How Well-Written Is Our Document On Early Learning And Childcare?

The “How Good is Our Early Learning and Childcare?” (HGIOELC) framework is a tool developed by Education Scotland to support settings in self-evaluating and identifying strengths and areas for improvement. It is aimed at practitioners working with children aged 0-5 years in early learning and childcare and the early stages of primary school. The framework focuses on the quality of care in Scotland to ensure it meets high standards. When improvement is needed, services are supported to make positive changes.

The NDNA childcare course will help learners develop their understanding of the “How Good is Our Early Learning and Childcare?” document, enabling them to produce effective self-evaluation. The course covers various aspects such as care, play, learning, quality of care and support, setting, quality of environment, and leadership.

The framework is designed to help staff in all sectors look inwards, scrutinize their work, and evaluate what is working. The course also provides challenges and questions to help learners evaluate their processes and learn how to simplify and better them, ultimately improving children’s learning experience.

In conclusion, the “How Good is Our Early Learning and Childcare?” framework is a valuable tool for practitioners working with children aged 0-5 years in early learning and childcare, aiming to improve their self-evaluation and identify areas for improvement.