Childcare Level 3: Early Years Principles by Belfast City Council

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Childcare Level 3: Principles of Early Years

Available from multiple providers

Earners of this badge have an understanding of the purpose and principles of the early year’s sector. They understand teamwork and supervision, and are able to apply professional standards in practice. Earners have an understanding of the importance of providing play experiences and opportunities for creative development for children, in order to support and encourage their holistic development.

Criteria

Available by application only, please contact the provider for more information.

Earner has displayed their knowledge for childcare, and literacy and teamwork skills when demonstrating their understanding of the role of play and the roles of the childcare team. Earner has done this by working in a group to discuss roles and responsibilities of the staff team. They then submitted a written report to analyse how play is necessary for children and their development and wellbeing; they also explained the biological, psychological, and sociological necessity for all children to play. When

Earner has used their communication and advocacy skills when evaluating the importance of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, in relation to childcare provision. Earner has delivered a presentation explaining how childcare organisations seek to meet the rights of children for play and the importance of advocacy, demonstrating their skills in presenting.

Earner has demonstrated their knowledge in social and disability awareness, and inclusion when completing a case study that aimed to design a new service that meets the requirements of a group of children with additional needs. The service focused on ensuring social inclusion, and understanding how practitioners can make a positive difference in outcomes for children with disabilities and special requirements.

Available by application only, please contact the provider for more information

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