Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood (Doc)

2-YEAR-OLD PROVISION OFFER
CLEAR IDENTIFICATION OF 2-YEAR-OLD PROVISION OFFER
AS A CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUE
 Provision plays an important role in boosting learning and
development of children.
 It is concerned with social care because it promotes sustainable
society.
 Maintaining quality of early childhood education and social
inclusion is prominent part of development of modern era.
THEME 1: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT IS A CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUE
According to Richter and et.al. (2017, pp.103-118), it has been analyzed that there are various social issues which restricts early childhood
development. Poor background, unstable living conditions, negligence from family, social inclusion are the key elements of childcare and development.
Further, to promote social development of child in early years' government has taken various initiatives to extend the boundaries of child care for deprived
families. In contrary, 2-year-old provision, (2018), has discussed about 2-year-old provision, where social service organizations offer packages as per the
basic needs of children. The provision is based on social inclusion of child where the learners stays with other children of same age group which is done to
promote sense of understanding and decision making among 2-year-old children.
THEME 2: INDIVIDUALISM AND FREE PLAY
According to Kwon, (2002, p. n2.) it has been analysed that 2-year-old provision
is effective for early development of child because the government initiatives are child
centred where the focus of service provider is on child interest and needs. The focus of
plan is based on parent’s inclusion which demonstrate effectiveness of provision and plans.
Free play is the integral part of provision which is the base of curriculum
development in day care and education institution. Free play is formulated keeping in mind
child growth and thinking ability. In this focus of service provider is on boost child ability
of make judgement in different situation.
DEBATES ON GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION
 According to Steinberg, (2005, pp.69-74), government intervention in preschool
provision and curriculum development assist in improving quality of teaching and care
services in education institution.
 Early learning goals specify learning plan as per provision offer which is planned to
make parents understand the need of social and cognitive development of learners at
early age.
 Direct teaching is important but as per child specialist, it has been argued that
government initiatives and provision have raised the standards of formal teaching
which has drifted the focus of education from basic learning to specific learning goals.
REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Kwon, Y.I., (2002). Changing Curriculum for Early Childhood Education in England. Early Childhood Research & Practice. 4(2). p.n2.
Richter, L.M. and et.al., (2017). Investing in the foundation of sustainable development: pathways to scale up for early childhood development. The Lancet.
389(10064). pp.103-118.