Qualification: Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Unit: Unit 1.5: Understand how to support children who are unwell
Learning outcome: 5. Understand care routines when a child is ill
Assessment criteria: 5.1 Describe the needs of a child who is ill in relation to: food and drink, personal care, rest and sleep, emotional well-being, dignity and respect, observation and monitoring
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- Food and drink
- May require softer foods when ill (e.g. if throat is swollen or sore)
- Although there may be loss of appetite, snacks should be offered regularly
- Should be encouraged to drink regularly
- Personal care
- Encourage and support good hygiene
- Wash hands regularly
- Dispose of waste correctly
- Rest and sleep
- Children may require more rest and sleep when ill
- Emotional wellbeing
- Children may require additional reassurance and comfort
- Early Years Practitioners should show empathy and compassion – for a child it is scary to be ill
- Dignity and respect
- Provide dignity, respect and privacy as you usually would, however be aware that the child may need more help and support
- Observation and monitoring
- Children that are ill should be monitored so that any changes in their condition can be managed swiftly
- Records of a child’s illness and condition should be recorded and reported back to parents/carers
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