Child Health and Well Being

Child Health and Well Being 5N1765

Award Type Minor

Code 5N1765

Level 5

Credit Value 15
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to provide for the health and well-being of children and maintain healthy, hygienic and safe practices and environments in a range of early childhood care and education (ECCE) settings.

Learning Outcomes: Learners will be able to:

1 Outline the requirements necessary to provide for the health and well-being of children in an ECCE

setting as informed by national guidelines to include child protection

2 Describe the factors that contribute to the overall well-being of children

3 Outline the various nutritional needs of babies and young children

4 Identify requirements for the promotion of healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments for

children

5 Describe a range of common childhood illnesses

6 Devise balanced menus for babies, toddlers and children

7 Perform appropriate personal care routines for babies and young children including the care of the

child when unwell

8 Implement appropriate policies and procedures to include record keeping as required by

legislation and good practice guidelines

9 Utilize a range of practice skills that support and promote the health and well-being of children

10 Apply knowledge of child development to support children to form secure and positive

relationships with adults and children in the ECCE setting

11 Reflect on personal practice leading to an understanding of healthy, hygienic and safe

environments for children.