Transferable skills relate to a person’s capability and individual traits that are used throughout one’s education, working life and one’s existence. Transferable skills are divided into different categories – ‘communication and presentation, teamwork and interpersonal skills, management and planning skills and intellectual and creative skills’ (Shirley 2009 p128). Communication and presentation skills are a huge part of working in the early years, it is vital that staff in early years are good communicators and can present one’s ideas to co-workers and parents. It is vital when discussing certain matters with families DCYA (2016 p.54) ‘Talking openly and listening to the views and concerns of families and children is essential for promoting …show more content…
Teamwork and interpersonal skills are imperative in early years' care and education, this is having the capacity to confer, focus on and understand other people (Shirley 2009). It is important for practitioners to have teamwork and interpersonal skills as a vast part of the job is working with other people and having the people skills necessary to adapt to different people’s methods of doing a job. In the CORE report (2011) it looks at the progression of equal relationships between team members, settings and the community. This means that the team members need to work together, become highly skilled individual through training and have a comprehensive understanding of using reflective practice to understand what is working and what is not working. This in turns leads to a high-quality setting for early years' care and education. Interpersonal skills are attached to communication skills and are used both formally and informally in the workplace, with families and with co-workers, interpersonal skills are central when working with other people and having to communicate with families, a person requires self-confidence when discussing certain matters with people and needs to have the belief that what one is saying is significantly important and be knowledgeable about …show more content…
An important skill in early childhood care and education is knowledge, skills, and the ability of the practitioner to do the job appropriately. The core skills at the centre of early childhood care and education sector are ‘child development, personal professional development, social development, health – hygiene – nutrition and safety, communication – administration and management and education and play’ (blackboard, 2018). From a basic practitioner up to expert, practitioner needs to be aware of the core skills, the basic practitioner has a basic understanding of the skills, so this is why up-skilling is important to develop the knowledge and put into the skills and knowledge to meet the core needs. DES (2018 p. 8) states that ‘. It also provided for a range of continuing professional development (CPD) measures to support early years staff to update their skills and knowledge in core practice areas such as child protection and
Tickell acknowledges that the curriculum does identify the connection between parents and practitioners, however views that there could be more partnership to overcome those who are at a disadvantage. A suggestion that practitioners should give to parents and carers a short summary outlining the children communication, language, personal, social, emotional, and physical development between 24-38 months, and when appropriate, shared with health visitors if seen as necessary.
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As a qualified early years practitioner level 2, I am a reliable and motivated, and delicate to children’s individual needs. Its really important for an early year practitioner to have a range of skills and attributes to a good level of knowledge in many areas such as child development, observation and assessment, safeguarding, legislation, policies and procedures also working with others.
It is important that us as child care providers establish and maintain professional relationships with our colleagues that allow for an open learning environment where things can get done not only for us as professionals but to set an example for the children of how to interact with adults and one another we are an example to the children as dedicated professionals who are concerned for the development of children. Our ideals as child care professions with our colleagues is to be respectful of one another, and support and uplift one another by helping each other within our profession to succeed and be positive examples for one another and expand our professional development. The principles that we as child care providers should focus on is of the respect of our colleagues and sharing knowledge with one another that we acquire through continual education within our
This essay will discuss the Key Person approach and its impact on children and their families. It will critically analyse some of the benefits, challenges and barriers that the key person system may have on an early years setting, its provision, the children and their families. It will discuss transitions that children may experience, and how practitioners can help to support them and their families during this process. This will have reference to appropriate theorists such as John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth. Supporting references will be shown throughout this essay to support the writing.
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To add on, families will have a better understanding of the programmes and will be able to differentiate and choose the best quality education and care services for their children.... ... middle of paper ... ... Early childhood professionals leading today and tomorrow. Marrickville, NSW: MacLennan & Petty.
Professional development for educators is an important step in learning new ways to educate, implement new practices and administering the best possible outcomes for children 's wellbeing. Depending on the child’s circumstances it is also important to search for other means of opinion. In this case accommodating the child’s family and the community in which he or she lives in and advancing towards promoting worthwhile relationships. Relationship building encourages parents in working collaboratively with professionals to create environments of support and enthusiasm around the best interests of the child.
A significant facet of an early childhood professional is the ability to work with families. This however can be an area in which many professionals entering into the field can feel inadequate. In order to fully support all areas of a child’s performance as a professional it is critical to work with their families. In order to effectively work with families, you must be able to understand the diversity and complexity of families.
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It discusses how children are born with that needs to connect with individuals around them. Teachers and providers create positive relationship with children from birth through the early years. The foundation for that healthy social and emotional development because it affects her children see the world, express themselves, manages their emotions, in establishing a positive relationship with others. There were several areas of development that included social interactions that focus on the relationship that we share and include relationship with adults and peers. Emotional awareness recognized and understands your feelings and actions of other people, and self-regulation where you have that ability to express your thoughts, feelings, and behavior in a socially appropriate way. There were many tips that were listed when working with infants from talking and reading, having that warm, responsive, and consistent care, maintaining predictable routines, and getting to know each child while following their lead. The importance of supporting children and developing social skills is critical for learning, happiness, and long-term. This development begins during infancy and can be supported through simple social games, emotional role model, and imitating an infant's facial expression and sounds. The importance of social-emotional development and toddlers makes an impact in a child life when these skills are developed starting in infancy. Encouraging positive behaviors and using positive discipline practices that helped to develop the ability to make good choices as well as recognizing the confidence that is built when these behaviors are repeated. This is a process for young children to learn these behaviors always remembering that a patient response will help especially when the behaviors are
To quote the Governments Report of the Expert Working Group on Childcare ‘Care and education are inextricably linked elements in a child’s holistic development - this reality must be reflected in the ethos and programme of all services.’ (Government, 1999, p.
The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) identified the general skills that most workplaces require, thus providing a basis for programs that prepare students for employment. Reform programs such as Tech Prep and High Schools that Work strive to incorporate these "generic" skills as they offer students a rigorous academic background, technological literacy skill development, and learning experiences that are situated in the context of real-world environments (Pucel 1999). Integrated academic and CTE programs and contextual learning efforts offer similar opportunities to promote the learning of generic skills by linking them to specific workplace and social practices. Workplace learning experiences are another way of highlighting generic skill development by placing students in job situations where these generic skills are used in combination with occupational or technical skills.
What are transferable skills? Transferable skills are skills where it could be used in many jobs and you get the skills from previous activities such as voluntary work, part time job, sport, home life hobbies and interests. Therefore, you are able to transfer your skills to other areas, which is why it is called ‘transferable skills’. Transferable skills are also a great way to show your abilities and a way to show how you are fit for the role undertaken.
Obtaining an education provides students with the opportunity to step into careers where they focus on nurturing and teaching young children. The different aspects of the field are explored as students learn about the needs of young children. Training teaches students to enter the work place and provide care in residential homes, day care centers, and pre schools. In order to train students to succeed inside the profession, programs focus highly on theory, technique, and practical learning. Practical learning is where students get the opportunity to work with children and put