Early Years Senior Practitioner Level 5

In this unit you will understand the current legislation and guidelines in relation to safeguarding and the welfare of children. You will also explore the ways babies and children may experience neglect and abuse. You will be able to work with others and support in the reporting of safeguarding and welfare concerns.

In this unit you will understand the legislation, guidance, policies and procedures relating to inclusive practice in the Early Years. You will know how to challenge discrimination and poor practice.

In this unit you will be able to lead on the provision of personal and physical care of babies and young children. You will also be able to lead on the promotion of healthy lifestyles and support children who are injured or unwell. You will also be able to support the provision of food and drink including promoting positive oral health for babies and young children.

In this unit you will understand change management theories, strategies and techniques. You will be able to evaluate an area for change, lead and implement this change within the setting.

In this unit you will understand management, leadership, coaching models, strategies and frameworks. You will be able to mentor colleagues to develop their practice and performance. You will also be able to support teams through change and challenges within the sector.

In this unit you will look at the current frameworks for early years practice. You will be able to promote an enabling environment that promotes the learning and development of babies and young children. You will be able to promote emergent literacy and numeracy in the early years.

In this unit you will develop your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Senior Practitioner. You will understand the importance of professional development in the early years and be able to develop your own professional career in the early years sector. You will also look at ways to support others to develop personally and professionally within the early years sector.

In this unit you will explore the importance of effective partnerships and be able to work with others in the Early Years setting. Including working with parents, carers, families, external agencies and other professionals. You will also know the statutory requirements in relation to partnership working.

In this unit you will explore the periods of change, transition, and significant events for babies and young children and be able to support them through this change, transition and significant events. Including working with others.

In this unit you will understand the importance of play for children’s holistic learning and development. You will be able to implement purposeful play and opportunities within the setting. You will be able to lead others in the planning, implementation and evaluation of purposeful play activities.

In this unit you will understand the holistic development in early childhood and be able to lead on the holistic development of babies, and young children in early years. You will also be able to create and work with others to create an environment that promotes speech, language, and communication of babies and young children, and also support children who are not meeting expected patterns of development.

In this unit you will be able to implement legislation and regulatory guidelines in relation to health and safety within the early years. This includes managing risk and hazards within the setting.

In this unit you will be able to evaluate your own early years environment in relation to current frameworks. You will also be able to work with others to identify and implement positive and innovative change to the early years environment. You will be able to monitor, review and evaluate the impact of innovative practice.

In this unit you will understand the legislation and statutory requirements in relation to the storage, handling, and use of information within the early years. You will also be able to promote effective use of information according to legislative and statutory requirements.

In this unit you will understand the current inspection requirements early years settings must adhere to. You will also understand the roles and responsibilities of management, staff and others in the inspection process.

In this unit you will understand a range of needs that may require additional support. You will be able to work effectively with colleagues to promote an inclusive and diverse environment that meets the needs of a range of additional support requirements for babies and young children.

In this unit you will understand the concepts of co-regulation and self-regulation and its importance in early childhood. You will be able to promote an environment that supports co-regulation and self-regulation. You will develop your understanding of attachment theories, processes and practice.

In this unit you will understand the purpose, process and practice of assessment in the early years environment. You will be able to use assessment to effectively plan for children’s next steps and an individualised journey for each child.