et al‚ 2003) and it may be that it is not the best use of a 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
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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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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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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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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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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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between a number of parties. Respecting this trust is vital and information must be handled‚ exchanged and stored (including both print and electronic information) in an appropriate way so that private information is not jeopardised. In an early years setting‚ parents and custodians feel the need to share personal information with the care centre and its professionals in order to ensure that their children can get the right type of attention‚ support and help. It is with this in mind that these
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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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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 within
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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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