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
© CACHE 2011 Version 5
Section 4
The importance of recording and reporting signs of abuse and/or concerns and how to do
this.
Responding to a child’s disclosure of abuse.
How to work with other professionals to support children.
The safe working practices that protect children and the adults who work with them.
How to carry out risk assessments.
How to promote and maintain health and safety.
How to plan outings.
The theories that underpin the empowerment of children, eg Albert Bandura, Howard
Gardner, Daniel Goleman.
Strategies to develop self-confidence and self-reliance.
How to develop relationships with children and adults.
How to value children and give them attention.
The importance of children's communication skills.
The importance of listening to children.
Strategies to show children you respect their individuality.
Encouraging children to respect other people's views.
How to be fair and consistent in supporting children.
The transitions children will experience, for example, a new sibling, moving house,
bereavement, and the possible effects on behaviour.
How children feel when they transfer to a new school.
Working with the child and family.
Strategies to support and prepare children for transfers and transitions, for example,
changing schools, bereavement or new siblings.
How to gather information which supports the child through a successful transition.
The importance of providing continuity of experiences for children.
How to promote communication between settings.
The promotion of citizenship and independence.
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