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1 Early Years continuing professional development Learning and development courses

2 Contents Page Number: Suggested Groups of training: Improving the Quality of Two Year Old Provision 2 Time to Prime 3 A-Z course descriptions Brave Boys 4 Creative maths 5 Design and technology 6 Developing a creative workshop 7 Developing thinking skills in young children 8 Developing writing in reception 9 Early Home Learning- making a difference 10 The Early Reading Experience 11 Exploring the characteristics of effective learning 12 EYFS Network 13 Happy to be Here 14 I want to be a scientist 15 I want to be an actor 16 I m bored! Strengthening gifted and talented provision 17 Inclusive environments 18 Introduction to phonics 19 Let me do it! Fostering independence 20 Let s get our hands dirty Messy play 21 Let s talk about it Understanding and supporting language dev. 22 Life at two 23 Mark making matters 24 Me and My World 25 Meeting the Challenge of Maths in Reception 26 Music in the foundation stage 27 Observation, assessment and planning 28 Physical development for 2 to 5 year olds 29 Round and round: Circle time 30 Through the eyes of babies 31 Understanding Schemas 32 Well being and Involvement 33 Working together the Integrated review 34 BOOKING FORM 35 /eyfs

3 Improving the quality of 2 year old provision Target group: All early years practitioners in settings offering funded places for 2 year olds eligible for the Free Early Education Entitlement (FEEE) The number of 2 year olds in early years settings has significantly increased in recent years. This is because many 2 year olds are now eligible for free part-time early education with a nursery or childminder, funded by the government. As a result, we felt that it was important to offer a training package that ensures high quality practice and provision for these very young children. This is a package that you can choose to attend as a whole, or you may wish to attend some of the specific courses as set out below. Please see below for dates of courses. For further information locate the course description by title. Life at 2 22/9/15 & 6/10/15 or 10/5/16 & 24/5/16 Working together the integrated health and education review: 18/11/15 or 14/06/16 Wellbeing and Involvement: 14/01/16 ITERS (Autumn 2015 final dates to be confirmed) Let me do it! - Fostering Independence: 26/01/16 Let s Talk About It Supporting Language and Communication 06/11/15 or 12/05/16 Understanding Schemas:08/03/16 Physical Development for 2-5 year olds 04/03/16 Let s get our hands dirty -Messy Play- 24/11/15 or 15/3/16 Dates and times above / See individual course descriptions for full details These courses are free to all settings/childminders providing funded places for eligible 2 year olds.

4 It s time to prime exploring the prime areas of learning from the revised Early Years Foundation Stage Target group: All early years practitioners The revised EYFS has brought about change in terms of the way we look at our areas of learning and development. Personal Social and Emotional Development, Communication and Language and Physical Development are the key areas for learning and development that come under the umbrella of the PRIME AREAS for LEARNING. As a result, we felt that it was important to offer a training package that addresses these highly important areas of learning. This is a package that you can choose to attend as a whole, or you may wish to attend some of the specific courses as set out below. Please see below for dates of courses. For further information locate the course description by title. Personal Social and Emotional Development: Working together the integrated health and education review: 18/11/15 or 14/06/16 Characteristics of Effective Learning: 01/10/15 Early Home Learning- making a difference:11/11/15 Wellbeing and Involvement: 14/01/16 Let me do it! - Fostering Independence: 26/01/16 Round and Round Learning through circle time: 05/02/15 Understanding Schemas:08/03/16 Happy to be here: building emotional resilience: 15/04/16 Communication and Language: Let s Talk About It Supporting Language and Communication 06/11/15 or 12/05/16 Physical Development: Physical Development for 2 to 5 year olds: 04/03/16 See individual course descriptions for full details

5 Brave Boys Help boys reach their full potential Target Group: Practitioners working with boys aged 3-5 years. Course Description: This brand new training course, provided by NDNA (National Day Nursery Association) will give you the skills to help boys become confident, capable and creative. Aims and Objectives: By the end of this course, practitioners will have Identified why we need to support boys and explore the achievement gap Explored the nature/nurture debate and consider sex versus gender and culture versus chance Explored brain development and identified the different ways in which boys and girls learn Identified how to work in partnership with parents Identified and explored what motivates boys and how we can support their learning Understood how to utilise boys fascinations and learning preferences as their starting points Date : Wednesday 2 March 2016 Time: 9.15 to Trainer: NDNA Cost: 80 per person, or free with EY CPD annual package

