The Regulations Of Early Childhood Education

Chapter two discusses various theorists that helped to mold and shape early childhood education to where it is today. There are several different theorists that contributed to the development of early childhood education. Some of these theorists include Alfred Adler, Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, and John Dewey. Each theorist developed a unique theory that has caused early childhood guidance and education to flourish like it has today. Without learning and building on these theories, early childhood guidance and education would never develop or change. The chapter explains how some theories may seem strange to the contemporary families, but these theories are the foundation of how early childhood education got to where it is today. The book goes

Any childcare setting should have clear policies and procedures that cover all aspects of safeguarding. This should include policies and procedures for:

It is organized with in four sections that specify standards of ethical behavior and responsibilities that educators must have to children, families, colleagues, community and society. Also, it a guide in which a teacher or a caregiver can fall on for support within face difficult dilemmas in Early Childhood care and education.

7. This document forms part of the statutory framework for the EYFS. It sets out the learning and development requirements (the early learning goals; the educational programmes; and the assessment arrangements) in Section 2 and the welfare requirements (safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare; suitable people; suitable premises, equipment and environment; organisation; and

1.1 Explain the legal status and principles of the relevant early years framework/s and how national and local guidance materials are used in settings.

The main points of legislation that support the safeguarding of children are the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004 and the Childcare Act 2006. The Children Act in 1989 set out principles to guide the work of local authorities and courts and also defined ‘significant harm’ and a child ‘in need’ of intervention. The Children Act 2004 provides the legal basis for children’s services set out in the Every Child Matters: Change for Children document.

* an explanation of the legal status and principles of the relevant Early Years Framework and why the early years frameworks emphasise a personal and individual approach to learning and development

This act is for the EYFS in England and Wales. The local authority have the duty to make sure that the five outcomes of Childcare act (2004) are being met. Childminder have to register and will be

1] Explain the legal status and principles of the relevant early years frameworks, and how national and local guidance materials are used in settings.

In Canadian governments, every province holds its own political power and obligation in different levels and types of provincial programs and social services such as healthcare, workers’ compensation, education, early childhood education and care (ECEC). Across Canada, provinces and territories governments legislate with regards to ECEC with relevant regulations, funding, policies and programs to assure safety in young children’s learning environment (Senate Canada, 2009). Uniquely, unlike other provinces and territories, the government of Quebec provides access to universal childcare program to all families with children under the age of 5 regardless of parental income, employment and marital status (Lefebvre, Merrigan & Verstraete, 2009). Ever since the program was introduced in 1997, it became a role model for the rest of the Canadian provinces with respects to providing equal opportunities and decisions on ECEC rather than targeting specific groups to obtain the service.

The legal status of learning that we must follow is the EYFS (Early year’s foundation stage) and the ECM (every child matters). The local guidance is that we must do our own two year checks and also our own referrals where children may need extra support. To support the implementation of the national framework each country has also developed guidance, information about the statutory elements, and training materials. Common features of the early years framework depends on the nation as they may have a different approach to the care and education of young children but they do all have some common features. Such as

This research report presents an analysis of and conclusions drawn from the experiences and perspectives of two educators that work in the early childhood setting. The main objective is to identify key elements and issues in relation to the families, diversity and difference. In particular how an early childhood educator implements, different approaches to honour culture and diversity, and to advocate for social justice in an early childhood settings. As such, it allows an insight into the important role that families and their background plays in the everyday lives of the children and educators within early childhood settings. In today’s ever-changing growing society it is essential for educators to be flexible to the

Child care providers have a duty to protect and care for each child during their period of attendance at the Centre.

Their powers are authorized by the provincial government. Provinces and territories restrict municipalities in many ways and provide them with rules and regulations to set a basic framework for them. The amount of money spent, and strategies used are monitored through their intergovernmental relations. Their main concern is to provide the adequate services that individuals within their community need and use on a daily basis. These include emergency services (ambulance, fire services, etc.), child care (daycares), environmental services (recycling,

Task 1 P1 – Describe legislations and policies relating to the health, safety and security of children in a care setting.