Qualification: Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Unit: Unit 3.15: Use longitudinal studies to observe, assess and plan for children’s needs
Learning outcome: 1 Understand the purpose of undertaking Longitudinal Studies
Assessment criteria: 1.2 Evaluate benefits of undertaking a Longitudinal Study for: the child, Early Years practitioners, others
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- Benefits of undertaking a longitudinal study for the child:
- The child’s interests and preferences will be recognised and taken into account during planning
- The child will be supported in their learning and development
- The child will receive additional support if they need it
- Benefits of undertaking a longitudinal study for Early Years Practitioners:
- Practitioners and settings have a record of how they have supported the development of a child
- Practitioners can learn more about a child
- Practitioners can plan for the child’s next stage of development
- Practitioners can see how they have supported a child’s development and how they have been a positive influence on a child’s life
- Benefits of undertaking a longitudinal study for others:
- Parents/carers can see their child’s development and progress over time
- Parents/carers can understand and support the child’s next stage of development
- Information can be used by health professionals for health assessments and early interventions
- Information can be used by health professionals to see the impact of any interventions they have put in place
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