2.4. Outline what is meant by person-centred practice or child centred practice

Qualification: Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health and Social Care
Unit: 1.2: Understand the principles and values in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
Learning outcome: 2. Know ways to respect and value those who access services in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
Assessment criteria: 2.4. Outline what is meant by person-centred practice or child-centred practice

• Person-centred and child-centred approaches put the individual person or child at the centre of any decisions that are made
• The individual’s preferences should be considered when any decision is made
• Where possible, the individual should be involved in the decision-making process and have control