A Practical Guide to Early Childhood Studies Graduate Practitioner Competencies

Aaron Bradbury is Principal Lecturer for Early Childhood Studies, Childhood, Early Years Apprenticeships and Higher Technical Qualifications in Early Years at Nottingham Trent University. Research Interests: Widening participation (access for all) with links to apprenticeship pedagogy, Early Years and Education. Jackie Musgrave is part of the Early Childhood team at the Open University. Her research interests explore babies’ and children’s mental and physical health and wellbeing. Helen Perkins has been teaching Early Childhood Education and Care in further and higher education since 2002. Helen′s research interests are centred on the professionalisation of the ECE workforce and Men in Childcare.

A key resource for early Childhood Studies students, explaining each element of the graduate practitioner competencies in clear detail, with an excellent range of diagrams, example case studies, and reflections to support learners to understand and consider their own practice.

• Advocating for young children’s rights and participation - David MeechanPromote holistic child development - Tara Ball, Heather Brammer and Amanda Tayler,Work directly with young children, families and colleagues to promote health, well-being, safety and nurturing care - Jackie Musgrave and Aaron BradburyObserve, listen and plan for young children to support their wellbeing, early learning, progression and transitions - Dawn Jones and Selena HallSafeguarding and child protection - Caroline PriorInclusive practice - Deborah Nye and Helen PerkinsPartnership with parents and caregivers - Philippa ThompsonCollaborating with others - Leanne Grey, Michelle WisbeyProfessional development - Meredith Rose, Stella Smith, Matthew Northall