Part 1: Provide opportunities to meet each child’s need for sleep, rest and relaxation
List three sleep and rest practices that you could use with children that are consistent with approved standards and meet individualised needs. Access ACECQA Safe sleep practices to assist with your response. At the end of your response, from the National Quality Standard component of the National Quality Framework, identify which quality area, standard and element relate to meeting children’s needs for sleep, rest and relaxation. (30-50 words)
Quality area:
Standard:
Element:
Rohan is a 2-year-old child who no longer naps during the day. He gets tired and a bit grumpy towards the end of the day, but his parents have specifically requested that he not be allowed to fall asleep as it greatly disrupts his night time sleeping and leads to him being overtired the following day.
Describe how you can support Rohan to include rest and relaxation in his day whilst respecting his parents’ wishes and the needs of other children in your room? At the end of your response, from the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) component of the National Quality Framework, identify which principle relates to this scenario.
(25-50 words)
EYLF Principle:
Describe two reasons why it is important to have regular written and/or verbal communication with children’s families about their sleep, rest and relaxation whilst in care. In your response, identify the quality area of the National Quality Standard (NQS) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) practice this relates to.
(10-25 words)
NQS Quality area:
EYLF Practice:
Describe three strategies you can use to ensure a quality sleep environment for children. (25 -50 words)
Part 2: Meal Times and Nutrition
The National Quality Standard (NQS) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) are components of the National Quality Framework (NQF).
Access the NQS and identify the Quality area, Standard and Element numbers relevant to promoting healthy eating and ensure that food and drinks provided are nutritious, appropriate for each child and prepared in a safe and hygienic manner. Put the link reference for the document at the end of your answer.
Access the EYLF and identify the Outcome and its components that are relevant to promoting healthy eating and ensure that food and drinks provided are nutritious, appropriate for each child and prepared in a safe and hygienic manner. (200 - 250 words). Put the link reference for the document at the end of your answer.
NQS
Quality area:
Standard:
Element:
Reference Link:
EYLF
Outcome:
Components:
Reference Link:
To complete this question, refer to the documents (in the Resources section online)
In your own words explain how Article 24 of the UN Rights of the Child relates to providing food in a Children’s Education and Care Service (15-25 words)
The Code of Ethics states we should “Create and maintain safe, healthy, inclusive environments that support children’s agency and enhance their learning”.
In your own words explain how this relates to providing safe, healthy food in a Children’s Education and Care Service (25-50 words):
What are the Five Food Groups? Name the food group for each of the descriptions below.
Food Group Name
Food Group Description
Provides vitamins including C and folate.
Provides calcium, protein, riboflavin and vitamin B12.
Provides protein, iron, zinc, niacin, and vitamin B12.
Provides carbohydrates, protein, fibre and a wide range of vitamins and minerals like folate, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and iron.
Provides vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre and carbohydrate.
In the table below indicate the suggested servings per day for children 4 - 7 years of age for each food group.
Recommended Servings Per Day
Food group
4 - 7years
Breads and cereals
Vegetables
Fruit
Milk and dairy products
Lean meats, fish, poultry, nuts and legumes
In the table below give one example of a type of food for the food group and the quantity of that food that makes up a serving for children 4 - 7 years of age.
Food Group
Food Example of Serving Size
Breads and cereals
Starchy vegetables
Dark green leafy vegetable
Fruit
Milk and dairy products
Lean meats, fish, poultry, nuts and legumes
Part 3: Promoting healthy eating
To complete this question refer to the following documents (in the resources section online):
List the nutrients where deficiencies can have an impact on children’s behaviour, anxiety, attention and concentration.
Part 4: Contribute to the ongoing management of allergies and asthma
SCENARIO Sally is highly allergic to peanuts and has been hospitalised with life-threatening allergic reactions in the past. Sally’s parents have provided an Anaphylaxis Action Plan to display at the centre, so everyone is aware of how to respond if they witness signs of an anaphylactic reaction. Refer to this action plan to assist answering the questions below.
