Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. describe a range of different types of child care provision

2. suggest at least two reasons why families might need to use child care provision for the under fives

3. suggest how different cultural beliefs and customs may influence parents' choice of child care

4. identify what parents/carers should look for when choosing a day nursery for a child

5. discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using grandparents/family to look after children

6. compare the role of a childminder and a babysitter

7. produce a checklist of information needed by a babysitter when left in care of a child

8. take part in a discussion about the qualities needed by those who look after young children

9. research child care facilities available in the local area

10. use research to produce a leaflet to show the range of childcare facilities available locally for the under-fives.