child development revision

child development revision

1. different types of family

   • nuclear family
     • consists of a mother, father and a child or children
   • extended family
     • different generations of a family all live together or near each other and see eachother on a day to day basis
   • single parent family
     • one parent looks after the child/children and their care/welfare
   • foster family
     • children are cared for temporarily by another family because their own parents are unable to look after them
   • adoptive family
     • parents legally and permanently adopt a child
   • shared care family
     • parents live separately but share decisions made about the childs care/welfare.
   • looked after children
     • children are looked after in a residential home
   • re-constituted/step family
     • In a new relationship one or both parents may bring children with them from a previous relationship
   • same sex couple family
     • couple of same sex may already have children or adopt children

2. safety measures for children

   • stair gates
     • both at top and bottom of stairs and doors to prevent babies from falling down the stairs or wandering off
   • window safety catches
     • they prevent windows from opening too wide which stop children from falling out
   • harnesses in highchairs, prams and pushchairs
     • these stop children from slipping out
   • fire guards
     • to prevent children from falling into the fire
   • socket covers
     • these prevent children from putting there fingers/objects into electric sockets
   • keeping hands of saucepans out of reach when on stove
     • stops children from reaching up and grabbing boiling pots
   • keeping kettle wires out of reach
     • children may pull on wire and the kettle can fall of them
   • sharp knives out of reach
     • children can slice their fingers open if they touch the blade or stab themselves
   • plastic bags out of reach
     • children can put them onto their heads and suffocate

3. developing a baby is supported by:

   • placenta
   • umbilical cord
   • mothers cervix
   • amniotic sac
   • amniotic fluid
   • uterus (womb)

4. signs of pregnancy

   • a missed period
   • need to urine alot
   • nausea
   • vomiting
   • constant tiredness
   • strange taste in mouth
   • not being able to eat food that you enjoy

5. types of play

   • spontaneous
   • structured
   • solitary
   • creative
   • imaginative
   • discovery
   • outdoor
   • manipulative
   • small world
   • physical

6. what is sure start

   • parenting classes
   • meeting places for single fathers
   • early years eductaion
   • affordable, flexible and high quality childcare
   • links with job centre
   • adult learning
   • outreach visits
   • home visits
   • child protection services
   • counselling services