Parents/Carers

SEN Home Economics

Physical Needs of a Child

Parents/carers should provide children with:

• a comfortable home;• healthy food;• a safe and clean environment; and• early bedtimes.

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Emotional Needs of a Child

Parents/carers should offer:• praise;• encouragement; and• protection.

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Social Needs of a Child

Parents/carers should provide children with:

opportunities to play with others;quality time together; discipline; andattention.

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Intellectual Needs of a Child

Parents/carers should provide children with:• plenty of stimulation;• chat;• toys and books; and• entertainment.

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Good Parents/Carers Also Provide

Positive attitudes and values: confidence, patience, kindness, fairness and respect. Discipline:so children understand the difference between right and wrong, learn self-control and are socially acceptable to those around them.

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