Needs of children

Question 1

Physical need of children

Answer 1

personal hygiene- could be met- changing nappies regularly, supporting toilet training, changing + encouraging children to follow good hygiene practice such as washing hands- important as support their physical wellbeing + prevent associated poor hygiene issues - eg nappy rash

Question 2

Intellectual need of children

Answer 2

effective stimulation- provide a variety of learning resources such as blocks, interactive toys, jigsaws and story books- important , provide children with appropriate stimulation- support their cognitive development- allow them to develop skills such as problem solving, recognition

Question 3

Emotional need of children

Answer 3

feeling cared for- achieved by staff showing the children that they are there to listen to them, to help them + offer support/comfort- if they fall or injure themselves/ have a worry or concern- provide children with sense of comfort and care- important as allows them to feel safe + secure at setting- reassures them when away from family