Ryton Students - Departments –Early Years
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Unit 1 Pregnancy Conception,
embryonic formation & implantation & multiple pregnancies Signs
and symptoms of pregnancy & miscarriage Genetics,
heredity disorders; Twins Structure
and function of baby’s support systems Developmental
stages of the foetus at 12, 24 and 36 weeks Antenatal
care, routine checks, screening and diagnostic tests including amniocentesis,
serum screening, afp & triple tests. Special
dietary needs including calcium, Vitamin D & C, protein & folic acid;
benefits of rest, exercise, good posture Effects
of drugs, alcohol, smoking and infectious diseases Preparations
for the birth to include making a birth plan, delivery at home or hospital Preparation
for the physical needs of the baby, including provision of essential
equipment Role
of GP, midwife, health visitor, obstetrician, gynaecologist,
paediatrician |
Sept
– January |
Booklet
work, homework tasksheets and short answer test Homework Tasksheets: Pre-conceptual
Care Antenatal
Questions Ann
Smith’s Pregnancy – Case Study Multiple
Pregnancies Problems
in Pregnancy Preparation
for the New Born Baby (project work to be completed over xmas
holidays) |
Check
booklet work is complete. Encourage students to look at web sites to research
up to date information. Check
homework and ensure students meet deadlines |
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Unit
2 Birth & the New Baby Signs & stages of labour Pain relief/relaxation Types of delivery Medical assistance during the birth to include induced birth Episiotomy, forceps, caesarean section, ventouse,
breech Appearance of the new baby Reflexes & how to test them The importance of paediatric examination & tests Special care baby units, needs of premature & small-for-dates
babies Post natal care of the mother Role of midwife & health visitor Support provided by family and wider community Post natal depression and need to adjust lifestyle Bonding, reasons for baby crying and actions to take |
January
– Feb half-term |
Assessment tasks: Booklet
work, homework task sheets and short answer test. Homework tasksheets: When
Intervention is Best Progress
of Labour The
First Weeks – Postnatal Care Crying
& Comforting Cot
Death |
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Unit 3 Caring for the Baby Feeding and nutrition How to make a formula milk feed & bottle feed a baby Breast feeding & nutritional comparisons with bottle feeding Weaning Nutritional requirements DRV’s including
protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins & minerals (iron, calcium, sodium
& phosphorus) How the need for each nutrient changes with the age of the child. How to develop healthy eating habits How to develop healthy eating habits – consequences of dietary
imbalance/deficiencies Common allergic reactions including rashes, headaches, hyperactivity
& possible links to asthma Hygiene – methods and importance of sterilising equipment Consequences of poor sterilisation Hygienic methods of changing, bathing, topping & tailing Comparisons between types of nappies Awareness of the need for clean textiles, toys & equipment Importance of rest & sleep, fresh air & exercise Choice & care of appropriate clothing & footwear |
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Booklet
work, homework tasksheets & short answer test. Homework tasksheets: Breast
Feeding Bottle
Feeding Sleep
& Rest Nappy
Rash Baby
Food Labels |
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Coursework A detailed child study over six
months. This will be taught in conjunction with unit 4 which
will continue into the Autumn term of year 11 |
May
– Feb year 11 |
This
is 50% of the final assessment.
Students have to complete sections of research of a child under the
age of five years. This must include:
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Students
have a coursework guidebook. Check that they are completing each section
using the headings and guidance in the booklet. Ensure that they are completing some Child
Development coursework each week. Help
your child to arrange the visits each month to visit their research child for
up to an hour to enable them to play with and observe the child. |
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Continue with coursework and Unit 4 Development of the
Child Physical
development – growth, height, weight Major motor skills: sitting, crawling walking Fine motor skills: hand-eye coordination, grasping,
releasing Knowledge of other milestones: teething, toilet
training, learning to wash, feed and dress Emotional
development – importance of love, security & discipline,
bonding & secure relationships Behaviour patterns: tantrums, comfort habits,
regression & stress factors. Ways of discouraging unwanted patterns of behaviour How to encourage independence Social
development – social skills including co-operation, manners
& sharing Development of concept of right & wrong How values and social skills are acquired through
relationships with adults, siblings, friends, carers, wider family & peer
group. Benefits of wider social experiences, including
pre-school groups, nurseries, family outings, holidays Social skills of co-operation, manners, sharing
& the development of the concept of right & wrong Intellectual
development – nature & nurture Factors which help/hinder development, including
stimulation, encouragement, support & provision of opportunity How children learn.
