EDF2501

Child development 3: child health and safety

(EDU)

Ms M Fox

6 points + 2 hours per week + First semester + Peninsula

Synopsis: Principles, practices and issues relating to health, safety and nutrition in children's services. Legal and quality assurance requirements. Social and cultural contexts. Issues associated with hospitalisation for young children. Students examine the environmental, resource and staffing implications in the maintenance of high quality health, safety and nutrition standards in children's services.

Assessment: Exam (equivalent 2000 words): 50% + Portfolio on Health and Safety topic (3 parts), Newsletter article, Design poster and Research of 3 agencies on the topic (1200 words): 30% + Journal Review 20% (800 words)