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CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator© Hodder & Stoughton Limited

CACHE LEVEL 3 EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR

Unit 2.1 An introduction to the role of the early years

practitioner

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Starter activity

LO1. Understand the role of the early years practitioner [AC 1.1]

Time: 15 mins

What will make you a good early years practitioner?Consider:• Your skills• Your qualities• Your previous experiences• Your passion for working with children.

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Learning outcomesLO1. Understand the role of the early years practitioner• Identify the skills, knowledge and attributes required for the role of the

early years practitioner• Identify settings which provide early years education and care• Describe the relationship between legislation, policies and procedures• Describe the role of the early years practitioner in relation to current

frameworks• Identify every day routine tasks which ensure a safe and stimulating

setting• Describe reasons for adhering to the agreed scope of the job role

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Skills and attributes

Reliable

Flexible

Adaptable

Inclusive

Caring

Patient

Organised

Motivated

LO1. Understand the role of the early years practitioner [AC 1.1]

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Skills are things we can do.Attributes are qualities or characteristics we have.

As well as a wide range of skills and attributes early years practitioners will need a good level of knowledge in many areas, including:• Child development• Observation and assessment• Safeguarding and welfare• Legislation, policies and procedures• Working with others.

Skills, knowledge and attributes

LO1. Understand the role of the early years practitioner [AC 1.1]

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Pairs activity

Time: 15 mins

Look at the information on slides 4 and 5 and discuss how specific skills, knowledge and attributes will support you as an early years practitioner. For example:• Being organised • Having a good level of knowledge of child development• Being motivated.

LO1. Understand the role of the early years practitioner [AC 1.1]

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There are many settings which provide early years education and care, including:• Crèche• Toddler group• Playgroup• Daycare or day nursery• Nursery schools and nursery classes• After school clubs• Childminders

A range of early years settings

LO1. Understand the role of the early years practitioner [AC 1.2]

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Identify your career aspirations, highlighting what employment pathway you are aspiring to? Group up into employment pathways.

Employment Research

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What qualifications are needed for this role?What is the average wages received in this role?What are common working hours in the job?What are the main roles and responsibilities for this job?Research an appropriate job in your local area and match your skills, making a development plan to meet requirements needed.

Employment Research

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Classroom discussion activity

Time: 15 mins

Discuss your own experiences of different types of early years education and care providers.Consider:• Have you had work experience in one of the settings?• Do you have young family members who attend one of the

settings?• What are the main differences between each of the settings?

LO1. Understand the role of the early years practitioner [AC 1.2]

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Legislation is a law (or laws) passed by Parliament, for example:• Data Protection Act 1998• Children Act 2004.

Policies give an outline of how a setting aims to comply with legislation, for example:• Confidentiality Policy• Behaviour Policy.

Procedures give a detailed explanation of what to actually do in practice.

Legislation, policies and procedures

LO1. Understand the role of the early years practitioner [AC 1.3]

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• The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the standards to be followed for children from birth–5 years.

• Early years practitioners are required to follow the EYFS to support the learning and developmental needs of all children, assess their progress and uphold the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

• Early years practitioners will also work in partnership with parents/carers to meet the holistic needs of the child.

Current frameworks

LO1. Understand the role of the early years practitioner [AC 1.4]

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There are many everyday routine tasks that early years practitioners have to carry out to ensure the setting is safe and stimulating. These include:• Risk assessments• Checking equipment is safe • Hygiene checks• Security during arrival and departure• Planning activities• Meeting individual needs.

Everyday routine tasks

LO1. Understand the role of the early years practitioner [AC 1.5]

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Teddy Tots 1. Reflect on your Teddy Tots Session What went well during

the session?2. What might you need to improve for next session?3. Evaluate your Activity Plans4. Plan your activities for your next session.

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Group activity

Time: 20 mins

Discuss why each of the everyday routine tasks identified on slide 11 is important.Consider:• The benefits to the child• The impact on the setting• The role of the practitioner.

LO1. Understand the role of the early years practitioner [AC 1.5]

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Early years practitioners must know the limits and boundaries of their role and it is important that they observe these closely. Early years practitioners need to know what to do in a range of situations, for example:• Fire drill• Accident or illness• Complaint from a parent/carer• Concerns over a child’s health or welfare• Confidentiality.

Scope of the job

LO1. Understand the role of the early years practitioner [AC 1.6]

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Extension activity

Time: 15 minsCreate a list of what you do and do not do in the setting, for example:• I do sit with children at activities• I do not answer the phone.Why is it important to know this information?If you have not yet started in a setting then consider what you should and should not do when you do start.

LO1. Understand the role of the early years practitioner [AC 1.6]

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An Early Years Practitioner will need a range of skills and attributes to be able to work effectively with children.

There are many settings which provide early years care and education and Early Years Practitioners will work in all of them.

Legislation, policies, procedures and frameworks will set guideline for Early Years Practitioners.

Every day routines will ensure a safe and stimulating environment for children.

Practitioners will need to know their limits and boundaries to ensure they carry out their job effectively.

Summary

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1. Name three attributes needed to be an early years practitioner.2. List three early years education and care providers.3. Name four everyday routine tasks to keep children safe.

Summary: plenary activities