6 Creative maths Target group: Early years practitioners working with older two year olds to five year olds. Maths opportunities occur in all areas of learning. This course will encourage practitioners to look at maths more creatively. It aims to increase confidence in identifying maths across other areas of learning and provides ideas on how to develop maths experiences for children through, for example, games, music and dance. This is an interactive training session and participants are also asked to apply their own creative thinking through the day. By the end of the session participants will have had the opportunity to: Explore what maths and creativity means Develop an understanding of the maths opportunities in creative experiences. Explore ways of introducing maths through creative and stimulating activities and provision Date: Thursday 21 January 2016 Time: 9.30am 3.30pm Tutor: Louise Heard Cost: 110 per person, or free with EY CPD annual package

7 Design and technology - an exciting vehicle for learning Target group: All early years practitioners, including teachers. Design and technology is exciting because it supports all areas of the curriculum. Through practical skill and problem solving children develop their creative, scientific and mathematical skills while making sense of their environment and the wider world. This course will develop practitioners confidence in design & technology for young children through PowerPoint presentations, time to discuss and reflect in small groups. There will also be practical activities including simple woodwork and plenty of new ideas. By the end of the course, participants will be more confident in: Where design & technology fits into the EYFS and what a powerful subject it is, how it supports all areas of learning How to organise the learning environment both indoors and outdoors to promote autonomous learning in this area (through providing a creative workshop) Valuing and extending children s own creative learning through design & technology Developing their own skills and confidence in design & technology including woodwork Participants are asked to bring a few empty packets of interesting shapes. Numbers are limited to 20 for this course so early booking is advised Date: Friday 13 May 2016 Time: 9.30am 3.30pm Tutor: Gill Hickman Cost: 110 per person, or free with EY CPD annual package

8 Developing a creative workshop - Beyond cutting and sticking Target group: All early years practitioners, including teachers. Creativity is essential for young children's development and falls under the specific area of expressive arts and design in the EYFS. Through creative play children make synaptic links which can support their learning in all areas. A creative workshop provides a stimulating environment in which creativity and expressiveness can be nurtured. The course will develop practitioners knowledge and understanding of young children s creative development and how to set up a creative workshop. It will include photographic presentations, examples of effective practice and reflection in small groups. There will also be opportunities to experience a creative workshop and plenty of new ideas. By the end of the course, participants will have focused on: How to set up and organise a creative workshop both indoors and outdoors to maximise opportunities for creative learning Developing a deeper understanding of the nature of the creative process through practical experience of a creative workshop Ensuring a balance between child initiated and adult led activities Valuing and extending children s own creative learning Participants are asked to bring some interesting shaped boxes, a carrier bag or two & an overall. Numbers are limited to 20 for this course so early booking is advised Dates: Friday 22 January 2016 Time: 9.30am 3.30pm Tutor: Gill Hickman Cost: 110 per person, or free with EY CPD annual package

9 Developing thinking skills in young children Target group: Early years practitioners working in Nursery and Reception Thinking is something that we do when we try to solve problems. Children need to develop thinking skills so that they can extend their knowledge. This course will provide an introduction to the Let s Think approach and demonstrate some lessons to try with children. It will include looking at the links between language and the development of thinking skills, and will refer to Vygotsky and Piaget s work on social construction and metacognition. It will provide strategies to help develop children s thinking skills. By the end of the course, practitioners will: Have an introduction to the Let s Think approach Be able to develop some strategies for extending children s knowledge and problem solving skills Dates: Wednesday 25 November 2015 Time: 9.30am 3.30pm Tutor: Fran Guy Cost: 110 per person / free with annual EY CPD package

10 Developing Writing in Reception Target group: Reception class practitioners, including teachers In order for children to become capable and confident writers it is essential that they are given lots of opportunities to develop their skills for writing through using an enabling environment rich in mark making opportunities. In order to step up to becoming an independent writer in reception there needs to be well planned opportunities for writing throughout the environment during both child initiated and adult led activities. This course will also look at the needs of boys and what strategies will help them to become motivated to write. By the end of the course participants will have: Considered what an enabling environment for writing looks like Practical suggestions for activities to encourage all children to write Discussed how to provide opportunities for children to reach the expected level for writing in reception Strategies to encourage boys to write Ideas to give to parents to work in partnership in the journey to becoming an independent writer Dates: Wednesday 23 March 2016 Time: 9.30am 3.30pm Tutor: Fran Guy Cost: 110 per person, or free with EY CPD annual package

