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PLACEMENT EXPECTATIONS
Assessors: Helen Gordon/Theresa Adams
[email protected] 006522
[email protected] 07920 234301
Cache Level 2 Certificate in an Introduction to Early Years Education ■Real work environment to gain experience working with
children from birth to 7 years (200 hours)■Put into practise your theory (knowledge from the
classroom) into the childcare setting and develop your confidence and competency - you will embed all your study units throughout the year.
■You cannot achieve your qualification and licence to practise without your work placement experience.
Work Placement Objectives
■ To gain experience of the roles and responsibilities of a childcare practitioner.
■ Opportunities to work alongside professional teams.■ To develop communication and team working skills.■ Understand the importance of working with parents.■ Understand the importance of confidentiality.■ An insight into your career path.
Student Code of Conduct■ Good attendance and punctuality –
you will be required to make up missed hours in your own time!
■ Positive attitude - smile, be enthusiastic, interact and communicate with the children
■ Safeguarding – if you have concerns regarding the safety or well being of the children, in line with the setting policies and procedures you should report your concerns to the nominated member of staff.
■ Confidentiality – anything you hear in the setting whether regarding clients, parents, students or staff is confidential!
■ Communication – ask if unsure, appropriate language with children
■ Absence - If you’re are absent it is YOUR responsibility to inform both your placement and college.
■ Placement Log, this will need to be signed by your supervisor daily & be brought each day into college.
■ Assessments – set by teachers and assessors, keep supervisor informed. Obtain permission from parents for observations
■ Speak up – if you have any worries ensure you speak with your personal tutor/assessor or one of the work placement team.
■ Do not stop attending unless you have permission from College to do so – could lead to a disciplinary!
Before you start……….■You will receive placement
confirmation via the placement office. – Non starting/non-
attendance will lead to disciplinary
■Contact the placement and introduce yourself
■You maybe asked to attend a pre-visit
■ Questions to ask placement■ Confirm start and finish times (7 working
hours + 1 hour break) e.g 8.30 – 4.30
■ Dress code (HEC Polo-shirt, but what to wear before it arrives) – appropriate trousers/skirt and footwear.
Nails – short nails, no acrylics. Jewellery – minimum, no hoops, facial piercing’s should be removed or covered
■ What ID will you need to bring? – Student card– DBS check
Preparation■ Check your route to placement
and leave enough time to arrive on time
■ Ensure you have your placement contact details stored in your phone, so you can let them know if you are running late
■ Placement log book – daily signatures. This is your proof of placement hours!!!! And will be checked by assessor and tutor!
■Check if you need to take your own lunch or if you can purchase lunch locally
■Look online at the placement website to understand the type of environment you will be working in
On arrival■ Introduce yourself■ Find out who is your supervisor■ Familiarise yourself with the
signing in and out procedures■ Make yourself familiar with the
Policies and Procedures in the setting, ie emergency evacuation
■ Ask when and where you can take your breaks
■ Ask where you can store your bag and mobile phone safely
■ No chewing gum and personal food is not allowed in the children’s rooms. Water bottles allowed, but check first!
■ No Smoking on or near placement■ Mobile phones, Ipads etc are to be
switched off and put away during placement hours.
Working practice■ Get to know the routine in the setting
■ Use your initiative – setting/clearing up
■ If unsure – ask for clarification
■ Ensure you discuss with your supervisor and staff members any college tasks you are required to do.
■ Ensure you liaise with assessor and your placement regarding your observation visits!
■ Obtain consent from parents for observations
.
• If you have any concerns or questions about your placement please speak with your tutor/assessor or work placement co-ordinator.
• Confidentiality – anything you hear in the setting whether regarding clients, parents, students or staff is confidential!
• The college will make telephone checks as well as your Assessors visits and any concerns or student absence will be reported.
Work Placement Reminders Be on time and attend placement on
required day.
Wear appropriate clothing & footwear.
Always be polite & co-operative.
Try & use your initiative, learn the routine & respond accordingly.
Show an interest in what's happening in the setting & being asked of you.
Always be prepared for assessments.
If you are unable to complete an assessment, always let your assessor know – we won’t be happy to have a wasted journey!
Make sure your setting knows what you need to achieve. Look after your paperwork!
Remember at the end of placements to thank those you have worked with.
You are an ambassador whilst in placement of, West Herts College, the School of Care & Early Years and of yourselves.
A successful placement could lead to part or full time work
They could provide you with a reference that will lead to employment or be used in personal statements for University.
Finally………ENJOY!
You will get out of placement what you put in!
