Code of Practice in Early Years - what does this mean

Here the Beckies talk about Codes of Practice, what is it and what does it mean?  In Speech and Language Therapy there is a clear route with standards and clinic practice. Support with CPD and reflection in practice.  For Early Years there is support through Early Education, PACEY, Early Years Alliance etc, and then there is Ofsted, this is more of an overseeing body... So it leaves us with the question where is Early Years Code of Practice, What should the bottom line be for Early Years?What is expected of you, what support is there for you?How should we feel, what are the minimum practice elements, what expectations are there?A code of practice can be created for morale and ethical purpose and to extend professionalism. We want Early Years to have a foundation of  Thriving Professional Practice,  from the minute you enter the early years arena the power of changing lives is in your hands. We think that is worth more recognition and better understanding,  Early Years wellbeing is crucial, we must feel supported and empowered to empower and professionally love and teach generations of children.Our code of practice needs developing together - would you like to be part of this journey? [email protected] Come and join our amazing community of early years www.thrivinglanuage.co.uk and let your voice and ideas be heard. Head to  www.thrivinglanguage.co.uk to discover more with The Beckies.Training for educators, key note speakers and workshops, one to one sessions for speech language and communication  play sessions for children and families.Publications Routledge:Speech Language and Communication in the Early YearsSpeech Language and Communication for Healthy Little MindsEmail [email protected] you for listening and being part of this awesome Thriving community who empower all children to be understood. Love The Beckies