EYP 6: Support care routines for babies and young children

This unit is part of the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner and has the following learning outcomes and assessment criteria:

1. 1. Understand the care needs of babies and young children
   1. 1.1 Describe care routines for babies and young children in relation to: eating (feeding and weaning/ complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair, rest and sleep provision
   2. 1.2 Explain the role of the Early Years Practitioner during: eating (feeding and weaning/ complementary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair, rest and sleep provision
2. 2. Understand hygienic practice in relation to control of infection in Early Years Settings in line with statutory requirements
   1. 2.1 Outline hygienic practice in relation to: hand washing, food preparation and hygiene including preparing formula feeds and sterilising equipment, comforters, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment
   2. 2.2 Explain how poor hygiene may affect the health of babies in relation to: preparing formula feeds, sterilisation
3. 3. Be able to use hygienic practice to minimise the spread of infection in Early Years settings
   1. 3.1 Demonstrate skills for the prevention and control of infection, including: hand washing, food preparation and hygiene including preparing formula feeds and sterilising equipment, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment
4. 4. Understand rest and sleep needs of children
   1. 4.1 Explain the rest and sleep patterns of: a baby 0–12 months, a toddler aged 18 months, a child aged 3 years, a child aged 5–7 years
   2. 4.2 Explain safe sleep practices which minimise the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
5. 5. Understand childhood immunisation
   1. 5.1 Outline the reasons for immunisation
   2. 5.2 Identify the immunisation schedule
   3. 5.3 Discuss the reasons why some children are not immunised
6. 6. Be able to meet the care needs of babies and young children as appropriate to their development, stage, dignity and needs
   1. 6.1 Follow policies and procedures to carry out personal care routines in relation to: eating (feeding and weaning/ complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair, rest and sleep provision
   2. 6.2 Work in ways that encourage children to develop personal hygiene practices in relation to stage and needs