Caring for babies and very young children can be the most rewarding, and yet the most challenging work in the early years sector. The optional units in the Level 3 Diploma focusing on working with babies have been designed to equip practitioners to reap the rewards and cope with the challenges.
'It was once thought that as long as you changed the nappy, fed the baby and provided cuddles that was enough,' says Vivette Eaton, quality control manager for the Childcare Company, which offers the Diploma. 'We know now that it is not and that it is essential to have an understanding of the baby's needs. It is about trying to watch a baby and see what they can do and what stage they have reached and how you can help them develop further.'
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