SHC 52 complete assessed
SHC 52 : Promote Professional Development Unit Reference L/602/578 CV 4 GLH 33
Explain the importance of continually improving knowledge and practice.
"Our present qualifications system does not always equip practitioners with the knowledge and experience necessary for them to offer children high quality childcare and education, and to support professional development throughout their careers."
Nutbrown review 2012
A good childcare provision improves outcomes for the children attending, within our roles as early years practitioners, it is extremely important that we continuously update our knowledge and practice through attending regular training. Statutory training such as first aid, health and safety and safeguarding should be updated regularly due to legislative changes and each setting should know what its continuing professional developments are.
According to the Early Years Quality Improvement Support Programme (2008) "attendance at training should be on average more than one session in three months and have a sustained and continuous impact."
Job satisfaction and personal and professional development are some of the motivators behind improving your knowledge and practice, building up self esteem and confidence, and the suitability for career progression.
Many of the new guidelines, policies and procedures result from enquiries and investigations that have followed tragedies, errors and neglect.
It is important to be up to date on current legislation and guidelines surrounding the EYFS to ensure effective early learning and positive experiences for children. Recent cases such as "Baby P" resulted in
"The Protection of Children in England: A Progress Report" March 2009
Children’s workforce point 29
Recommendation
"Children’s Trusts should ensure that all staff who work with children receive initial training and continuing professional development which enables them to understand normal child development and recognise potential
Explain the importance of continually improving knowledge and practice.
"Our present qualifications system does not always equip practitioners with the knowledge and experience necessary for them to offer children high quality childcare and education, and to support professional development throughout their careers."
Nutbrown review 2012
A good childcare provision improves outcomes for the children attending, within our roles as early years practitioners, it is extremely important that we continuously update our knowledge and practice through attending regular training. Statutory training such as first aid, health and safety and safeguarding should be updated regularly due to legislative changes and each setting should know what its continuing professional developments are.
According to the Early Years Quality Improvement Support Programme (2008) "attendance at training should be on average more than one session in three months and have a sustained and continuous impact."
Job satisfaction and personal and professional development are some of the motivators behind improving your knowledge and practice, building up self esteem and confidence, and the suitability for career progression.
Many of the new guidelines, policies and procedures result from enquiries and investigations that have followed tragedies, errors and neglect.
It is important to be up to date on current legislation and guidelines surrounding the EYFS to ensure effective early learning and positive experiences for children. Recent cases such as "Baby P" resulted in
"The Protection of Children in England: A Progress Report" March 2009
Children’s workforce point 29
Recommendation
"Children’s Trusts should ensure that all staff who work with children receive initial training and continuing professional development which enables them to understand normal child development and recognise potential