11 Early Home Learning making a difference! Target group: All early years practitioners including family support workers and childminders The Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (2014) specifically states that Parents and/or carers should be kept up-to-date with their child s progress and development.and that Practitioners must discuss with parents and/or carers how the summary of development can be used to support learning at home. This half day course will support practitioners in becoming familiar with a wide range of resources that can be used to effectively engage parents in children s learning at home. Current EPPE evidence shows that helping parents to support children s learning at home was one of the key factors responsible for making a difference in boosting outcomes for children. By the end of the session, participants will have: A greater understanding of the important role parents play in supporting their child s development and learning at home An increased understanding of how they can effectively use the pupil premium to enhance the Home Learning Environment (HLE) Explored a range of strategies and resources that can be used to involve parents in their child s learning and development Date: Wednesday 11 November 2015 Time: 9.30am 12.30pm Organiser: EYFST Tutor: Maria Tallon Cost: 80 per person / free with annual EY CPD package

12 The Early Reading Experience Target group: All early years practitioners Children need a rich and stimulating experience of early reading which motivates them to read and write and to apply their phonic skills. This course will cover a wide range of aspects, including Phase 1 of Letters & Sounds, developing an inviting and well-resourced book corner, using core books, guided and shared reading, auditing your literacy environment and using story props, story boxes etc. It will also give information about involving parents in children s learning around reading. By the end of the course participants will have had the opportunity to: Have a better understanding about the development of phonological awareness in young children Be more familiar with Phase 1 of Letters & Sounds Explore all of the different ways to give children a high quality daily reading experience Look at ways to develop high quality literacy provision in which children can apply their phonics skills independently Dates: Thursday 22 October 2015 Time: 9.30am 3.30pm Tutor: Fran Guy Cost: 110 per person / free with annual EY CPD package

13 Exploring the Characteristics of Effective Learning Target group: All early years practitioners The Early Years Foundation Stage emphasises the importance of reflecting the different ways that children learn; The Characteristics of Effective Learning and to reflect this in your planning and guiding of children s experiences. The Characteristics of Effective Learning unpick how children learn and play, and play is the core ingredient to high quality early years provision. Skilful practitioners are key to enabling and facilitating that play. By the end of the course, practitioners will have: A greater understanding of the characteristics of effective learning and how to ensure you are providing opportunities to reflect these within your environments o Playing and Exploring-engagement o Active Learning-motivation o Creating and Thinking Critically-thinking Considered how children access these characteristics by learning through play Considered the different forms of play that support children s learning and development Explored how adult led activities can involve playful teaching and playful learning Dates: Thursday 1 October 2015 Time: pm Tutor: Louise Heard Cost: 110 per person, or free with EY CPD annual package

14 Early Years Foundation Stage network: EYFS in theory and practice - 3 sessions Target group: All early years practitioners, including teachers, in maintained, private, voluntary or independent settings and childminders who are interested in hearing about recent and new theories and research in early childhood education. Aims: To enrich our understandings of the early years through making links between theory and practice. This series of network meetings aims to offer the opportunity to practitioners to be involved in higher level discussions around topics and issues within early childhood education and research. They are not session that will offer ground level strategies for your practise or provision, however they may prompt new ideas and initiatives to take back to your setting. It is aimed at those professionals who are interested in advanced level discussions within early years education. These sessions will be an opportunity to share some of the research that you have been doing within your studies or settings, and will offer you an opportunity to debate some of these issues. It may also be an opportunity to discuss ways of approaching your own research. These sessions will be led by colleagues in the borough who are currently studying or have completed their studies. You will receive a flyer closer to the time with details of the topic for the EYFS network for that term. Dates: Wednesdays: 21 October 2015, 10 Feb 2016 and 18 May 2016 Time: 4.15pm-5.45pm Organiser: Sarah Tomoum Tutor: Members of EYFS team Cost: Free to Islington Settings

