Element 1 And 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of the department of education

Answer 1

To enable children and learners to thrive, by protecting the vulnerable and ensuring the delivery of excellent standers of education

Question 2

What is a child under expected to do

Answer 2

Offer safe play activities
Plan, prepare and serve mean,s
Record accidents and report child safety concerns

Question 3

What should a nursery be expected to do

Answer 3

Provide a routine and structure to your child’s day

Question 4

What may a preschool have room for in their classroom

Answer 4

Reading
Arts and crafts
Area for pretend play

Question 5

Government funding for nursery/ preschool

Answer 5

When a child turns 3 they are then eligible for government funded hours
This depends on their parents income and if they work or not
Funding is usually 15 or e0 hours per week so over 38 weeks of a school year
Parents usually have to pay for nappies, food and trips

Question 6

How to qualify for 30 free hours of childcare

Answer 6

Each parent needs to earn no more then 100,000 pre year and 16 hours on national minimum wage

Question 7

2 strengths and weaknesses of child minders

Answer 7

Strengths - small numbers, development of relationships
Weaknesses - no cover if child minder is sick, limited resources

Question 8

2 Strengths and weaknesses of a nursery

Answer 8

Strengths- more socialization due to larger groups, more resources
Weaknesses - room transitions can be hard, more children pre key worker

Question 9

2 strengths and weaknesses of preschool

Answer 9

Strengths- ensure school readiness, create friendships ready for the chill transitions
Weaknesses - can be stressful for children who have not previously attended nursery setting, larger groups of children