Childcare Apprenticeship - Bedford

Use prevention and control of infection techniques for hand washing and food preparation and hygiene, deal with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment Use equipment, furniture and materials safely and securely, following the manufacturers' instructions and provision's requirements Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene) Promote health and wellbeing in the provision by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy, balanced and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning or complementary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty or toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision Communicate with all children, including those for whom English is an additional language and those with additional needs, in ways that will be understood. This includes verbal and non-verbal communication Extend children's development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods Use a range of appropriate communication methods to share information with children, parents or carers and other professionals Work with colleagues to identify and plan educational programmes to support children's holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning Implement and review activities to support children's play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, share results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory and the provision