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H&WB (Assess the factors that affect children's health&Wb (),…
H&WB
Assess the factors that affect children's health&Wb (
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How settings and parents can work together to promote h&w
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Promoting health (mp5)
knowledge of the developmental milestones and age-related norms (mp.13)
teachers as role models mp21
strong sense of self-wort, self-confidence
aware of prejuidices
respect each individual child for who s/he is
maintain high standards of personal hygiene
nursery food: parents' views can be sought, provide dietary information u2wb5, foster healthy eating habits m2p30
Importance of
Balanced diet/nutrition
m2p22
has an effect on behaviour, attention, general alertness, ability to participate in physical activities&learning experiences, resistance to infection, illness, ability to recover
malnutrition can negatively effect growth and development
poverty
middle/upper class: fast food, bad snacking habits etc
obesity: increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, other chronic illnesses
knowledgeable staff about allergies and intolerances
safe environment
awareness of the developmental milestones (mp5) in order to prepare the least harming environment
being absent from nursery due to injury can have a long-lasting effect (mp5)
nurseries have a legal&moral obligation to keep children safe, indoors and outdoors
sensitive period for exploration, independence
healthy lifestyle
the right amount and type of exercise
personal hygiene mp19
prevents infections, aids the removal of waste products
should be made a routine from early on
hygiene routines e.g washing hands
routine
bathing, hair, nails, feet, ears, toilet, teeth
sleep
lack of sleep: irritability, poor concentration, visual problems, hallucinations and psychotic behaviour.
consistent routine before sleep time
clothes should be non-restrictive
bedtime routine
Demonstrate knowledge of the physical care of children
Suitable environment mp15
securing fresh air flow
temperature suitable to the weather outside
being aware of UV rays but provide enough sun exposure. mp18
sun screen, protective sun clothing
Ensuring the right amount and type of exercise
provide opportunities for rest and adequate sleeping arrangement
daily routines for self-care
advance planning, establishment of rules, maintaining quality supervision, providing safety education, safety in the classroom, outings and field trips, pets (mp65)
be aware that children totally rely on adults to provide appropriate clothing WB5
risk assessment
benefits of rist
involving children in the risk assessment
Wider environment
, consider Bonfenbrenner's Ecologycal system mp9
poverty
mp12
overcrowding
poor housing
urban dwelling
fewer places to play and exercise
increased dander from traffic
less active children
quality and type of food families consume
healthcare
preventative instead of curative
Socio-economic situation of the parents
affluent families can cause an effect on the child’s health & well-being (e.g. consider parents both professionals working full time ready meals/take-away meals the norm, little ‘quality’ time each day as parents return home 6/7pm every evening, child may have every device, latest gadget, toy at their disposal and so on).
analyse the effects of poor health and well-being on young children
u3
examples of common childhood illnesses and disease
Airborne
influenza, colds, meningitis, chickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella, streptococcal infections, whooping cough
Blood borne
AIDS, Hepatitis B, conjunctivitis, cold sores, impetigo, lice, ringworm, scabies, tetanus
Faecial/Oral
Gastroenteritis, pinworms
Allergic
eczema, asthma
Cronical medical conditions
epilepsy
effects of ill health + prolonged absence from the setting (PILES)
Physical
obesity/malnutrition
using cars, less freedom to play outside
growth, appetite, motor development (difficult to stimulate a sick child)
Intelligence
working days lost
Language
can be impaired by hearing loss
Emotional
busy/stressful world
mental health
parents' worries are transmitted, hospital admissions are traumatic, phobias can appear, anxiety, child abuse is more common in children with persisting irritation complaints
Social
routine
health and well-being of the carers
role models in the child's life
Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory
can affect the attitudes of people in the child's life, especially close family
ignorance, misinformation might lead to the worsening of condition
can cause financial hardship - guilt
general information about infection prevention, children may need to be excluded to prevent the spread of infection
Control measures
In the setting
written health policies
good hygiene practices for children and adults alike
Universal Infection Control Procedures
removing sick children
Observation
teachers need to be aware of local immunisation scedules
Outside of the setting
Immunisation for measles, diphtheria, polio, tuberculosis, mentingitis, mumps, tetanus
Explain how children's health and well/being can be supported