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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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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EYMP 1 CONTEXT AND PRINCIPLES FOR EARLY YEARS PROVISION Question: An explanation of the legal status and principle of the relevant Early Years Framework and why the early year frameworks emphasise a personal and individual approach to learning and development 1.1 The statutory framework for the EYFS sets out the legal requirements relating to learning and development and the legal requirements relating to welfare. The EYFS framework has statutory force by virtue of Section 44 of the Childcare
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Values and principles of early years sector. 1)The five basic tenets of good practice are; Equality and Diversity Rights and responsibilities Confidentiality Promote anti discrimination Effective communication The three principles are; The welfare of the child is paramount Practitioners contribute to children’s care learning and development and safeguarding is reflected in every aspect if practice Practitioners work in partnership with parent’s families‚ as they are the child’s first
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of foundation subjects within early years and primary education might not be immediately apparent‚ particularly for first year students studying towards qualified teacher status. This essay will‚ therefore‚ unfold the reasons for this inclusion whilst including specific reference to the enclosure of history teaching. The National Curriculum (NC)‚ introduced in 1988 and currently undergoing revision‚ consists of the core subjects: English‚ mathematics and science; compulsory at all key stages‚ and
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The Early Childhood Initiative Foundation talks about the importance of a‚ “Good beginning.” In there article Teach more/Love more they emphasize the significance of proper social and emotional competence for kids as they approach school age. There research showed that social and emotional competence are rooted in‚ “Secure relationships with attachment to parent(s) or primary caregiver(s) during infancy and the toddler years.” Children who have competent social skills are more confident‚ friendly
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EYMP1 Context and principles for early year’s provision EYMP1.1 Explain the legal status and principles of the relevant early year’s framework and how national and local guidance materials are used in settings In England‚ the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) is the statutory framework that all settings are required to use to set the standards for the learning‚ development and care of children from birth to the age of five. The EYFS curriculum was first introduced in September 2008‚ thus since
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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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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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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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