THE EXPECTED PATTERN OF CHILDREN BETWEEN BIRTH AND 19 YEARS It is important to learn a child’s way of development and physical growing, by a child’s physical development so they can be supported for their individual needs. Children’s development can be measured by milestones… 0 – 1 YEAR • See fuzzy objects, shapes • Grasp an object • Suck, swallow • Recognise their mothers voice and smell • Cry when hungry, in pain, need changing or simply wanting a cuddle • Being startled by a loud noise. 1 -3 YEARS • Moving about – crawling, shuffling, stand with support • Sit up on their own, feed themselves • Use their hands to skilfully move an object. • Dropping something on the floor and looking where it has gone • Wave hello and goodbye • Point at someone/ something with their fingers • Babbling, or say one word I e mama, dada to communicate • They will know who their parent are, they may cry if left with some one that they don’t know! 3 – 7 YEARS • Run, climb, pedal a tricycle • Walk up stairs • Talk clearly • Tell clearly the difference between a boy/girl • Build a tower of bricks • Undo a button and thread beads • Role play and dress up • Play co – operatively with other children • Like reading books and painting • Copying an adult, help out • Having less tantrums better temper PAGE 1 7 – 12 YEARS • Throw and kick a ball • Ride a bike • Use scissors, build a model • Write clearly • Draw meaningful pictures in detail • Take turns • Make jokes • Dress themselves • Get scared/frightened e.g.
Competency Statement III To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance, I will supply children with an emotionally and physically safe and secure environment in which they will thrive, being able to develop their own sense of self. I will do this by smiling and greeting all children and their parents each and every morning. I will always address each child by their name. I will make sure every child gets some one on one attention when I can express appropriate physical touch and enjoyment in them being in my classroom. I will get to know each child, establish relationships with parents, and support their strengths as well as their needs.
They can also give them support in making referrals for other services. Sure start gives families parenting information; they have support groups and can give support within the home. Sure start provides good quality support in play, learning and child care know-hows for children, both group and those which are home based. They provide healthcare, advice and support for children with special needs through signposting to more specialised services where necessary. “Examples of specific services offered through projects include: Home based ante natal care, Breastfeeding Support Groups Advice, support and information on health related topics Early Language Development Programmes Play development for all ages and stages Age appropriate physical development opportunities High quality crèche sessions Promotion of the creative arts Support for smooth transitions between pre school and school.” (EarlyYearsSureStart) Nursery schools - Provide early learning and childcare for children between three and five years old.
Services tend to be bespoke, meeting the individual family need. In addition to these services the following is also delivered from the Centre - Parentcraft, ante-natal and post-natal support, nurture groups, attachment and bonding support and breast feeding support, a variety of training courses for parents through the Adult Learning Alliance and other partners. Courses range from computer courses to learning to speak English and learning basic maths and English, the courses are provided in direct response to local need. The Childcare team works closely with speech and language therapists in order to promote early and effective identification and intervention of language development in children. The Centre has a cafe
1.2 DESCRIBE WITH EXAMPLES HOW TO BEHAVE APPROPRIATELY FOR A CHILD OR YOUNG PERSON’S STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT? First impressions are important for everyone not only child but for parents and people we work with. Children of different age will need varying levels of attention; some may be more advanced than others. Children with “special needs” will need more help. When we work with infants at nursery to help them with basics vocabulary and numeracy we need to choose media that will help them understand.
AC3.1 My nurserys puropse is to provide a good service of care for children ages 0-4 whilst children are in our care it is out duty to ensure that they are well looked after and supported in all aspects of their development. As nursery nurse we must care for children at all times while stimulating their needs and providing them with the assistance and guidence they may need. AC3.2 My role as a nursery role is important because i must consist of meeting the day to day needs of the children. ( Such as feeding, exercise, sleep time) As a key worker it is my job to ensure that i have a weekly planning of activities set out which will stimulate and occupy the children. I must observe children and write down steps for them to move further in thier development.
Also parents and carers can trust practitioners as information is regularly communicated throughout the setting and any concerns are addressed in a professional environment that encourages open communication. Conclusion: The reasons why people communicate and what effects communication has within an early years setting is that communication is the main core of all positive relationships within the setting, without effective communication the fulfilment of your job role would not be able to be completed in a professional manner. You need to be able to communicate freely with all members of your team, your management, children, parents and other professionals to ensure the child receives the full care they are entitled to. Therefore communication plays a vital role in your day to day life and that if you don’t communicate and form positive relationships from the start this will affect your job as a child’s key person and may lead to further problems within your work
E1: There are many parts to the role of the practitioner when they are meeting children’s learning needs some of these are working with families, providing a positive environment, and the children wellbeing. Working with families”, you should always make sure that you are approachable and friendly towards all parents so that they are happy about leaving their child with you” (Tassoni, 1999, pg. 315). This helps to meet children’s learning needs as the child’s primary career has a better understanding of the child and may be able to support the child when they are at home. I have seen this at placement where they run parent consolation’s twice a term, and if the teacher needs to see the primary career, they arrange meeting.
If the child has had to change nurseries numerous times they could feel disorientated, they could become withdrawn and they could even regress. It is important to limit such changes in a child’s life at a young age as they are so easily effected by it. Supporting children correctly within their few days and/or weeks of transition into nursery is of utmost importance. Children may become very stressed and anxious during this time and in these cases tend to cry, be withdrawn and refuse to be involved in play and activities. There are many ways to assist the child to have a smooth
First aid is important in everyday life but it is so important in a nursery all children are still learning the same way adults are and a child could stick to much food in their mouth or a piece of food could get trapped down their throat and they could choke. If you are first aid trained you will react quickly even though you will be under pressure, it’s your natural instinct but at least you know how to do first aid because if you didn’t it would be hard to make sure you did everything right, majority of it is common sense but there are different factors to take into account with a baby to a toddler to an adult.