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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) | NCFE

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Introduction to the Role of the Early Years Educator (T/651/1390)

Holistic Child Development (Y/651/1391)

Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (A/651/1392)

Effective Communication in an Early Years Setting (D/651/1393)

Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements (F/651/1394)

Health, Wellbeing and Safety (H/651/1395)

Promoting an Effective Early Years Curriculum (J/651/1396)

Assessment of Children's Learning and Development (K/651/1397)

Understanding Play for Holistic Development and Learning (L/651/1398)

Partnership Working (M/651/1399)

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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) | NCFE

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Introduction to the Role of the Early Years Educator (T/651/1390) Holistic Child Development (Y/651/1391) Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (A/651/1392) Effective Communication in an Early Years Setting (D/651/1393) Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements (F/651/1394) Health, Wellbeing and Safety (H/651/1395) Promoting an Effective Early Years Curriculum (J/651/1396) Assessment of Children's Learning and Development (K/651/1397) Understanding Play for Holistic Development and Learning (L/651/1398) Partnership Working (M/651/1399)

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Here is Twinkl's fantastic guide to Early Year Practitioners. Find out what they are, their roles and responsibilities and what teaching qualifications you'll need for the role.

What is an Early Years Practitioner?

Early Years Practitioners are specialists who look after the mental, social, emotional and educational development of babies and young children up to the age of five years old.

An Early Years Practitioner may work with young children in any school, nursery, or childcare environment.

They may also be referred to as nursery nurses.

What do Early Years Practitioners do?

An Early Years Practitioner has a number of different roles and responsibilities that fit their job description. 'Early Years Practitioner' might refer to a variety of particular jobs. Many of these will have their own specialised knowledge, and often there will be some overlap in the responsibilities of each role. An Early Years Practitioner might be someone who has one of the following job titles:

An early years teacher,

Nanny,

Childminder,

Preschool assistant.

Early Years Practitioners Roles and Responsibilities

An Early Years Practitioner's roles and responsibilities include a wide range of duties. Some are related to children's educational progress and the teaching of new skills following the curriculum. Others are more focused on physical and mental well-being, looking after them in day-to-day tasks.

Some of an Early Years Practitioner's roles and responsibilities will include:

Looking after the health and wellbeing of the child, such as feeding babies and changing their nappies.

Helping children to develop core skills, such as numeracy and literacy.

Providing a safe and enabling environment for children to work in.

Teaching to the curricular requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.

Taking children on trips or outings outside of lesson time.

Encouraging physical activities to keep children active.

Supporting children's mental health, fostering an environment where children find help if they need it. This may include reaching out to children, checking in, and working with other teams to prevent or solve any issues.

Boosting life skills, such as cooking or using money in age-appropriate activities.

Supporting communication and social skills to help children interact with those around them.

Helping children with educational disabilities or needs with their studies. Some practitioners may have specific training to cater for specific needs.

What Early Years Practitioner qualifications are available?

Early Years Practitioner (Level 2)

Practitioners must demonstrate their competence in order to be included in the ratios specified in the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework.

The qualification criteria set out the skills, knowledge, and understanding that a practitioner must demonstrate to achieve an Early Years Practitioner (level 2) qualification. This allows them to be considered qualified to support young children age birth to five in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

All level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualifications will require candidates to demonstrate skills, knowledge, and understanding in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of child development

2. Safeguarding

3. Health and safety

4. Wellbeing

5. Communication

6. Support the planning of and deliver activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes

7. Support children with special educational needs and disabilities

8. Own role and development

9. Working with others - parents, colleagues, other professionals

Early Years Educator (Level 3)

Practitioners must demonstrate their competence in order to be included in the ratios specified in the Early Years Statutory Framework.

The qualification criteria lay out the minimum requirements for what an Early Years Educator should know, understand, and be able to do to be considered qualified to support young children age birth to 5 in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

All Level 3 Early Years Educator qualifications will require candidates to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of early years education and care, including that they can:

1. Support and promote children's early education and development.

2. Plan and provide effective care, teaching, and learning that enables children to progress and prepares them for school.

3. Make accurate and productive use of assessment.

4. Develop effective and informed practice.

5. Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children.

6. Work in partnership with the key person, colleagues, parents, and carers or other professionals.

What are the EYFS qualification requirements?

Paragraph 3.20. of the EYFS states: 'The daily experience of children in early years settings and the overall quality of provision depends on all practitioners having appropriate qualifications, training, skills and knowledge and a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities'.

Paragraph 3.23. of the EYFS states: 'In group settings, the manager must hold at least a full and relevant level 3 qualification and at least half of all other staff must hold at least a full and relevant level 2 qualification'.

Resources for Early Years Practitioners

Now you know what an Early Years Practitioner is and how you can become one, check out some of our helpful resources tailor-made to help and guide them in their ventures.

For example, this fantastic Early Years Practitioners Guide to the ELGs is just one of the ways Twinkl can support Early Years Practitioners. It's the perfect way to get to grips with what their children are expected to learn. You can also find guides for the Development Matters 2020 along with breakdowns to help practitioners understand the EYFS Reforms for 2021.

There aren't just resources to help practitioners keep up with their paperwork. There are also plenty of activities, planning documents, and resources to help save time and stress when it comes to planning and provisions. These 'I Can' Continuous Provision Prompt Poster Pack are a brilliant enhancement for continuous provisions, and give both children and practitioners some ideas.

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Here is Twinkl's fantastic guide to Early Year Practitioners. Find out what they are, their roles and responsibilities and what teaching qualifications you'll need for the role. Early Years Practitioners are specialists who look after the mental, social, emotional and educational development of babies and young children up to the age of five years old.

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