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Work matters: early years professionals - Study diary

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A priority for the Early Years Professional course is to encourage its students to develop a reflective attitude to their practice.

Now in the latter stages of studying to be an EYP through the NDNA and Open University, our columnist Louise Masterson reflects on how the course is helping her to address children's behavioural issues in a more thoughtful, positive way

The Gateway Review is now firmly in the past and passed - which means that I go through to the next stage of the course. Having got this far, I have started to contemplate the progress I have personally made on this learning journey. This self-reflection was prompted by one professional who questioned how I could demonstrate that my practice has become more effective over time. I racked my brains for a good example - and then it came to me.

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