The Understanding Early Years – Level 3 Course covers child development, relationships and environment and offers useful hints on planning and resourcing together with ‘reflective practitioner’ exercises throughout which test the knowledge and understanding of the learner.
This course provides theoretical guidance for practitioners on meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and it aims to provide useful advice and detailed information for supporting children’s learning and development.
Please Note: This course alone will not give the qualification required to work in this sector. This course provides underpinning knowledge, but you would most likely require a QCF qualification with practical experience to work with children. If you are looking to gain a QCF Qualification then please review the courses on our website which have (QCF) within the course title.
On successful completion of this course, students will receive an accredited Level 3 Certificate of Achievement.
The principles of the EYFS, which guide the work of all early years practitioners, are grouped into four themes these being:
- A Unique Child
- Positive Relationships
- Enabling Environments
- Learning & Development
Each of these themes is broken down into commitments and covered in detail to guide practitioners through the framework and offer assistance on how to deliver the framework effectively. The course also encourages practitioners to reflect on their own practice and consider for themselves ways of enhancing their provision taking into account the principles of the EYFS.
The Course Includes the Following Units:-
- Section 1 – A Unique Child:
Unit 1 – Child Development
The following topics are covered: Child Development; A Skilful Communicator; and A Competent Learner.
Unit 2 – Inclusive Practice
The following topics are covered: Equality and Diversity; Children’s Entitlements; and Early Support.
Unit 3 – Keeping Safe
The following topics are covered: Being Safe and Protected; Discovering Boundaries, and Making Choices.
Unit 4 – Health & Well Being
The following topics are covered: Growing and Developing; Physical Well-being; and Emotional Well-being.
- Section 2 – Positive Relationships:
Unit 5 – Respecting Each Other
The following topics are covered: Understanding Feelings; Friendships; and Professional Relationships.
Unit 6 – Parents as Partners
The following topics are covered: Respecting Diversity; Communication; and Learning Together.
Unit 7 – Supporting Learning
The following topics are covered: Positive Interactions; Listening to Children; and Effective Teaching.
Unit 8 – Key Person
The following topics are covered: Secure Attachments; Shared Care; and Independence.
- Section 3 – Enabling Environments:
Unit 9 – Observation, Assessment & Planning
The following topics are covered: Starting with the Child; Planning; and Assessment.
Unit 10 – Supporting Every Child
The following topics are covered: Children’s Needs; The Learning Journey; and Working Together.
Unit 11 – The Learning Environment
The following topics are covered: The Emotional Environment; The Outdoor Environment; and The Indoor Environment.
Unit 12 – The Wider Context
The following topics are covered: Transitions and Continuity; Multi-agency Working; and The Community.
- Section 4 – Learning & Development:
Unit 13 – Observation, Assessment & Planning
The following topics are covered: Starting with the Child; Planning; and Assessment.
Unit 14 – Active Learning
The following topics are covered: Mental and Physical Involvement; Decision Making; and Personalised Learning.
Unit 15 – Creativity & Critical Thinking
The following topics are covered: Making Connections; Transforming Understanding, and Sustained Shared Thinking.
Unit 16 – Areas of Learning & Development
The following topics are covered: Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Communication, Language and Literacy; Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy; Knowledge and Understanding of the World; Physical Development; and Creative Development.
To find out more about Understanding Early Years – Level 3 Course visit course provider website.
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