2. Learning Outcomes, 30 Credits Level 3…
• be aware of the level of personal responsibility, together with the
professional codes of conduct & ethical dimensions of work as an EYP;
• have a detailed knowledge of working practices & the underpinning
theoretical frameworks & national standards which relate to such practices;
• be confident in evaluating their own practice, be able to reflect on that
practice & be able to challenge received opinion relating to the work of an
EY Practitioner;
• be able to work effectively with a team of staff &/or volunteers,
demonstrating proactive leadership, conflict resolution & professional
negotiation;
• be able to act autonomously, with minimal supervision or direction & within
agreed guidelines across the three age phases required of an EYPS.
3. You will be working in…..
Placements that are Ofsted registered
EYFS settings & arranged by UWE...
e.g.
Full Day Nursery
Extended Day or Full Day Pre-school
Sure Start Children’s Centre (CC)
They are usually run by PVI Sector
organisations, though some
Children’s Centres etc are run by the
Local Authority.
www.ofsted.gov.uk
4. Your Commitment includes...
1. 3 X 30 Day Placements, organised by UWE (Day = 5 hrs contact time)
2. 6 visits overall (2 per placement) by UWE Visiting Tutor (VT). Who will
undertake observations, offer written feedback & discuss next steps
3. Regular mentor/support meetings will occur with Setting Staff:
Workplace Mentor (WPM) or Room Leader
4. You will develop a Personal Practice File; sharing it with the V.Tutor &
WP Mentor (as appropriate)
5. ‘End of Placement Reports’ will be completed by Setting
representatives & returned to UWE.
6. You will be Professional in your approach… putting theory into
practice, upholding policies & procedures, e.g. through the setting -
gain written consent in advance from parents/carers re. photos, etc
5. Read Your handbook, it includes info on...
Guidance
Setting Placement Information
Assessment
Requirements & Expectations of the; Workplace
Mentor/Setting Contact, Room Leader & Visiting Tutor
Candidate Initial Task Information
Procedures for students at Risk of Failing
Equal Opportunities Policy, Legal responsibilities etc
Student Conduct
Creating a... Professional Practice File...
6. Professional Practice files usually contain...
• Action Plans & notes of meetings...
• Planning for activities & implementation...
• Setting Information, policies, timetables...
• Feedback from Visiting Tutor & Setting...
• Observations, assessments & targets...
• Information about the your targets for
development & reflections...
• Keep an attendance record & Journal...
“It is like a ‘pool’ of evidence...which you can dip
into to support your EYPS Assessment in 2012”.
What makes evidence... ethical, valid & reliable?
7. Some Top Tips..
• Get to know staff, systems, ethos, children, parents etc.
Seeking to take a full part in the life of the setting, while not
becoming too familiar or directive
• Leadership & Support, can be subtle eg modelling, making
suggestions, influencing, negotiation, evaluation, research
• Manage your time & pace yourself; organising & updating
your file regularly - monitoring links to EYPS
• Carry out setting-based activities to support standards &
generate evidence of your practice & leadership/support.
“Remember you are a guest... So ensure everyone’s
wellbeing, respecting confidentiality, following polices &
procedures etc”
8. Support will come from...
Workplace Mentor (WP), the
room leader & staff
UWE Visiting Tutor (VT),
UWE Mentor, who is your
“anchor person” from now
on, focusing on the EYPS
Standards,
Not forgetting...Yourself!
