Working in Early Years Settings

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Know the range of settings in early years provision

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1
  Give examples of different types of early years settings
• 1.2
  Identify the main services offered by early years settings

2 — Know the job roles available in early years settings

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1
  Outline different jobs available in early years settings
• 2.2
  Identify entry-level job roles in early years settings

3 — Know the skills needed to work effectively in early years settings

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1
  Identify the key skills required to work in early years settings

4 — Be able to assess own suitability for working in early years settings

Assessment Criteria

• 4.1
  State some of the skills, important to carers, that they already have
• 4.2
  Identify skills they will need to develop if they are to be successful in the early years sector