Unit 18 Cache Level 3 Childcare and Education

The practitioner in an early years setting supporting children’s play learning and development is extremely important, as play helps stimulate the child’s brain, supports their needs on an educational level, as well as helping them with social difficulties such as building relationships, developing them and helping them gain confidence. Many people believe that a child learns best when they are motivated, such as Fredrich Froebel. He believed that children benefitted from all types of play. The McMillan sisters believed that outdoor play was extra important as they studied children who played and slept outside and discovered that they were the happier and healthier children in comparison to those who only played inside.

From birth, it is important for practitioners to support the early years’ mathematical development. Children learn emergent maths which is a “term used to describe children construct mathematics from birth” (Geist, 2010). The Early Years Statuary Frameworks (EYFS) (Department of Education) states that maths is one of the specific areas.

Children need to experiment outdoors as there is so much to learn. Children can learn in each of the areas and develop their skills. During play children are learning to socialise with each other, playing in small groups and taking turns which builds there confidence up. They also develop their motor skills through playing outdoors, running, jumping, walking and crawling. Children will learn to take risks

Children are encouraged to communicate their needs, feelings and thoughts. They are given opportunities to choose and use reading materials.

Environmental factors - if a child’s house is not maintained in a proper way it negatively affects their developments. If a house does not have proper

The children act 1989 has influenced some settings by bringing together several sets of guidance and provided the foundation for many of the standards practitioners sustain and maintain when working with children. The act requires that settings work together in the best interests of the child and form partnerships with parents or carers. It requires settings to have appropriate adult to child ratios and policies and procedures on child protection. This act has had an influence in all areas of practice from planning a curriculum and record keeping. The every child matters framework has

The area a child grows up in has an effect, for example if a child is brought up on a council estate in poor housing they are more likely to have health problems. If parents are not working or have low income jobs they are likely to buy cheaper food and usually this means lower quality which can lead to health problems. Children and their families may have lower expectations. They might settle for the life that id mapped out. If a child lives in high rise flats or appartments they have less oppportunities to play. In poor quality housing there may not be a garden or safe playing area. This is reducing the childs opportunities to develop their physical gross motor skills. This of course is not always the case

Children and young people often experience many things which have a direct impact on their development; things such as their family environment and structure, personality, hospital visits, childcare arrangements, and culture.

Natural outdoor environment has positive effects on children's social development and motor skills development.Outdoor play is less structured so it gives children more opportunity to discover, learn about different textures, sounds and children also gain important physical skills.Children feel more free and they use their whole bodies to explore.Natural environments stimulate children's imagination and engage their sense of curiosity.

* Play is at the heart of the EYFS, children need to play in order to have fun and in order to begin to understand the world around them

Task A1: Tables showing sequence and rate of development for children and young people from birth to 19 years

During the consultation and assessment process several areas were identified as being underdeveloped and not meeting the needs of the children. Firstly, great emphasis was placed on changing elements in the outdoor space and making it accessible for all age groups within the environment. It severely lacked natural elements, resources and was not encouraging meaningful and active participation. The final stages of the improvement work showed significant changes in creating a space that was visually captivating and encouraging, subsequently, ensuring play opportunities for children that are

The effect of receiving sufficient nutrients and support during this 1000 days opportunity window does not end at 2 years of age but does have long-term impact.(2). It is very important to have enough nutrition and supportive environment in the early childhood since it is a period where the vital development is growing. (3)

only a few examples, it is obvious that the leash on children has tightened, with parents and educators to preferring to keep children indoors to avoid the potential repercussions. But with proper preparation and educating parents and caregivers on ways to make outdoor play safe for the children in their care, there is no reason why children should not be allowed to follow their natural inclination to run and climb and jump. In an article, Play in Natural Outdoor Environments: A Natural Choice, it is suggested that parents and caregivers “should have a plan for what activities the children will engage in while they are outdoors and before the children go outside. Caregivers should discuss what activities the children will be doing so that

Outdoor environment is a vital component that every early learning centre and school must provide for children because it benefits children to promote the skills they have learned and also helps children to learn new skills. Besides, resources that can be used inside the environment can also be used in the outdoor setting whereas they extend learning opportunities for children (Arthur, Beecher, Death, Dockett, & Farmer, 2014). So with that being said, playing in the outdoor setting is the key part that supports healthy growth, social and emotional development, and physical development for children.