Cache: L3 Diploma Early Years Educator: Theme 3: unit 3.1, unit 3.2, unit 3.3, unit 3.4

Cache: Level 3 Diploma Early Years Educator

Theme 3: Play, development and learning for school readiness

The units covered in this resource are:

3.1: Understanding the value of play in early years - PDF 14 pages

3.2: Using EYFS framework to plan play opportunities for learning and development - PDF 7 pages

3.3: Theories of play and philosophical approaches - PDF 12 pages

3.4: Contribute to enabling play environment - PDF 9 pages

• All materials are fully referenced

• Resource can also be used as handouts for learners

• Plenty of examples of how theories can be put into practice

• Gives examples of EYFS framework implemented in Early Years setting

Theme 3 is all about the importance of play in promoting children’s holistic development and learning in their early years. This area focuses on children acquiring the skills and knowledge that prepares them for school.

Information is tabulated to make learning and teaching effective and efficient. This resource can be used to support teachers in delivering the topic confidently and at the same time it can be printed as handouts for learners to keep and use for referencing or revising.