Playing in early childhood years is a critical part of this period within the lifespan. It positively influences the development of many areas and has a large effect on who they will become as adults. Children are able to learn and improve skills through play‚ as well as influencing social and cultural and how it influences them as a person. Overall‚ this essay will answer why play is considered to be essential to any early years programme by discussing play‚ what children are able to learn by playing
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I have once again enjoyed teaching in Year 2 and developing myself as an early years practitioner. In my second year‚ I have gained a much better understanding of early years pedagogy. I have appreciated the support of my team members and senior leader‚ Therese Gallen to help me continue to develop and strengthen my teaching and learning practise. I have also sought out professional development to help me understand the developmental stages of this age group as well as how to support children with
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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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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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The Modern Early Years Curriculum The Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) (Scottish Executive‚ 2006) is a flexible framework which is used for planning children’s holistic development and learning. (Education Scotland‚ 2016). The aim of this report is to define the Early Years Curriculum and how the content‚ context and process are child centred‚ developmentally appropriate and inclusive. The Modern Early Years Curriculum recognises each child as an individual. An individual that grows‚ develops and
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How have understandings and ideals of early years education changed and developed in Britain? This essay is going to discuss how over time‚ the understandings and ideals of early years education have changed and developed enormously in Britain. The ideals of education are to emphasize an individual’s mind of knowledge‚ allowing them to adapt and develop what they already know. Early years education is a modern term‚ which is the first part of education‚ providing a variety of opportunities for a
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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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1.1 Explain how the range of early years settings reflects the scope and purpose of the sector. There are many different types of childcare provision: *Mother and toddler group-this is a place where toddlers can socialise with other children of their own age whilst the mother and father can stay‚play and learn more ways to look after and help with their childs development *Pre school-Is a private nursery‚one that is paid for by the parents and children from 3 years can get 15 hours free a week
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Assessing the Quality of Early Years Learning Environments Abstract This article describes a means of evaluating early years classrooms from the perspective of the child’s experience. Nine key themes‚ such as motivation and independence‚ are identified as representing significant aspects of a high-quality environment for learning. The manner in which these manifest themselves in relation to the three elements of the interactional trianglethe children‚ the adults‚ and their physical environmentis
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The transition from home to an early years setting may start when the family visits the early years setting‚ or through a home visit. A home visit or a visit to the setting before a child starts there gives the staff a chance to find out what the parents are expecting from the setting. All this helps parents and children to make the transition from being at home to starting in a group setting. Parents and child often appreciate having a booklet of their own to keep and this can build into a record
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