Unit 304 k3m232

i am gradually getting through this unit but am now stuck on this knowledge question - why important to integrate new info/learning in order to meet current best practice, regulatory requirements. am i on the right track by saying that they are constantly changing eg birth to 3 will soon be Foundation Stage 0 -5, child protection procedures changing over last few years. please help this unit and 303 is making me go grey before my time!

[Ruthierhyme]

Hiya

This question has just been posted for NVQ4 as well so I'm not completely sure what is or isn't appropriate:
http://www.silkysteps.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3846

But bettering what's in place now by using new information & learning can be for everyones benefit.
Training schemes, courses & opportunities etc for Staff, learning theories activity ideas and ways of making sure guidelines are met through the paperwork - policies, procedures and planning ..

Hope it helps

[sarahnev707]

I suppose if you didn't keep up with current best practice, when Sept 2008 comes around you would be breaking the law! The previous Birth to 3 Matters (for 0-3) and Foundation Stage (3-5) were guidance only, but the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is law.

On the subject of Child Protection, can you imagine if, as a worker in early years, you didn't know about Every Child Matters? No knowledge about why it has been implemented or what it entails? You would be graded unsatisfactory by ofsted as you would be failing to keep children safe.

Same with the new Safeguarding children board we have to mention in our Safeguarding policy (that used to be Child Protection)... keeping up-to-date with things like this help us to be professional and to do our jobs properly... it's not optional, it's vital!

Hope this helps

thank you so much for all your input. it has really helped

[Sumi]

Thank you so much it really helped me answer the question