SYLLABUS 1 CAFS

Question 1

What is Module Focus 1.

Answer 1

Becoming a parent or carer

Question 2

Key Concept 1

Answer 2

Types of parents & carers

Question 3

Key Concept 1. Types of parents & carers

Hint - 3 dot point. Tip - acronym (FASS) for second dot point

Answer 3

Biological parents

Social parents
– adoption
– fostering
– step-parenting
– surrogacy

Carers
– primary
– informal and formal

Question 4

Key Concept 2.

Answer 4

Roles of parents and carers

Question 5

Key Concept 2. Roles of parents and carers

Hint - 3 dot point

Answer 5

Satisfying the specific needs
Building a positive relationship
Promoting wellbeing

Question 6

Key Concept 3.

Answer 6

Preparations for becoming a parent/carer

Question 7

Key Concept 3. Preparations for becoming a parent/carer

Hint - 4 dot point

Answer 7

Changing health behaviours
Enhancing knowledge and skills
Modifying the physical environment
Organising finances

Question 8

What is Module Focus 2.

Answer 8

Factors affecting the roles of parents and carers

Question 9

Key Concept 4.

Answer 9

Characteristics of the dependant

Question 10

Key Concept 4. Characteristics of the dependant

Hint - 3 dot point. Tip - acronym (ASS).

Answer 10

Age
Skills/capabilities
Special needs, eg illness & disability

Question 11

Key Concept 5.

Answer 11

Influences on the parent/carer

Question 12

Key Concept 5. Influences on the parent/carer

Hint - 2 dot point . Tip - acronyms (COMPRESS & MCG)

Answer 12

Personal (COMPRESS)
– culture, customs and tradition
– religion/spirituality
– education
– previous experience
– own upbringing
– multiple commitments, eg work,study, sport, family
– socioeconomic status
– special needs, eg illness, disability

Social (MCG)
– community attitudes
– gender expectations
– media stereotypes

Question 13

Key Concept 6

Answer 13

Styles of parenting/caring

Question 14

Key Concept 6. Styles of parenting/caring

Hint - 4 dot point

Answer 14

Authoritarian
Democratic
Permissive / Indulgent
Negligent

Question 15

Key Concept 7.

Answer 15

Rights and Responsibilities of Parents/Carers

Question 16

Key Concept 7. Rights and Responsibilities of Parents/Carers

Mint - 2 dot point. Tip - acronym (DDS) for dash points

Answer 16

Legal rights of parents, carers and dependants

Responsibilities of parents and carers
– duty of care
– setting limits
– discipline

Question 17

Module Focus 3.

Answer 17

Support for parents and carers

Question 18

Key Concept 8.

Answer 18

Types of Support

Question 19

Key Concept 8. Types of Support

Hint - 2 dot point & 3 dash points

Answer 19

Informal
– relatives, friends, neighbours

Formal
– government agencies
– community organisations

Question 20

Key Concept 9.

Answer 20

Types of services provided through formal support

Question 21

Key Concept 9. Types of services provided through formal support

Hint - 5 dot point

Answer 21

Health care
Education
Financial support
Childcare
Respite care
Counselling

Question 22

Students learn to :
types of parents and carers

Answer 22

• describe the different types of parents
  and carers
• explore the impact of legal, social and
  technological change on social
  parents by considering changes in:
  – legislation
  – community beliefs and attitudes
  – reproductive technology
• examine current research data on
  primary carers to determine the:
  – significance of age and gender
  – reasons for carers taking on the
  role, eg emotional obligation,
  alternative care too costly

Question 23

Students learn to :
the roles of parents and carers

Answer 23

• outline the roles of parents and
  carers and evaluate the significance
  of each role in various parenting and
  caring situations

Question 24

Students learn to :
preparations for becoming a parent or
carer

Answer 24

• examine a range of parenting and
  caring situations and assess the
  impact preparations can have on the
  wellbeing of the dependant

Question 25

Students learn to : characteristics of the dependant

Answer 25

* describe how the characteristics of the dependant can affect the roles of the parent or carer

Question 26

Students learn to : influences on parents and carers

Answer 26

* examine each influence to determine its effect on parenting and caring * propose strategies to assist parents and carers to manage their multiple commitments describe how social influences affect the roles of parents and carers * critically analyse expectations of males and females in parenting and caring roles in a changing society * explore one example of how a parent or carer may challenge social influences and assess the impact this can have on their wellbeing

Question 27

Students learn to : styles of parenting or caring

Answer 27

* explore each parenting or caring style and assess the impact it can have on the roles of parents and carers

Question 28

Students learn to : rights and responsibilities in parenting and caring

Answer 28

* analyse the impact of legal rights on the wellbeing of parents, carers and dependants by considering the following: – health and medical decisions – education and schooling – financial support * discuss how the responsibilities of parents and carers contribute to building a positive relationship with the dependant

Question 29

Students learn to : types of support

Answer 29

* explain how different types of support can assist parents and carers to: – prepare for their roles – fulfil their responsibilities – maintain their own wellbeing

Question 30

Students learn to : types of services provided through formal support

Answer 30

* assess the impact accessing formal support services can have on the wellbeing of: – young carers – aged carers – first-time parents – working parents