Assessment Task 3 Policy document

Due Date: Friday November 19th, 2021 11:55pm

Weighting: 40%

Word Count: 2000 words (equivalent)

Task Aim: The purpose of this assessment is to create a centre-based policy and plan for implementation, evaluation and review of this policy.

Task Requirements: Policy Document (1000 words) Write a centre-based policy for the transition of babies into the toddler room (18mths - 3 yrs). The policy should include important elements of a policy document (Rationale, Aims, Strategies, Definitions, Evaluation and Review).

Implementation and Evaluation Plan (1000 words) (equivalent) Accompanying the centre-based policy document is to be a detailed implementation and evaluation plan. The implementation and evaluation plan is to include:

• steps required to implement, evaluate and review the policy
• resources required for implementation, including human resources
• staff development and training requirements
• staff/family induction and orientation
• feedback and evaluation processes
• clear timeframes for implementation, evaluation and review
• statement about how the policy reflects your personal philosophy (please attach your personal philosophy as an appendix).

Your policy and implementation plan are to be uploaded to the relevant portal in the Assessment section of Moodle.

The following criteria will be used to assess your policy and implementation plan:

• Demonstrates understanding of the needs of infants/toddlers and families when undergoing transitions (6 Marks)
• Promotes the wellbeing, safety and developmental needs of infants/toddlers and families, including those with CALD backgrounds (6 Marks)
• Identifies a range of strategies and resources that allow for the effective implementation of centrebased policy (6 Marks)
• Identifies strategies for working effectively, sensitively and confidentially with parents/carers (6 Marks)
• Demonstrates an understanding of administrative, legislative and organisational requirements (6 Marks)
• Incorporates relevant scholarly sources (5 Marks)
• Demonstrates academic conventions e.g., spelling, grammar, and accurate use of APA 7th Edition style referencing) (5 Marks)

 A numerical mark will be awarded for each criterion depending on the extent to which the criterion is addressed.