Title

Support CYP in Residential Childcare to Manage Their Health

Type

Knowledge and Skills

Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

Potential Evidence

1

Understand health service provision in relation to children and young people in residential childcare

1.1

Describe the range and function of health agencies and services available locally

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 impact on a child or young person if they are not able to register with primary health services

1.3

Describe factors that may jeopardise access to health services for children and young people

1.4

Describe ways to help children and young people overcome barriers to accessing health service provision

2

Be able to address concerns about the health of children and young people

2.1

Assess concerns about the health of children or young people to decide what action is necessary

2.2

Take action to address concerns following agreed procedures

2.3

Record and report concerns following agreed procedures

2.4

Seek support where concerns are beyond own experience, competence or job role

3

Be able to support children and young people to manage their own health needs, as appropriate to their age and level of understanding

3.1

Support children or young people to recognise their own health needs

3.2

Support children or young people to recognise the benefits of keeping appointments and implementing recommended treatments

3.3

Support children or young people to access health services and complete recommended treatments

3.4

Support children or young people who manage their own medication or treatment to do this safely

4

Be able to support children and young people to make healthy lifestyle choices

4.1

Describe factors associated with a healthy lifestyle

4.2

Evaluate how own actions model a healthy lifestyle

4.3

Support children or young people to understand the choices they can make about their lifestyle

4.4

Support children or young people to sustain healthy lifestyle choices