 20 A
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Babies and toddlers have preve
al skills, which means that they will communicate with some ve
alising as well as body language.
While interacting with babies and toddlers it is important to look for signs of what children are trying to communicate and if they require your