Eymp 1
Assessment task – EYMP1 Context and principles for early years provision
Task 1 links to learning outcome 1, assessment criteria 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4.
Scenario:
A childcare setting is preparing for their annual self evaluation activity to ensure that it complies with the requirements of the Early Years Framework.
You have been asked to prepare the following evidence for your manager: * an explanation of the legal status and principles of the relevant Early Years Framework and why the early years frameworks emphasise a personal and individual approach to learning and development
The legal status and principles of the relevant Early Years Framework
It is important as an early years practitioner to understand the purposes and principles of early years frameworks. Some of these are: * The dominant importance of the parents and carers as a child’s first educator and guarantee of wellbeing. * The acknowledgement that babies and young children are competent learners right from birth, and the importance of their development of relationships both with other children and with adults. * The essential role of play in supporting learning. Young children learn much more by doing, than being told. They also learn more when they are given appropriate responsibility and allowed to make choices and decisions for themselves. When making mistakes after making choices or decisions the children also are learning. * The importance of a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. * The inclusivity of all children through embracing diversity. * The essential importance of involving key partners in the successful development and learning experience.
Some principles of the early years frameworks emphasise a personal and individual approach to learning and development, they are: * The importance to develop effective relationships with parents/carers and any other settings that a child may attend. * The importance of the key person scheme
Task 1 links to learning outcome 1, assessment criteria 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4.
Scenario:
A childcare setting is preparing for their annual self evaluation activity to ensure that it complies with the requirements of the Early Years Framework.
You have been asked to prepare the following evidence for your manager: * an explanation of the legal status and principles of the relevant Early Years Framework and why the early years frameworks emphasise a personal and individual approach to learning and development
The legal status and principles of the relevant Early Years Framework
It is important as an early years practitioner to understand the purposes and principles of early years frameworks. Some of these are: * The dominant importance of the parents and carers as a child’s first educator and guarantee of wellbeing. * The acknowledgement that babies and young children are competent learners right from birth, and the importance of their development of relationships both with other children and with adults. * The essential role of play in supporting learning. Young children learn much more by doing, than being told. They also learn more when they are given appropriate responsibility and allowed to make choices and decisions for themselves. When making mistakes after making choices or decisions the children also are learning. * The importance of a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. * The inclusivity of all children through embracing diversity. * The essential importance of involving key partners in the successful development and learning experience.
Some principles of the early years frameworks emphasise a personal and individual approach to learning and development, they are: * The importance to develop effective relationships with parents/carers and any other settings that a child may attend. * The importance of the key person scheme
Bibliography: Children and Young People’s Workforce – Carolyn Meggitt, Teena Kamen, Tina Bruce, Julian Grenier (2011) Revised EYFS – Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) – Early Education (2012)