Case Study 2

You have just become a key person for Benjy, a six month old baby who has just started at your setting. His father, who is his primary carer, has told you that Benjy was born at 32 weeks and spend over a month in intensive care in the hospital before coming home.

• How would a premature birth impact Benjy’s development?

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.