L1 Element 1_ Wider Education sector.pptx
Element 1: Wider Education Sector
Lesson 1: Introduction to Early Years and Education Provisions
Items in this lesson
Element 1: Wider Education Sector
Lesson 1: Introduction to Early Years and Education Provisions
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to:
Understand the content taught for element in relation to element 1.
Identify key terminology required for successful understanding of external assessment.
Explain different Early years provisions.
Research and present the Montessori approach.
Learning Objectives
Introduction
As part of this element, we will learn about the different responsibilities required for Early Years and educational provisions
Practitioner – A
practitioner is someone
who is qualified to work
with children and
young people.
Voluntary – A
provision which has
been set up and
funded by donations.
For example: run by a
charity.
This should be
OFSTED registered.
Statutory /
maintained – When
provisions are
government funded.
Such as schools. They
are OFSTED
registered.
OFSTED– Inspect
provisions and settings
to ensure a good
quality practice is
maintained.
Private – Can be run
by an owner, parents
will need to pay for the
provision. For example:
day nursery or child
minders home.
The Specification - Starter
It is important to recognise and familiarise yourself with the specification. In small groups spend time highlighting key information.
You will then work together in small groups to create a joint mind map ready to share with the group.
What's a
specification?
This is a checklist of
the learning you will
do per element.
Key information
Researching Early Years Provisions
On google classroom I have allocates a research task.
Spend time researching each type of early years setting to identify key characteristics.
As part of your exams, Harvard referencing and researching is a key skill.
Today I would like you to copy the hyperlink in to the column to store the websites you are using for research. Although this is not Harvard referencing at present, it is a good start at conducting research.
Roles & responsibilities of your selected provision.
Activities for the correct age range
General information for the provision (research).
Early Years provisions…
1
3
2
4
Childminders
Day nurseries
Pre-schools
Nannies
For this next part, you will need another colour for your font.
We will spend time adding to you existing research.
Childminders
Childminders work remotely from their own homes, often looking after other people's children. This could be the children of families, friends or neighbours.
Registered childminders can be self-employed or work for an agency, OFSTED will still be conducting checks. Childminders must meet the requirements of the EYFS 2024.
Childminders have the benefit of choosing their working hours for the service they are providing.
Childminder do care, provide learning experiences for holistic development. They need to plan for activities and resources, provide food and promote physical care routines.
Nannies
Nannies generally care for babies, children and young people and normally belong to one specific family. The nanny will work and care for the children in their family home.
Sometimes Nannies can ‘live in’ but not always.
A nanny will demonstrate the same job roles as a childminder but most likely in their family home, with children from one family.
A Nanny Agency will be in charge of:
Checking the working environment (the family home)
Contractual agreement
Suitability checks (DBS) and other legal obligations
Why is it important these are complete?
Day Nurseries
Day nurseries provide care for children aged 0 – 5 years , a day nursery is normally private which means parents / carers will need to pay a monthly fee to send their child there.
Day nurseries are open all year round, even in the half term period and generally open most hours of the day (for example: 8am – 6pm).
Day nurseries are registered and inspected by OFSTED, this provide them grade determined on the type of care provided.
All practitioners working in a day nursery should be level 3 or level 2 qualified, have the correct training, DBS record and demonstrate knowledge of the EYFS 2024.
Pre School
Pre-schools are an Early Years setting which provide education and care for children aged 2 – 5 years.
A pre-school demonstrated a structured learning environment with the intent to help them transition of Reception.
Pre-schools also follow the Early Years Foundation stage (EYFS 2024) and generically run 9 – 3pm Monday to Friday.
Often pre-schools follow the same terms as schools, so will close for half terms and other holiday periods.
Ratios
All Early Years provisions should adhere to the correct ratios in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation stage (2024).
1:3 (under twos)
1:5 (children aged 2) – This changed in 2023.
1:8 (children aged 3)
1:13 (children aged 3) – If members of staff hold a QTS or Level 6.
Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage for group and school providers (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Why is it important we know this?
DBS
DBS - When working in any provision of setting where there are young children it is important to obtain a Disclose and Barring Service check (known as DBS).
This check will ensure that you are suitable to work and care for young children under the age of 18.
DBS specifically looks at criminal convictions as part of a safeguarding procedure.
Has anyone got their documentation ready?
Questions…
What age range is typically supported in (3 marks)
a) Nurseries
b) Preschools
c) Home-based settings?
Describe the main differences between a nursery and a preschool (4 marks)
What are the advantages and disadvantages of home-based care compared to group settings like nurseries? (4 marks)
