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Health, Safety and Childcare

4 dot points across 4 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How do you keep a child healthy, spot illness, and care for a sick child?

Keeping a child healthy including immunisation, recognising the signs of illness and common childhood illnesses, caring for a sick child, and good hygiene and dental care.
A focused CCEA GCSE Child Development answer on keeping a child healthy including immunisation, recognising signs of illness and common childhood illnesses, caring for a sick child, and good hygiene and dental care.
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How do you keep a young child safe, and what basic first aid should a carer know?

Preventing accidents in and outside the home, common hazards and how to reduce them, road and sun safety, and the principles of basic first aid for young children.
A focused CCEA GCSE Child Development answer on preventing accidents in and outside the home, common hazards and how to reduce them, road and sun safety, and the principles of basic first aid for young children.
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What childcare options and support are available to families, and what are the needs and rights of every child?

The types of childcare provision available, how to choose suitable childcare, the sources of support for families, and the needs and rights of the child.
A focused CCEA GCSE Child Development answer on the types of childcare provision, how to choose suitable childcare, the sources of support for families, and the needs and rights of every child.
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What does a young child need to eat for healthy growth, and how do you handle feeding problems?

The dietary needs of a child from birth to five years, a balanced diet and the main nutrients, healthy eating habits, and common feeding problems such as fussy eating and allergies.
A focused CCEA GCSE Child Development answer on the dietary needs of a child from birth to five years, a balanced diet and the key nutrients, healthy eating habits, and common feeding problems.
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