Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

UNIT 10: CARING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLEGrading gridIn order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all of the learningoutcomes for the unit. The criteria for a pass grade describe the level of achievement required to pass this unit.Grading criteriaTo achieve a pass grade the evidence mustshow that the learner is able to:P1P2P3P4P5describe the main reasons why childrenand young people may need to be lookedafter away from their familiesidentify the current relevant legislationaffecting the care of children and youngpeopledescribe health and social care serviceprovision for looked-after children andyoung peopledescribe signs and symptoms of childabusedescribe appropriate responses wherechild abuse is suspected or confirmed,making reference to current legislationand policiesTo achieve a merit grade the evidence mustshow that, in addition to the pass criteria,the learner is able to:M1M2analyse how policies and procedures helpchildren/young people and their familieswhilst the child is being looked aftercompare the care provided by at leasttwo different organisations offering careto children and young peopleTo achieve a distinction grade the evidencemust show that, in addition to the pass andmerit criteria, the learner is able to:D1evaluate the legislative rights of thechild/young person and the rights oftheir families, bearing in mind that theneeds of the child/young person areparamountBN018467 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care– Issue 1 – February 2007 © Edexcel Limited 2007147