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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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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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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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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Professional practice in the early year’s settings Understand the scope and purposes of the early year’s sector Explain how the range of early year’s settings reflects the scope and purpose of the setting The early year’s sector has been at the forefront of the government’s agenda over the past 10-15 years and there have been huge changes in response to social and economic development. In October 2003 the EPPE report was published where the effects of preschool education on 3-4 year olds were studied. A
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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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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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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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Professional Practice The Importance of Routines in Early Years Early Years Classrooms need to have routines. These routines help maintain order‚ If there is a set activity for every part of the day‚ the teacher will be able to focus more on the teaching and less on giving instructions to the class. Routines help children cooperate by reducing stress and anxiety for everyone. Setting up classroom and home routines help children understand expectations and boundaries. Routines help kids learn
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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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