Core Units: Education context: an overview of childcare and education 0-19; working in the sector, roles and responsibilities plus career opportunities Child development: expected patterns of development from 0-19 including language, social interaction, wellbeing, transitions and significant events  Supporting education: different key stages, skills and characteristics that support education, pedagogical approaches, the role of metacognition, using technology and factors affecting development of literacy and Mathematics Safeguarding, health and wellbeing: statutory guidance, legal requirements, children at risk and in need, signs of danger or abuse and impacts  Behaviour: the stages of development and factors that impact behaviour and therefore the implications for managing behaviour Observation and assessment: purposes and importance of assessment  Equality and diversity: legislation, regulation and codes of practice  Special educational needs and disability (SEND): principles of inclusion, relevant laws, codes of practice and professionals/ organisations English as an Additional Language (EAL): stages of acquiring language and factors affecting it, strategies to support those learning EAL  Parents, families and carers: working effectively with these people  Working with others: agencies and services that support children, families and carers, developing professional boundaries and relationships  Reflective practice: current priorities and debates in education, continuing professional development, development feedback and strategies