Introducing Caring For Children And Young People

All children and young people deserve to be safe and well cared for within a safe and protective family. However, unfortunately this is not always the case.

With over 50,000 children needing protection from abuse in the UK, it is important that those working in the care sector understand the risks of abusive and exploitative behaviour that some children experience. Knowing what strategies are used to protect them from this behaviour, whilst following procedures, is essential to helping those affected.

This qualification provides an opportunity to study a range of topics from three main areas: child care and education, babysitting and parenting responsibilities.

The course consists of the following units:

• Unit 1- Young children’s development
• Unit 2- Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
• Unit 3- Respecting and valuing children
• Unit 4- Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
• Unit 5- Importance of play for early learning
• Unit 6- The value of play to young children
• Unit 7- Sharing learning and experiences with children