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Level 3 Award, Level 3 Certificate and Level 3 Diploma in Child
Care and Education Course Handbook
Unit 6 – Promoting a healthy environment for children
Delivery guidance
During this unit you will learn about:
The legislation that supports children's rights to a healthy lifestyle.
The concept of global rights in relation to children's health and well-being.
The centrality of the public health environment in modern life.
The factors that affect the health of children.
Influences of the wider environment that affect health, to include sociological, psychological
and physical factors.
The range of factors that affect children at different times in their lives, to include parental
health and lifestyle.
The range of factors that may affect the health of children at different times in their lives, to
include diet and exercise, illness and disability.
The reasons for and benefits of planning routines and activities to support a healthy lifestyle.
The role of routines and activities in promoting and maintaining the health of children.
How to plan and implement activities in a range of settings that are appropriate for the age
and stage of development of the child.
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