chccn302a- providing care for children- Settling new arrivals

[naomi marie]

need some help or any ideas.....

element5. settle new arrivals
element4. respond to emotional needs of children


1. read the scenario and describe the conversation kelly may have with thomas in response to his emotional distress.
2. create a flexible daily routine to meet the individual needs of this new group of children. consider the need for rest, nutritious meals, hygiene, toileting and clothing requirements.


most children in the preschool room arrive at blue bay childrens centre between 7.30am- 8.15am

* there anr 20 children in the age group aged 2.9yrs 5.2 yrs
* over the week there are 7 children who are new to the centre and 12 children who have moved up from the older toddler room.
*the staff who arrives at 7am complete the room set up. one staff member sets up outside with the help of a team member from the other room.
* the parents enter the room to sign -in, place their child's belongings in their bag bay and convey or exchange
information with a carer.

this is usually an extremely busy period and the carers are often caught up talking parents while also trying to supervise children. there are usually 3-4 children each day who are still having separation anxiety - some cry, one screams and a few cling to their parent and have to be held while the parent leaves.

the room setup always include art/craft, table games and play dough, as well as the usual play areas such as puzzles, books, blocks,dramatic play etc. by the time most children arrive at around 8.30am the room is already a mess. the noise level is high and there are often children squabbling or crying. the carers try to manage the separation issues are already feeling stressed- they feel they can't spend much time with any one child and as a result the children remain unsettled for a longer period of time.

after what seems like a particularly difficult hour kelly, the assistant, sitting down at the puzzle table to collect her thoughts. thomas (3yrs) is sitting at the table sobbing quietly and very distressed.

[fchaudari76]

How would you answer this? If you put what you think you would put as an answer we can then judge what you have understood from the question & whether you are on the right track & if not then can help you out better

[dulciean]

just popping in-hey that sounds like my day at work sometimes!

[fchaudari76]

lol think at some point in time its been everyones work day!

[Lorina]

Good Morning Naomi,

Just to let you know that this question has already been answered. Here is the link:

http://www.aussiechildcarenetwork.com/v ... f=35&t=213

Fefe & Dulciean: I agree!! I'm dealing with separation anxiety in my room ATM... It's difficult to get the child settled but once they are settled its usually alright... but at times nothing seems to work!

Cheers ,
L.A

[fchaudari76]

LA i hear ya, its distressing when it happens but they settle in eventually and it all is a distance memory