Philosophy Statement as a Potential Director of a Preschool

As a childcare practitioner it is important that I am able to recognise when a child in their early years may have a range of learning needs. To be able to understand the way I need to work with others to ensure that the learning plan that is in place for this child has a positive impact on their health, development and learning. To ensure I am offering an inclusive practice where the child is supported and feels valued and is helping them towards achieving the Five Outcomes of The Every Child Matters Framework.

(Fisher 2013:5) ‘The years from 0-7 are a period of human development with the capacity to learn.’ This quote links into this assignment as it shows how important the first couple of years in a child’s life can affect them the throughout their life. It shows how important it is to have the pioneers input into the practice and teaching of children as its important they have the best start in life to help them develop.

I am of the opinion that as a child practitioner an essential part of our work role will involve actively seeking to evolve and where apt build relationships. Consequently having a significant impact on children and young people’s lives.

As a practitioner it’s your duty to observe and maintain correct procedures to ensure that the children are offered a stimulating environment which will further allow optimum possibilities for development. All those who work with or amongst children and young people have a crucial role to play in helping not only to shape aspects of their lives, but to also aid in enhancing their future development. Therefore it can be stated that how we set up our own working practices can affect children and young people’s development, as will be identified by this essay; below are areas where one should concentrate in order to further

As an early year practitioner, it is very important to support the child development and confidence, help them learn about how to manage their feelings and behaviour and making relationship with others.

It has been identified that every child deserves the best possible start in life and support to fulfill their potential. A child’s

“Every child deserves a champion – an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be.” – Rita F. Pierson

Goals for me as a teacher include being attentive to the students needs, promoting consistent structure with play, and to encourage empathetic teaching like questions such as, “ Why do you think he is sad?” Also, attending to signs of trauma and providing support to children with an excess amount of stress is

In the first year, we studied Human Lifespan Development and Psychology, two transferrable units. Human Lifespan development gave me insight into how children develop intellectually, and why they may not develop properly, for example the impact of foetal alcohol syndrome. Psychology explained why children behave in a specific way with links to Bandura’s Social Learning Theory. In other units covered, there are topics of equality and diversity, ensuring we carry out duty of care, safeguarding and the 6 c’s. This is applicable to children as I would need to treat all children equally and fairly, ensuring I communicate with them appropriately. My ability to transfer this skills, allows me to relay their curriculum in an enthusiastic and clear way. One of my qualities is patience which is essential to teaching as children will learn at varied rates and is essential for classroom management. I hope that any child I teach won’t be afraid to ask if they are stuck; by being patient and approachable it should encourage them to ask. My BTEC has taught me to look after children, and ensure they are kept safe through safeguarding legislation and

Although I’m their coach, every week I end up being the kids’ student. They introduce me to their youthful world, full of boundless curiosity, creativity, and innocence, from which I’ve learned to understand them, and myself, a little better. Because of them, I always have a smile on my

I decided I wanted to work with children early on in my life, since I wanted to help young people improve their lives. I believe I can help children who have been told, “They can’t,” succeed and live life to their fullest potential. Regardless of the struggles any child may be facing, they are capable of multiple tasks. It is part of the OT’s job to capitalize on their strengths, to allow them to be the absolute best child (and eventually person) that they can be. I cannot imagine a more efficient way to preserve a better world than to nourish each child into an older, wonderful adult who can help maintain the beauty of the world.

Marva Collins once said “I 'm a teacher. A teacher is someone who leads. There is no magic here. I do not walk on water. I do not part the sea. I just love children.” It is this love for children that drives almost everything I do. Therefore I am very protective of the children that I love, and I have identified that the most vulnerable place that a child encounters is the classroom. I plan to be a constructor. I plan to build a space where children can discover the greatness within themselves, the beauty of learning through curiosity and the ability they all have to determine exactly who they want to be through education. The creation of this space is necessary because in most schools and communities I go to, these spaces don’t exist. As a result of this deficiency children never fully actualize their potential because they don’t see the potential within themselves nor do they see education as the avenue to be who they want in life.

Although I appreciate being with and around children, my purpose was never to be involved with them directly. I envisioned teaching children through their parents. The education I impart would be implemented by parents and children would naturally imitate their parents. With this plan, I would never directly ruin a child’s academic future.

With all that being said in children's ministry i would make sure my staff is positive people who love God. If I set up a children's ministry I would make sure that I am meeting kids based on their needs. How do we do that? By going into the children's lives, they will know that you are interested in them as people not just church participants. One of the most important goals I hope to set up in children’s ministry is a staff that cares about children young people and adults.

Every child has the capability to learn and grow. My desire as an educator is to create a safe and challenging learning environment in which my students can grow not only academically, but also emotionally and socially. One of my core beliefs is that if children believe in their own abilities and have self-confidence then they will have the mindset needed to face and conquer challenges. Nothing will be able to stop them. This semester I worked with a little girl who believed because of the color of her skin that she could not learn. This was a first-grade baby. She broke my heart, but also at the same time renewed my passion to make every child know that he or she matters. I will create a positive atmosphere that cultivates self-efficacy. A classroom should be a stimulating environment that offers many hands-on learning opportunities. I support Jean Piaget’s theory of constructivism in which children learn best by doing