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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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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Values and principles of early years sector. 1)The five basic tenets of good practice are; Equality and Diversity Rights and responsibilities Confidentiality Promote anti discrimination Effective communication The three principles are; The welfare of the child is paramount Practitioners contribute to children’s care learning and development and safeguarding is reflected in every aspect if practice Practitioners work in partnership with parent’s families‚ as they are the child’s first
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EYMP1 Context and principles for early year’s provision EYMP1.1 Explain the legal status and principles of the relevant early year’s framework and how national and local guidance materials are used in settings In England‚ the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) is the statutory framework that all settings are required to use to set the standards for the learning‚ development and care of children from birth to the age of five. The EYFS curriculum was first introduced in September 2008‚ thus since
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development it is extremely important to monitor‚ record and analyse their progress to make sure they are at a level appropriate to their age and ability. There are many different methods to store records of progression. For younger children in early years education observations are the most popular and informative way or measuring a childs progress. Observations are taken place in a high quality learning environment‚ watching the actions‚ expressions‚ behaviours and interactions each child has with
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Source of Learning and Development Macleod-Brudenell I & Kay J (2008) Advanced Early Years. Harlow. Heinemann. Moyles J (2006)‚ Effective Leadership and Management in the Early Years. Berkshire. Open University Press. Paige-Smith A & Craft A (2008)‚ Developing Reflective Practice in the Early Years. Berkshire. Open University Press. Paige- Smith‚ Alice and Craft‚ Anna eds. (2011). Developing Reflective Practice in the Early Years (2nd Ed).Berkshire: McGraw Hill‚ Open University Press. Pears‚ R. & Shields
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LEVEL 3 CHILD CARE 3.1. Explain the benefits of the key worker/person system in early years settings. A Key Worker is responsible for liaising with the child’s carer‚ informing the carer of activities in which the child has participated. She/He has the responsibility for monitoring your child’s development in the six areas of learning outcomes. She/He will be happy to share with you the development sheets that are completed on a regular basis and work with you if your child needs any extra assistance
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Community development is the tool by which “people empower themselves by increasing their ability to control their own lives in order to create a more fulfilling existence through mutual efforts to resolve shared problems” ( Maser‚ 1997 ) In the early years development initiatives were driven by a “top to bottom” approach. Projects were organised and executed by government departments‚ which often produced inappropriate
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EYMP 1 CONTEXT AND PRINCIPLES FOR EARLY YEARS PROVISION Question: An explanation of the legal status and principle of the relevant Early Years Framework and why the early year frameworks emphasise a personal and individual approach to learning and development 1.1 The statutory framework for the EYFS sets out the legal requirements relating to learning and development and the legal requirements relating to welfare. The EYFS framework has statutory force by virtue of Section 44 of the Childcare
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Plan Opportunities and challenges of setting up a business Introduction It would be a good idea to open a new business. However‚ it is important to analyze the risks because of the big finance investment. It is important to analyze the opportunities‚ challenges and risks before starting a new business. Business The economic system works where business and organizations exchange goods and services for other goods and services or for profit. Every business requires some form of investment
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