The early childhood field is dynamic‚ dealing with social and political change and provides a range of settings to meet diverse community needs (Ebbeck & Waniganayake‚ 2003). Leadership is essential during these challenging times‚ to ensure early childhood settings are high quality organisations for children‚ families and staff teams (Ebbeck & Waniganayake‚ 2003). Correspondingly there is a growing awareness of the importance of the theory and practice of leadership specific to the early childhood
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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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MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING CHAPTER 3: RATIO ANALYSIS QUESTION BANK 1. Given: Current Ratio = 2.8 Acid-test ratio = 1.5 Working Capital = Rs. 1‚62‚000 Find out: (a) Current Assets (b) Current Liabilities (c) Liquid Assets 2.Given: Current Ratio 2.5 Liquidity Ratio 1.5 Working Capital Rs. 60‚000 Calculate: (a) Current Liabilities (b) Current Assets (c) Liquid Assets (d) Stock 3. Find out Current Assets (a) When current ratio is 2
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Supporting Inclusion in the Early Years brief summary Background Warnock Report (DES 1978) significant landmark in special education stating that the purpose of education for all children is the same‚ the goals are the same‚ but the help individual children need in progressing towards them will be different. The Children Act (1989) and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 both defined disability as:-- "A child is disabled if he is blind‚ deaf‚ or dumb or suffers from a mental disorder
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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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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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“Today‚ for an increasing number of infants‚ toddlers‚ and young children‚ early childhood education programs provide their institutional experience outside the home.” (Taba‚ Castle‚ Vermeer‚ Hanchett‚ Flores‚ 1999‚ p 173). There are different kinds of leadership which help people tell what kind of leader they are. There is an advocacy leader‚ administrative leader‚ community leader‚ conceptual leader‚ and career development leader. Each leader has a unique definition behind them. This helps describe
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This assignment is based upon my understanding of child development and children’s learning‚ considering the curriculum for 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
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supporting diversity in early childhood serves important for children mental health and wellbeing. Thus it is important for children developing connections to culture and community as a means of fostering a strong sense of personal identity and belonging. This idea is reflected in the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standard. ‘Diversity contributes to the richness of our society and provides a valid evidence base about ways of knowing... When early childhood educators respect
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As it is acknowledged that early years is the foundation stage for all children as it the first stepping stone that they will encounter in their life. Personally‚ I am interested in studying early years at university reason being is because I am interested the way children develop from birth up to the age of five and I have a strong passion for it. A career within this field consists of skills such as being dedicated‚ caring‚ reliable‚ hardworking and understanding and I believe that I possess these
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