Joanne came to the pathway with a degree in communication and new media. While this showed her ability to reflect on her own learning in these areas at degree level, it took a little creative thinking to see how this could translate into a practitioner able to carry out the leadership element of the EYP.
Joanne also needed to develop personal communication in a way that would support highly experienced practitioners, who may not have had the leisure or opportunity to extend their technical knowledge.
It was the placements carried out as part of the training pathway that enabled Joanne to explore these crucial issues and gain essential experience in working with babies, toddlers and children in a range of settings. This supported the theoretical background she had gained, and gave her the chance to share her knowledge of ICT to promote her colleagues' professional development, a crucial element of Standard 37.
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