help needed unit 205

[sobia]

hi ever one stuck on this question how to support childrens food preferances

[pip squeak]

hi

your assessor should be observing you offering food to children. If you have offered the children a choice of food, and supported children to make their choices this should be covered.

If not observed then write a reflective account about a time you have done this. Remember to evaluate saying how the children responded to the choices. What you did and why. How offering children food choices supported their learning & development. Any changes you would make in the future.

[sobia]

thank you for that but it is a knowleadge question

[tinajpatterson]

find out what the family and childs perferences are from the family or carer as the child might have a religious diet requirement or allergies to certain foods .you can ask the child but get this backed up as child will say they dont like something yet haven't tried it ,get the child to try something new by offering encouragement.

hope this helps

T

[sobia]

than you so much you are a great help

[pip squeak]

Originally Posted by sobia

thank you for that but it is a knowleadge question

You can meet knowledge criteria in a variety of ways and across several different evidence gathering methods.

For example if knowledge says Why do you offer children food choices, how do you do this when working with children.

The why part you would most probably need to cover either by a brief written piece/Reflective account or diary log. The how you would just x-reference against direct observation notes when you have offered food to children, giving choice.

Showing you have the knowledge and can put it into working practice

[sobia]

it says on my knowledge sheet what is the importance of supporting childrens food preferances

[tutu]

Originally Posted by sobia

thank you for that but it is a knowleadge question

there is no such thing as a knowledge QUESTION they are knowledge criteria that you have to prove you now and one of the ways is by being asked a question about it. the best way is to be observed doing it the worst way is to be given them as questions to write about which cache say in your handbook should not be done.

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi, the importance of supporting preference is in part to help a child find out about themselves and the world around them.

You need to look at why you would want the children to be able to choose and select their own food - you could look at reasons for the Child's independance, exploration, how to be aware of their own needs, discovery of self - what they like, dislike, have no/little preference for and how that all makes them feel and react ..

How do you think being able to show preference can make them feel - their confidence, self esteem, sense of worth, self, belonging, motivation.
and how would it make you feel in supporting them/allowing them to do it? safeguarding and promoting their development, providing opportunities for learning ..

Preference from wikipedia and freedictionary - preference, as with other preferences food involves appearance, its taste, colour, shape, texture, smell or other information that may be associated or attached to the food 'Nana likes mints but they make my mouth hot'. Other preferences could be 'I like milk chocolate, my friend prefers dark' - what are the reasons for each person preference and are they as valid as each other.

If a child expressed a preference for wanting or not wanting a food/drink that may endanger their health - an allergy, other medical condition or that went against/complied with the wishes of their family how would/do you explain the why's that are involved to them and how would you invite them to talk about their experiences and share knowledge ..

Have you been able to make an appointment with your assessor to visit during a cookery or snack, meal time?

Hth

[sobia]

thanks for that we are going to plan an observation soon