Unit Award Scheme

12272 CHILD DEVELOPMENT: THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY FOR THE UNDER FIVES

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1produce a simple action plan showing the basic stages in researching the importance of playStudent completed work
2use at least two sources of information to research the importance of playStudent completed work
3use at least two different methods of recording information on playStudent completed work
4carry out a simple questionnaire or interview into play, eg types of play, choosing toys for playStudent completed work
5describe and give examples of at least three different types of playStudent completed work
6describe at least two stages of playStudent completed work
7choose and describe a suitable toy for a three month old baby and a suitable toy for a two year old childStudent completed work
8suggest at least two reasons why each of these is suitableStudent completed work
9suggest four points to consider when choosing or buying toysStudent completed work
10describe how two different play activities can help the physical, intellectual or social development of a child.Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 12 October 2005Level - Entry Level