Unit 1.3 Support physical care routines for children

Learning Outcomes LO5 Understand rest and sleep needs of children. AC 5.1 Explain the rest and sleep needs of: A baby aged 6 weeks A baby aged 7 months A toddler aged 15 months A child aged 2 ½ years A child aged 4–5 years A child aged 6–7 years. AC 5.2 Explain safety precautions which minimise the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.

5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1) Time: 10 mins How much sleep do you need? Discuss with a partner: How much sleep do you have in a typical night? Do you sleep more at the weekend? Can you sleep all day if you have had a late night? What happens if you do not get enough sleep? How important is sleep to you? 5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1)

5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1) Rest and sleep is important to everyone. Babies and young children will require different amounts of rest and sleep as they grow and develop. No babies or young children are the same, so everyone’s sleep patterns will be different. 5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1)

5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1) A baby aged 6 weeks A baby will usually sleep for much of the day and night in the first few weeks and months of its life. Babies will wake if they are hungry or uncomfortable. Some babies will sleep for many hours at a time, while others will wake every couple of hours. Family members may be affected by tiredness if the newborn baby does not sleep through the night. 5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1)

5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1) A baby aged 7 months Babies will generally be awake for longer periods at this age. Most will sleep for longer through the night, and be having a morning and afternoon sleep. A toddler aged 15 months At this age, young children will usually sleep through the night unless something disturbs them or makes them feel uncomfortable. They will still sleep during the day, but these naps may become shorter. 5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1)

5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1) A child aged 2 ½ years By this age, children should be sleeping through the night. A child of 2 ½ years will usually have just one daytime nap, and this will help them last until bedtime. 5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1)

5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1) Time: 15 mins Discuss how your setting meets the rest and sleep needs of babies and young children. Consider: Is there a regular time in the day for babies and toddlers to sleep? Is the room or area calm, and are the lights dimmed? How are the babies and toddlers encouraged or supported to rest or sleep? What happens if a baby or toddler does not want to rest or go to sleep? Are babies and toddlers left to wake naturally, or is there a set time to wake them up? Learners should discuss, compare and consider their own settings: Is there a structure or routine to sleep time? Are individual needs catered for, i.e. if a child does not want to rest or sleep? Are practitioners calm and supportive? 5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1)

5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1) A child aged 4–5 years At this age, bedtime should be part of a regular and structured routine. Children will usually sleep through the night at this age, and will have dropped their daytime naps, as they may be at nursery or school. Children will need a good night’s sleep in order to cope with nursery or school. A child aged 6–7 years As children grow and develop, their bedtime will become later. They will not need as much sleep as very young children, but they will still need to sleep through the night in order to function during the day. 5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1)

5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1) As well as sleep, all children will need periods of quiet time, so that they can rest their minds and bodies. There are many activities children can do that will allow them to rest. Children will get irritable if they do not sleep well and have no opportunities to rest. 5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1)

5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1) Time: 15 mins Describe how your setting encourages children to take time to be quiet and rest during the day. Consider: Individual activities Group activities Quiet areas Routine quiet times Encouraging a child who is tired or irritable to take time to rest. Learners should describe planned and unplanned rest opportunities, which may include: Story time for individuals and groups Book corner Soft cushions and bean bags Blankets in the outdoor area to encourage children to sit down Quiet activities such as puzzles Quiet and calm staff who encourage children to stop and rest. 5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1)

5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1) Time: 15 mins Do you feel you have the skills to encourage a child to rest? Consider: Are you able to sit with a child and read a book in a quiet area? Do you notice when children may benefit from being encouraged to sit down for a short while? How would you encourage a child to come and sit with you for 5 minutes to do something quietly? Who might be able to support you to develop these skills? This activity is designed to get learners to think about themselves: Are they constantly on the go? Do children feel hurried around them? Do they get bored if they are sitting quietly with one child? Do they see the benefits of quiet time? 5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1)

5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.2) Sudden infant death syndrome Sudden infant death syndrome is also known as SIDS. SIDS is the name given to the unexpected and unexplained sudden death of a baby. SIDS usually occurs when a baby is asleep. 5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.2)

5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.2) Sudden infant death syndrome There are many safety precautions which can minimise the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, including: It is advisable that young babies are laid on their back when going to sleep Young babies are unable to regulate their own body temperature, so it is important that they do not get too hot or too cold Babies should be placed at the foot end of a cot or pram, with their feet almost touching the end, as this will reduce the risk of them being smothered by any blankets or coverings Do not cover the baby’s head when asleep Do not allow the baby to become exposed to any cigarette smoke. 5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.2)

5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.2) Time: 20 mins Create a poster to show safety precautions which minimise the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. Consider: Where to put the baby in the cot Temperature control Covering the baby Environmental factors Images to support your facts. Learners can use the facts on the previous slide to support making their poster. Further research can be carried out to develop their ideas. 5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.2)

5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1) Time: 15 mins Create a chart that gives parents/carers a guide of how much sleep babies and young children should have at the given ages. Remember to explain that all babies and young children are different, and that this is only a guide. Include the following ages: A baby aged 6 weeks A baby aged 7 months A toddler aged 15 months A child aged 2 ½ years A child aged 4–5 years A child aged 6–7 years. Learners should research specific amounts of sleep recommended for each age range. 5. Understand the rest and sleep needs of children (5.1)

Babies and young children will need differing amounts of rest and sleep. Young children will need to be given opportunities to rest throughout the day, even if they think they do not need it. Safety precautions can be taken to minimise the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. Summary

Name two activities that can be used to encourage a young child to rest. What does SIDS stand for? Describe two safety precautions that could minimise the risk of SIDS. Plenary