1.1: Outline early years curriculum models supporting children’s care, learning and development. Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support enables them to fulfil their potential. Children develop quickly in the early years and a child’s experiences between birth and age 5 have a major impact on their future life. A secure, safe and happy childhood is important in its own right. Good parenting and high quality early learning together provide the foundation children need to make the most of their abilities and talents as they grow up.The early year’s foundation stage statutory framework sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe.
At the heart of every early years setting is the statutory frame work the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS, 2008) this is what early years settings are legally obliged to follow to deliver early years education. Early Year's providers have to follow a structure of learning, development and care for children from birth to five years old. This framework enables all children to learn through a range of activities. The EYFS (2008) ensures that all under fives in childcare benefit from a safe, secure and happy environment where they can play and develop. The EYFS (2008) is aimed to provide help that professionals need in order to give children the best start in life.
The EYFS seeks to provide in all early years settings, quality and consistency and a secure foundation through learning and development opportunities, this is achieved through planning and assessment ensuring that each child is able to make good progress. No child should get left behind and the needs and interests of each individual child are taken into account and are assessed and reviewed regularly. It also seeks to promote a good working partnership between parents and practitioners. It ensures all children have equality of opportunities by the use of anti discriminatory practice. The EYFS specifies requirements for learning and development and for safeguarding and welfare.
Parents’ Guide to the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework Exciting times ahead for you and your child What is the Early Years Foundation Stage? Welcome to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which is how the Government and early years professionals describe the time in your child’s life between birth and age 5. This is a very important stage as it helps your child get ready for school as well as preparing them for their future learning and successes. From when your child is born up until the age of 5, their early years experience should be happy, active, exciting, fun and secure; and support their development, care and learning needs. Nurseries, pre-schools, reception classes and childminders registered to
The EYFS is a statutory framework which is relevant for all children from 0-5 that are being cared for or educated outside of their own homes and is a statutory curriculum in order to provide these children with suitable education for their age. The reformed framework focuses on the 3 prime areas of development; Physical development, Communication and Language development and Personal, Social and Emotional development. The other 4 areas of development are also worked on but these 3 remain the most important and are essential for future learning and development. The reformed framework also presented progress checks at the age of two so that children’s progress can be monitored and interventions can take place earlier than they may have happened. The framework also required assessments at age 5 to be simplified.
Understand the impact of early years curriculum models on the application of theoretical perspectives of children’s care, learning and development Birth to three matters ‘Birth to three matters’ framework explains that since 1997, childcare and early years education have been central to our vision of a better start for all children and their families. Children’s experiences in the earliest years of their lives are critical to their later development. High quality childcare is a very important step towards ensuring that all children arrive at school ready to learn, so that they do not underachieve. ‘Birth to three matters’ reinforces four different aspects; A strong child Me, myself and I Being acknowledged and affirmed Developing self-assurance A sense of belonging Me myself and I is about helping young children to get to know themselves and their own capabilities. The respect, care, love and emotional support experienced by babies and children helps them to develop emotional safety, trust and a positive self-image.
Caring and safe guarding the children. Clean up at the end of the day. 1.2 The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a comprehensive statutory framework that sets the standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to five. All providers are required to use the EYFS to ensure that whatever setting parents choose, they can be confident their child will receive a quality experience that supports their care, learning and development. There are certain standards that all settings and those working within them must comply with, these can include: Minimum National standardsCodes of practice Regulations andNational Occupational StandardsThese standards set out certain values and principles that will help children to develop, thrive and grow.
Unit 1 – Schools as organisations 1. Know the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education Entitlement for Early Years What is the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)? * The EYFS is a stage of children’s development from birth to the end of their first year (Reception) year in school * The EYFS Framework describes how early years practitioners should work with children and their families to support their development and learning * It is based on four important principles * Theme: A Unique Child Principle: Every child is a competent learner from birth who can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured * Theme: Positive Relationships Principle: Children learn to be strong
Now I know that understanding the stages of child development helps parents and teachers know what to expect and how to support the child during growth and development. I am inspired by so many different programs offered to support children and their families by accessing them to quality health care, good nutrition, and education. Also the availability of programs to protect children and their families from harm, abuse and discrimination and to help them reach their full potential. It is especially comforting to know that educators are stepping up to the plate to ensure that this
‘’The positive relationships are: warn and loving, and foster a sense of belonging… supportive of the child’s own efforts and independence’’ ( EYFS , pg 2). Third theme is an Enabling Environments; this means children learn and develop in good environments. Children’s experience responds to their need. Fourth theme is Learning and Development; this means that all children learn different. Frameworks include the education and care of all children in early year’s settings with special needs or