Throughout this assignment a discussion will take place into the theories of leadership‚ whilst examining the role of managers within the context of the early years. A series of management competences will be evaluated‚ whilst investigating the notions of leadership and collaboration. Some theorists use the terms ‘leadership’ and ‘management’ reciprocally as if they are tantamount with one another‚ while others use them in a very purposeful sense to express that they are‚ in effect‚ rather different
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Language and Literacy in a Multilingual Context In this essay we will investigate underlying issues of discrimination‚ human rights‚ inclusion and difference. The essay also considers the role of the early year’s practitioners in planning and resourcing for teaching in a multilingual setting. In order to evaluate and reflect on my settings approach to multilingualism and the generally ethos of the school‚ I will be referring to the pictures in the essay’s appendix consisting of display pictures
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The Government introduced free early years education to all children aged between three and four in 2005. Currently this entitlement is for 15 hours per week‚ over 38 weeks a year. In order to receive the funding‚ the early years education or childcare must be with a childcare provider that is approved. If parent/carers go over the allocation stated above then they are required to pay for additional hours. The Government fund early years education entitlement through local authorities. In some cases
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Active Play in the Early Years Active Play is physical activity with random outbursts of high energy. This type of play is evident in Early Learners as they get bursts of energy that last for a period of time and then they are tired. They do not have the stamina and strength of an adult. As they get older and learn more skills the active play will increase as they are growing stronger. Active Play is really important in the Early Years as it is vital for their development. Children that do not have
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CU1521.1- understand how to plan and provide environments and services that support children and young people’s health and safety 1. Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services 2. Explain how health and safety is monitored and maintained and how people in work setting are made aware of risks and hazards and encouraged to work safely 3. Identify sources of current guidance for planning healthy and safe environments and
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During this assignment it is aimed to explore the subject of growth and development in the early years‚ this will be done by using research regarding the chosen topic of identical twins. The differences between growth and development as well as the relationship between the two concepts will be examined throughout‚ to support this examination the stages and patterns of the growth and development of identical twins‚ concentrating on the physical aspects of the topic in particular‚ will be discussed
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Hazel Selby Unit 7 – Leading a team in the early years PBB4879 Contents page Assignment: 3 -12 Cited references: 13 Appendices: 14-18 Bibliography: 19-20 Assignment Gemma (manager) Ba (hons) Early childhood studies & Early year’s professional status This is a layout within my organisation. Hazel (deputy) BTEC National Diploma Level 3 working towards HPD level 4 Hazel (pre-school supervisor) Kirsty (toddler supervisor) BTEC certificate level 3 Diane (baby
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As it is acknowledged that early years is the foundation stage for all children as it the first stepping stone that they will encounter in their life. Personally‚ I am interested in studying early years at university reason being is because I am interested the way children develop from birth up to the age of five and I have a strong passion for it. A career within this field consists of skills such as being dedicated‚ caring‚ reliable‚ hardworking and understanding and I believe that I possess these
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supporting diversity in early childhood serves important for children mental health and wellbeing. Thus it is important for children developing connections to culture and community as a means of fostering a strong sense of personal identity and belonging. This idea is reflected in the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standard. ‘Diversity contributes to the richness of our society and provides a valid evidence base about ways of knowing... When early childhood educators respect
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Entitlement and provision for early years education As part of the Every Child Matters agenda and the Childcare Act 2006‚ it became an entitlement of all 3- and 4-year-olds in England to receive a free part-time early years education of up to 15 hours per week for 38 weeks of the year. The government funds local authorities to ensure that every child receives up to two years of free education before reaching school age. Parents do not need to contribute to this‚ but will be charged fees for any
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