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CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood

Scenario 1
Toby is 4 years old and very quiet. He does not appear to enjoy interacting with the other children. Toby's mother has told you that he is a great climber and enjoys this activity at home.
How can you encourage Toby to build his strength?
How can you support his interactions with other children? How will Toby's language development impact on his play?

Scenario 2
The group of children who are going to school soon seem to be board with the cognitive activities provided. You have decided to use the daily routines to extend further learning.
How would you communicate this to other staff?
What changes to the routine would you make to encourage more cognitive development with the children?

Scenario 3
Sam has been attending the centre for 2 weeks. Sam is 12 months old and although he sits unsupported he has not begun to stand or cruise around furniture. Sam cries a lot and his mother
says she picks him up and carries him for most of the day.
Sam may be emotionally insecure in his new environment, how will you support him and build his security?
Is Sam's physical development within 'typical' range?
What should you do to promote Sam's physical development?
Why are his emotional needs so important to his physical needs?
What cognitive skills relate to learning to walk?

Scenario 4
Samara (3 years) has just enrolled at the centre. Samara has only been in Australia for a few months and her native language is Sudanese. Samara's mother is going to attend English classes and will need care for Samara for three days a week.
What key words will you need to support Samara's basic needs? How will you extend Samara's English language skills?
What support services and staff are available to the centre? How can you access these resources?
What extra funding is available for Samara, her mother and the centre?

1. How do culture, community and family impact on development?

2. Why is play important to children?

3. Detail the latest information about the effects the lack of physical activity is having on children's development.

4. How do you support children to build and maintain trusting relationships?

5. How can you enhance the development of a child's self esteem and self identity?

6. How do you encourage socially appropriate ways for children to express their feelings?

7. When planning activities to encourage cognitive development we need to consider the adults role, why?

8. What are the key issues when working with children where English is a second language?

9. How does the adult support language development?