Varied Child Care Strategies

Moreover, the children’s key carers must provide positive environments for their children so that they can learn from their own experiences. If the children receive this then their individual needs will be catered for, they will develop amiably and they will form a strong attachment with their key carers. However, if they don’t provide this for their children, then they will lack confidence and will show this insecurity through their behaviour. Consequently, they will not have positive holistic development.

Theories of development and frameworks to support development are massively important to those working with children. They help us to comprehend children and understand how they react to different situations which affect their behaviour and in turn the way they learn. Theories and ways of working with children have merged to provide frameworks for children’s care, for example the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This tries to ensure everyone works together, along the same lines. Some of the theorists and their theories have had a huge influence on current practice.

As child practitioners we must work on our skills in communicating with children because the way we communicate with them is important not only for their communication and language development, but also the development of our relationship with them. Young children often aren't able to express their thoughts and feelings in words, or express them poorly. Because of this, it's important that child practitioners can listen carefully and help children to learn how to express themselves and also provide what they need.

All members of the staff must act as professionals while at work, especially with young children. The administrative and teaching staff must work together to ensure their practices are developmentally appropriate, and share new and/or creative ideas with one another. It is also the responsibility of a teacher to establish an open, trusting relationship with the parents of each children in their care. Thus, parents can freely communicate their thoughts, concerns, and/or suggestions about their child or the program. Parent satisfaction is something that every child care or development center should strive for.

In order to apply theories and models of child development to support children’s development we must get to know each individual child by building a good relationship with the children through play, communication and answering to their personal needs. Observation and assessment is also key so that we know what each child is capable of and what they are working towards/could be encouraged towards. Good communication with parents is also beneficial as it helps the carer to see what the child is doing at home and to identify if there are things they do or don’t do at nursery that is different from home. It also helps to work out ways of encouraging development at home and at nursery.

Freud believed that our unconscious minds influence the way in which we behave. He thought that our early experiences caused our later adult behaviour. We are influenced by this in our provision by being good role models for children. We also make sure that they are always safe, and do not experience any negativity that may harm or influence their development. For example, we always praise and reward children to encourage confidence

Theories of development and frameworks to support development are incredibly important to us working with children and young people. They help us to understand children, how they react to things/situations, their behaviour and the ways they learn. Different theories and ways of working with children have come together to provide frameworks for children’s care, such as Early year’s foundation stage (EYFS) which is used within all child care settings. This encourages us to work together, help and check the development of babies, children and young people, to keep them healthy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning to

The publication sets out five principles to improve the care of children. First the government pledges to provide sufficient support to those caring for the children, by providing a responsive service which ensure that children and young people are prepared for their adult life, in addition to experiencing an enjoyable childhood.

Striving to provide high quality childcare provisions that support children’s development to reach their potential.

The aim of the organization (red hut day nursery) was to carry out high standards of care from children age from 3 months to 5 yrs old. Whilst following the curriculum guidelines of early years foundation. The role of the organization was to care for children within their responsibilities whilst the Childs parents or carer has left them in the organization care. Policies such as ensure every child is treated fairly and equally depending on that Childs needs in order for their needs to be meet , was expected of all staff members to conduct themselves in such away . the role of each staff member was to ensure that

For the children’s learning to be successful, parent involvement is critical. An orientation will occur prior to the children attending. Parents will be updated with the day care policies, the lay out of the day care, the expectations and the introduction of their child care provider. This is done to allow both the parent and child care provider to get to know each other and allows them both the opportunity to discuss the care the child will need. It is very important for communication between the parent and the day care staff to be consistent. Parent involvement can provide feedback to the parent in regards to what the children are learning daily. This helps with their child’s assessment of the program to

This independent day care assignment proved its importance into piecing together the various theories of human development. It allowed me to learn and experience the book contents and develop a clear understanding of its practical applications.

Effective practice involves children being able to get as much support possible, from the practitioners and other professionals, in order for them to achieve the Early Years Goals in the EYFs. For this to happen the practitioners will need to plan many activities revolving around the children’s individual needs and have many opportunities available in the setting for the children to develop their learning and development. Practitioners will also have to work in partnership with the children’s parents/carers as they are the ones that know their children best. A method that can be seen in most setting is a Home Dairy that is given to each child’s parent/carers. The idea of it is that when a child is in setting the practitioner is able to write what the child has done during that day (e.g. what they had for snack, what they play with or what activities they were involved in etc.) which then the parents/carers are able to see when the child goes home and if the parents/carers have any concerns they are able to write in the dairy and the practitioners

While there are some caregiver’s that are only in the human service field to earn a paycheck and with the lack of parental involvement in their child’s life, it can make a caregiver’s job more challenging. Daycare centers serve as a stepping stone for a child’s future that will teach them how to establish appropriate skills and aid in the development of their cognitive abilities. Positive child interactions not only aid in the development of social and cognitive development, but also in the child’s self-esteem and it lets them know they are important and loved.

This week’s reading in Lamb, Sternberg, Hwang, and Broberg’s (1992) Child Care in Context showed a very different view of child rearing compared to what we learned about in other countries. In Cameroon, children are left to raise children. I chose this quote because it signifies how young these children are learning to become adults. In Cameroon in the pre and post-colonial era it seems as if not raising your own child was the way of life for them. Even in the postcolonial era, children were forced to withdraw from school to watch their younger siblings until they were old enough for a peer group (Lamb, et al, 1992). What about the children who don’t have anyone to take care of them? Or what happens when a sibling dislikes the other and refuses