Understand how the social, economic and cultural environment can impact on the outcomes of life chances of children and young people
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Case Study
You have a child at your setting whose mother is struggling to make ends meet. She is a single parent on family income support. The child looks under-nourished and her clothes are generally too small and often in poor repair.
- In what ways might this child be disadvantaged through poverty?
- What can you do to ensure that, whilst the child is in your care, she receives the same opportunities as the other children?
It is rare that there is just one way to respond to a scenario or situation, so do not consider that the response you have chosen to this scenario will be judged as right or wrong. Share your scenario with a work colleague and ask them to tell you if they think you have responded appropriately. Ask them to challenge your response if necessary. You do not need to submit this task for assessment unless asked to do so by your assessor.