CACHE Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Child Care and ...

Level 3 Award, Level 3 Certificate and Level 3 Diploma in Child
Care and Education Course Handbook
Unit 1 – An introduction to working with children
Assignment Criteria
© CACHE 2011 Version 5
Section 4
E1 Describe THREE (3) different types of settings which provide care and education
for children in your area. This must include ONE (1) example from the
• Statutory sector.
• Voluntary sector.
• Private sector.
E2 Describe how EACH of the types of settings identified in E1 aims to support
children and their families.
E3 Describe the main legislation in your country that supports the rights of children.
E4 Describe the recognised principles and values that underpin working with children.
E5 Explain the importance of valuing and respecting all children in the setting.
E6 Describe THREE (3) professional skills that will support your work with children.
E7 Describe how study skills can support your learning during your training.
E8 Include references and a bibliography.
D1 Explain why the practitioner should develop and maintain appropriate relationships
with parents and other professionals.
D2 Discuss the characteristics of working in a multi-agency team.
C Explain why the early years practitioner should listen to children’s views and value
their opinions.
B Explain why it is important that practitioners understand the limits and boundaries
of their role when working with children.
A Reflect on the importance of a child centred approach in early years settings.
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