Context and principles for early years provision Task 1: The government has realised in the recent years that the education of children has potential impact on their learning outcomes therefore it is important to have knowledge of the purposes and principles of the early years framework in the UK. The United Kingdom is made up of four nations which all have a slightly different approach to the planning and delivery of the early years education‚ as all four nations are in the early stages of working
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Play in the Early Years Fred Rogers (1999) “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” Play in the early years is a massive contributor to children’s learning. Play begins from an early age and is developed through early years settings in order to prepare children for school. The principle of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (from September 2014) focusses on
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1.1 In the EYFS there are 6 areas of learning and development‚ these are: Communication and language development involves giving children a language-enabling environment to give them confidence and skills in expressing themselves and to communicate and listen in various situations. Physical development includes providing opportunities for young children to be physically active and interactive‚ also to develop their co-ordination‚ control and movement. Children must also be taught the importance
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Respecting Childrens voices in Early Years Education Children are our future. We as educators get to make an influence which allows us to bring out the best in children in all aspects of their early years. So why wouldn’t we help the future aeronauts‚ doctors‚ electricians have their say in how they want to learn? why wouldn’t we want to help children grow and evolve based on what they are interested in‚ that could be their future roles and dreams? Allowing children to voice their interests and
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curriculum which I follow. This is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS‚ DfES‚ 2007)‚ whilst still keeping true to my own beliefs in the best environment for learning to meet the needs of all the children whom attend my setting. My setting has eleven children enrolled‚ from one to ten years; all children are able bodied‚ although some have specific behavioural needs. I belong to a local quality assurance and childminding network. As an early years provider I have a responsibility to implement
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Ethical Statement Title of course: The early years: Developing practice I am undertaking an E100 course with the Open University that involves the study of children‚ operating at‚ 0-7 year old age range. All children names have been excluded to protect their identity and their parents have given permission for their activities to be used in my assignments. The setting manager has given permission for me to follow this course. The settings anonymity will be safeguarded and kept under
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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 before they start main
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Current policies‚ frameworks and influences on the early year’s sector • United nations convention on the rights of the child in 1989 world leaders decided that children needed a special convention just for under 18s because they often need special care. The four core principles are non-discrimination‚ devotion to the best interests of the child‚ the right to life‚ survival and development and to respect the views of a child. They also protect children’s rights by setting the standards in health
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Communication Explain how Communication Affects Relationships in the Work Setting‚ and Identify the Different reasons People Communicate. Good and bad communication can affect all of us‚ particularly working with children‚ and young people. Good communication can ensure a happy and safe environment for all. It helps practitioners work effectively together‚ a manager work well with all staff‚ and for us all as professionals to ensure the child is learning and developing happily‚ with the support
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Placement activities: 11/11/2013 Craft table: The activity that I had to manage was using different shapes to make patterns on Elma the elephant. The children had been told the story earlier in the day and was asked to think of their own pattern for Elma. The children had to use the shapes that they had been learning about; square‚ circle‚ triangle‚ hexagon. I was asked to supervise the activity to ensure the children stay on task‚ and to give any support that may be needed. This could mean
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