Hello, This is for Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. You need to do the following: 1) Assessment Task 1 2) Assessment Task 3 The childcare centre that this is based on has a...

Hello,

This is for Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. You need to do the following:

1) Assessment Task 1

2) Assessment Task 3

The childcare centre that this is based on has a Reggio Emilia approach, hence they mostly use natural-based products, items and environment - Nido Early School. For the photos, please go to
https://www.facebook.com/pg/nidoprahran/photos/?ref=page_internal
(copy and paste the relevant photos with faces covered). The answers should be realistic as it is based on a lived experience. There are the two main sources that you will need to answer some questions that have been attached: Early Years Learning Framework National Quality Standard. There are also other resources needed such as the Education and Care Services National Regulations, etc. Some of the information have been filled (age, initials).

Thank you very much

QUESTION 1 Gemma, aged 20 months, will be starting in your service soon. It will be your job to look after Gemma and help settle her into the service. Gemma and her mother are coming to visit you this afternoon to meet you and to discuss how best to manage Gemma’s transition. Make a list of what you will do both at this afternoon’s meeting and in Gemma’s first weeks of care to ensure her transition is as smooth as possible. (List at least four things for each.) Remember you will need to create an environment which takes account of cultural and personal practices and routines of Gemma and her family. In your answer, make sure you refer to sleep and rest, and toilet learning. At the meeting During Gemma’s first weeks of care ↓ QUESTION 2 Match up the following Education and Care Services National Regulations by drawing a line between the Regulation number and the description. Regulation number Description 155(a) Interactions with children must maintain dignity and rights of each child 109 Provision of toilet and hygiene facilities 155(c) Services must have policies and procedures in place to provide a child safe environment 168 (2) (h) Interactions with children must encourage children to express themselves 112 Supervisor of a service must ensure that children have access to drinking water throughout the day 78 (2) Requirements for nappy change facilities QUESTION 3 a) List six advantages of breastfeeding 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. b) How can a mother be supported to continue breastfeeding while her child is in a care environment? QUESTION 4 a) According to the Australian Dietary Guidelines, at what age is it recommended that solid food be introduced? Around four months Around six months Around eight months When the baby reaches eight kilograms b) Indicate whether the following statements are true or false. Tick the correct answer. Honey is suitable for children over 6 months. True False By 12 months children should be eating foods from each of the five food groups. True False Raw eggs are preferred over cooked eggs for toddlers as these are easy to digest. True False Full-fat cow’s milk should not be given to children until they are 12 months old. True False A chubby baby should be given low-fat milk instead of full-fat to protect it from becoming obese. True False QUESTION 5 a) In approximately 150-200 words, explain ‘attachment theory’. b) How can attachment be fostered in an early education and care setting? c) When attachments are formed with educators, what Learning Outcomes from the learning framework (e.g. Early Years Learning Framework) is being demonstrated? QUESTION 6 a) Provide three ways to maintain good oral health in toddlers. 1. 2. 3. b) Why is it recommended to give bottles only when it is mealtime? QUESTION 7 Choose one of the quality areas in the National Quality Standards and explain how this quality area relates to how care is provided to babies and toddlers. Your answer should be approximately 100-150 words. QUESTION 8 Complete the following sentences by filling in the gaps. a) Child care services must comply with the Food Safety Standards developed by ____________________ ______________________________________________________. b) Food poisoning is caused by the growth of ________________ in food. c) To prevent cross contamination, ________________ ++ food must be kept separate from cooked food. d) Fruit and vegetables must be rinsed in ___________ water. e) Clean, disposable ___________________ must be worn when preparing food. f) Cold food must be kept below ________________ degrees centigrade. g) Hot food must be kept above _________________ degrees centigrade. h) Formula must be prepared according to the _____________________ instructions. i) Breast milk and formula must not be stored in the ________________ of the fridge. j) Frozen foods should be defrosted in the ________________________. QUESTION 9 This picture is from the SIDS and Kids website at http://www.sidsandkids.org/safe-sleeping/ What are three things that are shown in the photo which are designed to reduce the risk of SIDS? 1. 2. 3. QUESTION 10 Article 3 of the Rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child talks about the ‘Best interest of the child’. In your own words, what does this mean in your role of an early childhood educator? QUESTION 11 In approximately 50-100 words write about how a baby’s environment is critical for his/her brain development. QUESTION 12 a) What are two practices in child care that must be followed to prevent the spread of infection? b) What are two sources of information you could access to find out the requirements for infection control in a child care service? ASSESSMENT TASK 3 CARING FOR BABY/TODDLER – BABY/TODDLER 2 Complete this journal for two days while providing care for Baby/toddler 2. You must complete each part of the journal. You should ensure the journal is in line with workplace policies and procedures, the National Quality Framework and the approved learning framework. BABY/TODDLER 