15 Happy to be Here Target group: Early years practitioners working with children aged 3-5 years old. Resilience is the ability to steer through life s challenges and find ways to bounce back and to thrive. We are born with the capacity for resilience but resilience is not something we have or don t have. We work on it throughout our lives and we need to start as early as possible. This course aims to explore factors that hinder or contribute to the development of resilience in young children. By the end of the course, practitioners will have: Discussed the theory of attachment and the importance it plays in building emotional resilience Developed an understanding of the effects of sleep, diet and exercise on children s emotional well being Considered how we balance the need for risk taking in line with appropriate risk management Dates: Friday 15 April 2016 Time: p.m Tutor: Louise Heard Cost: 80 per person, or free with EY CPD annual package

16 I want to be a Scientist! Supporting Science in the EYFS Target group: Early years practitioners including teachers Children love to explore materials and so do adults, so let s get exploratory and investigate together. The course will develop practitioners knowledge and understanding of young children s need for scientific development. There will also be practical activities and plenty of new ideas to support the planning and delivery of simple science activities To understand what we mean by science in the EYFS and why we need to do it To be able to organise the learning environment both indoors and outdoors to maximise opportunities for scientific learning To discuss approaches to planning a balance of child initiated and adult led activities which inspire children to learn To be able to value and extend children s own scientific learning and exploration To support characteristics of effective learning in planning for science To have time to investigate and explore a range of fun science activities which can be differentiated to suit all children, and discuss resource and equipment ideas including the value of collections Date: Tuesday 22 March 2016 Time: 9:30-3:30 Tutor: Joe Knutson (Deputy Head Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children s Centre), and Sarah Tomoum (EYFS team) Cost: 110 per person, or free with EY CPD annual package

17 I want to be an Actor Enabling imaginative play-new Target group: Early years practitioners including teachers Children play imaginatively and creatively in various different ways. This session will look at the importance of imaginative play and how we as adults can extend and enable it to happen. There will be practical ideas of how to encourage both child-initiated and adult directed scenarios. We will also discuss the theory behind the importance of role play. 5 stars! To value and understand the importance of imaginative play To learn what children learn through pretend play To discuss the role of the adult in enabling this to take place To look at the theory behind imaginative play To take away practical ideas to support children to play imaginatively Date: Friday 8 January 2016 Time: 9: Tutor: Verity Welch Cost: 80 or free with annual EY CPD Package

18 I m bored Strengthening the quality of gifted and talented provision in early Years Target group: All early years practitioners, including teachers and childminders working with children 2-5. Course Description: All children are entitled to provision that reflects their unique characteristics and fascinations. We will look at ways to nurture children so they can discover and gain confidence in their own capacity for learning. Often some children can be a challenge to teach which can result in them not embracing an essential part of early developmental opportunities. This can often cause further dilemmas as the child enters the Primary curriculum. We will examine in more detail the nature and importance of child- initiated learning and how we can facilitate this. We will look at practical ideas and activities which will support all children in being challenged. We will look at ways to encourage questioning of concepts and reflect on the child s voice and self-evaluation. We will reflect on the kind of environment which fosters children's self-initiated learning and how to nurture children who have sophisticated thinking skills and creativity. To be able to plan a balance of child initiated and adult led activities to enrich interests and talents and inspire children who need to be challenged To address barriers to development To have time to investigate and explore a range of fun activities which can be differentiated to suit all children and support the development of effective learning skills in all 7 areas of the EYFS To develop effective pedagogy around how your school/setting recognises and supports Gifted and talented provision To reflect on what self-initiated learning is and how it links to the importance of Play. Date: Thursday 9 June 2016 Time: Tutor: Verity Welch Cost: 80 per person, or free with EY CPD annual package

19 Inclusive Environments planning for a wide range of children s needs Target Group: EYFS Coordinators, EYPs, EY SENCOs, early years practitioners, childminders Course Description: What do we mean by good inclusive practice in the Early Years? How do we meaningfully include young children who are operating at very different developmental stages? Is there a way of measuring inclusive practice which helps us to develop our practice further? This course will answer these questions and give participants an opportunity to reflect on their inclusive practice. Aims and Objectives: By the end of the course participants will have: Understood that the ethos of creating inclusive environments is based on the social model of disability Understood that broadening inclusive practice brings benefits for all children Had time to look at some resources to improve inclusive practice Had an opportunity to look at tools which measure inclusive practice Had an opportunity to reflect on their practice and to think about next steps Date: Tuesday 9 Feb 2016 Time: Tutor: Pauline Foster and Tracy Smith Cost: 110 per person, or free with EY CPD annual package

