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Understand why Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is integral to the role of the Early Years Practitioner / Demonstrate CPD

This video ‘7 reflective practices in Early Childhood Care and Education’ was produced by Roscommon County Childcare Committee. Watch the video and make notes on how reflective practice can benefit a practitioner’s skills, practice and knowledge.

Table of Contents

Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

'Developing Self Reflective Practice’ from the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (Pacey)
'Reflective practice: Part 2’ by Melanie Pilcher in Teach Early Years
'Constructive feedback after peer observation’ from Early Years Careers
'Staff supervision in the early years foundation stage’ from Bristol City Council
Laser Reading Text: Why undertake Continuous Professional Discussion

Presentation

Click to launch this lesson’s presentation on ‘Theoretical perspectives on reflection’.
Click to launch this lesson’s presentation on ‘Continuous professional development CPD’.

Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Click to read ‘Continuing Professional Development Principles for the early years and childcare workforce in Wales’ from the Care Council for Wales to find out more about CPD.
The Teach Early Years website contains a helpful question and answer article on ‘Staff supervision meetings’.
‘Supervision Toolkit for Early Years and Childcare Providers’ from the Devon County Council.
Click on the link to go to the CIPD website to read all about Continuous Professional Development. CIPD are the professional body for HR and people development. The site gives information about the benefits of CPD, and guidance and support

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