Appendix A
List all the symptoms or signs of a severe allergic reaction to look for when supervising Sally? (10-30 words)
List three strategies to use when supervising children at mealtimes to reduce the risk of Sally having an allergic reaction.
Explain the procedure of using the adrenalin auto-injector for anaphylaxis for Sally? (25-50 words)
Organisations have risk management strategies that include action plans for anaphylaxis (Appendix A). In addition, the services practices must be in line the Early Childhood Education and Care Regulations. Based on this, Respond to the following:
State the staffing qualifications that are required to assist in the management of children with anaphylaxis (20 words)
According to the plan, in (Appendix A) describe the steps would you take to manage an anaphylactic reaction in Sally; (30 words)
Record what the Regulations state regarding reporting an anaphylaxis emergency (20 words)
Describe the signs/symptoms and key characteristics of two other types of allergies children may present within a service (50-100 words):
Allergy name
Signs & Symptoms
Characteristic of the allergy
List the identifiable signs and symptoms of an Asthma attack?
List five foods that commonly cause allergic reactions.
Describe what food intolerance is and list three symptoms
A food intolerance is:
3 Symptoms:
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You are working in a service and need to care for the dietary needs of each of the following children:
Alex is allergic to peanuts
Tijen has been diagnosed with coeliac disease
Ebru and her family are Muslim and do not eat pork or pork products.
Include one example of how you would cater for each special dietary requirement in the service.
Include one reason it is important to address this dietary need
(100-200 words)
How would you cater for Alex?
Why is it important to do this?
How would you cater for Tijen?
Why is it important to do this?
How would you cater for Ebru?
Why is it important to do this?
The cook has gone home for the day and you find a bowl of rice and chicken prepared for tomorrow’s lunch has been left out on the bench for at least four hours.
What will have happened with the microorganisms in the food during this time?
Following safe food handling guidelines, what should you do with the chicken and rice?
Read the questions below and then write True or False in the space provided.
Question
Write True or False
a. Rinsing your mouth after eating does not help prevent tooth decay
b. Poor oral health can affect language and social interactions
c. Taking a bottle of mild to bed will help prevent tooth decay because of the calcium
d. children with decayed teeth typically experience pain and difficulty with eating and sleeping
List three effects of poor oral health on someone’s overall health wellbeing and quality of life.
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In the table below list the signs of minor, moderate and advanced tooth decay
Complete the table below by listing two key requirements found in legislations, regulations, policies and/or procedures relevant to education and care services.
Context
Key requirements in relevant legislation, regulations, policies and/or procedures
Duty of care
Hazardous manual tasks
Infection control
Work health and safety/occupational health and safety
What is the role of Safe Work Australia?
In Australia, ‘regulation’ is the process by which the model WHS laws are enforced. State-based WHS agencies – often called ‘regulators’ – enforce the model WHS laws in their jurisdiction.
Name four state/territory-based WHS regulators.
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For the state or territory you reside in what is the role of the WHS regulator
Read each of the following statements then indicate whether it is true or false in the space provided.
Statement
Write True or False
My employer has a responsibility to ensure that I am aware of the workplace procedures for safe work practice
My employer is solely responsible for workplace safety, including my behaviour
My employer is responsible for providing appropriate PPE in my workplace
Fire drills and other emergency procedures should be regularly rehearsed
All employees should know who the fire wardens and first aid personnel in the organisation are
Emergency procedures should be posted on walls and noticeboards so they can be seen by employees
Employees can stay up to date with current knowledge of safe work practices (e.g. workplace systems, equipment and processes) by attending meetings and reading the latest updates of service policies and procedures.
Employees should be consulted and actively involved in risk audits.
Worker concerns regarding hazards, risks or other associated issues should be promptly communicated to the health and safety committee and/or health and safety representative; or, where there is no representation, to a supervisor or manager
It is not important to report broken or damaged equipment; it will be repaired sooner or later.
