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What is growth ?

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An increase in size and mass

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Three methods of measuring a child’s growth

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-weight
-length and height
-head circumference

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What document would a child’s growth be recorded in ?

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Personal child health record
PCHR

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Why might a social worker need to monitor a child’s growth ?

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If there’s a concern about a child’s health

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Why is it important to measure and monitor a child’s growth ?

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To identify if the child is growing well or if there’s any concerns

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What is development?

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The gaining of skills and knowledge over time

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What is meant by an “expected milestone ”

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A stage or event a child should be able to do at a certain age

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Give two examples of baby reflexes

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-sucking reflex
-grasp reflex

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What are gross motor skills ?

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Movements that involve large movements and large muscles
- legs, arms,torso

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What are fine motor skills ?

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Movements that involve small movements and small muscles
-hands,fingers,toes

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Around 6 months old, babies start babbling
What is babbling?

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Sounds babies make before they can say actual words

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Give an activity which develops a child’s memory from 0-18 months

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-singing nursery rhymes
-peek-a-boo
-hiding toys
-shape sorter

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Why does a child need perseverance when problem solving

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To have a desire to never give up even in difficult situations

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At what age do babies start to become wary of strangers ?

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9 months

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Around 15-18 months children may feel jealous for the first time
How might they show jealousy ?

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-reacting strongly
-crying
-screaming
-trying to push the baby/child out of the way
-stamping their foot
-throwing things
-hurting themselves (throwing themselves on the floor)

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Give one benefit of riding a sit on toy from 18 months - 3 years old

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-develops gross motor skills
-increases strength in legs and torso
-improves balance

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What type of grasp will an 18 months - 3 year old do to hold a crayon?

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Palmer grasp

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Give an activity that improves imagination between 18 months- 3 year old

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-small world play
-listening to someone read
-play doh

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At what age can children say 200 words and use them in context ?

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2 years and 6 months

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Why may a 2 year old have a “temper tantrum”

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They struggle to communicate their feelings
They don’t get what they want, when they want

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Give one physical activity that develops locomotor skills between 3-5 years old

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-riding a tricycle
-skipping and hopping
-balancing on a line draw on the floor

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What type of grip would a 3-5 year old use when holding a pen ?

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-digital
-tripod
-dynamic

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What does vocabulary mean ?

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The range of words a person knows

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Give an activity that encourages early writing for a 3-5 year old

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-having different materials to draw and write on
-threading beads on a string
-finger painting
-playing with play doh

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Give one reason why Hide and Seek improves social development between 3-5 years
-playing games with rules -being graceful when winning and managing emotions when losing -being patient -resist cheating -accepting others and taking turns
26
What task should a 4 year old be able to do independently ?
-brushing teeth -using a fork to eat -washing and drying hands and face -putting on shoes
27
Define self-esteem
How a person feels about their skills and abilities
28
How can you tell a child has a high self-esteem between the ages 3-5 years old
-willingness to take part -ability to make friends -stable emotions -takes pride in achievements and efforts
29
What may physically harm a baby during pregnancy ?
-drinking alcohol -smoking -taking recreational drugs
30
Jake is “premature” what does this mean ?
He was born before the expected date -before 27 weeks
31
Give a negative impact of prematurity on a baby development
-poor muscle tone
-smaller in height and weight than peers
-delay in meeting milestones
-hearing difficulty
-sight problems
-cerebral palsy
-learning difficulties 
-more like to have ADHD
32
What is a congenital defect ?
A condition a child is born with
33
Give an example of a repeated short-term illness
-colds -vomiting -ear and eye infections
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What is a chronic condition ?
A condition that is long lasting
34
Give one risk of obesity
- high blood pressure -type 2 diabetes -breathing difficulties
35
What are the five components of a healthy diet ?
-carbohydrates -protein -fats -dairy -vitamins and minerals
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Why is exercise important for a child’s physical development between 3-5 years old ?
-improves coordination, balance, strength -prevents childhood obesity -teaches them to lead a healthy active lifestyle -fresh air improves focus and concentration -improves sleep levels
37
What are children more at risk of due to secondary smoking
-respiratory difficulties -asthma -some cancers -ear and eye infections
37
What does “area of deprivation” mean
Areas where their are potential health risks due to poverty, unemployment and lack of financial investment
38
How can living in a small flat negatively impact a child’s growth and development ?
-may not be peaceful so affects sleep -no garden/ less space may lead to accidents and delayed gross motor skills -lack of sense of identity -less room for friends to come over and socialise in the home
39
What does a stable home look like ?
-child has reliable routines -fair rules and expectations -parents prioritise child and their wellbeing -children go to preschool or nursery
40
Give a negative effect of a poor home environment/parental conflict in a child’s development
-babies can have poor attachment to parents (0-18 months) - appear withdrawn and unable to play/may show signs of distress (18 months-3 years) - act in an aggressive way, speak less, lack of interest in playing or learning (3-5 years )
41
What is the difference between prescription and recreational drugs ?
-prescription drugs are given by a professional to improve health and wellbeing -recreational drugs are illegal and have no benefit for health
42
How can discrimination negatively impact a child’s development ?
-appear shy and withdrawn -feels isolated from the people and community they live in -difficulty forming relationships -lack of identity -poor self esteem -less likely to joining in
43
How can parents ensure they create a close bond with their baby ?
-hold them soon after birth -sharing feeding when possible -holding and cuddling -talking and spending time with them -meeting their food, warmth,affection and cleanliness
44
How may a child respond to a new sibling/baby in the family ?
-want to be “babied” going back in development -show jealousy -temper tantrums -being overprotective/ taking a caring role
45
Give a benefit of a child growing up in a family with a higher income
-afford necessities -high quality education/ regular nursery visits
46
Why do some families have low income ?
-unemployment -debt -relationship breakdown or death of a partner -victim of crime -disability or illness
47
What is a food bank ?
A charity that provides food for free to people in need
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What experiences would you expect a baby/ child to have before the age of 5 years old
-singing groups/ sensory classes -indoor play areas -parent-toddler groups -sports clubs
49
Give a benefit of a child growing up in a family with high income (a positive amount of money)
-they can afford suitable clothing/footwear/quality housing/healthy food
-high quality education/regular nursery visits
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What experiences would you expect a baby/child to have before the age of 5 years
-singing groups/sensory classes
-indoor play areas
-parent-toddler groups
-sports clubs

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