LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

(Understanding, skills, knowledge to be learned)

(Standards of achievement against which outcomes will be measured)

The learner will be able to:

The learner has achieved this because (s)he can:

• Demonstrate an understanding of stages of development of children 0-8 years

• Recognise the basic needs of children from 0-8 years including any special needs a child may have

• Understand the importance of meeting the developmental needs of children

• Recognise the importance of confidentiality relating to childcare: sensitive situations in childcare

1.1    Describe the main development of a child from age ranges 0-2 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs (e.g. physical, intellectual, social, emotional, language)

1.2    Identify the key social, economic and environmental factors which may influence development

1.3    Describe the effects of one factor from each area on child development

2.1    Identify the developmental needs of children 0-2 years, 2-5 years, 5-8 years e.g. physical, intellectual, language, emotional, social

2.2    Discuss how these needs may change with children in certain circumstances e.g. hospitalisation, bereavement, physical disabilities, learning difficulties

3.1    Identify how developmental needs can be met in each area – physical, intellectual, language, social, emotional

3.2    Describe some of the consequences if the developmental needs are not met

4.1    Identify how confidentiality can be achieved and maintained

4.2    Discuss the importance of confidentiality

4.3    In a given case study explain when it is appropriate to divulge confidential information and who are the appropriate persons involved