Hi, there are a few threads for this criteria - enter
scope and purpose into the
search page and also inside the preview of the
level 3 handbook on amazon - click the first result on the left handside.
http://www.silkysteps.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13241
EYMP 4 unit page
Being an 'explain' you might find this is a topic you'll cover when your assessor visits you? It's asking to look at the different types of provision and services available to famillies, how and why they are came to be - scope and purpose.
Scope involves variety and far reaching eg. how location, financial aim and service intent varies - charity, community, private and home learning environments.
Government's statutory services: education, health and social care departments fufil the purpose of regulation, legislation and electoral promise.
Local authority services for children meet the needs of their specific area and the requirements of government policy - take a wander around
your.gov.uk to see how it promotes its services.
Children's services
Nurseries
Chilminders, nannies, grandparent care in home learning environments
Preschools
Reception classes
Creche
Parent and toddler groups
Children's centres - surestart
Hth xx