Hi and a warm welcome ..
Some keywords you may find useful to search online with are: Cornrows, Braids, weaves, dreadlocks,
Henna Mehndi design
Being sensitive to situations can involve an understanding that there may be previous or ongoing experiences and discrimination that may of had / be having a negative effect - working together to provide a culturally aware setting can mean making sure time is spent talking with parents, carers and extended family to help ensure any individual needs are brought from home into the Setting.
Look at the types of brushes and combs available for specific hair types and the sort of creams that are available to help with dryness, coarse, fine and damaged hair. How sand, soil and water play may aggrevate that and what precautions could be taken if everyone was in agreement - Protective wear such as caps, shower or fabric, creams and conditioners.
Some scalp and skin problems can include - Dry skin, Alopecia, eczema, Dandruff, Headlice, Ringworm or Tinea Capitis ..
NB: possible warning on the link results
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psoriasis , Sun burn.
Ensure that there is provision for sprays and mists, moisurisers, ointments and emollients to be brought in from home, that they are accounted for in risk assessments, stored in appropriate places and that wherever possible Parents have the opportunity to demonstrate how they can be used.
Care of Afro Hair - Care of Asian Hair -
Blonde Hair from Wikipedia & taking care with swimming pool water, Chlorine/metals can turn Blonde hair green - shampoos that have a chelating agent in them can help reverse the effect, split ends, de tangling techniques.
An interesting, although general news item from the Guardian:
Cost of Cutting Afro Hair you could also look into how you feel about hairstyles, highlighting / bleaching / colouring / perming / relaxing or straightening Children's hair / Braiding, extentions and how you would support Parents and Children in any positive and negative situations ...
This is an ecommerce site that lists some of the products available for afro hair:
Afrobest.co.uk - Childrens products and a Sun policy should help show how your group approaches protection and skin care.
www.foundationz.co.uk/html/about.asp is nice as is the identity introduction statement from
www.brownskin.net there is a great deal of information on darker skin care on there as well ..
Hope this helps and enjoy Silkysteps
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CCLD L3 Unit 306:
Plan and organise environments for children and families.
K3H282
Appropriate skin and hair care and the need for sensitivity to the diverse needs of children with a range of skin colours or types or texture of hair, being aware of the damage that can be done to children's skin by exposure to the sun, appropriate toiletries.
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, Outdoor play - where, when and shelter. What information is available, what topics are covered and who might your local/national/international contact / key people be. 
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