Early Years and Education Careers and Higher Education

Early Years and Education

Careers and Higher Education Progression Routes Careers Higher Education Primary School Teacher BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS Nursery Nurse Children's Nurse Social Worker Children Centre Manager BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) Social Work BSC (HONS) Nursing / RN Children and Young People

Role of Early Years Professional What are the different types of early years practitioner? There are many different roles which fit under the umbrella of ‘early years’, and as more and more parents are going back to work rather than staying at home, there’s never been more demand for childcare. Early years practitioners can work in the following areas: Early years teacher: Nanny: Childminder: Pre-school assistant: Working in a nursery: Research and Create a mind map with as many different roles working with children in different settings, different settings might be Schools, Hospitals, Residential, Social Care (Click here for inspiration) Now think of ways you could develop your skills and qualities discussed last week- use everyday tasks that would support your ideas, so for example to develop your communication skills you could be encouraged to make a telephone call or to development organisational skills, get prepared for college with separate folders and research an article weekly on current news. Click here for ideas - for developing skills

Child Development Task: Research one of the examples and complete a mind map on how this factor may affect a child’s development. Use the following resource to help you from page 61 Textbook Factors Affecting Growth and Development There a number of issues that may have an effect on a child’s growth and development and these effects can be positive or negative. Individual factors such as the child’s own personality and abilities are important, as are the life events they experience. Environmental factors such as the amount of support that adults are able to give a child also have a significant effect on growth and development. Examples include: Physical Disabilities, Poverty, Sensory Impairment

For further guidance, see Play and Learning https: //www. sitters. co. uk/blog/the-15 -bestactivities-for-children-to-help-them-learnthrough-play. aspx VARYING PLAY - It is important that children are provided with a range of play activities, this is important for their development. How many different types of play activities can you think of for each of the letters in the word ‘Children’s Play’? Think about your own experiences. CHILDREN’S PLAY Try range to think of a of prom activities (i. e ote d if areas ferent of deve lopm ent) A I N T