How Well Do You Know Childcare?

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Sophie is learning about different types of abuse in her health class. Can you name 3 examples of abuse?

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Physical, Emotional, Neglect

Answer explanation

The correct examples of abuse are Physical, Emotional, and Neglect. These forms directly harm individuals and can have lasting effects on their well-being, distinguishing them from the other options listed.

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What age range is preschool?

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3-5 years

Answer explanation

Preschool typically refers to the educational stage for children aged 3-5 years. This age range is crucial for early childhood development, making 3-5 years the correct answer.

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What does PSED stand for when considering a child's overall development?

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Personal, Social, and Emotional Development

Answer explanation

PSED stands for Personal, Social, and Emotional Development, which focuses on the growth of children's emotional intelligence and social skills, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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In Aarav's school, who is responsible for coordinating the support for students with special educational needs?

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Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Answer explanation

SENCO stands for Special Educational Needs Coordinator, a role in schools responsible for overseeing the support for students with special educational needs. The other options do not accurately reflect this role.

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What does EHCP stand for in the context of the support plan for students with special educational needs?

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Education, Health, and Care Plan

Answer explanation

EHCP stands for Education, Health, and Care Plan, which is the correct choice. The other options incorrectly modify the terms or structure, making them inaccurate.

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How would you define ‘Safeguarding’?

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Protecting children from harm

Answer explanation

‘Safeguarding’ primarily means protecting children from harm, ensuring their safety and well-being. While teaching safety and providing education are important, the core definition focuses on protection.

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What does ‘OFSTED’ stand for and how would you describe their duties?

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Office for Standards in Education, inspecting schools

Answer explanation

‘OFSTED’ stands for Office for Standards in Education. Their primary duty is to inspect schools to ensure they meet educational standards, making the first answer choice correct.

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Chloe is studying childcare and needs to remember 5 important acronyms used in the field. Can you help her identify them? Options: EYFS, SENCO, EHCP, PSED, EDI, ABR, DVF, GHI, JKL, MTIO, BBC, ITV, ADE, SENT, FOR, PLR, QAS, KCS, WEER, EDF

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EYFS, SENCO, EHCP, PSED, EDI

Answer explanation

The correct choice, EYFS, SENCO, EHCP, PSED, and EDI, are all relevant acronyms in childcare. EYFS stands for Early Years Foundation Stage, SENCO is Special Educational Needs Coordinator, EHCP is Education, Health and Care Plan, PSED is Personal, Social and Emotional Development, and EDI is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

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Ava is studying childcare and needs to know about major legislations in the field. Can you name 3 major legislations within childcare? Options: Children Act, Education Act, Equality Act; Health Act, Safety Act, Welfare Act; Education Act, Safety Act, Welfare Act; Children Act, Health Act, Equality Act

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Children Act, Education Act, Equality Act

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Children Act, Education Act, Equality Act' as these legislations are fundamental in shaping childcare policies, ensuring children's rights, access to education, and promoting equality.

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State 3 ways in which you can encourage a child to communicate.

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Listening, Asking questions, Encouraging storytelling

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Listening, Asking questions, Encouraging storytelling', promotes communication by actively engaging with the child, prompting them to express their thoughts, and allowing them to share their imagination.