20 Introduction to phonics for reception class practitioners Target group: Practitioners working in reception classes This course will look at the stages young children go through from early sound discrimination, phonological awareness to phonic understanding. It will introduce practitioners to the increased progression through phonics phases and support practitioners in using the appropriate materials. It will help practitioners to gain a greater understanding of phonic terminology and the daily discrete phonics session. Please note that this course is aimed at practitioners using Letters & Sounds as their main phonic programme Phonics is just one aspect of learning to read and it is important that practitioners understand that meaningful contexts for reading and writing are essential if children are to develop into willing readers and writers. By the end of the course, practitioners will: Have gained insight into children s development of phonological awareness, the phonic system and progression through the phonics phases Feel confident in using the Letters and Sounds materials Dates: Thursday 8 October 2015 Time: 9.30am 3.30pm Tutor: Fran Guy Cost: 110 per person / free with annual EY CPD package

21 Let me do it!! Fostering independence in your Early Years Setting Target group: All practitioners working with children 0-5 years, but particularly useful for those working with 2-3 year olds This course is designed in response to recent Ofsted recommendations which highlighted the need to increase the opportunities for children to develop their independence. This is an area that can affect your Ofsted outcomes so it is important that your setting ensure that you employ a range of strategies to foster independence in your children. This half day session will provide you with an opportunity to: Consider how to promote independence within your daily routines e.g. meal times, tidy up times, snack times and toilet times Discuss challenges and discover possible solutions Consider how to provide creative and appropriate opportunities that meet the needs of all the children in your care Dates: Tuesday 26 January 2016 Time: 9.15am Tutor: Sarah Tomoum Cost: 80 per person, or free with EY CPD annual package

22 Let s get our hands dirty! Messy Play Target group: All early years practitioners, including teachers Messy Play is crucial to young children s learning and development. This session will provide planning ideas, theories and loads of hands on activities to encourage a creative curriculum in your class. You will come away with lots of activities to set up both inside and outside. Your creativity will flourish and your children s behaviour, language and selfesteem will greatly improve. Practitioners will not be expected to tidy up afterwards and please wear old clothes! To be familiar with theories behind messy play and how it supports learning and development To discover practical messy ideas for child and adult-led activities which support high levels of involvement To develop creative planning linked to the foundation stage curriculum which can be adapted according to your children s needs and interests. Dates: Tuesday 24 November 2015 or Tuesday 15 March 2016 Time: 9.15am Tutor: Sarah Tomoum Cost: 80 per person / free with EY annual CPD package

23 Let s talk about it! Understanding and supporting language development Target group: All early years practitioners, including teachers, EYPs and childminders, working with children 0-5. One of the most important aspects of the role of early years practitioners is to support the development of children s spoken language - skills which underpin all other areas of learning and development. For this reason, Communication and Language is now one of the Prime areas of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Between 7-10% of children have a persistent/significant communication difficulty and will require specialist support. In addition, approximately 50% of children enter Reception with some delay in their speech, language or communication but if they receive the right support the vast majority of these children will be able to catch up with their peers. This 1 day course will support practitioners to reflect on their current practice and develop their knowledge, skills and confidence to support this crucial area of children s development. It will also signpost practitioners to a range of useful resources for staff development. By the end of the course participants will have: Gained knowledge and a greater understanding of the development of children s speech, language and communication, from birth to five An understanding of key strategies to support speech, language and communication development Confidence to use a range of development resources with the rest of their staff team and with parents. Dates: Friday 6 November 2015 or Thursday 12 May 2016 Time: 9.30am 3.30 Organiser: Sarah Tomoum Tutor: EYFS Team and SLT Cost: 110 per person or EY CPD package Venue: Laycock Centre

