1.2 Explain Expectations about own work role as expressed in relevant standards: The provision of young children’s Learning and Development. The provision of young children’s Welfare. To provide age approriate activites for the children. Support all areas of development. Record Childrens Developmental Progression.
Establish good relationships with children, acting as good role and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs. Encourage and promote self-esteem and independence. Provide feedback to children in relation to progress and achievement. SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER Assist with the planning of learning activities under the direction and guidance of the class teacher. Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
3. Understand the importance of partnerships with carers 1. Understand partnership working within the context of services for children and young people 1.1 Explain why working in partnership with others is important for children and young people | 1.2 Identify who relevant partners would be in own work setting | 1.3 Define the characteristics of effective partnership working | 1.4 Identify barriers to partnership working | 2. Understand the importance of effective communication and information sharing in services for children and young people 2.1 Describe why clear and effective communication between partners is required | 2.2 Identify policies and procedures in the work setting for information sharing | 2.3 Explain where there may be conflicts or dilemmas in relation to sharing information with partners and maintaining confidentiality | 2.4 Describe why it is important to record information clearly, accurately, legibly and concisely meeting legal requirements | 2.5 Identify how communications and records are recorded and securely stored meeting data protection requirements | 2.6 Explain why and how referrals are made to different agencies. | 3.
Contribute to childcare practice in group living Unit CCLD 336 Contribute to childcare practice in group living page 1 of 6 21/05/04 Introduction What is this unit about? For this unit you need to contribute to practice that promotes group care as a positive experience, where children and young people feel valued and safe. Who is this unit for? This unit is for you if you work face-to-face with children and contribute to childcare practice in group living. Origin of unit This unit originates from the Health and Social Care National Occupational Standards HSC323.
Introduction to personal development in health, social care or children and young people’s settings Understand what is required for competence in own work role See job description Identify standards that influence the way the role is carried out National standards are set to ensure that there are principles and values in place so that children receive the best possible opportunity to thrive, develop and grow in the child care setting. These include the: Children Act 2004 This Act aims to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people by: * Improving and integrating children’s services * Promoting early intervention * Providing strong leadership * Bringing together different professionals in multidisciplinary teams National Occupational Standards This describes the values, knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes that are necessary to do a specific job. These provide the basis of national qualifications such as NVQs. The Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) induction standards set out what new workers should be able to do after 6 months in the post. Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) welfare requirements These are designed to support providers in creating settings which are welcoming, safe, stimulating, allowing children to grow in confidence, enjoy learning and fulfil their potential.
Task 13.1 As a practitioner it’s your duty to observe and maintain correct procedures to ensure that the children are offered a stimulating environment which will further allow optimum possibilities for development. All those who work with or amongst children and young people have a crucial role to play in helping not only to shape aspects of their lives, but to also aid in enhancing their future development. Therefore it can be stated that how we set up our own working practices can affect children and young people’s development. The necessity of encouragement and expression to children of the importance of good physical and mental health through their diet, exercise and healthy. If we do not promote and encourage a healthy and balanced lifestyle, it could results in the children having poorly developed immune system which in turn would cause them to be ill and have days off school which would affect their development.
EARLY CHILDHOOD PEDAGOGY The term pedagogy refers to the holistic nature of early childhood educators’ professional practice (especially those aspects that involve building and nurturing relationships), curriculum decision-making, teaching and learning. When educators establish respectful and caring relationships with children and families, they are able to work together to construct curriculum and learning experiences relevant to children in their local context. These experiences gradually expand children’s knowledge and understanding of the world. Educators’ professional judgements are central to their active role in facilitating children’s learning. In making professional judgements, they weave together their: • professional knowledge and skills • knowledge of children, families and communities • awareness of how their beliefs and values impact on children’s learning • personal styles and past experiences.
Targets can be set to meet more holistic objectives, such as the development of independence skills. o Targets for children and young people/young people who have statements should relate to the objectives on the statement. o List individual targets in this section o Remember that targets should be SMART; Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time Bound o Parents should always be involved in the targets that have been set and be informed of the action school is going to take and any help they can give them at home. o Children and young people and young people should contribute to the targets that are set. • Teaching assistants (TA’s) and learning support assistant (LSA’s) can
1.1 Describe the duties and responsibilities of own role The responsibilities child care practitioners have are to create a safe, happy, positive, stimulating, Multicultural learning environment in which children can be cared for. The duties of a child care practitioner are that they have to work as an integral member of the team, creating a safe, constructive and stimulating environment for the children, To meet the children’s individual needs, appropriate to their stage and level of development, To be involved in the setting up and clearing away at the start and end of each session as required, To be involved with the planning of activities, To foster children’s growth of development and self reliance, and to be involved in children’s activities with a view to supporting and extending these activities appropriately, To ensure that toys and equipment are maintained, clean and safe to play with or use, To understand and comply with the Fire Drill Practice, To attend and take part in staff and other relevant meetings and to keep a daily register, first aid box and other relevant records as required. 1.2 Identify standards that influence the way the role is carried out * Care Standards Act 2000 * Domiciliary Care Regulations 2002 * Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 * Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 * Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 * Codes of Practice * National Occupational Standards 1.3 Describe ways to ensure that personal attitudes or beliefs do not obstruct the quality of work. The different ways to ensure that personal attitudes or beliefs do not obstruct the quality of work in child care are do not let your personal feelings get in the way of doing your job correctly, Treat everybody as an equal and work to support everyone’s needs, Have a positive attitude towards all the children you take care of,
Children’s Workforce Development Council Standard One: Understand the principles and Values essential for working with children and young people. Area of Knowledge 1: Principles and Values Learning outcomes: 1. Demonstrate that you can care about the principles and values essential for working with children, young people, their families and their carers. 2. Identify and know about any codes of practice relevant to your work.