Cache Level 3, Unit 1
E1&2
Throughout Wales there are a variety of services available that aim to provide support for children and their families. These services may be offered in either a statutory, voluntary or private setting.
Statutory
“Statutory services are usually free of charge. A good example of this is schools”
Tassoni et al (2007) pg.4
Their main aim is to provide education to all children between 5-16 yrs. old.
“The state is required by law to ensure that all children, including those with disabilities, receive education if they are of statutory school age”
Beaver et al (2008) pg. 7
As well as education, schools provide a safe and secure environment, warmth and nutrition, these are basic needs that have to be met in order for children to develop to their full potential. They support the child’s family by keeping them informed either through reports home or verbal feedback I.e. parent’s evening. The Welsh Assembly Government introduced the ‘School breakfast initiative’ in 2004 which means many schools now provide breakfast clubs.
“The Welsh Assembly Government made a commitment to provide for all children of primary school age in maintained primary schools in Wales to have a free, healthy breakfast at school each day” www.continyou.org.uk/wales_cymru accessed 19-10-2012
These may be beneficial to full time working parents that have to leave early to get to work. Many schools now have family learning sessions, giving parents a chance to obtain new skills e.g. computing skills, through this, parents will feel a sense of achievement.
Private
“These are profit making services”
Tassoni et al (2007) p. 6
They’re funded through fees charged for using their services A private service may be a child-minder. This is someone who looks after other people’s children in their own homes, they must abide certain standards and regulations, be inspected and registered by Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales. The CSSIW will check the
Throughout Wales there are a variety of services available that aim to provide support for children and their families. These services may be offered in either a statutory, voluntary or private setting.
Statutory
“Statutory services are usually free of charge. A good example of this is schools”
Tassoni et al (2007) pg.4
Their main aim is to provide education to all children between 5-16 yrs. old.
“The state is required by law to ensure that all children, including those with disabilities, receive education if they are of statutory school age”
Beaver et al (2008) pg. 7
As well as education, schools provide a safe and secure environment, warmth and nutrition, these are basic needs that have to be met in order for children to develop to their full potential. They support the child’s family by keeping them informed either through reports home or verbal feedback I.e. parent’s evening. The Welsh Assembly Government introduced the ‘School breakfast initiative’ in 2004 which means many schools now provide breakfast clubs.
“The Welsh Assembly Government made a commitment to provide for all children of primary school age in maintained primary schools in Wales to have a free, healthy breakfast at school each day” www.continyou.org.uk/wales_cymru accessed 19-10-2012
These may be beneficial to full time working parents that have to leave early to get to work. Many schools now have family learning sessions, giving parents a chance to obtain new skills e.g. computing skills, through this, parents will feel a sense of achievement.
Private
“These are profit making services”
Tassoni et al (2007) p. 6
They’re funded through fees charged for using their services A private service may be a child-minder. This is someone who looks after other people’s children in their own homes, they must abide certain standards and regulations, be inspected and registered by Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales. The CSSIW will check the
References: Pgs. 3, 4, 6, 235 WAG (2008) Framework for Children’s Learning for 3 to 7-year-olds in Wales Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills. Hixson, J. (2012) Unit 1 hand outs Llewelyn,A http://www.showandtellforparents.com/wfdata/frame155-1001/pressrel24.asp Child Centred Education (2008) Susan Darst Williams. Accessed 12/11/2012 http://www.uncrcletsgetitright.co.uk/about.aspx UNCRC Articles and what’s next Daly,M. Byers,E. Taylor,W. (2006) Understanding Early Years Theory in Practice. Oxford Heinemann Tassoni,P (2001) Caring for Children Oxford Heinemann Tassoni,P. Beith,K. Bulman,K. Eldridge,H. (2007) CACHE Level 3 Child Care and Education 4th Edition Oxford Heinemann Tassoni,P WAG (2008) Framework for Children’s Learning for 3 to 7-year-olds in Wales Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills. Llewelyn,A. (2012) Unit 1 hand outs Internet Child Centred Education (2008) Susan Darst Williams. Accessed 12/11/2012 http://www.uncrcletsgetitright.co.uk/about.aspx