Title

Support CYP in Residential Childcare to Achieve Their Learning Potential      

Type

Knowledge and Skills

Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

Potential Evidence

1

Understand the context of learning for children and young people in residential childcare

1.1

Summarise theories about how children and young people learn

Showcasing your knowledge: –

Tutor marked assignment – one of:

a) Assessment Pack

b) Resource Pack                      

c) Essay

All Assignments MUST use and be submitted with an appropriate referencing system

Professional Discussion

E-learning

Prior Learning / Certificates

Learning Journal

Showcasing your skills: –

Observations

Witness Testimonies

Workplace Records

Minutes of Meetings

Care Plans

Daily notes

Supervision / Appraisals Records

Medication Administration Records

In put – Out put Records

Turn Charts

Reports

Prior Learning / Certificates

Learning Journal

1.2

Explain the differences between learning, learning potential and education

1.3

Describe how life experiences and other factors can make it difficult for children and young people in residential childcare to engage with learning

1.4

Explain how understanding the circumstances of the child or young person can influence strategies to support their learning

1.5

Describe aspects of the physical environment known to be conducive to children and young people’s learning

2

Be able to engage children and young people in learning

2.1

Engage with children and young people to identify their interests, skills, talents and aspirations

2.2

Encourage children and young people to recognise how their interests, skills and talents can help them achieve their aspirations

2.3

Support children and young people to recognise how they can build on their interests, skills and talents

2.4

Support children and young people to access activities and experiences to engage their interest in learning and the world around them

2.5

Manage the physical environment in ways that encourage learning

3

Understand the education system

3.1

Describe the legislation underpinning children and young people’s access to education

3.2

Explain how national policies have influenced access to education and learning opportunities for children and young people in residential childcare

3.3

Describe how the roles of key professionals in the education system support children and young people to achieve their learning potential

3.4

Describe alternatives to formal education and when these might be beneficial to a child or young person

4

Be able to support children and young people to sustain engagement in learning and education

4.1

Explain the importance of supporting children and young people to recognise the benefits of sustained learning and education

4.2

Work with children and young people to set goals and targets for their learning

4.3

Work with children and young people to monitor progress towards their learning goals and targets

4.4

Support children and young people to develop attitudes and behaviours to enhance learning opportunities and overcome barriers to learning

4.5

Support children and young people to sustain their engagement in learning and education

5

Be able to work with children and young people to maximise learning

5.1

Support learning activities with children and young people

5.2

Provide children and young people with positive feedback to celebrate achievement

5.3

Encourage children and young people to recognise how their learning can be applied in other areas of life

6

Understand how to work with others to support children and young people to maximise outcomes from learning

6.1

Explain the importance of engaging family members in children and young people’s learning wherever possible

6.2

Explain the importance of pro- active and consistent contact between those involved in a child or young person’s learning and education

6.3

Describe roles and responsibilities for addressing difficulties that arise with an education placement

6.4

Describe strategies for working with the local community to create opportunities and experiences for learning