The intent of this qualification is to develop early year’s educators to support class children in early year’s education. Our intent is that learners leave us with the knowledge skills and behaviours to be a highly valued member of the staff that can support children on a one to one basis or in groups to nurture their development, promote social inclusion and meet learning objectives. Learners will be able to provide a high quality service to the children they look after ensuring they have capabilities to support in the teaching of the curriculum and supporting the child/children on a daily basis. Our learners will be upskilled not only in the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the standard but in their own behaviours, attitudes and any other development areas that are highlighted from initial assessment. All learners will undertake upskilling in Maths, English and Digital skills
Teaching and learning will include
Safeguarding, GDPR, E&D and H&S in Early years Digital skills
Codes of practise , legislation and safeguarding
Early years pedagogical principles
Child development theorists
Stages of development, factors that can influence development and recognising autism
Emotional wellbeing and family structures
Observation assessment and planning
Activities and socialisation
Child stages, varied learning experiences and independence of children
Partnership working, health and wellbeing and promoting healthy lifestyles
Development of speech and language, phonics, Maths and English
Curriculum based planning, indoor outdoor play, understanding of the world
Unacceptable behaviour and strategies
Abuse recognition and signs of abuse – serious case review
Infection control and care routines
Challenging poor practise, policy, procedure, whistleblowing, record keeping
All learners will need to achieve EPA (end point assessment) Asset support all learners through this process. The EPA for this qualification is –
Multiple choice test
Professional discussion
All learners must achieve or have a current Paediatric level 3 qualification, Maths and English at level 2.