Welcome Back
Last Time
• We looked at the importance of clear
communication
• Sharing information appropriately and
effectively
Why is it important to have clear and
effective communication between all
partners involved in supporting children?
Answer this question in one
text message
List two main points of the Data Protection
Act and how they are followed in the
setting
What have you done last week that meets
this legislation?
Our Objectives
• Evaluate the duties and responsibilities of a
Childcare Apprentice
• Summarise how the ‘Standards’ influence the
job role
• Describe ways to ensure that personal
attitudes and beliefs do not obstruct the
quality of work
Duties and Responsibilities
What do we mean by ‘Duties’
What do we mean by ‘Responsibilities’
Childcare Apprentice L2
• What are your responsibilities and duties?
Duties and
Responsibilities
Complete the handout listing your
duties and responsibilities and the
importance of these.
Aptitude and skills that are needed
when working with children
Standards that influence your role
Ethos- Code of conducts
• Policies and Procedures
Do you know where your polices are
kept?
Have you read the policies?
List 6 policies and procedures and how
they have influenced your role
Hamza Khan Case Study
Regulations
• What legislations are relevant in your work
setting?
For each legislation show how your practice has
been influenced
EYFS
• This standard is relevant in any Ofsted
registered setting
What are the five welfare requirements?
List the 4 Themes and Principles
ECM
National Occupational Standards
(NOS)
• National Occupational Standards have been
developed to assist employers, businesses,
employees and individuals. They identify the
skills, knowledge and understanding required in
different sectors.
• National Occupational Standards are not training
courses or programmes of study, however they
do provide a foundation for training and form the
basis of: NVQs, VRQs and QCF qualifications etc
How this relates to the assignment
Personal Views
There may be some separation between
your personal views and the way your relate
to others in the workplace. You need to
accept difference, avoid challenging the
beliefs of others and not get into conflict
over attitudes and beliefs.
Please read pages 53 and 54 of the text book
Case Study - Carrie
Carrie has to get her four children up, dressed
and fed before taking them to nursery and
school. She often arrives 15 minutes after the
morning session has begun at the nursery
because she has to take her daughter to
school first. Debbie, one of the nursery staff,
isn't impressed by this regular lateness and
has made comments about the children
‘looking half-dressed today’.
Attitudes and Beliefs
How can you keep personal views and
work separate?
Why is it important to keep these
views separate?
Children learn what they live
Our Objectives
• Evaluate the duties and responsibilities of a
Childcare MA
• Summarise how the ‘Standards’ influence the
job role
• Describe ways to ensure that personal
attitudes and beliefs do not obstruct the
quality of work
5 Top Tips
• Write five top tips about this topic for
students taking this lesson next year
Next Time
Personal Development and Reflective Practice