Childcare Staff Research: Meeting Child Needs

Childcare Staff Research: Meeting Child Needs Introduction: I have chosen one area in my environment and that is the home corner in my setting. I have chosen this as Siolta standard 2 and standard 6 links to this particular area. Siolta standard 2 is enriching environments and according to this the home corners should be safe and adaptable for the children and should be stimulating for each child’s development. The equipment should be reachable for each child and appropriate. â€Å"Enriching environments, both indoor and outdoor (including materials and equipment) are well-maintained, safe, available, accessible, adaptable, developmentally appropriate, and offer a variety of challenging and stimulating experiences.† Standard 6 links into the home corner as each child needs appropriate resources for them to explore and use their creativity while in interaction with other children. They should have support from the staff. Each child should have a equal amount of time to play freely and developmentally. â€Å"Promoting play requires that each child has ample time to engage in freely available and accessible, developmentally appropriate and well-resourced opportunities for exploration, creativity and meaning making in the company of other children, with participating and supportive adults and alone, where appropriate.† (2) Findings of my research: My primary research consists of a survey for staff members, interview with parents and children. My findings on my research and the feedback I was giving was great. I found that some of the answers were very familiar with one another. On my survey for staff I asked questions such as â€Å"How do you cater for all age groups and their interests? The response was each room is catered for certain age groups and toys reflect on age + activities.† Another question was â€Å"How are each individual child’s needs met in relation to diversity and equality within the setting? The answered we try to nurture and respect each child’s needs and diversity abilities in a caring loving manner†. I also asked â€Å"How does this particular area help promote the overall holistic development of the child as a whole? The response I was given was theme Belonging + identity family walls and pictures.† On my interview questions for parents I asked â€Å"Do you feel welcome, comfortable and involved in crà ¨ches life? The parent said yes the staff are great and very welcoming.† I also asked â€Å"How would you rate the standard of the materials and environment in our setting? The parent replied with excellent they meet each child’s development needs.† I find my feedback giving bye parents was great as the parents seemed a lot happy with the setting and their environment. I found that the crà ¨che is very friendly and the home corner is very important to them as most of the children’s interest is the home corner it is also beneficial to each child’s individual needs as it will make them feel like they are at home and make them happy to be in the setting as they are here for along amount of time throughout the day. It is good for their developmental skills and also they are using their imagination, communicating with other children while interacting this is benefitting each child loads. My findings: Staff survey Bright Stimulating: The Staff told me it was very bright and stimulating for each child. I found this as it is very bright. Equipment: The staff said there was a lot of space and the equipment they had was great. Is it suitable for all age groups: The home corner is covering each child’s interest and is suitable for all age groups. I found this as the materials used in it is suitable for all age groups. Links with Aistears 4 themes: The home corner does link with Aistears 4 themes as the children will be communicating with others, exploring and thinking they will be using their imagination and learning skills. Promoting equality and diversity: The staff members try everything they can to nurture and respect each child’s needs and diversity abilities. I found this as I can notice them trying to promote equality in a weekly basis. Can children seek support from childcare Practitioners? Yes adults are there to help children when needed. Safety: The home area is safe as it has no materials that would cause any accidents and all equipment is reachable to all children. Child Friendly: Yes the home corner is very friendly and realistic for each child to feel homely. P.I.L.E.S The home corner does develop P.I.L.E.S as it helps them develop and challenge themselves My findings: Interview with parents Bright Stimulating: I found the parents said it was very colourful and bright. Equipment: Parents said there was lots of equipment Is it suitable for all age groups: The home corner is suiting all age groups.. I found this as the materials used in it is suitable for all age groups. Promoting equality and diversity: The parents told me the home corner does promote equality and diversaitry. I found this true as I can notice them trying to promote equality in a weekly basis. Can children seek support from childcare Practitioners? The parents said staff are great and offer lots of support Safety: The home area is safe. This is true as there is no equipment to cause any accident and the children are all able to reach. Child Friendly: Yes the home corner is very friendly and realistic for each child to feel homely. The learning environment facilitates movement for children aged 2-3 years bye when each child is learning how to control their hand eye co-ordination. The staff is learning each child how to use it by picking up small objects a spoon for example the child is then starting to use his/her fine motor skills and palmer grasp. They also learn through doing activities such as painting and drawing as they will be holding a paintbrush or pencil. They are learning how to deal with their balance while they draw and paint. They can do some activities like play dough sand or water play this is helping them to sense what their hands are for and use their skills. This helps al other domains of development as they are using different skills such as listening they are taking in what has been said and their communication skills. Recommendations Plan Sensory Materials Short Term- Ready-made play dough that’s already in it. Medium Term Different play dough (Cooked play dough) Long Term- Just put flower and water in the home area and let them make it. Water Basin Short Term- To Have floor matts down on the floor so there are no accidents. Long term- Invest in water dispensers and have them filed up water. Fabric Short Term- To have table cloths, and scarfs in the home corner. Medium- Staff and parents bring in materials from home. Long term: Invest in different fabric materials budget the money for this Culture Short Term- Hang up posters of different flags, and countries Medium Term- Get the staff and children to make them Long Term- Budget and invest in some real ones along with bringing in different foods from different countries E.G Italy- Pasta Moving the Home corner outside Short Term- To have cardboard drawers and shelf’s outside Medium Term- Make it more realistic gather up nature material leaves muck conquers Long Term- Budget and buy some realistic drawers and shelf’s for outside Refernces: Standard 2: Environments â€Å"Siolta† [Online], available: http://www.siolta.ie/standards.php [Accessed June 2014] Standard 6: Play â€Å"Siolta† [Online], available: http://www.siolta.ie/standards.php [Accessed June 2014] Sandra Craig Positivism And Natural Law | Philosophy Positivism And Natural Law | Philosophy Explain and differentiate between positivism and natural law and how these schools of thoughts perceived the meaning, function and purpose of law.   