A Practical Guide to Early Childhood Studies Graduate Practitioner Competencies

Aaron Bradbury Principal Lecturer Apprenticeships and Work Based Learning in Education, Early Years and Children′s Social Care. 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.

Advocating for young children’s rights and participation - David Meechan
Promote 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 Bradbury
Observe, listen and plan for young children to support their wellbeing, early learning, progression and transitions - Dawn Jones and Selena Hall
Safeguarding and child protection - Caroline Prior
Inclusive practice - Deborah Nye and Helen Perkins
Partnership with parents and caregivers - Philippa Thompson
Collaborating with others - Leanne Grey, Michelle Wisbey
Professional development - Meredith Rose, Stella Smith, Matthew Northall