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

Section 4
Unit 8 – Caring for children
Delivery guidance
During this unit you will learn about:
Children, families and the outside world.
The importance of parents and primary carers.
Different family structures and parenting styles.
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The diverse groups that care for children in a variety of environments.
The differing roles of the statutory, private, voluntary and independent settings that provide
care for children.
The regulatory framework and its impact on the care given to children.
How to identify individual care needs.
How to use your knowledge of child development to recognise children's needs.
Activities that support and maintain daily living for children.
Promoting and supporting children's independence and self-care.
How to work with colleagues in multi-professional teams.
The importance of valuing and respecting families, colleagues and other professionals.
Procedures and working methods in a variety of settings.
How to provide multi-disciplinary care of individuals.
How communication and confidentiality are managed within the team.
The roles and responsibilities of other professionals.
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