Early Childhood Education and Care: Exploring Ethical Practices

This homework assignment delves into various facets of early childhood education and care. It begins by outlining key documents and legislations, such as the National Quality Standard, that underpin quality care and curriculum development, as well as interactions with children. The assignment further explores the importance of observations and support for children's diverse developmental needs, and the significance of continuous improvement and partnerships. It also addresses human rights in early childhood practices, ethical standards, and legal dilemmas, including mandatory reporting of child abuse in Victoria. Additionally, the assignment examines the duty of care, particularly in cases of negligence, and emphasizes the importance of creating supportive environments for children, especially those with learning disabilities. The solution incorporates relevant references to support the discussions.

Running head: Early Childhood Education and Care
Early Childhood Education and Care
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Question 1: There are many documents that support educators in their
role.
a) The National Quality Standard for education of children and
care of the same is the highest benchmark of quality care.
Following are the legislations within which the quality of care is
determined:
Education and Care Services National Law: The mentioned
legal intervention aims to provide quality education to children
irrespective of their socio-economic or physical limitations
Education and Care Services National Regulations: The
mentioned intervention is aimed to provide a holistic approach to
education
Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority
(ACECQA): The mentioned legal framework works with all the
government to provide the required resources, guidance and even
support the sector to provide improved outcomes to the children
(Bauernschuster and Schlotter, 2015)
List the two (2) key documents which underpin curriculum
and interactions with children
The interaction of the educator with the children works on
creating opportunities for meaningful conversations that provokes
thinking among the children
Assessment practise often enables educators to notice and even
understand the development of children (Calder and Hackett,
2017)
The documents include the following:
Growth report of the child
A comprehensive approach for learning and development
Question 2: Not every child is same and to ensure that proper care is provided
to each of them, it is important to make use of observations and
support need of every child across different developmental
domains

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