How to be an outstanding early years practitioner / Louise Burnham.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burnham, Louise, author.

Series:

Bloomsbury education

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Elementary school teaching.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (153 p.)

Place of Publication:

London, England : Bloomsbury, [2016]

Summary:

Early years practitioners are under an increasing amount of pressure to achieve an 'outstanding' grade in Ofsted inspections, particularly those who are newly qualified or in their first few years in the classroom. But why should the focus be on achieving that all-important grade for one day only? All practitioners should aspire to deliver outstanding practice on a daily basis. This comprehensive guide will help practitioners to do just that Divided into easy-to-follow chapters, this book breaks down the specific importance of each key area, including: knowledge of the EYFS; relationships with others; planning and assessment; safeguarding and child protection. From advice that will help practitioners to adapt these key areas into their planning to practical ideas that will support them with a number of scenarios that could arise in the classroom, this book is ideal companion for any practitioner who is new to the profession.

Contents:

Cover; Half-Title; Series Page; Title; Imprint; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter 1 The role of the adult in the early years; The EYFS and what it means for the role of the adult; Roles and responsibilities of adults working in early years settings; Chapter 2 Working with parents; The role of the key person when working with parents; Making the setting welcoming to parents; Encouraging communication between home and school/nursery; How to encourage parents to support different areas of the EYFS; Chapter 3 Relationships with others

How to build positive relationships and why this is importantCommunication with others and skills needed; Types of communication; Developing relationships with children; Working with colleagues; Developing local links and community cohesion in the early years; Chapter 4 Enabling environments; What should the learning environment provide?; Keep different areas of the room clearly labelled and accessible to everyone; Other aspects to consider when looking at the learning environment; School visits and trips; The outdoor learning environment; Health and safety in the learning environment

Chapter 5 Areas of learning and developmentCharacteristics of effective teaching and learning; The areas of learning and development; Prime areas; Specific areas; Children who speak English as an additional language (EAL); Chapter 6 Planning, evaluation, observation and assessment; Planning; Evaluation; Observation; Assessment; Chapter 7 Safeguarding and welfare requirements; Safeguarding children; Staff qualifications and suitable people; Health and safety; Managing behaviour; Maintaining information and records; Chapter 8 Managing behaviour; School policies

The role of the adult when managing behaviourFactors affecting children's behaviour; Chapter 9 Transition; Effects of transition; Settling in; Moving year group; Supporting children who have special educational needs and disabilities; Chapter 10 Continuing professional development; Main aims of CPD; Induction period for NQTs; Support for teaching and nursery assistants new to EYFS; Qualifications for early years workers; Chapter 11 Extra tips for a happy classroom; Set the boundaries; Keep to routines; Give children ownership of the space; Promote children's independence

Encourage a 'have a go' attitudeGet the children's attention before you speak to them; Tidying up; Sing your way through the day!; Glossary of abbreviations and acronyms; Further reading and resources; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4729-3443-1

1-4729-3441-5