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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Family members may include: | Mothers Fathers Grandparents Siblings Kin Extended family members Foster children Partners of parents Guardian and foster parents |
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Information about the child's needs, routines and preferences may include: | Food and drink preferences Sleeping and rest patterns Health status Toys and activities preferred Level of social interaction/solitude preferred Level of abilities Additional support needs Developmental stage information Cultural requirements Expectations of the parent/s regarding the child Forbidden foods Particular food and drink needs of the child |
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Information may be gathered through: | Enrolment forms Enrolment interviews Conversations Referral agents |
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Family events that may have an impact on a child's behaviour include: | Major changes to health/housing/work Addition of a family member e.g. sibling, step parent, carer Crises and family problems Conflict and violence Losses and grief Parental absence Family celebrations Moving home Other celebrations |
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Appropriate communication strategies may include: | Use of interpreters Degree of privacy Degree of formality Relaying messages as required |
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Requests for specific actions may include: | Requests to take child to doctor/ dentist/ kindergarten Relaying messages as required |
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Limitations in relation to care practices that may be discussed with parents may be due to: | Resources at the venue Time available Peak/slower time of day involved Physical layout Own health, stamina Number of children in care |
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Parent's feelings about child care may include: | Anxiety Guilt |
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Opportunities for family members to participate include: | Suggestion boxes Evaluations and surveys Membership of management/parent/carer committee Activities and meals involving children, staff and family members Excursions Parent representative in policy decisions |
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A welcoming atmosphere for all family members may be created by: | Photos, paintings and posters of families and familiar places and images Décor Familiar procedures Newsletters Location of service Comfortable space to sit and talk Facilities to make a drink Notice board/space for displaying family news/celebrations An office or area available for confidential discussions |
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Parent support networks may be facilitated by: | Allowing time, space for parents/carers to communicate with each other Hosting meetings of parents/carers Providing information or referral to facilitate contact with a network |
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