Babysitting basics

Challenge reference: 7644

Active
Notional learning hours
10
Level
Entry 2
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Learning aim
The learner will understand the basic safety requirements needed when looking after small children and babies.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes

(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)

The learner will:

  • 1 .  

    Understand basic health and safety requirements when looking after young children.

  • 2 .  

    Plan two activities that can can be done whilst looking after different age children.

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Assessment criteria

(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)

The learner can:

  • Identify hazards in three different rooms in a house or centre
  • Identify five safety rules to apply to children in three different age groups (eg -- making sure stairs are gated when looking after crawling babies or toddlers)
  • Identify two suitable activities each for children under one yr and for toddlers
  • State what the activities will be
  • State why these are suited to the chosen age group
  • List the resources required for each activity
  • Carry out the two activities
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Assessment methodology

Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Observation checklist
1
Labelled product, video or photographic evidence
2
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