Unit 1.5: Understand how to support children who are unwell

1. Know common childhood illnesses

• 1.1 Identify common childhood illnesses
• 1.2 Describe signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses
• 1.3 Explain treatments for common childhood illnesses
• 1.4 Identify exclusion periods for common childhood illnesses

2. Know the signs of ill health in children

• 2.1 Describe the signs and symptoms of ill health in children
• 2.2 Give examples of when medical intervention is necessary

3. Understand legal requirements for reporting notifiable diseases

• 3.1 Identify notifiable diseases
• 3.2 Describe the process for reporting notifiable diseases

4. Understand the role of the Early Years practitioner in minimising ill health in children

• 4.1 Explain how the Early Years practitioner can minimise ill health in children

5. Understand care routines when a child is ill

• 5.1 Describe the needs of a child who is ill in relation to: food and drink, personal care, rest and sleep, emotional well-being, dignity and respect, observation and monitoring
• 5.2 Outline the procedures for: storage of medication, administration of medication, record-keeping with regard to medication
• 5.3 Explain procedures which are followed when a child is taken ill in a setting

6. Understand how to support children for planned hospital admission

• 6.1 Describe how the Early Years practitioner supports a child to prepare for a stay in hospital

7. Understand the therapeutic role of play in hospitals

• 7.1 Describe the therapeutic role of play in hospital in supporting children’s recovery

8. Understand the role of the Early Years practitioner when supporting children who are chronically ill

• 8.1 Describe the responsibilities of the Early Years practitioner when supporting a child who has a chronic health condition in relation to: training and development needs, partnership working, inclusive practice, support for self