These standards have been developed specifically for those working in early years and childcare for the 0-7 age group.
For ease of use the standards within this suite has been grouped into functional areas with links to examples of how they can be used as an effective tool for individuals, managers and organisations.
Areas
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Childcare and development
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Promote the development of children and young people
SCDCCLD 0303 Download docx -
Promote the development of positive behaviour in children and young people
SCDHSC 0326 Download docx -
Support the development of children and young people
SCDCCLD 0203 Download docx -
Support the care of babies and children
SCDCCLD 0208 Download docx -
Support a child with additional support needs
SCDCCLD 0209 Download docx -
Promote the health and physical development of children
SCDCCLD0307 Download docx -
Promote the care of babies and children
SCDCCLD 0314 Download docx -
Care for children at home
SCDCCLD 0320 Download docx -
Promote the care, learning and development of children with additional requirements in partnership with their families
SCDCCLD 0321 Download docx -
Promote the care, learning and development of children with additional requirements in partnership with their families
CCLD 0321 Download docx -
Lead programmes for the promotion of children and young people’s development
SCDCCLD 0403 Download docx
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Learning and development in early years settings
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Support the acquisition of a new language through immersion by children in an early years setting
SCDCCLD 0247 Download docx -
Implement frameworks for early education through the development of curriculum planning
SCDCCLD 0309 Download docx -
Assess children's progress according to relevant curriculum frameworks
SCDCCLD 0310 Download docx -
Work with children and young people with additional requirements to address their development needs
SCDCCLD 0316 Download docx -
Promote children’s early learning in the school environment
SCDCCLD 0316 Download docx -
Use Information and Communication Technology to promote children's early learning
SCDCCLD 0323 Download docx -
Promote literacy, numeracy and language development for children’s early learning, in partnership with their families
SCDCCLD 0345 Download docx -
Promote the acquisition of a new language by children through immersion in an early years setting
SCDCCLD 0347 Download docx -
Promote the care, learning and development of children with additional support needs in early education settings
SCDCCLD 0339 Download docx -
Promote the care, learning and development of children with additional support needs in early education settings
CCLD 339 Download docx -
Lead curriculum provision of early education for children
SCDCCLD 0407 Download docx -
Lead the physical, emotional and social development of children
SCDCCLD 0408 Download docx -
Lead the support of children’s communication
SCDCCLD 0409 Download docx -
Lead the support for children’s creativity
SCDCCLD 0410 Download docx -
Lead the support for children’s mathematical learning, exploration and problem solving
SCDCCLD 0411 Download docx -
Lead in advising and supporting practitioners in early years settings working with children who have additional support needs
SCDCCLD 0415 Download docx
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Safeguarding and well-being
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Lead practice that promotes the safeguarding of children and young people
SCDHSC 0044 Download docx -
Promote the safeguarding of children and young people
SCDHSC 0034 Download docx -
Support children and young people through major transitions
SCDCCLD 0325 Download docx -
Support individuals to move into new living environments
SCDHSC 0383 Download docx -
Support the safeguarding of children
SCDCCLD 0202 Download docx -
Promote children’s well-being and resilience
SCDCCLD 0308 Download docx -
Support children who have experienced trauma
SCDCCLD 0327 Download docx -
Manage provision of care services that deals effectively with transitions and significant life events
SCDCCLD 0432 Download docx
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Communication
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Support effective communication
SCDHSC 0021 Download docx -
Support effective communication
SCDCCLD 0201 Download docx -
Promote effective communication
SCDHSC 0031 Download docx -
Promote effective communication
SCDCCLD 0301 Download docx -
Maintain effective communication systems and practice
SCDHSC 0041 Download docx -
Maintain effective communication systems and practice
SCDCCLD 0401 Download docx -
Support families to engage in groups within the childcare setting
SCDCCLD 0332 Download docx
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Health and safety
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Support individuals to use medication in social care settings
SCDHSC 3122 Download docx -
Lead practice for health and safety in the work setting
SCDHSC 0042 Download docx -
Promote health, safety and security in the work setting
SCDHSC 0032 Download docx -
Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals
SCDHSC 0022 Download docx
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Supportive and safe environments
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Prepare environments to meet children’s needs
SCDCCLD 0205 Download docx -
Plan and organise environments for children and families
