Julie had only recently started in a new role in the baby unit. Before this time most of her work had been with three- to four-year-olds. From her study on the long pathway she recognised some challenges in practice.
Standard 9 relates to the ways EYPs ensure schedules and routines provide stability while being responsive to individual children's needs. Julie saw that the routines in the setting were quite rigid and lacked personalisation. She knew effective settings make provision for balanced, flexible and personalised routines.
For example, Julie thought the schedule of mealtimes and play did not allow the babies to share mealtimes, as this was very much driven by the requests of the parents and the needs of the other workers rather than the observed needs of the babies themselves. Julie also understood the sensitivities of parents and the need to respect their views, balanced with the benefits of the babies being able to share mealtimes and play.
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