Session 5

• Mathematics
• Foundation Degree

Element 1 - Wider Context

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Session 5 

ZE30801 

T - Levels in Education and Early Years 

Learning objectives 

By the end of the session all learners will: 

1. Present in small groups their research on an Educational professional. 
2. Explore and understand the roles and responsibilities of different Early Years professionals. 
3. Create, laminate and complete revision resources.

LETS PRESENT

What is the difference between Maintained school and non - maintained school?

1. Non Maintained schools are different
2. All Maintained schools are primary schools
3. Maintained schools are funded by local authority.

Where might a child minder be registered?

1. The Register for Nursery Care
2. The Childminders register
3. The Children's Act 2004
4. The Early Years register and Childcare Register

Nursery school and Nursery class?

The feedback from the topic test last week highlighted a key area which needed recapping. 

Nursery school vs Nursery Class

A Nursery class is usually part of a primary school and will typically be lead by a nursery teacher. This type of nursery is term time only and normally children in a nursery class will move on to the attached primary school. 

A Nursery school generally functions the same as a nursery class but maintained nursery schools are not typically part of a primary school. Nursery schools can be Maintained or independent. 

Lets try this question again.
"What is the difference between a nursery class and a nursery school?

Occupational roles in Education

The Early Years practitioner is a level 2 qualified practitioner who will work along side a level 3 Early Years Educator. The Early Years practitioner generally has a role in supporting care routines, observations, record keeping, promoting play and learning. Limitations would be they can not administrate medicine or become a room leader / manager without a level 3. 

The Early Years Educator (EYE) is a level 3 qualified member of staff and can work as part of the workforce, they may choose to take a leadership role such as room leader. The EYE will take an active role in planning, talking with parents (parents evening), will be able to conduct first aid (valid certificate required).

What is the role of the room leader?

Occupational roles in Education

Teaching assistant 

This is someone who will be support teaching and learning for individuals or small groups. They work closely with the class teacher. 

You can have teaching assistants in Primary and Secondary Schools.

Teaching assistant may also work with a small group of children or on a 1-1 basis for children with SEND to ensure they are supported in the classroom environment.

They will also update records and help monitor progress.

You can become a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) this means they can then undertake more responsibilities such as leading some lessons. 

Occupational roles in Education

Teacher / Lecturer

They both has similar responsibilities, the title depends on the age range taught and where they are being taught. Both roles will require delivering, planning and learning creating a suitable educational programme.

QTS - Qualified teacher status is required or PGCE - Post graduate certificate in Education.

A Lecturer is likely to teach in further education and higher education, could be A - Levels, T - Levels or any vocational qualification. Lecturers need up to date knowledge of the subject area. For example all Early Years Staff head in to an Early Years provision in the summer. This is known as industry updating.

What is the role of the Head teacher?

Revision Resources

You now have time to create revision resources for Element 1. 

Flash cards

PowerPoints 

Posters 

Mind maps 

Make these colourful and vibrant. 

We can laminate if needs be.