Concept development including number, pre-reading skills & colour
recognition Development of communication & language
skills. Speech development including prelinguistic stage (biological, reflexive, vegetative
& reduplicated noises), holophrase, echolalia,
pivot wording & telegraphic speech. |
May of year 10 –Dec of year 11 |
Booklet tasks, homework tasksheets & short answer test Homework tasksheets: Intellectual Development How do Children Learn Emotional Development The Importance of Love, Security
& Discipline Teaching Acceptable Behaviour Discipline - Case Studies |
As in Year 10. Particularly encourage students
to continue their visits and complete detailed diary entries of their
research child’s progress. There is a detailed feedback sheet
which students use as a dialogue between staff and themselves. Please check
that they are completing corrections. Students also have to carry out a
focused task on visit 4, 5 & 6 in addition to their research on two areas
of development. Students would also benefit by
buying a copy of the revision guide book which will be offered to them. |
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Unit 5, Play This unit is embedded within the coursework
as broad research on the topic of play. Unit 6 Safety,
Medical Needs & Childhood Illness Accident prevention & simple first aid. Indoor & outdoor safety & in relation to
pets, toys & equipment including cots, prams & car seats. Safety signs and symbols Vaccination & Immunisation programmes Symptoms of common childhood diseases: measles,
mumps, rubella. Chicken pox, whooping cough, meningitis, TB. Childhood illnesses: headaches, stomach upsets,
earache, toothache Needs of the sick child at home & in hospital |
Continue with coursework until Feb
half-term Jan– Feb half-term |
Homework tasksheets: Prevention of Accidents Common Illnesses Revision for Quiz |
As above. Emphasis at this time will be on
completing the evaluation of their findings on their research child. |
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Unit
7 Child Care Provision Roles of child minders & nannies Statutory requirements of carers Provision and function of day nurseries, pre-school,
playgroups & nursery schools & the relative merits of each option. Special children – causes of physical & mental
disabilities; cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, autism, sensory impairment,
developmental delay Gifted children & those with specific learning
difficulties eg dyslexia Effects on the family Statutory & voluntary provision within the
community |
Feb - March |
Homework Tasksheets: Special Needs 1 & 11 Special Needs 111 & 1v |
Emphasis should now be on
completing any unit booklet work which has been missed due to absence. Students should review their booklet
targets and check any topics which they have found difficult. |
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Unit 8 The
Family Variation of family types to include nuclear,
extended, step & one parent families The responsibilities of the family & parenthood Roles within the family & cultural variations in
the development of the child. Possible effects on the family of the breakdown of
the family. Fostering & adoption Planning a family – factors to consider: stable
relationship of the parents, parental age, the impact of the child on the
family, size of family, sibling relationships, provision of the child’s
needs, love, security & shelter; financial implications. Methods of co ntraception.
Fertility & infertility. |
March - April |
Homework Tasksheets: The Breakdown of the Family Multi-cultural Societies Exam question – ‘Contraception’ |
Students should now be encouraged
to have a revision timetable and revise topics in small chunks and test their
own learning. During this half-term students
will have an exam question each week from past papers to prepare for their
June exam. |
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Year 12 CACHE |
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Level 3 |
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Unit 1 Introduction to working with Children Unit 2 Development of Children Unit 3 Supporting children. Unit 4 Keeping Children Safe Unit 5 The role of the Practitioner |
Sept - Oct Oct – July Oct – Dec Jan – March April - July |
Multiple choice exam paper in
Dec. 3 observations at placement and
an assignment – June 08. Assignment - Feb 08 Assignment – April 08 Assignment - July 08 Case Study exam, I hour. This will be posted on the CACHE website 5
days before the exam date. During the summer
holidays students have to produce a research portfolio for assessment of
units 6, 7 & 8. They have a
detailed guidance sheet of areas to research. |
Students should be completing
placement task work each week. An
activity needs to be planned and evaluated; an observation should be
evaluated; log sheet completed and placement diary and PER’s
book to be checked. Also, please encourage a consistent
attendance as students have to attend placement for 125 days in total to gain
their qualification. Students need to prepare for the
case study exam through revision of all these year 12 units. |
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Unit 6 Promoting a Healthy Environment for Children Unit 7 Play, Learning
& Education Unit 8 Caring for Children + 3 optional units (to be arranged) |
Sept – Oct Oct – Dec Jan - Feb |
Research portfolio + assignment Research portfolio + assignment Research portfolio + assignment Each optional unit also has an
assignment. |
Assessment continues as above at
each placement plus assignments for each unit. 3 units have an additional research
task. If a student does not complete
the PER statements and CACHE diary then they will have to continue at another
placement during the summer holidays following year 13, to complete the
course. |