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GM REFLECT


Investing in Greater Manchester's Early Years Workforce

Improving school readiness at age 5, continues to be a priority for Greater Manchester (GM) and recognises that the Early Years (EY) workforce is key to unlocking the potential of our children in GM.

The GMCA School Readiness Programme has a priority to invest in the multi-agency Early Years workforce and has developed GM REFLECT to help strengthen early years practice and upskill the workforce.

GM REFLECT, is a single competency framework to support integrated working, training and professional development across a GM multi-agency early years workforce

The resources are aimed at a range of EYs professionals working in:

  • Early education and childcare

  • Health services – pregnancy and early years

  • Early Help and social care

  • Local Authority EYFS/Quality Assurance

  • Voluntary sector and volunteers

There are a number of components which make up GM REFLECT, which are highlighted on the tabs below: 

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GM REFLECT competencies

A PDF of the skills, knowledge, abilities that everyone working with children is expected to have.
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GM REFLECT digital tool

A licensed digital version of the competencies with additional functionality.

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GM REFLECT eLearning

Open access free to use eLearning modules designed to improve confidence in a range of competencies.
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GM REFLECT on policy

Documents highlighting how the GM REFLECT competencies align with national agendas and priorities

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