24 LIFE AT TWO: Understanding and Supporting Your Two Year Olds Target group: All early years practitioners working with two year olds, including childminders This two day training course is beneficial for all practitioners working with 2 year olds, whilst being essential for those new to working with 2 year olds through the 2 year old expansion offer. Day 1 will focus specifically around developing understanding of child development, particularly in relation to the 3 prime areas of learning. Day 2 will have a more practical focus on making assessment judgements with links to the integrated review and an overview of appropriate planning for 2 year olds. There will also be a focus around communicating effectively with parents and supporting them with ideas for early home learning. Finally the session will consider what is an enabling environment for 2 year olds. By the end of the course, practitioners will have: A greater understanding of child development A greater understanding of the 2 year old integrated health and education review Considered what good practice and provision for children aged 2 looks like, with a focus on key person and attachment Explored practical ideas for providing an enabling environment for 2 year olds with links to effective planning This is a 2 day course running in the autumn term and repeated in the summer term. There will be a task at the end of day one to take away and complete in your settings which will inform part of the practical session on day two. Dates / time: 9.30am 3.30pm Autumn term: Tuesday 22 September and Tuesday 6 October 2015 Summer term Tuesdays 10 & 24 May 2016 Tutor: Maria Tallon Cost: 220 per person or included in EY CPD Package. Venue: Laycock Centre, Laycock Street, N1 1TH

25 Mark Making Matters! Developing early writing skills Target group: All early years practitioners, including teachers. In order for children to become capable and confident writers it is essential that they are given lots of opportunities to develop their skills for writing through using an enabling environment rich in mark making opportunities. This course will look at the developmental stages of writing and will provide practical ideas to ensure that children move through these stages in a fun and appropriate way. The course will also include advice and resources to support parents with their children s early writing. By the end of the course participants will have: Looked at the developmental stages of writing Practical ideas to encourage and enable children to write Ideas of how to support parents with their children s early writing Dates: Wednesday 9 March 2016 Time: 9.30am 3.30pm Tutor: Fran Guy Cost: 110 per person, or free with EY CPD annual package

26 Me and My World Target group: Early years practitioners working with 3 5 year olds. This course aims to strengthen practice about children s understanding of the world around them and their part in it. We will be exploring ways to harness children s natural sense of curiosity and we will be exploring approaches that help to break the nature deficit cycle that many of our Islington children face. Please note that the course will be based at Laycock PDC Centre in the morning with some time spent outdoors and the afternoon will be spent at Islington Museum, St. John Street, EC1V. By the end of the course, practitioners will have: Considered how we strengthen children s sense of self identity and sense of belonging Considered ways to help children know about similarities and differences between themselves and others Considered ways to support children to develop enquiring minds particularly in relation to the natural world Explored practical ideas using natural materials Dates: Friday 26 February 2016 Time: :30 Tutor: Louise Heard Cost: 110 per person, or free with EY CPD annual package / Islington Museum St. John Street, EC1V.

27 Meeting the challenge of maths in reception Target group: Reception teachers, reception support staff, foundation stage coordinators Children are born mathematicians, recognising differences in amounts and shapes and looking for patterns in the world around them. They learn about mathematics by the doing of mathematics. In this course we banish the worksheet and look at practical approaches, key vocabulary and learning questions to explore maths ideas and develop maths skills and concepts in the reception classroom. The activities will directly link with the early years outcomes / the early learning goals and we will also take time to consider the exemplification materials for maths when assessing children s progress at the end of the reception year. To explore ways to provide stimulating practical maths experiences for children in reception To develop the role of the practitioner in promoting the use of mathematical language To develop higher order thinking through maths based investigation and exploration To develop practitioner knowledge in assessing children s progress in maths against the early learning goals Dates: Thursday 5 November 2015 Time: 9.30am 3.30pm Tutor: Louise Heard Cost: 110 per person / free with EY CPD package

28 Music in the foundation stage Target group: All early years practitioners working in a group setting with children 2-5 years This session on music provides practical support to all adults working with young children. It will cover aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework through many different, original and pleasurable musical activities. The course will explore a variety of performing, composing and listening skills, and consider musical activities to complement language and number. Above all, it will emphasise the connection between imagination, enjoyment and learning. Tutor: Tom Deveson - Music Consultant By the end of the course participants will have: Learned a number of songs to use with young children Explored different ways of using musical instruments with young children Explored ways of encouraging young children to create their own musical sounds and compositions Explored how musical activities link to other areas of learning Dates: Wednesday 15 June 2016 Time: 9.30am 3.30pm Organiser: Sarah Tomoum Tutor: Tom Deveson Cost: 110 per person, or free with EY CPD annual package

