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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare QRN: 601/3527/X
Unit 1: Preparing to work as a Home Based Childcarer: Unit reference H/506/4745 Unit level 3
1. Understand cu
ent legislation and regulation in relation to home based childcare.
1.1. Outline cu
ent legislation relevant to the home based childcarer.
1.2. Summarise cu
ent legislation and guidelines relating to:
the health and safety of children
the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children
Equality, diversity and inclusion.
1.3. Discuss the role of regulatory bodies in relation to home based childcare.
2. Understand how to establish a safe and healthy home based childcare environment for children.
2.1. Explain why it is important to take a balanced approach to risk management.
2.2. Explain the principles of safe supervision in the home based setting and off site.
2.3. Describe procedures for:
storage of medication
Administration of medication record keeping with regard to medication.
2.4. Ca
y out a risk assessment of own home:
indoors
Outdoors.
2.5. Summarise ways to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children in relation to:
preparing formula feeds
sterilisation of feeding equipment
preparation and storage of food
safe disposal of waste
care of pets.
2.6. Explain procedures to follow in the event of: accidents
incidents
emergencies.
3. Understand how to support the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children.
3.1. Explain the terms:
safeguarding and duty of care
child protection.
3.2. Summarise regulatory requirements for safeguarding children within a home based setting.
3.3. Identify own Local Authority safeguarding procedures.
3.4. Explain the roles and responsibilities of the lone worker in a home based setting in relation to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children.
3.5. Describe signs, symptoms, indicators and behaviours that may cause concern relating to:
domestic abuse
neglect
physical abuse
emotional abuse
sexual abuse.
3.6. Describe actions to take if harm or abuse is suspected and/or disclosed.
3.7. Explain procedures that need to be followed by lone workers in home based settings when harm or abuse are suspected or alleged against: self
third parties.
3.8. Write a policy and procedure for the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children in a home based setting.
4. Understand how to promote equality, diversity and inclusion
4.1. Explain the roles and responsibilities of the home based childcarer in supporting equality, diversity and inclusive practice.
4.2. Evaluate the impact of own attitudes, values and behaviour when supporting equality, diversity and inclusive practice.
5. Understand how day-to-day care routines promote children’s well-being
5.1. Discuss children’s well-being in relation to cu
ent frameworks.
5.2. Plan to meet the needs of a child aged between 0 and 7 years in relation to:
diet
personal physical care needs
rest and sleep provision
personal hygiene routines.
5.3. Plan to meet the needs of a child aged 7 years or older in relation to:
diet
personal physical care needs
rest and sleep provision
personal hygiene routines.
5.4. Explain strategies to encourage healthy eating.
5.5. Identify reasons for special dietary requirements.
6. Understand how to work in partnership to support children’s outcomes.
6.1. Identify typical partnerships established by a home based childcarer.
6.2. Discuss benefits of working in partnership.
6.3. Describe how partnerships with parents/carers are established and maintained.
6.4. Explain how working in partnership with parents/carers supports the home learning environment.
6.5. Explain the boundaries of confidentiality.
7. Understand children’s learning and behaviour in relation to sequence, rate and stage of development.
7.1. Identify areas of learning and development in relation to cu
ent frameworks.
7.2. Explain factors which influence children’s development.
7.3. Explain the difference between sequence of development and rate of development.
7.4. 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.
7.5. Explain how children’s learning is influenced by: positive relationships
environment.
7.6. Describe factors that influence children’s behaviour.
7.7. Outline strategies for managing children’s behaviour.
8. Understand the value of play in promoting children’s learning and development.
8.1. Identify the rights of children in relation to play as detailed in the ‘UN Convention on the Rights of the Child’.
8.2. Explain the innate drive for children to play.
8.3. Discuss how play is necessary for the development of children.
8.4. Explain benefits of balancing child-initiated and adult-led play activities
8.5. Identify how children’s play needs and preferences change in relation to their stage of development.
8.6. Discuss the need for an inclusive approach when planning play activities.
9. Understand the role of observation in promoting children’s learning and development
9.1. Explain what can be learned about children by observing them at play.
9.2. Explain how observations are used:
to plan for individual children’s needs
for early intervention
to review the environment
during transition
when working in partnership
9.3. Discuss how early intervention supports children’s development.
9.4. Explain how to work with others to plan next steps in relation to the needs and interests of children.
Cu
ent legislation to include: Children Act XXXXXXXXXXChildcare Act XXXXXXXXXXEquality Act XXXXXXXXXXChildren and Families Act XXXXXXXXXXData Protection Act XXXXXXXXXXBalanced approached to risk management taking into account a child’s age, needs and abilities avoiding excessive risk taking not being excessively risk averse recognising the importance of risk and challenge to a child’s development. Safeguarding and duty of care Keeping children safe and meeting the individual needs of children is a requirement of the home based childcarer. Unit 1: Preparing to work as a home based childcarer Version XXXXXXXXXXRegulatory requirements to include: ratios requirements for registration factors to consider when recruiting staff Physical care needs Individual care needs including attention to personal care such as toileting, care of hair, skin and teeth, as well as provision of healthy snacks, meals and providing opportunity for exercise. Adult-led Activities and experiences that are planned and implemented by the home based childcare. Individual children’s needs Children are unique. It is essential that the home based childcarer is aware of the individual needs of children in their care. Others include: Parents/carers, colleagues and other professionals. Plan next steps should include identifying required resources, activities and experiences to build on a child’s interest, ability and need. Unit 1: Preparing to work as a home based childcarer Version XXXXXXXXXXAssessment task: Unit 1 – Preparing to work as a home based childcarer Note: Work produced for these tasks could be a useful resource for the home based childcarer, parents/carers, visitors and regulators. Completed tasks should be completed as a portfolio of evidence.
Unit 2: Preparing to set up a home based childcare business:Unit reference K/506/4746 Unit level 3
1. Understand how to lead and manage a home based childcare setting.
1.1. Identify the skills, attributes and behaviours required to lead and manage a home based childcare setting.
1.2. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of a home based childcarer when leading and managing a setting.
1.3. Identify sources of support for the home based childcarer.
2. Understand how to comply with financial and taxation requirements when setting up a home based childcare setting.
2.1. Explain how the home based childcarer registers as:
self-employed
an employer.
2.2. Explain the Self-Assessment process.
3. Understand how to create a business plan
3.1. Discuss steps to take when planning own home based childcare business.
3.2. List types of insurance required for a home based childcare setting.
3.3. Create a business plan.
4. Understand how to register with the appropriate regulatory body.
4.1. Describe how to register with the appropriate regulatory body.
Skills, attributes and behaviours should include: modelling positive behaviours a professional approach reflective practice Continuing Professional Development (CRP) Sources of support Home based