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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
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Key Terms
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 |
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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 |