What you'll be able to do

• Understand the importance of building partnerships in early years settings.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of key persons, colleagues, and external professionals in early years partnerships.
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others in early years settings.
• Understand the importance of engaging parents and carers in children’s development and learning.
• Understand the importance of sharing information appropriately to meet children’s needs.
• Engage with statutory and non-statutory professionals and agencies to support children’s development.
• Address gaps in support for children’s education and development.
• Reflect on the effectiveness of partnerships in meeting children’s needs.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles underpinning the care and education of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Apply the statutory frameworks and practices related to supporting children with SEND.
• Respond to the diverse needs of children with SEND and the strategies to support their progress.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver inclusive education and care for children with SEND.
• Work collaboratively to promote and implement strategies for supporting children with SEND.
• Recognise and respond to the individual needs of children with SEND to promote their development and learning.
• Understand and evaluate the effectiveness of a graduated approach in supporting children with SEND.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand child development, including developmental milestones and expected progress as outlined in What to Expect and When.
• Understand the developmental patterns of babies and children, including cognitive, speech, language, and communication development, as well as physical, emotional, neurological, and brain development.
• Understand the stages of self-regulation in children and understand the role of co-regulation applying strategies to support emotional development and self-regulation.
• Understand the range of evidence-based theories, philosophical approaches, and research that underpin early years development, and differentiate these from non-evidence-based practices.
• Understand the importance of personal, social, and emotional development (PSED) in fostering healthy, happy lives and how significant events and individual circumstances influence a child’s learning and development.
• Deliver effective early years education that promotes high standards, enables children to progress, and prepares them for school.
• Apply the principles of the Equality Act 2010 to ensure all children and young people are entitled to an appropriate education tailored to their needs.
• Promote equality of opportunity and inclusivity in early years provision, including for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), while avoiding stereotypes that could harm children’s development.
• Understand the importance of identifying and collaborating with others to provide additional support for babies and children where needed.
• Understand evidence-based theories and philosophical approaches, grounded in cognitive science, to inform and improve practice in early years education.
• Understand how to support children to develop a positive sense of self and understand, express, and manage their emotions effectively through co-regulation and responsive interactions.
• Support children in forming positive attachments and building warm, responsive relationships with others, underpinned by age-appropriate boundaries.
• Understand how to prepare and support babies and children through transitions and significant events in their lives.
• Promote health and wellbeing in early years settings and support children’s physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Conduct assessments in supporting children’s learning and development.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the legal and guidance requirements related to health, safety, and wellbeing in early years settings.
• Understand the responsibilities of Early Years Educators in promoting health and wellbeing.
• Understand how to act upon responsibilities in health, safety, and confidentiality.
• Understand and support children’s physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Promote a holistic approach to health and wellbeing in early years settings.
• Understand how to respond effectively to accidents, emergencies, and incidents in early years settings.
• Implement effective infection prevention and control strategies.
• Support children’s nutritional needs and healthy routines.
• Maintain accurate records and use equipment safely in early years settings.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the importance of safeguarding systems and policies in early years settings.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of Early Years Educators in safeguarding and child protection.
• Understand the types and indicators of abuse, including online risks, and act to protect children effectively.
• Understand safeguarding legislation, guidance, and the importance of staying updated.
• Promote children’s safety and wellbeing through effective safeguarding practices.
• Understand whistleblowing policies and their role in safeguarding.
• Supervise others and collaborate effectively to safeguard children.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the expectations and behaviours required in a professional early years setting.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of a Level 3 Early Years Educator.
• Understand the purpose and benefits of supervision in early years settings.
• Understand and follow procedures to maintain a safe and effective work environment.
• Understand positive behaviours and respect for diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in reflective practice and continuous professional development (CPD).
• Manage challenges in professional early years settings.