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GCSE Child Development Chapter 6
This flashcard deck covers key concepts and definitions from Chapter 6 of GCSE Child Development, focusing on childcare provision, roles, and regulations.
childcare provision
places and people who care for young children between birth and starting school. Provision can be in the home or in a group setting
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Term
Definition
childcare provision
places and people who care for young children between birth and starting school. Provision can be in the home or in a group setting
setting
a place that provides ‘group’ care for young children for example nurseries, crèches and pre-schools.
childminder
someone who takes children into their own home to look after them. They are registered and often have relevant qualifications.
nanny
someone who cares for a child in the child’s home, either daily or living with the family. They may or may not have relevant qualification.
Au pair
someone looks after a child in the child’s home, usually while they are learning English. They are usually unqualified and inexperienced.
key person
the member of staff in a childcare setting who builds up a relationship with and has particular responsibility for an individual child
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
childcare provision | places and people who care for young children between birth and starting school. Provision can be in the home or in a group setting |
setting | a place that provides ‘group’ care for young children for example nurseries, crèches and pre-schools. |
childminder | someone who takes children into their own home to look after them. They are registered and often have relevant qualifications. |
nanny | someone who cares for a child in the child’s home, either daily or living with the family. They may or may not have relevant qualification. |
Au pair | someone looks after a child in the child’s home, usually while they are learning English. They are usually unqualified and inexperienced. |
key person | the member of staff in a childcare setting who builds up a relationship with and has particular responsibility for an individual child |
child centered | where the child’s needs are central to what happens |
high staff turnover | staff leave frequently and new staff arrive |
one to one care | where a child gets individual attention from a carer |
EYFS | (Early Years Foundation Stage) a regulatory framework which all registered childcare providers need to follow |
early years practitioner | someone who works with and teaches early years children |
EYFS principals | the four main themes of the EYFS (unique child, positive relationships, enabling environments, learning and development) |
special needs | an identified and extra requirement that is need if a child is to reach their potential |
mainstream | a ‘group’ care setting or school for all children |
support | a means of helping |
SENCO | (special educational needs coordinator) someone who works with children and their teachers and families to ensure that the support the child needs is identified and provided |
statutory assessment | a detailed, multi-professional examination and assessment of a child |
OFSTED | (office of Standards in Education) a government body that registers, inspects, investigates and takes action against early years settings and childminders |
RIDDOR | (Reporting of Injures Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences regulations) a set of regulations that workplaces must comply with that involves keeping records of accidents and illnesses |