This module considers all elements of high quality provision and practice for babies and toddlers.

Consideration is given to a set of module standards and how to further improve and develop practice in these areas:

1. An inspiring and enabling indoor learning environment is permanently available

2. An inspiring and enabling outdoor learning environment is permanently available

3. Parents are valued as children’s first and most important educator

4. All practitioners are warm, responsive and nurturing and children form secure attachments with a key person

5. Routines throughout the day are utilised to embed learning opportunities and to strengthen relationships

6. All practitioners understand how children learn most effectively

7. An effective cycle for observation, assessment and planning is in place

8. All children are supported effectively to make progress in their learning and development

9. Leadership and management of under threes’ staff demonstrates that there is a strong commitment to 0-3 professional development to ensure that quality provision is established and maintained

10. Effective transition systems meet individual needs of children throughout the day and across the year from induction, moving to a new room and on to another setting

Please see the above course links for dates throughout the year.

Cost:

£240

This includes:

• Your module pack

• Introductory online session to introduce the award at your own staff meeting

• Half price access to all recommended training sessions

• One verification visit

• Verification and awarding process

To begin this award programme please contact lancashirequalityaward@lancashire.gov.uk

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