In the developing field of Early Years, it is becoming more and more important for practitioners to have an awareness of the many topics that impact on the provision available to young children. Existing and new initiatives being discussed and reflected upon by the evaluation of article reports and how these topics may impact upon my own practice by using reflection. Module 4FD028. Learning Outcome 1 Key concepts and approaches in Early Years provision and the requirement for quality provision and practice for children. Considering the work of key pioneers and current experts with links to child development theory.
Expectations about own work role as expressed in relevant standards: standards relevant to own role eg national occupational standards for Children’s Care, Learning and Development eg role to support child or young person with special educational needs, expectations to meet standards eg Help to keep children safe, Promote children’s development. Support the needs of children and young people with additional requirements, Reflect on, develop and maintain your practice 2.1. Explain the importance of reflective practice in continuously improving the quality of service provided. The importance of reflective practice in continually improving the quality of service provided: aim to continually review progress to improve or change approaches, strategies, actions; benefits to children, young people, setting and individual of improved performance eg enables learning to take place and practice to improve, enables all relevant factors to be taken into account, provides clarity; identification of learning needs of individual undertaking reflection; Experiential Learning Cycle (Kolb) 2.2 demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice How to reflect on practice: regular reflection; focused; use a structured approach; appropriate way of
Linking theory with practice enables practitioners to plan age appropriate activities and experiences for the children in their care and thus enhance their development and help them to acquire new skills and knowledge. In this essay the author will discuss the following theorists whose work has been very influential in the field of childcare. Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), Lev Vygotsky (1896-1943), Jean Piaget (1896-1980), B.F. Skinner (1904-1990). Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) Sigmund Freud’s main area of study was emotional and personality development, he was the first psychologist to recognise the importance of the conscious and unconscious mind. Freud’s work is considered important because he showed that childhood experiences and relationships significantly influence the development of personality in later life, (Beaver et al 2002).
Assignment 026 Understand How to Safeguard the Well-being of Children and Young People Task A Produce briefing notes or a report for an induction presentation aimed at new workers. The purpose of the presentation is to explain the importance of safeguarding children and young people. The presentation needs to cover the following sections. Section 1 The main current legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures within own UK Home Nation for safeguarding children and young people. In England the main current legislations and guidelines that apply are: United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage 2008, Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004,Working Together to Safeguard Children 2010, Protection of Children Act 1999,Police Act 1997.
The Act appointed lead councillors for the local child welfare responsibilities. The statutory guidance Working together to Safeguard Children 2006gives advice on how different agencies should work together in order to promote the welfare of the children and young people and how they should work together to safeguard children. This was then updated in 2010 to reflect the law changes and the recommendations in Lord Lamings report. The UN
ASSESSMENT TASK -1 Discuss the aims of the national childcare accreditation council: My own practice match up against there aims we have encourage them through the support. 1. We should encourage each children to make choice and participate in play. so children can become more confident and intelligent. 2.
The tasks below will help you to become more familiar with them.Task 1 - [1.1,1.2]Outline the current legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures that affect the safeguarding of children and young people. Include how child protection within the wider concept affects the safeguarding of children and young people.Task 2 - [1.3] Analyse how national and local guidelines,policies and procedures for safeguarding affect the day to day work with pupils in school. For example - child protection , risk assessment Task 3 - [1.4]Explain when and why inquiries and serious case reviews are required and how the sharing of the findings informs practice. Task 4 - [1.5] Provide an explanation on the processes used by own work setting -
Effective communication methods are constantly changing, and innovative methods to engage key audiences must be used. Messages and strategies are tailored to specific audiences to increase the possibilities that the System of Care approach will be embraced, supported and implemented. Social Marketing Goals DSAMH has developed the following social marketing goals to support and work in harmony with the state SOC XP Strategic Plan. 1) Increase awareness and understanding among key audiences about the System of Care approach and its benefits. 2) Empower youth and families from diverse backgrounds and underserved populations to play a central role in future community planning decisions to ensure strategies are family-driven, youth-guided, and culturally and linguistically competent.
With regard to this, David and Roger (1975) point out four learning abilities that individuals can possess and which determines the learning style(s) that such individuals posses. David Kolb came up with four different learning styles based on the experiential learning theory higher learning setting. This theory was based on concrete experience which emphasized on learning as interplay between an individual and the society. Learning accordingly, centers on an individuals feelings as well as identity constructions rather than logic. On the other hand, abstract conceptualization centered on logic and analytical thinking primarily generate of ideas and theories which is
When we take care of children, we are also helping the human species find the truth and understand the world. (Gopnik et al. 1999: 211) This chapter begins by looking at what elements need to be in place to ensure that children develop to their full potential and have opportunities to explore and extend all their capacities and capabilities. It will further explore the generalized impact on children’s development of social breakdown because of war and conflict – looking in detail at the developmental processes of early childhood, and noting what happens when that progress is interrupted. The major theories of play will be outlined, with the emphasis here on play not only as a necessary feature of childhood and essential component of development, but also as a means to regain ‘lost childhoods’.