Community and ChildrenRevise and Test

Looking after the childrenThe need for day care has increased because both parents may now go out to work. Lone parents are also encouraged to get back to work through the Welfare to Work Scheme.

AAnswers1. What are five options for parents needing to arrange care for small children?

Deciding what's bestAAnswers2. Name 3 other considerations for the parent.Factors influencing their decision may be:how far they have to travelthe resources offeredthe social opportunities for the childthe educational opportunitiesif appropriate, whether they can take a special needs child

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Childminding4. What is a registered childminder?5. What are three good points about using a childminder?AAnswers

Nursery Schools and Creches 6. What does a Nursery School offer?7. What two groups run Nurseries?8. Some employers like large factories or hospitals offer a crche. Why would a company provide a crche?

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Playgroups9. In what two ways is a playgroup different to a nursery?

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The Nanny10. Why should parents be cautious when employing a nanny?11. What should an agency do to reassure the parent about the nannies they supply?

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Informal Care12. What are three advantages of using family and friends as baby sitters or day carers?

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The Role of Social ServicesAAnswersSocial Services are provided by Local Authorities. Part of their job is the care of children. They provide fostering and adoption services.13. What is the difference between fostering and adoption?14. Name two other parent or child services provided by social services.

Suggested Answers1. Nursery school, childminders, relative or friends, day nursery or crche.2. Cost, The hours, Friendliness, Safety.3. Stimulation, education, social skills, structured activities.4. Registered with the local authority who check the quality of care.5. It is a home environment, hours are flexible, it may be cheaper, there will be a small number of other children.6. Educationally based pre school care7. Local authorities and Private companies.8. To recruit and keep key workers.9. It is less educationally based, it will be held in a hall rather than a school type building, not designed to give day care services.10. There is no regulation or qualifications needed.11. Check references, interview the nanny and do police checks.12. They are cheaper, more flexible, the child knows them, you can trust them. It helps the child build relationships.13. Fostering is temporary and is paid by the local authority. Adoption is a permanent legal tie between the parents and adopted child.14. Advice on benefits, support and provisions for disabled children, child protection.

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