Unit 16: Support Children and Families at Risk of Deprivation

1. Understand why children and families may be at risk of deprivation

2. Understand the impact of poverty and deprivation on babies and children  

2.1 Explain the impact of poverty and deprivation on children’s opportunities, achievements and outcomes from early
childhood to adulthood
2.2 Identify local and national barriers that prevent children and families from moving out of poverty

3. Understand how children’s learning and development outcomes can be affected by poverty and deprivation

3.1 Analyse how the areas of learning and development can be affected by poverty and deprivation

4. Understand the role of local and national strategies in supporting families that experience poverty and deprivation

4.1 Analyse strategic policies that support children and families to move out of poverty and deprivation
4.2 Identify local and national agencies, services and support networks to support families that experience poverty and deprivation
4.3 Explain how local and national agencies, services and support networks support families that experience poverty and deprivation
4.4 Identify the barriers that prevent families receiving support from local and national agencies, services and support networks

5. Understand the importance of early intervention for babies and children who are at risk of poverty and deprivation

5.1 Explain how to recognise signs and risk factors of poverty and deprivation in children and families
5.2 Explain the importance of early invention for babies and children who are at risk of poverty and deprivation
5.3 Evaluate the impact of early intervention on future outcomes for babies and children at risk of poverty and deprivation

6. Understand the role of the early years professional in supporting children and families at risk of poverty and deprivation

6.1. Explain strategies early years professionals use to encourage families to support their child’s health, wellbeing, learning and development
6.2 Describe ways to work in partnership with families to recognise factors that increase the risk of poverty and deprivation

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1.4 Describe risk factors that contribute to poverty and deprivation in families