Unit Award Scheme

118816 CHILD DEVELOPMENT: CARE OF A CHILD FROM BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the equipment needed for children from birth to five years and the key factors to consider when choosing it	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	the main food groups and what macro- and micro-nutrients are	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	key issues related to food hygiene and food safety, including allergies, intolerances, diet choices and contamination	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	good hygiene routines and methods for changing nappies and bathing and dressing a child	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
5	common childhood illnesses, basic care and treatment and when to seek help and advice	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6	basic first aid for babies and small children	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
7	the safety equipment required and the main risks to consider when caring for a child under five years of age	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
8	the different feeding options for babies under six months of age, ie breast, bottle, both	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
9	the main reasons that babies cry and at least two different methods or strategies for soothing them	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
10	the importance of bedtime routines and bedtime safety, as well as the main risks associated with bedtime	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
11	research, compare and evaluate at least two items of equipment for children from birth to five years of age	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
12	create and present training materials about nutrition and healthy eating initiatives	Student completed work
13	design and prepare meals for a baby and pre-school child following safety and hygiene guidance	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
14	change a nappy, brush a child’s teeth, bathe a baby and select appropriate child and baby clothing	Summary sheet
15	monitor the health of a baby or pre-school child over a given period, treating any common illnesses and seeking further advice from professionals where required	Summary sheet
16	create a risk assessment for a baby or child in a home and out on a journey	Student completed work
17	compare the different feeding options for babies under six months, including in a childcare setting	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
experienced
18	taking part in an extended observation of a child under five years old	Summary sheet
19	browsing online or in store for essential baby items.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 20 April 2023Level - Level Two