The Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies

The Early Childhood Studies Degree Network has been in existence since 1993 / 1994 and in its current format exists as a membership body. The core aims of the network involve campaigning for a high-status early childhood graduation profession and providing a critical perspective on and a forum for the advancement of appropriate early years policies, initiatives, and legislation. They also work to develop graduate and postgraduate level education, training and research in the field of Early Childhood Studies, and as a network they favour equalities and oppose discrimination.

Introduction to the Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies – Eunice Lumsden
Advocating for Young Children’s Rights and Participation - Jill Harrison and Diana Harris
Promoting Holistic Child Development - Tanya Richardson
Working to Promote Health, Wellbeing, Safety and Nurturing Care - Helen Simmons & Carol Fenton
Observing and Supporting Children’s Wellbeing, Learning, Progression and Transitions – Gayle Blackburn and Jan Grinstead
Safeguarding and Child Protection – Eunice Lumsden and Emma Twigg
Promoting Inclusive Practice – Bruce Majoribanks, Lindey Cookson and Helen Haygarth
Partnerships with Parents and Caregivers – Julie Sealy
Collaborating with others – Helen Perkins
Professional Development and Professional Identity – Sigrid Brogaard-Clausen and Michelle Cottle
Moving Forward – Carolyn Silberfeld