Discuss the key aspects of Early Years child development in the contexts of providing support an appropriate child care setting Page 1 This essay will look at the key aspects of early Years child development in the contexts of providing support in an appropriate child care setting. The early years of a child’s life are the most important in terms of their general well-being‚ their emotional and social development‚ and their physical‚ intellectual and emotional growth. Bruce and Meggitt‚
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Active Play in the Early Years Active Play is physical activity with random outbursts of high energy. This type of play is evident in Early Learners as they get bursts of energy that last for a period of time and then they are tired. They do not have the stamina and strength of an adult. As they get older and learn more skills the active play will increase as they are growing stronger. Active Play is really important in the Early Years as it is vital for their development. Children that do not have
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the Early Years and the curriculum for the Early Years Foundation Stage/Key Stage One. I propose to outline a rationale for effectively continuing children’s learning‚ from the end of the Early Years Foundation Stage into Year One and include strategies to support transitions‚ effective curriculum delivery and links between the EYFS and the National Curriculum. Throughout the assignment I will refer not only in general but also to how my research has help me as a practitioner help my setting to effectively
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The Government introduced free early years education to all children aged between three and four in 2005. Currently this entitlement is for 15 hours per week‚ over 38 weeks a year. In order to receive the funding‚ the early years education or childcare must be with a childcare provider that is approved. If parent/carers go over the allocation stated above then they are required to pay for additional hours. The Government fund early years education entitlement through local authorities. In some cases
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promotes the right of the child to choose‚ make connections and communicate. It allows freedom for children to think‚ experience‚ explore‚ question and search for answers. It presents a creative celebration of children ’s work” In child centered settings‚ children commence their own learning by choosing activities that interest them such as construction/sand play. They work in independent manners to discover their potential. Furthermore‚ child centered learning permits students to work in ways that
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Assessing the Quality of Early Years Learning Environments Abstract This article describes a means of evaluating early years classrooms from the perspective of the child’s experience. Nine key themes‚ such as motivation and independence‚ are identified as representing significant aspects of a high-quality environment for learning. The manner in which these manifest themselves in relation to the three elements of the interactional trianglethe children‚ the adults‚ and their physical environmentis
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The role of ICT in a nursery setting that supports the development and education of children. ICT are tools that can connect people to a global community; they enable access to information from around the world; they enable individuals to publish and share their thoughts and ideas; they are tools for discovery and self expression (Kankaanranta & Kangassalo 2003) Early years settings need to provide opportunities for children to learn about ICT as well as to learn with ICT (E.Y.F.S I.C.T is an integral
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Playing in early childhood years is a critical part of this period within the lifespan. It positively influences the development of many areas and has a large effect on who they will become as adults. Children are able to learn and improve skills through play‚ as well as influencing social and cultural and how it influences them as a person. Overall‚ this essay will answer why play is considered to be essential to any early years programme by discussing play‚ what children are able to learn by playing
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During this assignment it is aimed to explore the subject of growth and development in the early years‚ this will be done by using research regarding the chosen topic of identical twins. The differences between growth and development as well as the relationship between the two concepts will be examined throughout‚ to support this examination the stages and patterns of the growth and development of identical twins‚ concentrating on the physical aspects of the topic in particular‚ will be discussed
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Hazel Selby Unit 7 – Leading a team in the early years PBB4879 Contents page Assignment: 3 -12 Cited references: 13 Appendices: 14-18 Bibliography: 19-20 Assignment Gemma (manager) Ba (hons) Early childhood studies & Early year’s professional status This is a layout within my organisation. Hazel (deputy) BTEC National Diploma Level 3 working towards HPD level 4 Hazel (pre-school supervisor) Kirsty (toddler supervisor) BTEC certificate level 3 Diane (baby
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