You have been asked to advise someone who is considering establishing a ‘drop-in’ childcare facility for a weekend: Childhood Social Legal and Health Studies Assignment, OU, Ireland

Assessment Notes

You have been asked to advise someone who is considering establishing a ‘drop-in’ childcare facility for a weekend outdoor music event. Consider all topics covered in Unit 1 and Unit 2, and complete tasks 1-6.

TASK 1

Outline a range of factors that influence children’s health and wellbeing.

TASK 2

Describe the childcare sector in Ireland and the types of childcare operations available (minimum three types, one to be a drop-in facility). Describe the Rights of the Child and relevant legislation/guidelines which impact on the childcare sector.

TASK 3

Describe a minimum of 3 current government initiatives and explain how they affect childcare facilities.

TASK4

Identify and discuss the implications of legislation/policy for childcare in Ireland under the following headings: (1) Early Years Education, (2) Child Protection, and (3) Equality.

TASK 5

From your research, identify the key legal issues and [10 guidelines that need to be considered for setting up marks ‘drop-in’ childcare facility.

TASK 6

Develop a set of recommendations (Minimum 5) concerning Health and Safety for the ‘drop-in’ facility.

TASK 7

This task covers the area of Child Protection and uses a case study. You have become concerned about the protection and welfare of a child who attends your childcare establishment. Read the attached fictional Case Study.