SCDCCLD 0306 Download docx -
Implement positive environments for babies and children
SCDCCLD 0312 Download docx -
Evaluate the environment for children and families
SCDCCLD 0412 Download docx
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Play
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Support children’s learning through play
SCDCCLD0206 Download docx -
Work with children and young people to create play spaces and support freely chosen self-directed play
SKAPW34 Download pdf -
Plan for and support self-directed play
SKAPW9 Download pdf
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Leadership and management
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Allocate and monitor the progress and quality of work in your area of responsibility
MSC D6 Download docx -
Develop and implement operational plans for your area of responsibility
MSC B1 Download pdf -
Provide leadership in your area of responsibility
MSC B6 Download pdf -
Encourage innovation in your area of responsibility
MSC C2 Download pdf -
Manage finance for your area of responsibility
MSC E2 Download docx -
Obtain additional finance for the organisation
MSC E3 Download pdf -
Manage a small-scale childcare business
SCDCCLD 0328 Download docx -
Promote the recruitment of staff in childcare settings
SCDCCLD 0333 Download docx -
Promote quality systems and procedures for the delivery of childcare services
SCDCCLD 0340 Download docx -
Lead in the review of policies, procedures and practice for children with additional support needs
SCDCCLD 0414 Download docx -
Lead in the review of policies, procedures and practice for children with additional support needs
CCLD 414 Download docx -
Lead the assessment of quality assurance schemes
SCDCCLD 0416 Download docx -
Provide leadership and management of integrated childcare provision
SCDCCLD 0431 Download docx -
Prepare the childcare setting for regulatory inspections
SCDCCLD 0433 Download docx
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Developing practice
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Take responsibility for the continuing professional development of yourself and others
SCDHSC 0043 Download docx -
Develop your practice through reflection and learning
SCDHSC 0033 Download docx -
Develop your own knowledge and practice
SCDHSC 0023 Download docx -
Undertake a research project
SCDCCLD 0420 Download docx
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Children with additional support needs
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Lead in the review of policies, procedures and practice for children with additional support needs
SCDCCLD 0414 Download docx -
Lead in the review of policies, procedures and practice for children with additional support needs
CCLD 414 Download docx -
Promote the care, learning and development of children with additional support needs in early education settings
SCDCCLD 0339 Download docx -
Promote the care, learning and development of children with additional support needs in early education settings
CCLD 339 Download docx -
Promote the care, learning and development of children with additional requirements in partnership with their families
SCDCCLD 0321 Download docx -
Promote the care, learning and development of children with additional requirements in partnership with their families
CCLD 0321 Download docx -
Support a child with additional support needs
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Support a child with additional support needs
CCLD 209 Download docx
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Working in partnership with families
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Support individuals, families and communities to commission their own services
CPC 309 Download pdf -
Deliver services to families, children and young people from diverse cultural and language communities
SCDCCLD 0334 Download docx -
Support early intervention for the benefit of children and families
SCDCCLD 0313 Download docx -
Promote ways to support families that have literacy, numeracy or language needs
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Promote ways to support families that have literacy, numeracy or language needs
SCDCCLD 0315 Download docx -
Engage with families in ways that encourage them to be involved with their children’s learning and development
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Engage with families in ways that encourage them to be involved with their children’s learning and development
SCDCCLD 0317 Download docx -
Promote healthy living for children and families
SCDCCLD 0319 Download docx -
Empower families through the development of parenting skills
SCDCCLD 0322 Download docx -
Lead provision for babies and children in partnership with parents and carers
SCDCCLD 0405 Download docx -
Maintain a service for children and families
SCDCCLD 0330 Download docx -
Support families to engage in groups within the childcare setting
SCDCCLD 0332 Download docx
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Working in partnership with other professionals
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Contribute to the effectiveness of teams
SCDCHSC 0241 Download docx -
Work with a management committee
SCDCCLD 0329 Download docx -
Develop productive working relationships with others
SCDCCLD 0338 Download docx -
Lead service providers in accessing information to support the care, learning and development of children
SCDCCLD 0417 Download docx -
Lead multi-agency working arrangements
SCDCCLD 0423 Download docx
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