Early Excellence Training Programme The Early Years Foundation ...

Understanding Children’s Learning and Development
How Very Young Children Learn
Developing an Understanding of the Centrality of Physical Development
Understanding
Learning and
Development
Birth - 3 yrs
Trainer: Jasmine Pasch, Education Consultant
Session: One Day Course - 9.30am to 3.30pm @ £135.00 (exc VAT)
Date: Friday 13 th January ’12
Audience: All Practitioners working within Early Years
Making relationships, being able to do things and being able to think and make connections are at the heart of learning and wellbeing
throughout life, and body movement underpins these essential capacities right from the start. Active engagement of the
body influences far more than we might imagine. This course will;
explain the sensory and motor foundations for learning and development
develop an understanding of why babies and children move in the ways that they do
look at some of the significant developmental patterns of the first year of life, and how these form the foundations for later
learning, brain development, health and well-being
consider ways to improve the environment for young children, indoors and outdoors.
Praise and Rewards or Recognition:
What's the Difference and does it Matter
Understanding
Learning and
Development
3 - 5 yrs
Trainer: Penny Vine, Education Consultant
Session: One Day Course - 9.30am to 3.30pm @ £135.00 (exc VAT)
Date: Friday 20 th January ’12
Audience: All Practitioners working within Early Years
It is common belief and practice in many settings that the use of praise and rewards are key in developing children’s social skills,
learning and self-esteem. However, an increasing wealth of research (Kohn 2000, Dweck 2007) questions this belief, suggesting that
praise and rewards can have the reverse effect of what is intended - leading to overdependence on others for approval,
unwillingness to take creative risks and competition for adult’s attention. This course will;
explore some of the unintended consequences of praise and rewards and consider how best to encourage and value young children
look at how we can engage with children in ways that develop children’s communication, confidence, self-belief and relationships
enable practitioners to leave with practical ideas and alternative ways of recognising children’s development.
Continuity and Progression in Writing
Developing Practice from Early Years to Key Stage 1
Understanding
Learning and
Development
4 - 7 yrs
Trainers: Ros Bayley, Education Consultant
Session: One Day Course - 9.30am to 3.30pm @ £135.00 (exc VAT)
Date: Thursday 2 nd February ’12
Audience: Teachers in Early Years and Key Stage 1
It is important that teachers understand the interface of children’s early mark making and experimental play writing and the
gradual move towards conventional writing. This course will enable teachers from Early Years and Key Stage 1 to focus on what
they need to know and understand in order to support children's progress in writing from 4-7 years, making the process of
learning to write enjoyable and rewarding for themselves and the children. This course will;
clarify the stages of development in writing and look at how to recognise and respond to them
consider the range of experiences children need for effective development in writing
take away inspiration and a wide range of practical ideas to use back in the classroom.
Please Note: It is recommended that a teacher from both Early Years and Key Stage 1 attends this training event.
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