GPO2 (12 - 2 = 10 credits: 2 credits spare for GPO1) Provide and reflect on play experiences using introductory knowledge of child development and of how children learn through play. (12 Credits) Programmes must include: creating an environment for play; strategies for fostering social competence. 29857 L2 EC 2a Learning & development Describe patterns of development and learning for young children. 2 5 29858 L2 EC 2b Play experiences Provide and reflect on the value of play experiences for a child’s development and learning. 2 5 GPO3 Identify own values and beliefs to inform practice in relation to learning and care of children. (4 Credits) Programmes may include: personal journey and growth, and understanding of resilience; whakapapa and/or heritage/family history. 29859 L2 EC 3 Values & beliefs Describe values and beliefs that inform own personal approach to the learning and care of young children. 2 4 GPO4 Communicate to develop respectful relationships in an early childhood learning and care setting. (6 Credits) Programmes must include whanaungatanga/relationships concepts, self-awareness, and strategies for relationships with others. 29860 L2 EC 4 Relationships & behaviour Describe strategies and practices used to develop positive relationships and to guide behaviour in young children. 2 6 GPO5 Identify support services and networks available in the community to assist children and families. (3 Credits) Programmes must include: recognising when to seek help; basic personal budgeting. 29861 L2 EC 5 Support services Identify and describe agencies/services available in the community to support young children and families. 2 3 26711 replaced by part 29881 L4 ECE 7 & 29861 L2 EC 5 GPO6 Use introductory te reo Māori, and tikanga to support the learning and care of children (3 Credits) L2 EC 6 (Field: Māori) NEWL2? 2 3
GPO3 Contribute to providing a culturally inclusive early childhood environment to foster the health, holistic wellbeing, and care of infants, toddlers, and young children. (7 credits) Programmes must include: models of wellbeing; health, safety, and care requirements including nutrition; hygiene; physical, emotional, and cultural safety (e.g tapu); and cyber safety. 29875 L4 ECE 3 Health & wellbeing Contribute to providing an early childhood environment that enhances the health, wellbeing, care and safety of children. 4 7 29866 L3 ECE 2b (optional) Nutrition Demonstrate knowledge of, apply and reflect on age-related nutrition needs for a child in an ECE service. 3 2 26712 & 10021 replaced by part 29852 L2 EC 1a & 29866 L3 ECE 2b 25459 (optional) Provide first aid for young children. 2 1 GPO4 Communicate effectively and engage in respectful, reciprocal, and responsive relationships within an early childhood education and care community. (10 credits) Programmes must include: diversity, including Pasifika, whanaungatanga, and manaakitanga concepts; social competence, children’s rights, and impact on relationships; roles and responsibilities relevant to the ECE context, which may include teamwork and leadership principles. 29876 L4 ECE 4a Diverse Communications Use culturally responsive strategies to build relationships and communicate effectively in an ECE community. 4 5 29877 L4 ECE 4b Relationships & guide behaviour Use and evaluate strategies to engage in relationships and support children’s social competence in an ECE community. 4 5 27563 (optional) Teams and leadership Describe teams and team leadership. 3 4 GPO5 Implement strategies to manage personal health, wellbeing and professional development in an early childhood setting. (3 credits) Programmes must include professional behaviour and 29878 L4 ECE 5 Personal & prof dev Manage own health, wellbeing and personal and professional development as an educator in an ECE service. 4 3 GPO6 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulatory requirements, and how community and government 29879 L4 ECE 6a Legal & child protection Describe societal influences, practices and legislative requirements that support child protection in an ECE service. 4 4 26716 (part)