A safety warning should be placed on the broken or damaged equipment or it should be withdrawn to a maintenance bay until repairs are carried out
Housekeeping refers to keeping the surrounding areas in the workplace clean, clear and tidy
Employee awareness can be maintained by posters, providing incentives, ongoing training and regular information updates
Suggestion boxes, meetings, health and safety focus groups etc. can all be used to encourage contribution
Health and safety representatives and committees act as the liaison between workers and management; they provide information to employees and aid in issue resolution
Write the meaning below each of the signs shown below.
List two strategies you would implement to ensure that dangerous products are labelled and stored correctly according to service policies and procedures.
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Read the question and each answer carefully. Put an X in the table next to your chosen answer.
According to the ‘6 Steps to Risk Management,’ what is a hazard?
Answer choices
Put X next to your answer
A hazard is what causes an accident
A hazard is the damage or an injury sustained
A hazard is something that has the potential to cause damage to person or equipment
For the five toys and resources below identify one risk you would check for to ensure it is safe.
Equipment or Toy and what to check
Potential Hazard
Cars and trucks
Glue
Beads
Outdoor Climbing equipment
Furniture
Evidence guide - Knowledge Assessment
Course
CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Units
CHCECE002 - Ensure the health and safety of children CHCECE004 - Promote and provide healthy food and drinks HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
Task
Knowledge Assessment
Student Name
Student Number
PART 1
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Essential skills & knowledge
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Assessor comments
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Listed three sleep and rest practices
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Meet individual sleep, rest needs
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Described two reasons why it is important to have regular communication with families
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Described three strategies you can use to ensure a quality sleep environment for children.
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PART 2
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Accessed the NQS and EYLF and identify the Quality area, Standard and Element numbers relevant to promoting healthy eating
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Explained how Article 24 of the UN Rights of the Child relates to providing food in a Children’s Education and Care Service
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Explained how EYLF relates to providing safe, healthy food in a Children’s Education and Care Service
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Described two examples of when and how (4 examples in total) solids should be introduced to babies Identified two examples age-appropriate types of food
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Named the food group for each of the descriptions Identified serving suggestions for each food group Gave one example and quantity of food for each group
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PART 3
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Planned one complete menu for preschool-age child for one day period and identified where the menu must be displayed
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Explained why water is an important daily requirement and identified the recommended water intake for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Identified regulations requirement
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Identified ten effects of poor nutrition in children
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Defined tooth decay and consequences for children
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Listed the nutrients where deficiencies can have an impact on children’s behaviour
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PART 4
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Based on Appendix A listed: Symptoms or signs of an allergic reactionThree strategies to use during mealtime The procedure of using adrenalin injector
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Stated the staffing qualifications regulations and steps according to Appendix A
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Described the signs/symptoms and key characteristics of two other types of allergies
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Listed the identifiable signs and symptoms and triggers of an Asthma attack
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PART 5
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Listed five foods that commonly cause allergic reactions.
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Described food intolerance and listed three symptoms
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Included one example and reason for each child
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Identified what will happen to food and what should be done based on food safe handling guidelines
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Answered the true false questions correctly related to oral health
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Listed three effects of poor oral health
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Listed the signs of minor, moderate and advanced tooth decay
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Named three behaviours that contribute to fire injuries and fatalities
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Described where you should avoid installing fire alarms and the ideal location for fire alarms
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Described four steps to maintaining smoke alarms
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Named three high-risk groups of people who are more vulnerable to injury or death as a result of fires
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Listed key requirements found in legislations, regulations, policies and/or procedures relevant to education and care services
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Identified the role of Safe Work Australia
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Identified four state/territory-based WHS regulators and their role
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Answered the true false questions correctly related to workplace procedures
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Labelled safety signs correctly
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Identified what is a hazard and identified potential risk in five toys
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Signature
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