Council for Awards in Children’s Care and Education

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education (DCE)

Tuesday 27th September 2005

Time allotted: 3 hours, 9-30 am – 12-30 pm

• This paper contains 4 sections. Attempt all questions in each section

and write all answers in INK in the answer booklet provided. If you
write your answers in pencil they will not be marked.

• There are a total of 100 marks available. Section 1 has 20 marks,

section 2 has 30 marks, section 3 has 25 marks and section 4 has
• 25 marks.

• Be careful not to spend too long on a question. If you find a question

difficult, leave it and return to it later. You do not need to answer the
questions in the order in which they appear.

• Return this question paper to the invigilator at the end of the test.

The invigilator will provide you with an answer booklet.

• Write the information required in the spaces provided.

• Use blue or black ink or ball-point pen. Answers in pencil will NOT
be marked.

• Use both sides of the paper.

• Write the question number clearly in the left-hand margin.

• You may do your rough work in the answer booklet. Cross through
any work you do not wish to be marked. Do not tear out any part of the
answer booklet.
SECTION ONE

1.1 Developing self-help skills is important to children’s all round

development.
Explain why.

8 marks

1.2 Describe how the Child Care and Education worker can support a child
aged 1-2 years to develop self-help skills within an early years setting.

12 marks

Total 20 marks

© CACHE 1 DCE 27 September 2005

SECTION TWO

2.1 Children need opportunities to explore their surroundings.

Explain why.

12 marks

2.2 Choose one activity for children aged 3-5 years.

(a) Describe how this activity can make use of both the indoor and
outdoor environments.

9 marks

(b) Explain how this activity supports areas of the curriculum for
children aged 3-5 years.

9 marks

Total 30 marks

© CACHE 2 DCE 27 September 2005

SECTION THREE

3.1 Identify factors in the environment which may affect children’s health.

5 marks

3.2 Describe how the early years setting can support a child who has a food
allergy.

10 marks

3.3 Explain why meal and snack times are important in maintaining and
promoting the health of children.

10 marks

Total 25 marks

© CACHE 3 DCE 27 September 2005

SECTION FOUR

4.1 Identify social and economic factors which may affect family lifestyle
and choices.

5 marks

4.2 Describe the role of the Child Care and Education worker in an early
years setting in supporting a child and family who are experiencing
economic difficulties.

10 marks

4.3 Explain the importance of positive relationships between the early years
setting and parents.

10 marks

Total 25 marks

© CACHE 4 DCE 27 September 2005

 Back Cover

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