EYE13WB-1.1 Explain the role of the early years practitioner during: • nappy changing • toilet training • washing and bath time • skin, teeth and hair • meal time It is very important to establish a routine as an early year practitioner. Routines will support the physical care needs of children. It should provide a predictable and well-ordered environment, children know what to expect. They are comforting and provide regularity, especially for babies as they enable them to adjust to their own body rhythms. For toddlers, routines provide security and they are a way of teaching children about how to look after themselves. The predictability of routines helps to reduce anxiety and the child can develop self-control. Nappy Changing Equipment required for nappy changing …show more content…
• Babies and young children should have their nappies changed at regular intervals to avoid possible nappy rash and soreness. • A nappy should be changed immediately if a baby or young child has soiled it. • Some babies and young children will have disposable nappies, while others will have reusable or washable nappies. • It is important to follow the wishes of parents by using the appropriate type of nappies. • Early years practitioners must follow the policies and procedures of the setting when changing nappies. • Practitioners must ensure they wear disposable plastic aprons and gloves when changing nappies. • Practitioners should engage with the baby or young child to ensure the process is as pleasant as possible, and so that the child does not become distressed. • Practitioners should make note of any abnormalities when changing a nappy and should inform the supervisor and parent. Toilet Training • Encourages children to develop independence. • All children are individuals, and will be ready for toilet training at different times. • Children should never be forced to use the potty or
D1/D2/A1 This piece of work will be focusing on a child aged 18 months starting a nursery day care setting. The two key issues that will be looked at in this assignment will be planning, preparing and reviewing for the child to settling into the setting. Secondly I will be looking into the child’s emotional support that the child may need when starting the setting, along with the attachments of the child that will need to be built or have already been put in place. When planning for a child to start a new setting there will be certain things that will need to be taken into consideration, for example; the child at hand may have never been separated from their primary carers beforehand.
We can also support the children by creating a safe and welcoming environment, allowing them to feel comfortable to be able to talk to staff if they have any problems. The younger child, however can be supported by ensuring she has clean clothes when she comes into the setting, so that she is not comfortable. We could support all children and mum by monitoring the children's behaviour, learning and development more regularly, making it more efficient to act upon if something begins to slip, such as their development in health and self care. Within this case, it would be crucial to support self care skills by making activities to improve the children's knowledge on, for example the morning routine (getting dressed and brushing teeth for example).
As practitioners, it’s our responsibility to look after the children in our care and to help us do this we have the E.Y.F.S ‘The Early Years Foundation Stage’ which took effect from September 2008 for certain parts of the UK and it includes the legislation and standards for keeping children safe. Some of the legislation which is included in the eyfs is: • The health and safety at work act 1974 • (COSHH) The control of substances hazardous to health • Childcare Act 2006 • The food safety Act 1990
This supports effective attachment by providing consistent individual care, children show their response to this by coming to us when they are hurt sad or just need a cuddle, supporting the child to trust you allows you to understand and meet their needs. Furthermore, we impact create routines that help children to trust adults, they feel more settled and freer to play, explore and learn. This is especially important to children who struggle to form healthy attachments at home, when they come to the nursery we provide them with this, we are always involved and meet their physical and emotional needs. The impact this has on a child’s attachment is extremely important it teaches them that they will always be supported by us. We also create a ‘Triangle of trust’ between child and their family learning
Is It Okay To Give Pacifier To The Baby? As a new parent, you often worry about your little one’s comfort & wellbeing and you might find a pacifier very helpful. While some babies are comforted with rocking, cuddling and sucking during the feeds, others just can’t seem to get enough of it. If your newborn still fusses after you’ve fed, burped, rocked and cuddled him, then a pacifier can come to your rescue.
There will be times during the day where a child might have non-routine physical needs. This could include: A runny nose due to a cold or allergies – a baby or young child will not be able to wipe their own nose so will require a practitioner to ensure that this physical care need is met. Wet or soiled clothes due to a toileting accident - a child should never be left in wet or soiled clothes, so a practitioner must will need to change the child’s clothes as soon as possible. Vomit Messy Eaters – Babies should be fed by an adult and Young children should be taught how to use Cutlery such as knives, forks and spoons. A practitioner should always assist young children in cutting their food as the children might find it difficult to eat
Disposal and handling of hazardous materials such as nappies and body fluids is an important part in the policy. The reason why it is important because it is the changing of children’s nappies and it has to be clean. It is safe for both the children and the staff’s changing the nappy because you won’t get yourself dirty as well as the child. When changing a nappy it is necessary that the staff member wear protective wearing such as gloves and apron, to keep any bacteria you may have away from the child and whatever bacteria the child may have is cleaned up without you catching it.
This is very important for safety as if any of these factors are off the child in need could end up with a medical emergency. The nurse also keeps a folder for each child regarding medications and orders from physicians. This is to ensure that the correct information is on hand when needed. The nurse ensures that all medications are out of reach of children at all times, that there are written procedures on administration and handling of medications, and documentation of medication administration. The documentation must include the child’s condition after the medication is given and their behavior.
One of the principles used within the nursery is Article 12 on children's voices being heard. Within the Fife Council Nurseries a learning wall is created from what the children are talking about and learning giving any visitors and enriched sight of what the children are doing within their time at nursery. This is also very useful for any other professional’s that come into the nursery as the individual children can choose to show professional’s/parents/carers their work at any time. Thus aiding communication and reflection with all parties
The Open University of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education PTD38 Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education (2014-2015) ASSIGNMENT 1 MY PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION Student Number: 11396646 Student: CHENG KA YIU, YOYO Class: U09A Course Code: EDU4017EP Course Title: Introduction to Early Childhood Education Instructor: Ms. Hailey Chan Programme Leader: Dr. Eunice Yim Submission Date: 14 November 2014
A love for learning is also very important when being an early childood professional. New information and strategies are constantly being developed. In order to be able to
The textbook for this course, Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers, is based on ten principles for child care that are outlined by researcher Magda Gerber in the 1970’s. The ten principles are based on a philosophy of respect. In addition to the ten principles, a caregiver should know the “Three-R’s” for interaction. The Three R’s are respectful, responsive and reciprocal.
This barrier is not advantageous as it can interfere with the child’s ability to
Observations are very important when planning for children’s individual needs. While observing practitioner understand children’s needs, interests and their stage of development. Once children’s needs, interests and stage of development are recognised, practitioner can plan activities and resources accordingly. Children must be observed frequently as their needs, interests and stage of development keeps on changing. The activities given to children should be according to their current abilities which will enhance their development.
There are two boys and one girl. One boy and the girl are still in diapers. The other boy is currently being potty trained. After Sunday school the parents of the infant picked her up. The toddlers were provided with a snack.