29 OBSERVATION, ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING: A three part course Target Group: All early years practitioners. Course Description: This three part course looks at using observations for assessment and planning. We will cover the enabling environment and tracking progress. Session 1: Making observations. Participants will have the opportunity to practise making observations of children s play from video footage. Session 2: Analysing observations. Participants will use observations of children in their own settings to analyse and assess the children s learning and development. Session 3: Planning from observations. This session will provide participants with the opportunity to plan from their own observations. Each session will have practical activities and opportunities for discussion. Participants need to be prepared to carry out observations of the children in their settings and use them in the second and third sessions. Dates / Time: 9.30am Tuesday 13 October, Tuesday 20 October and Tuesday 3 November 2015 or Thursday 10 March, Thursday 17 March and Thursday 14 April 2016 Tutor: Verity Welch Cost: 240 per person or free with annual EY CPD package Venue: Laycock Centre, Laycock Street N1 1TH

30 Parents and practitioners working together Target group: All early years practitioners, including EY SENCOs, family support workers and childminders The importance of communicating effectively with parents and involving them in their children s learning is a key aspect of the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. This course will give practitioners the opportunity to discuss the wide-ranging issues involved in working with and involving parents. We will consider how to appropriately share information with parents and have what can sometimes be tricky conversations Support will also be given on how to assess your current practice and gather parents views in appropriate and meaningful ways. By the end of the session, participants will have: A greater understanding of the important role parents play in supporting their child s development and learning and how they can be further involved with this process Considered some of the challenges practitioners face when working with parents and explored how these can be overcome Greater confidence to have courageous conversations with parents Date: Wednesday 10 February 2016 Time: 9.30am 3.30pm Organiser: EYFST Tutor: Maria Tallon & EYIT Cost: 110 per person, or free with EY CPD annual package

31 Physical development for 2 to 5 year olds Target group: All early years practitioners working with 2 to 5 year olds Physical Development is key to supporting children s health and wellbeing and covers just about every aspect of the EYFS. This is a really exciting and innovative day s training which will inspire you to focus more on Physical Development in your setting or classroom. We will share lots of old and new child and adult initiated activities to support physical development. The activities can be differentiated to suit children from 2 to 5. To be able to plan a balance of child initiated and adult led activities which motivate and inspire children to develop their physical skills To have time to investigate and explore a range of fun activities which can be differentiated to suit all children. Dates: Friday 4 March 2016 Time: 9.30am 3.30 Tutor: Verity Welch Cost: 110 per person, or free with EY CPD annual package

32 Round and round we go; learning through Circle Time Target group: All early years practitioners, working with children 3-5. Effective circle times with young children can foster a range of valuable experiences and can particularly enhance communication skills and personal, social and emotional development. This course will consider how circle time can be developed in an early years setting and will offer practical, meaningful ideas for games that can be used in circle time with young children. By the end of the course participants will: Have considered the role of circle time with children from 3-5yrs Have explored the potential of circle time games as a tool for learning and facilitating positive behaviour Have had the opportunity to discuss issues relating to their own setting Have taken part in a circle time session with the group Date: Thursday 5 February 2016 Time: 9.30am pm Tutor: Verity Welch Cost: 80 per person, or free with EY CPD annual package

33 Through the eyes of babies- What s happening in baby room? Target group: All under-3s practitioners and those with an interest in baby room. This half day course provides the opportunity to explore good practice in baby room. It will focus on tuning in to babies, play, resources and the environment. It will support in refreshing your knowledge of child development in relation to the 3 prime areas of development. There will be opportunity to discuss the significance of your role, reflect on your practice and share ideas with colleagues. By the end of the course, practitioners will have: A greater understanding of child development for children under two Ideas to support babies in engaging in play using all their senses An understanding of how the whole environment should stimulate a baby s interest Date: Tuesday 8 September 2015 Time: 9.30am Tutor: Verity Welch and Lizzie Hutt Cost: 80 per person. Free with EY CPD Annual Package Venue: Laycock Centre, Laycock Street, N1 1TH

