The Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies (GPCs) were developed by the Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network (ECSDN) in 2018 with the aim of strengthening early childhood graduate professionalism and ensuring ‘the skilful application of knowledge to practice and practice to knowledge’ (ECSDN, 2019). Students have to evidence critical knowledge and application to practice in the following areas:
1. Advocating for young children’s rights and participation
2. Promote holistic child development
3. Work directly with young children, families, and colleagues to promote health, well-being, safety, and nurturing care
4. Observe, listen, and plan for young children to support their well-being, early learning, progression, and transitions
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