practitioner’s time. This report will take the form of a child study and will investigate how essential it is for practitioners to carry out ongoing observations and assessment in an early years setting. Firstly‚ the child’s biographical details will be set out‚ in order to give the reader a picture of the child and also the setting in which the observations were made. There will then be a discussion of the methods used to collect the data in the study. Each method will be critically discussed and an
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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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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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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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Supporting Inclusion in the Early Years brief summary Background Warnock Report (DES 1978) significant landmark in special education stating that the purpose of education for all children is the same‚ the goals are the same‚ but the help individual children need in progressing towards them will be different. The Children Act (1989) and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 both defined disability as:-- "A child is disabled if he is blind‚ deaf‚ or dumb or suffers from a mental disorder
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Across the UK there are five stages of education; early years‚ primary‚ secondary‚ further education and higher education. Between the ages of 5-18 years it is compulsory for all children to be in education. The every child matters act should be followed correctly and by doing this the right to 3 and 4 year olds are given the opportunity of the early year’s education. This is only offered part time up to 15 hours per week‚ 38 weeks a year. This allows all children the right to 2 years education
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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 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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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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needs to be in place within an early years setting. This is because‚ it allows the setting to run smoothly as everyone knows what they need to do and when. Operational systems and financial systems are important elements of a business plan which enable a service to run efficiently. There are many operational systems and financial systems involved in a service. Task 2: Structure of the day: There are many ways in which this operational system impact on early years or play works services. It
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