Positivism is a law that is made by human beings. The note that the term positive does not mean good in this context, but man-made or posited (cf. posit). More specifically, positive law may be characterized as [l]aw actually and specifically enacted or adopted by proper authority for the government of an organized jural society. Body of man-made laws consisting of codes, regulations, and statutes enacted or imposed within a political entity such as a state or nation. Definition of natural law a law whose content is set by nature and that therefore has validity everywhere. Natural law refers to the use of reason to analyze human nature and deduce binding rules of moral behavior. Idea of perfect law based on equity, fairness, and reason, by which all man-made laws (see positive law) are to be measured and to which they must (as closely as possible) conform. Natural law is derived from the concept that the entire universe is governed by cosmic laws on which human conduct should be based, and which can be deduced through reasoning and the moral sense of what is right or wrong. law and justice are merely man-made conventions and that no action can be deemed to be right or wrong unless a particular populace, through its customs or positive laws, declares that it is right or wrong. Positivists espouse relativism and subjectivism with respect to what is proper or improper. Natural law opposes the idea that moral law is relative, subjective, and changeable. Natural law provides a criterion by which positive laws can be judged. If the law of the state runs counter to natural law, it is held to be unjust. Positive law and normative justice are not synonymous. If justice is pertinent then natural law is pertinent. meaning man-made law, not good law; cf. posit) of a given political community, society, or nation-state, and thus can function as a standard by which to criticize that law Contrast this with natural law which are inherent rights, not conferred by act of legislation. There is no inherent or necessary connection between the validity conditions of law and ethics or morality. Positivism sharply separates law and morality Natural law is to discover or assert the prior premises of law The Separation Thesis, however, has often been overstated. It is sometimes thought that Natural Law asserts, and Legal Positivism denies, that the law is, by necessity, morally good or that the law must have some minimal moral content. Function of law: Law is not the only normative domain in our culture; morality, religion, social conventions, etiquette, and so on, also guide human conduct in many ways which are similar to law Natural law theory is a philosophical and legal belief that all humans are governed by basic innate laws, or laws of nature, which are separate and distinct from laws which are legislated. Legislated laws are sometimes referred to as à ¢Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã‚ ¬Ãƒâ€¦Ã¢â‚¬Å"positive lawsà ¢Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã‚ ¬Ã‚  in the framework of natural law theory, to make a clear distinction between natural and social laws. Natural law theory has heavily influenced the laws and governments of many nations, including England and the United States, and it is also reflected in publications like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In England, for example, members of parliament may appeal to natural law theory in settling disputes, in the form of the Fundamental Laws of England, a series of basic rights set out by William Blackstone in the 1760s. Natural law has nothing to do with nature. It is the concept of the law being based on the morally correct thing to do. This is sometimes associated with Divine law which suggests that there are laws of greater power than that of humans. An example of this is human rights and their Universality. Positive law refers to a body of man-made laws that may regulate conduct in a certain area. This type of law may be traced back to ancient times and is typically passed by government at the local, regional, or national level. Positive law is sometimes contrasted with natural law, which is typically based on moral principles. Positive laws might set the standards for acts that are required as well as those that are prohibited. Penalties are usually given to those who violate positive law Some examples of positive laws might include statutes, judicial verdicts, and ordinances. Positive laws may be written and enacted by government lawmakers, courts, and administrative agencies. Those who are physically present where the positive laws have governing power are typically required to obey such laws. Legal positivism is sometimes compared with natural law. Natural law commonly refers to the natural order, or a moral and ethical code that people share as human beings. Positive law is artificial order and consists of rules of conduct that people place upon each other. Natural law is inherent and may not require government enforcement, while positive laws are the legal ones that people are typically expected to follow. Legal positivists may feel that for a law to be valid, it should be codified, or written down, and recognized by some type of government authority. They might reject the theory that people will obey inherent law based on moral values. Positive laws may be made by those with authority to ensure that if they are broken, a penalty will ensue. QUESTION TWO The law of contract and company law has been established not only regulate the running of business but also to ethically promote protection for all parties concerned. To what extent this objective has succeeded? (10 marks) The government raised issues of concern in business and has implemented many measures to curb corporate wrongdoings through corporate governance. How far this effort has achieved its objectives. Answer by giving illustrations. (15 marks) QUESTION THREE The principle of natural justice has been applied by the courts in cases of unfair dismissals where there was as clear breach of the principle by the parties concerned. In the case of employers the observance of natural justice has found its way in domestic inquiries held internally by organizations. Explain and elaborate how this observance could be extended more effectively by employers especially in avoiding any legal suits involving a breach of natural justice within the jurisprudence of employment law. QUESTION FOUR a) Discuss ways that is possible to curb the occurrence of external whistle blowing. (10 marks) b) Debates on enacting legal protection for whistleblowers to assist organization would inculcate a more ethical working environment. Once undertaken this effort need to be supported by procedures that will ensure a successful policy implementation. Discuss. (15 marks)