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1.1 Child development
'Child development' is one of the commitments to the EYFS principle of 'A unique child'. The explanation of the commitment includes information about how babies and children communicate and the need to engage in 'conversations' with babies. Babies and children are competent learners and development is a complex interaction of environmental and genetic factors.A skilful communicator
A competent learner
Effective practice
Challenges and dilemmas
Reflecting on practice
1.2 Inclusive Practice
'Inclusive practice' is one of the commitments to the EYFS principle of 'A unique child'. The explanation of the commitment includes information about children's entitlements - their right be treated fairly regardless of race, religion or abilities. There is information about involving parents in early support and knowing when and how to call for specialist help.Equality and diversity
Early support
Effective practice
Challenges and dilemmas
Reflecting on practice
1.3 Keeping Safe
'Keeping safe' is one of the commitments to the EYFS principle of 'A unique child'. The explanation of the commitment includes information about keeping babies and children safe and protected - babies and children are vulnerable as they have little sense of danger. Practitioners can help children discover boundaries and learn to make choices.Discovering boundaries
Making choices
Effective practice
Challenges and dilemmas
Reflecting on practice
1.4 Health and Well-being
'Health and well-being' is one of the commitments to the EYFS principle of 'A unique child'. The explanation of the commitment includes information about the growth and development of babies and children. Practitioners need to nurture physical and emotional well-being through a variety of ways involving parents, carers and the children themselves.Physical well-being
Emotional well-being
Effective practice
Challenges and dilemmas
Reflecting on practice
About the Themes and Principles
Classification of the four principles and sixteen commitments of the EYFS. Each of the four themes - A Unique Child. Positive Relationships, Enabling Environments, Learning and Development - has a principle attached to it, and each principle has four commitments which explain how the principles can be put into practice.
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