As a early years practitoner you would work with toddlers and young children from birth until primary school age, helping them learn in a safe, happy environment. You would: plan and run activities like arts and crafts, music and cooking use activities and games to help children learn to count read stories and do activities to develop the children s language skills take children on outings feed and change babies make notes about the children for use in reports make sure that the national guidance on early years education is reflected in the children s learning keep the children safe and well at all times report any worries to your manager, such as signs of abuse You may have to act as a key worker for one or more children. This means checking on their progress and keeping their parents and/or carers updated. You might like to specialise in working with children with physical disabilities, learning difficulties or mental health issues. As an early years practitioner you will be responsible for: Delivering excellent care and education to the children; Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in your care; Working alongside a team of fun practitioners to create an engaging environment enabling children to reach their full potential; Planning, providing and supporting age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care. You would work in the local authority childcare settings or privately owned nurserie