Foundation Degree (Arts) In Early Years Practice (Hillingdon) Curriculum Principles and Practice Module HE 518 (2014) CW1: Comparative essay Word count 2006 Page 1 of 11 This comparative essay will compare, and contrast the early years curriculum in an EU and non-EU country. The countries that have been chosen are England (EYFS) and USA’s HighScope. Secondary research was used to examine policy drivers, attitudes towards childhood, whether the provision is state, voluntary or independent and…
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children and young people. First of all, it will look at the different categories of abuse and consider the short and long term effects on the child. This will include: the range of signs and symptoms, the physical and behavioural indicators and the models of abuse. It will then examine current legislation relevant to safeguarding and critically evaluate and review the safeguarding policies and procedures from the setting, including how to deal with the disclosure of abuse and the role of practitioner…
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equality at all the times. I will respond and challenge, racist or other abusive remarks or behaviour, made by children or adults in my setting. I will correct children and give an explanation appropriate to the child's age and stage of development. I will be a positive role model to the children and will give honest and truthful answers. I will admit my mistakes and learn from them. I will be open minded and I will treat children and their families with respect and care. I will treat all the children…
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Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage May 2008 Setting the Standards for Learning, Development and Care for children from birth to five STATUTORY FRAMEWORK NON-STATUTORY GUIDANCE Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage Contents Section 1 – Implementing the EYFS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Introduction Putting the Principles into practice General points on provision of the EYFS Meeting the diverse needs of children Partnership working Flexible provision…
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Holloway’s systems approach model looks closely at the relationship between the supervisor and the supervisee and identifies 7 elements, the functions of supervision, the tasks of supervision, the client, the trainee, the supervisor and the institution. Orientation specific models In this instance the supervisor and supervisee share a common goal which enhances the relationship between them, however…
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education from early years to post-compulsory education. Summarise entitlement and provision for early year’s education All 3 to 4 year olds in England are entitled to up to 15 hours each week for 38 weeks a year of free early education or child care as part of the every child matters agenda and child care act 2006 Question 1b (Weighting: 0)Explain the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stage(s) and school governance Early year foundation stage for children…
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3 categories; Statutory, Voluntary and Private. E1 – Statutory: Statutory settings are free of charge to everyone; these settings have to be available by law. Legislations have been passed which makes local authorities or the government provide for them, they need to keep each setting running and support every child. For example if there is a child who is ‘in need’ they would pay for extra help or care; respite care or holiday/after school clubs. An example of a statutory setting would…
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Learning Outcome 1: Understand the purposes and principles of early year’s frameworks. 1.1. Explain the legal status and principles of the relevant early years framework/s, and how national and local guidance materials are used in settings. The EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) was giving legal status in September 2008 under orders and requirements of the Children’s Act 206. It has been mandatory for all OFSTED registered schools and early years providers to comply to the EYFS requirements to ensure…
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Act 2004, wider reforms are achieved by initiating amendments in culture, professional practices working with children to unite services together. Since the first publication of ECM, 2003, all professionals working with children have a more firm statutory obligation of safeguarding and supporting children’s well-being. Hence, the Playwork principles establish professionals and the ethical structure for Playwork, describing the uniqueness of play and Playwork today, providing Playwork perspectives…
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development in the early years Task 1: In September 2008 the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) was introduced in England, the aim was to improve the quality of care and education for children from birth right to the end of their first year in school. The EYFS is a statutory curriculum which all providers working with babies and children up to the age of 5 years have to follow this also includes child-minders, after-school clubs and crèches. The reason for making this statutory was to ensure that…
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