For reflective practice I would like you to explain your job role and responsibilities (you may have a copy of this with your contract), knowledge skills and understanding and then identify the standards that influence the way your role is carried out. i.e codes of practice, national occupational standards, policies and procedures.
Please then assess your knowledge, skills and understanding of the standards, considering areas for personal development.
Then I would like you to describe how you ensure personal attitudes or beliefs do not obstruct your quality of work.
Task B
Reflecting on practice is an important role within early years.
Explain why reflecting on practice and work activities are important in order to develop knowledge skills and practice. Identify where you go for sources of support in your learning and development and describe the process for implementing a personal development plan at your setting and who should be involved within this.
Assignment 002
Task A
My job as a nursery assistant plays an important role in assisting in the care of young children. I help to organize both fun and educational activities and take care of children’s personal needs; therefore I need to be punctual and reliable.
As a Non-qualified assistant I need to be supervised during my work with the children, as I am training on the job and working towards my NVQ Level 2.
My responsibilities are:
Taking care of, play with or teach children while they are at the Nursery in the day time.
I must be highly trustworthy and attentive to children’s needs.
I may have to take care of their hygiene needs.
Some of my tasks are:
• Supervising children play time
• Engaging children in learning and pay activities
• Working with team members
• Maintaining a high standard or operation
• Attending staff meetings
Skills:
• Working and Playing with Children
• Being Proactive and Motivated
• Leadership and Organisation
• Professionalism