If you are looking after a non-mobile baby with an unexplained mark or bruise you must take advice as well - It is recognised that non-mobile babies are unlikely to be injured unless someone has caused them harm because they are not able to move into situations where they are likely to be hurt. This should be set out in your Late arriving parents / Uncollected Collection Procedures – these are statutory, required by the EYFS and usually part of your Safeguarding / Child Protection Policy. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Ofsted won’t comment on the type of curriculum you use – they will look at its effectiveness – its impact on outcomes for the children in your care.

But how can you draw out evidence of knowledge, competency and understanding, as well as qualities in a single interview? When studying for a course with us you are assigned a personal tutor with indepth knowledge and experience in your chosen subject. Whistle blowing should be part of your safeguarding policy – you would inform Ofsted immediately if you had concerns about a child’s wellbeing or safety eg a colleague is over-minding or we suspect children are being abused. Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child. These cookies can only be read from the domain that it is set on so it will not track any data while browsing through another sites.If there is an option to complete a CCPLD or Playwork apprenticeship while they work, add it to the job description. Cache are the UK’s leading awarding body in the care and education sectors and are work-renowned for the work which they do. We do not set any other entry requirements but colleges or training providers may have their own guidelines.

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace. Be ready to speak to parents if you feel they are affecting their child’s emotional health or wellbeing. There are thousands of nurseries and playgroups across England looking for the best Childcare Apprentices to join their teams. uk provides a Glossary of safeguarding terms their Childminder Paperwork section which is a good starting point.

You should not do anything different for inspection – the children will struggle to settle into a new routine and the inspector will know that you have changed things. Then, if it works for you and if a short group learning session benefits the children, circle or group time might be used to, for example, focus on PSED or your current theme / topic. You should work closely with parents to ensure you know what is happening in the child’s home and family life. Early Years Educators, and other job roles such as nursery nurses and childminders, are highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. The EYFS does not mention the word ‘curriculum’ – it talks about teaching and learning to promote school readiness and ensuring each child has a quality learning experience.

As you would be interacting with young children in your interview process, it is essential that you wear items that you can move in easily. Some Assistant posts are float position so you may be expected to work and cover in different settings across Flying Start, how would you support this? Im currently a childminder and I know it is a qualification that we will have to have but i am also thinking of nursery work too. Safeguarding is a limiting judgement during inspection – this means if you cannot answer safeguarding questions and explain how you will keep children safe, your overall inspection grade will be limited. Fill out the form below to ask a question about this course and one of our course advisors will get back to you as soon as possible.

It is absolutely vital to have warm and cordial contacts with the receiving care team in a healthcare environment. Your choice of optional units will depend on what the awarding body and your training provider can offer.

Once moderation is complete and the apprentice has successfully completed all EPA methods, Skillsfirst will activate certification through the Apprenticeship assessment service. You need to recognise that if a child’s behaviour changes suddenly or over time it might be linked to safeguarding and that getting early help for the child can make a difference. You want to hear that the candidate has a child-centred approach and will make a positive contribution to their development. Read the DfE Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to ensure you are compliant with the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Reflecting on your learning will help you focus your thinking on the positives and negatives of what you did while on programme, and phrase your answers in a way that demonstrates what the assessor is looking for.You are not qualified to ring parents and investigate a child’s allegation / disclosure of abuse – you are not qualified to make a judgement as to whether or not the child is telling the truth – you are legally required to report the allegation / disclosure immediately and let your Local Safeguarding Partners decide what to do next / take over the investigation. Learners aged 16-19 (and learners aged 19-24 with learning difficulties and/or disabilities) funded by the Education Funding Agency will not require GCSE English and maths grade A* - C prior to commencing their Early Years Educator qualification. This should be set out in your Lost / Missing Child Procedures - these are statutory, required by the EYFS and usually part of your Safeguarding / Child Protection Policy. Strengths – Mention two or three strengths (for example, communicating effectively, time management and organisational skills) and give an example of one of them. Trouble is on sick leave this month and will be again, possibly for another month, in another 3 month's time.