* To assist and ensure there is a good happy atmosphere at all sessions. * To assist and take time to listen and respond to the children and encourage them to develop. * To assist, encourage and maintain equality of opportunity for all the children within the group. 1.2 - The early years sector is very well regulated and all staff, and the setting that they work in. We must follow the various standards that in many cases have been set down by the law, such as the Childcare Act 2006 and the Health and Safety Work Act 1974.
III. The EYFS seeks to provide: • quality and consistency in all early years settings, so that every child makes good progress and no child gets left behind; • a secure foundation through learning and development opportunities which are planned around the needs and interests of each individual child and are assessed and reviewed regularly; • partnership working between practitioners and with parents and/or carers; • equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice, ensuring that every child is included and supported. IV. The EYFS specifies requirements for learning and development and for safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. The learning and development requirements cover: • the areas of learning and development which must shape activities and experiences (educational programmes) for children in all early years settings; • the early learning goals that providers must help children work towards (the knowledge,
To emphasise and reward positive behaviour . To respond to, and deal with, unacceptable behaviour in a firm and consistent . To involve and inform parents of all aspects of this policy All children . To understand that they are a valued part of the community . To understand their role .
E4 – Describe how the policies and procedures promote fair, just and inclusive strategies When working with children it’s important to be fair and inclusive, you must treat all children equal but still take in to account their individual needs. There are many policies and procedures that ensure children are treated fairly. An example of a policy that helps promote fair practice is the admission’s policy. An admission policy enables an equal chance for all children to attend a setting. Lily’s Day Nursery is an example of a setting that promotes fair admission.
That we respect their culture and customs or their families and they also has the right to know and grow up with the support of their families and recognises children’s rights to play and to be active participants in all matters of their lives. * A brief summary of Articles 3, 9, 12 and 19 of the United Nations Convention of the right of a child - Article 3: Best interest of the child Children must be top priority in safety and wellbeing. Laws and action that affect children should always put their interest 1st and benefit them in the best way. To ensure the child is protected from all forms of discrimination. The State will provide adequate care when parents or other primary carers with
Duty of care in my own work role is to ensure that all children and young people in my care are taken care of and come to no harm, that they are happy and encouraged to play and learn in a friendly and safe environment. Use the EYFS framework so that parents and carers can be assured we will look after their children, keep them safe and encourage them in everything they do. My duty of care extends to keeping all information on the children and their families confidential. In the pre-school setting
Maintain a safe environment and employ practices that promote children's health, safety, physical, mental, and emotional well being. All practitioners need to recognise when a child is in danger or at risk of harm and know how to act to protect them. * Relationships with children. All practitioners need to be
The setting should have adequate space for children to play and a good range of resources to enable children to choose and explore a variety of different activities to develop their skills and encourage independence and choice. Staff and adults working with and supporting children should promote and respect each other and allow everyone equal opportunities. Children with additional needs should be provided with the same opportunity chances and equipment should be adapted to allow access for all. Floor areas and fire exits should be kept clear and furniture and surfaces should be easily washable. A setting should follow guidelines set out by Early Years Foundation Stage and Every Child Matters to ensure they follow create and promote a positive environment by involving all Staff, Children and parent carers and working with outside agencies where appropriate to provide the best possible environment for children
Parties shall ensure the maximum extent possible the survival and development of the child. Article 19 states that parties shall take all appropriate legislative, administrative, social and educational measures to protect the child from all forms of physical or mental violence, injury or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse, while in the care of parent(s), legal guardian(s) or any other person who has the care of the child. Convention on the Rights of the Child (http://www.ohchr.org/en/professionalinterest/pages/crc.aspx) This law has an impact on the healthy lifestyle of children has it is embedded in the early years setting and curriculum. It inter-relates with the Every Child Matters five outcome he UNCRC has been ratified by all but two countries of the United Nations and it applies to everyone, whatever their race, religi on, abilities; whatever they think or say, whatever type of family they come from (article2). Using the UNCRC as a foundation provides settings with a values framework that supports and guides the adults, permeating the whole ethos of the setting.
EVERY CHILD MATTERS Framework: * History why it became about * Why is it central to those working with young people Five positive outcomes: How do you put it into practice every day in your role: The rationale of this policy is in line with the agenda for reform as set in Every Child Matters. Our primary aim is to scaffold the five outcomes of Every Child Matters so that every child in The St Lawrence Academy has the chance to fulfil their potential whilst: * • Being protected from harm, kept safe * • Being encouraged to stay healthy * • Being encouraged to enjoy and achieve. * • Being encouraged to overcome all barriers to achievement, economic awareness. * • Being encouraged to make a positive contribution to our community and to society. S H E E P * Stay Safe * Healthy Eating * Enjoying and Achieving * Economic Wellbeing * Positive contribution Encourage Children to achieve give support and always make positive remarks.