Last month's article looked at Early Childhood Studies (ECS) degrees and the recent addition of the Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies (GPCs). In this article we will explore the application of the degrees and the GPCs in the early years workplace and the career progression that these can lead to.
What are the ECS degrees and the GPCs?
An Early Childhood Studies degree is a Level 6 qualification that provides students with a holistic understanding of young children and their families, equipping those who study this to be reflective professionals in the workforce and advocates for children.
The Graduate Practitioner Competencies are an optional certificate that students can work towards that shows employers they have the practice knowledge at Level 6 as well as the theory and knowledge that the degree provides. To gain the competencies, students have to complete a portfolio, evidencing their ability to critically reflect and apply knowledge to practice, all at a Level 6 standard, in the following areas:
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