Nursery Nurse and Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Diploma

Course Structure

Nursery Nurse

Module 1: The Key Features of Child Development and Developmental Needs of Children 0-8 Years, Inclusive of Individual and Special Needs

1.1 The Main Development of a Child from Birth to 19 Years

1.2 The Social, Economic, and Environmental Factors Affecting Development

1.3 Genetic and Hereditary Factors Affecting Development

1.4 Children’s Overall Developmental Needs

1.5 Defining Special Needs

1.6 Supporting Children with Special Needs

1.7 Key Transitions

1.8 Supporting Children through Transitions

1.9 Policies to Meet Diversity within the Work-Based Environment

1.10 Inclusion within the Work-Based Environment

1.11 Effects of Discrimination

Module 2: Providing for Children’s Physical Needs, Inclusive of Health and Safety

2.1 Meeting Children’s Nutritional Needs

2.2 Meeting Children’s Rest and Sleep Needs

2.3 Stages of Behaviour in Children

2.4 Encouraging Appropriate Behaviour

2.5 Behaviour Attributed to Specific Special Needs

2.6 Informing Parents of Inappropriate Behaviour and Documentation

2.7 Maintaining Appropriate Hygiene Procedures

2.8 Exploring Consequences as a Result of the Failure to Meet Appropriate Hygiene Procedures

2.9 Signs and Symptoms of Common Childhood Illnesses

2.10 Informing Parents of Illness and Documenting Illness

2.11 Maintaining a Safe and Secure Environment

Module 3: Learning through Play for Child Development

3.1 Types of Play and their Importance in Relation to Child Development

3.2 Observation and Planning

3.3 Every Child Matters and the Birth to Three Matters Framework

3.4 The Early Years Foundation Stage

3.5 Available Resources in Relation to Health and Safety, and Diversity and Inclusion

Module 4: Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children

4.1 What is Safeguarding?

4.2 Definitions of Child Abuse

4.3 The Main Categories of Child Abuse

4.4 Signs and Symptoms of Child Abuse

4.5 Procedures to Follow in the Case of Child Protection Concerns

4.6 Documentation Relating to Confidentiality and Recording and Reporting Child Protection Concerns

4.7 Sources of Support

4.8 Some Practical Guidance

Module 5: Legal Responsibilities of the Nursery Nurse and Responsibilities for Working Together

5.1 Nursery Nurse Legislation

5.2 Legal Responsibilities of the Nursery Nurse

5.3 Procedures for Admission and Collection

5.4 Legal Implications of Nursery Nursing

5.5 Policies and Procedures to Meet OFSTED Requirements

5.6 Working in Partnership with Parents and Other Professionals

5.7 The Nursery Nurse Responsibilities for Building Positive Relationships with Parents and Other Professionals

5.8 Exploring contacts for Support for Work-Based Services

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma (HLTA) course study modules are linked to the professional standards for HLTA status which set out for teachers, employers and parents the contribution to pupils’ learning that HLTAs can be expected to make.

The standards cover three areas:

Professional attributes (standards 1-7)

These set out the attitudes, values and commitment expected of HLTAs.

Professional knowledge and understanding (standards 8-16)

These set out the knowledge and skills needed by HLTAs to be able to work effectively with teachers as part of the professional team supporting learning.

Professional skills (standards 17-33)

These set out the expectations for planning, monitoring, managing and evaluating learning within the framework of guidance and supervision agreed with the assigned teacher and in accordance with arrangements made by the headteacher of the school.

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