1. Induction The Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce

2. Warm-up – Identify training a childcare worker needs to effectively carry out the role. 5 mins

3. Aims of the Session Identify own thinking style Identify own training needs Define and give examples of reflective practice Evaluate own performance Produce ideas to improve performance

4. Links with previous session Candidate Induction Pack

5. Decisions Reflect on previous session ‘Candidate Induction book’ and solve the problem. 5 mins

6. Course overview Tuesday evening Key skills literacy and numeracy 5.00 – 6.00 CYPW taught session 6.30 – 7.30 Full programme end date: 27 th June 2011

7. CYPW Qualification Structure Mandatory A units Mandatory Pathway C (Early Years) Option Group F 65 Credits

8. Resources Level 3 Diploma Children & Young People’s Workforce Early Learning & childcare Heinemann ISBN 978-0-435031-33-6

9. Thinking styles People learn in many different ways. The brain is the source of who we are and how we learn. Brain dominance leads to thinking style preferences. Ned Herrmann's Whole Brain Model.

10. Unit 052 Engage in Personal Development in Health, Social Care of Children's and Young People’s Settings.

11. Mind map – Definition of Reflective Practice Reflective Practice

12. Learning Check- Think outside the box! What are the benefits of reflective practice for the child and the setting as a whole? Reflective practice is important because……… (complete the sentence taking into account how reflective practice may benefit all)

13. Do you agree? “The quality of early education and childcare is the most important factor in determining child outcomes. A high skilled workforce is the most powerful driver of quality”. (2020 Children and Young People’s Workforce Strategy 2008)

14. Evaluate own performance Using the discussion & key words evaluate your own performance (what are your strengths?) 5 mins

15. Gibbs Reflective Cycle (1988) This encourages a clear description of the situation, analysis of feelings, evaluation of the experience, and analysis to make sense of the experience to examine what you would do if the situation arose again.

16. Gibbs 6 steps to aid reflection.

17. Theory to Practice Think of a task you have carried out which upon reflection could be improved on. Using Gibbs 6 steps to aid reflection analyse and evaluate your practice. 10 mins.

18. (acronym) SMART S - specific M - measurable A - achievable R - realistic T – timescale

19. Benchmarks Early Years Foundation Stage places huge emphasis on reflective practice KEEP Key Elements of Effective Practice nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk /node/88576 NCMA Being self reflective. www.ncma.org.uk

20. Extension task Before completing the written evidence for this unit take time to read your job description and identify the duties and responsibilities of your role. (052.1.1) How does your practice reflect EYFS, H & S regulations, settings policies& procedures (052.1.2)

21. And finally…… Complete your ‘nutshell sheet’ and hand-in Re check learning outcomes Any questions

22. Next session………. Learner ID cards LRC induction 051 (Mandatory A) Promote Communication in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings..