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Module 1: Understanding the social factors which may impact on children’s outcomes in the early years
This badge is awarded to Early learning and childcare (ELC) professionals in Scotland who have worked through Module 1: Understanding the social factors which may impact on children’s outcomes in the early years and provided evidence of their learning through reflective writing.
This badge is awarded to Early learning and childcare (ELC) professionals in Scotland who have worked through Module 1: Understanding the social factors which may impact on children’s outcomes in the early years and provided evidence of their learning through reflective writing.
This is part of the ELC continuous professional learning (CPL) national modules.
To earn this badge you must:
- work through Module 1: Understanding the social factors which may impact on children’s outcomes in the early years
- write at least 500 words to evidence how you have reflected on these activities, including:
Reflect – What have you learned from Module 1.
- How has Module 1 helped develop your knowledge? What questions does it raise about your practice?
Act – What changes can you make?
- How will you use this information in your practice? What actions do you need to take? What changes might you consider making as a result?
Link – How will your learning impact on your practice?
- How do these ideas link to your knowledge of current policies, procedures and standards for practice in your employment setting?
We will decline Open Badge applications without a completed reflective activity.
Before you submit applications and evidence for any of the Early learning and childcare CPL module Open Badges, it is recommended that you achieve these two Open Badges first:
You will need to submit a reflection in response to the questions asked in the criteria.
Evidence for this badge can be provided in written, audio (mp3) or video (mp4) format.
The evidence you submit will be viewable by anyone who you show your badge to. Do not include confidential or private information within your submission.
Badge issuer
Scottish Social Services Council
Promoting high standards, raising public confidence and developing a trained and trusted social service workforce in Scotland.
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I confirm that I have read, understood and completed all the activities listed in the badge criteria and that each question from the criteria is answered in the evidence I have provided. My evidence has been written or recorded by me and I have not copied it from anywhere or anyone else. I understand that it will take 28 days for you to assess my application and that feedback cannot be provided if my application is unsuccessful.
Your evidence, name, and email address will be sent to the organisation who issue this badge