Critically evaluate key contemporary social policy themes and illuminate the connections to political ideology.

Critically evaluate key contemporary social policy themes and illuminate the connections to political ideology.

Critically analyze and appraise a range of social policy initiatives and their subsequent impact on Early Childhood Education and Care practice and provisions.

Appraise the wide range of factors affecting the social policy making process and their place in this process.

Critically evaluate the relationship between their personal values and those inherent in current social policy provisions.

Identify an area of policy relevant to Early Children Education and Care practice e.g. social exclusion, children in care, education etc…