34 Understanding schemas exploring patterns of behaviour Target group: Practitioners working with children 0-3 years Children develop in a variety of ways and often our youngest children will develop repeated patterns of behaviour, which can sometimes be explained as schemas. As early years practitioners it is good practice to be aware of the different ways in which children learn. This is supported by the revised EYFS Framework and ties in with the prioritised characteristics of learning. Have you seen children filling containers, bags and pockets with objects and carrying them around wherever they go? Have you ever wondered why a child would do a beautiful painting then cover it all up? Have you seen a child posting all sorts in to all kinds of holes? Behaviours which can present at first as challenging can be clues to children s emerging schemas and, if identified early, can be used to motivate and support children in their play and learning. This session will provide opportunities to think about the schematic behaviours you have seen in the children in your setting and to discuss practical ways to support them. The session will answer the following questions: What are schemas? How do we identify schemas? How can we support children displaying schematic behaviour? Through discussion there will be opportunities for practitioners to develop: Further their understanding of schemas An understanding of the adult role in supporting schemas to extend children s learning An understanding of how supporting schemas can have a positive impact on raising children s self esteem Date / time: Tuesday 8 March 2016, 9.30 to 3.30 Tutor: Sarah Tomoum Cost: 110 per person, or free with EY CPD annual package

35 Wellbeing and Involvement Target group: All early years practitioners Dr Ferre Laevers developed what he termed a process-orientated child monitoring system which focuses on two variables which are highly indicative of quality in education; well-being and involvement. The Ferre Laevers approach looks at levels of well-being and involvement as indicators of children s emotional development and learning processes. From these practitioners can analyse children s developmental and learning needs more effectively to purposefully plan for their individual needs. This training day will outline the approach and how it can be integrated into an early years setting to support development and learning. It will support you in creating a meaningful environment where children feel and act like Fish in Water. Be familiar with the Leuven scales of Well-being and Involvement ; including how to use them Gain some practical ideas to create an enabling environment which support high levels of well-being and involvement Dates: Thursday 14 January 2016 Time: :30 Tutor: Verity Welch/Lizzie Hutt Cost: 110 per person. Free to 2YO settings and with annual EY CPD package.

36 Working Together understanding the process and principles of the integrated health and education review at age 2 Target group: All early years practitioners working with two year olds, including family health advisers and health visitors This one day course will focus on the process and format of this integrated review as well as focusing on developing understanding of child development in relation to the 3 prime areas of development. Throughout the course we will also consider how to make appropriate assessments in partnership with parents and other professionals and support with early identification of need where appropriate. By the end of the course, practitioners will have: A greater understanding of child development for children aged between two and three. A greater understanding of the integrated review Considered how to effectively share information with parents/carers A greater understanding of early identification and strategies for appropriate early intervention Dates: Autumn Term : Wednesday 18 November 2015 Summer Term: Tuesday 14 June 2016 Time: 9.30am 3.30pm Organiser: EYFST Tutor: Maria Tallon Cost: 110 per person, or free with EY CPD annual package

37 booking form to: Fax this form to: Laycock Centre: Early Years Booking Form Early Years Foundation Stage Team Course title Course date(s) Time of course Cost Budget code (if applicable) If the course is not free please enclose your payment with this booking slip. Cheques should be made payable to the London Borough of Islington. Please write the course name and date(s) on the reverse of your cheque. Number of places required Name(s) of participant(s) Workplace name and address Telephone: Signature of manager/supervisor Date Cheque enclosed Budget Code (Tick as applicable) Booking cannot be confirmed unless payment or budget code given if needed. Does the Participant have a medical condition or learning disability we should be aware of? Y / N If yes, please give details. (Any information given in this section will be handled in the strictest confidence. Please use separate sheet if necessary) Details: Terms and conditions Bookings for courses are conditional on completion of the course. Failure to attend without cancelling with at least 24 hours notice will be subject to a fee of 50. You must post or fax a copy of this booking form to secure a place on a course. If you have failed to receive confirmation a week before a course starts, please ensure you phone to confirm as applications are occasionally mislaid. All practitioners should be on our database to attend training - if you are a new member please complete a practitioner profile form available to download or call PLEASE NOTE: - Parking at the Laycock Centre is available only for the disabled, on application - Tel: No lunches will be provided so it is recommended that you make prior arrangements eytraining@islington.gov.uk Tel: or post to: Julian Dorling, Early Years Foundation Stage Team, Laycock Centre, Laycock Street, London N1 1TH ADMIN USE ONLY: P V I M

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