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CYPW children and young people's workforce
   CYPOP 2 
Care for the physical and nutritional needs of babies and young children
  


Suggestions for places to research and professional books to try and access
These will support  your study
  Page 332 of this level 3 handbook  on amazon.co.uk

Local guidance and voluntary information - these documents contain details on religious dietary needs and planning menus

  2007 Nutritional guidance for Early Years - Scotland.gov.uk
  2009 Food and health guidelines Wales.gov.uk
  2012 Eat better start better  - England children's food trust .org.uk
  2013 Nutrition matters for early years - NI public health
  Vegan society - diets for vegan children and infants
  Vegetarian diet for babies 

  Allergy uk
  Coeliac.org.uk - gluten intollerance
  Lactose intollerance - milk or dairy allergy nhs.uk
  Anaphalaxis - auto injector training

  Birth to five book from the DoH.gov.uk  
  Forum search page for locating information on specific criteria
  Verb list - know how to analyse by researching, comparing and contrasting

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yellow star    The following is based on the CYPOP 2 OCR unit content © OCR 2010 pdf

Outcome 1
expects you to .. Be able to provide respectful physical care for babies and young children

1.1 Demonstrate culturally and ethnically appropriate care for babies and young children
skin
hair - consider hair type, preference of parents/carers, use the same tools as at home - wide comb or
                                    brush, oil or shampoo, notice and prevent against headlice infections by letting parents know so                                     that adults and children can check.

  teeth - dental hygiene
  nappy area - does the setting have an intimate care policy?

1.2 Demonstrate in own practice how to take into account the preferences of carers in the provision of physical care and explain why this is important

1.3 Demonstrate in own practice how you engage with babies or young children in a respectful
manner and provide personalised physical care tailored to their needs.

1.4 Explain organisational or regulatory procedures that protect babies, young children and
practitioners when providing personal care and why these are necessary


Outcome 2 expects you to .. Be able to provide routines for babies and young children that support their health and development



2.1
Plan daily and weekly routines for babies and young children suitably personalised to meet
individual needs - consider how the setting lays out its day and meets individual's needs - greeting children to make them feel secure and welcome, being inside and going/being outside, active playing, rest, eating and drinking, toileting, active play, rest, drinking eating, toileting, sharing information with parents/.carers about their child's day and saying goodbye.

Would a routine like this adapt in your plan so that children who are hungry could eat earlier, choose different foods and fluids, go to the toilet when a child needs to, come inside or go outside when wanted, have soiled clothes changed ..

2.2
Demonstrate in own practice how to treat babies or young children with respect and sensitivity
during everyday care routines
- consider where children are changed eg. does toileting happen in places that respects privacy or occur in full public view.  Wearing protective clothing and following policy, procedure and parent's preferences are you discreet about issues such as nappy rash, eczema, .

2.3 Explain the principles of effective toilet training and how this is incorporated into routines

Toilet training may include:
   encouraging and praising
   treating child with respect and avoiding guilt
   working in partnership with carers
   a flexible personalised approach
   starting training when the child is ready and not rushing process
   being positive and supportive to the child’s efforts
    structuring physical environment to facilitate training
   avoiding confrontation
   providing plenty of fluids and fibre to prevent hard stools


Outcome 3 expects you to .. Be able to provide opportunities for exercise and physical activity

3.1 Explain the importance of exercise and physical activity for babies and young children

3.2
Demonstrate in own practice how to support babies or young children’s exercise and physical activity

yellow star   UK guidelines for physical exercise - gov.uk

Outcome 4 expects you to .. Be able to provide safe and protective environments for babies and young children

4.1 Explain policies and procedures in own setting that cover health, safety and protection of babies and young children

4.2
Demonstrate and evaluate the safety features within the environment for babies and young children

4.3
Supervise babies or young children and demonstrate a balanced approach to risk management

4.4
Explain current advice on minimising sudden infant death syndrome in everyday routines for babies -  SID.

Safety features may include:
   socket covers
   safety gates
   corner protectors
   cupboard locks
   finger guards on doors

For this outcome these links will help
yellow star   forum threads for the types of safety equipment that might be used in settings
yellow star   and thread for an accidents and child development book

4.1
Explain policies and procedures in own setting that cover health, safety and protection of babies and young children

4.2
Demonstrate and evaluate the safety features within the environment for babies and young children

4.3
Supervise babies or young children and demonstrate a balanced approach to risk management

4.4
Explain current advice on minimising sudden infant death syndrome in everyday routines for babies -  SID.

Safety features may include:
   socket covers
   safety gates
   corner protectors
   cupboard locks
   finger guards on doors

For this outcome these links will help
yellow star   forum threads for the types of safety equipment that might be used in settings
yellow star   and thread for an accidents and child development book
yellow star   CAPT and childsafetyweek resources


Outcome 5 expects you to .. Be able to provide for the nutritional needs of babies under 18 months

5.1 Identify, using current government guidance, the nutritional needs of babies until they are fully weaned and using information from carers, plan a program of weaning

5.2 Prepare formula feeds hygienically and following current guidance

5.3 Evaluate the benefits of different types of formula that are commonly available
yellow star   For this outcome the nutritional guidance documents at the top of this page will help


Outcome 6 expects you to .. Understand how to provide for the nutritional needs of young children from 18-36 months

6.1 Plan meals for young children that meet their nutritional needs based on current government guidance and information from carers

6.2 Explain food allergies and intolerances that a young child may experience and the importance of following carers instructions on the needs of their child
yellow star   For this outcome the nutritional guidance documents at the top of this page will help




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