Understand the Needs of Children Who Are Vulnerable and Experiencing Poverty and Disadvantage

Unit aim

The aim of unit is to provide learners with an understanding of the effects of poverty and disadvantage on children and young people.

Learning outcomes

1 Understand the circumstances and factors that impact on the outcomes and life chances of children

1.1 Explain factors that impact on outcomes and life chances for children

1.2 Explain how poverty affects outcomes and life chances

1.3 Analyse a strategic national or local policy that has positive impact on outcomes and life chances for children

1.4 Explain why strategic direction from national and local policy is required to address factors impacting on outcomes and life chances

2 Understand how poverty and disadvantage affect children’s development  for children

2.1 Analyse how poverty and disadvantage may affect children’s

Physical development

Social and emotional development

Communication development

Intellectual development

Learning

3 Understand the importance of early intervention for children who are disadvantaged and vulnerable

3.1 Explain how to identify a child who is:

Disadvantaged

Vulnerable

3.2 Explain the importance of early intervention for disadvantaged and vulnerable children

3.3 Evaluate the impact of early intervention for disadvantaged and vulnerable children

4 Understand the importance of support and partnership in improving outcomes for children who are experiencing poverty and disadvantage

4.1 Evaluate how policies and guidance which inform support services at national level operate at local level

4.2 Explain how parents and/or carers can be engaged in the strategic planning of services

4.3 Analyse how practitioners can encourage parents  and/or carers to support children’s learning and development

4.4 Explain how the needs of children whose parents  and/or carers are users of adult services can be met through collaborative working

5 Understand the role of the practitioner in supporting children who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage

5.1 Explain how positive practice with children who are experiencing poverty and disadvantage may increase resilience and self confidence

5.2 Explain the importance of practitioners having high expectations of and ambitions for children 

5.3 Analyse why practitioners supporting children who are vulnerable and/or experiencing poverty and disadvantage must act as facilitators of change in the work setting