Your Role in the Early Years - CACHE Endorsed

The demand for employees in the childcare sector has increased in recent years and it will increase a lot more in the years to come. With a growing population and limited establishments, there is an urgent requirement for skilled personnel to support the development of young children. Leaving no shortage of work throughout the country. Self-evaluation is crucial in professional development. By listening to the feedback of others and evaluating ourselves, we can learn and develop our skills, understanding, empathy and best practice. Students will be taught to consider not only their own Continuous Professional Development, but also the development of their team members, ensuring a positive and successful learning force. Next, the course shifts focus to run you through the importance of creating a partnership with parents. Most feedback given from children is to their parents and this module will teach you how to make the relationship work for everyone involved and how to deal with conflict should it arise. Next, your course will run you through the key concepts within the Key Elements of Effective Practice (KEEP) document which was published in 2005 by the Department of Education and Skills. You will undoubtedly aspire to be the best at what you do and understanding concepts such as KEEP will help you to achieve your goals. Appointing a Key Person is a legal requirement of the EYFS framework document, this course will give students and understanding of the importance of positive relationships, and the need for a key person in the learning environment, who the child (and the child’s parents) can trust.