Understanding Physical Development of Children

Understanding Physical Development of Children

Understanding physical development of children Physical development refers to the skill and function of the body, including motor skills (both gross and fine), coordination, and balance. Physical development also includes the development of the senses; hearing, sight,...
Legislation and Impact on Childcare Practice

Legislation and Impact on Childcare Practice

Legislation and Impact on Childcare Practice The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. ( Great Britain) Everyone working in early years is responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all, and work carried out is carried out in a way which is safe. All...
Suitable choices of foods and drinks food weaning

Suitable choices of foods and drinks food weaning

Suitable choices of foods and drinks food weaning Babies first foods can include soft or mashed fruit and vegetables, such as parsnip, car-rots, apple or pear. It may be good to start on vegetables rather than fruit to help reduce the risk of the child enjoying sweet...
Children’s Cognitive Skills

Children’s Cognitive Skills

Health and well being in under Fives The first 2 years of a child’s life where babies learn through their senses; sight, taste, smell, sound, touch and physical action. During the first year of life a baby uses its fives senses to makes sense of the world, at first...
Health and well being in under Fives

Health and well being in under Fives

Health and well being in under Fives Getting nutrition right for babies and toddlers gives them the best start for the rest of their lives and is vital for good health. What vitamins do young children need. Eating a well balanced and varied diet containing all the...