An Intoduction to Working with Children - Unit 1 Assignment
An introduction to working with children
Jennifer Dyas
E1 E2
There are three different types of settings which provide care and education for children. Statutory sectors are legal requirements which mean the government says they have to be there and also funds the setting. For example a primary school is a statutory sector because children must attend school from the term following their fifth birthday and every local authority must provide this education. They are paid for through taxes and national insurance. Primary schools follow the Foundation Phase curriculum for children aged from four to seven. Parents must send their children to school because it is statutory and schools try to support parents by making sure they have information about how their children are progressing. They also supply a place for children to go during working hours without having to pay.
A voluntary sector is a setting that is set up because people feel it’s something that needs to be in the area and the government is not meeting the needs. It is also a non profit organisation which means they don’t set out to make money. An example of this would be after-school clubs because they are there for reasons to help the community but are not required by law. They are funded by a combination of grants and fees. They provide a safe place for children to learn and excel in different activities and give them time to relax and socialise. Clubs give children good experience for later on in life and are also a big help to the parents who have to worry less about their children getting into trouble on the streets. If parents work longer hours than a typical school day, their children have a safe and caring place to go.
A private sector is a setting which is run by a company or has an owner and they aim to make a profit from the fees that they charge. A private sector is not run by the government. A day nursery is an example of private sector provision because it is not compulsory
Jennifer Dyas
E1 E2
There are three different types of settings which provide care and education for children. Statutory sectors are legal requirements which mean the government says they have to be there and also funds the setting. For example a primary school is a statutory sector because children must attend school from the term following their fifth birthday and every local authority must provide this education. They are paid for through taxes and national insurance. Primary schools follow the Foundation Phase curriculum for children aged from four to seven. Parents must send their children to school because it is statutory and schools try to support parents by making sure they have information about how their children are progressing. They also supply a place for children to go during working hours without having to pay.
A voluntary sector is a setting that is set up because people feel it’s something that needs to be in the area and the government is not meeting the needs. It is also a non profit organisation which means they don’t set out to make money. An example of this would be after-school clubs because they are there for reasons to help the community but are not required by law. They are funded by a combination of grants and fees. They provide a safe place for children to learn and excel in different activities and give them time to relax and socialise. Clubs give children good experience for later on in life and are also a big help to the parents who have to worry less about their children getting into trouble on the streets. If parents work longer hours than a typical school day, their children have a safe and caring place to go.
A private sector is a setting which is run by a company or has an owner and they aim to make a profit from the fees that they charge. A private sector is not run by the government. A day nursery is an example of private sector provision because it is not compulsory
References: Department for Education (2012), Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, Department for Education. http://www.unicef.org.uk/UNICEFs-Work/Our-mission/UN-Convention 10/10/12 UNICEF (2009) A Better Life for Everyone: A summary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Welsh Assembly Government (2004) Children and Young People: Rights to Action, Welsh Assembly Government. Bibliography Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education (2011) CACHE Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Child Care and Education Course Handbook, Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education. Rita Cheminais (2009) Effective Mulit-Agency Partnerships Putting Every Child Matters into Practice Sage Publications Ltd http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/oct/01/vanessa-george-plymouth-abuse-background 13/10/12 Welsh Assembly Government (2007) Safeguarding Children: Working Together under the Children Act 2004, Welsh Assembly Government