1 Age of baby/toddler (months) 17 months How will you refer to this baby/toddler? Do not use the baby/toddler’s name. (Examples: Toddler 2; Baby M; Mary etc.) Baby C (Female) Is this the child who is new to the service or who has just changed rooms? Yes/No Provide details. Day 1 Date: / / Day 2 Date: / / Part A: Welcoming and settling baby/toddler into service Day 1 Day 2 Describe how you greeted the baby/toddler and the family member and what you talked about. How did the baby/toddler react to separating from their family member? How did you help the baby/toddler to settle into the service? Does the baby/toddler have any separation rituals? Did the baby/toddler have any particular needs during separating? How do you help with this? Part B: Interacting with the baby/toddler to support learning and development Day 1 Day 2 What did you do during the day to support the cognitive learning of the baby/toddler? Provide at least two actual examples. Give two examples during the day of how you responded to the baby/toddler’s sounds and language. Give two examples of how you initiated and modelled language. Describe one occasion where the baby/toddler was exploring his/her world. How did you encourage and respond to this? What stage of physical development is this baby/toddler at? E.g. sitting, crawling, walking, running etc.? Explain how you helped the baby/toddler to develop new physical skills. Provide a photo of a safe and stimulating environment that you provided for this baby/toddler during the day and answer the questions. (Make sure you choose a different environment for each day) Place photo here: Describe how the environment is: a) Safe b) Stimulating c) What changes will need to be made as the baby/toddler develops further? Place photo here: Describe how the environment is: a) Safe b) Stimulating c) What changes will need to be made as the baby/toddler develops further? Describe one time today when you supported the child’s social development. Was there a stand out time today when the baby/toddler learnt something about themselves? If there was, describe this time: If there was, describe this time: Part C: Responding to baby/toddler’s needs Was there a time in the day when the baby/toddler was distressed? Answer the questions. How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was distressed? What do you think caused the distress? How did you know? What did you do to respond? Was this successful? How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was distressed? What do you think caused the distress? How did you know? What did you do to respond? Was this successful? Was there a time in the day when the baby/toddler was uncomfortable or in pain? How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was uncomfortable or in pain? Do you know what caused the discomfort or pain? How did you know? What did you do to respond? Was this successful? How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was uncomfortable or in pain? Do you know what caused the discomfort or pain? How did you know? What did you do to respond? Was this successful? Describe two times today that you helped the baby/toddler to feel comfortable, secure and relaxed. Part D: Feeding the baby/toddler What was the baby/toddler’s feeding schedule for the day? What did you do to make the food/meal an enjoyable experience? How did you engage with the baby/toddler during the food/meal? What did you do to clean the equipment and utensils after use? You may attach a photo if you wish. Part E: Nappy changing/toileting Describe two times during the day when you changed the baby/toddler’s nappy or assisted with toileting. Was there an opportunity for one-on-one discussion during this routine? Describe. What hygienic practices did you use? How did you show sensitivity and a positive attitude during nappy changing or toileting? Was there an opportunity for one-on-one discussion during this routine? Describe. What hygienic practices did you use? How did you show sensitivity and a positive attitude during nappy changing or toileting? How did you (or will you) support this baby/toddler with learning to use the toilet? (If the baby/toddler is not yet at that stage describe how you would do this when the time is right.) How is the family involved in decisions around the baby/toddler’s toileting? Part F: Rest and sleep What was the baby/toddler’s sleep/rest routine for this day? Is this his/her normal routine? Do the parents have any particular instructions for sleep and rest? What cues did the baby/toddler give that he/she needed to rest/sleep? Provide a photo of the rest/sleep area, ready for the baby/toddler. Insert photo here: How does this environment help rest/sleep? Insert photo here: How does this environment help rest/sleep? Is there a ritual that the baby/toddler uses to help with rest/sleep? Describe the ritual. Is there a favourite toy or other comforter? Describe. How do you help with the baby/toddler to sleep/rest? Describe the ritual. Is there a favourite toy or other comforter? Describe. How do you help with the baby/toddler to sleep/rest? How did you make sure that the baby/toddler was safe during sleep/rest, including risk of SIDS? Part G: Communicating with family member/s at pick up time When the baby/toddler was picked up from the service what did you discuss about the day? What sort of a day has the baby/toddler had? Food/drink Sleep/rest Activities Achievements Concerns Other What sort of a day has the baby/toddler had? Food/drink Sleep/rest Activities Achievements Concerns Other Does the family have any particular practices or routines (e.g. cultural) that you need to be aware of when caring for this baby/toddler? ASSESSMENT TASK 3 CARING FOR BABY/TODDLER – BABY/TODDLER 1 Complete this journal for two days while providing care for Baby/toddler 1. You must complete each part of the journal. You should ensure the journal is in line with workplace policies and procedures, the National Quality Framework and the approved learning framework. BABY/TODDLER 1 Age of baby/toddler (months) 17 months How will you