Explain why Continuing Professional Development is integral to the role of the Early Years practitioner

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Unit: Unit 2.1: An introduction to the role of the Early Years practitioner
Learning outcome: 4 Understand why Continuing Professional Development is integral to the role of the Early Years practitioner
Assessment criteria: 4.1 Explain why Continuing Professional Development is integral to the role of the Early Years practitioner

• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is integral to the role of the Early Years Practitioner because:
  • you stay up-to-date with the latest legislation, regulation and best practices
  • your practice will continuously improve over time
  • it leads to increased confidence and competence
  • it leads to better outcomesfor children andfamilies
  • further information about professional development can be found in unit 4.1