As an Early Years Practitioner, the individual will work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes within the ethos of the setting. This occupation can be found within private or public settings including; day cares, children’s centres, pre-schools, nursery schools, etc. An individual in this occupation may also be interacting with parents, health visitors, social workers or speech and language therapists.