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These half day sessions are for all EYFS leaders, teachers and teaching assistants working in Reception who are committed to developing teaching and learning in order to improve outcomes for all children.

This course is an opportunity for all practitioners in Reception to come together and explore good practice in Early Years.

How do you support children to achieve the ‘exceeding’ EYFS criteria for all areas of learning?

What does writing look like in a Reception class?

How do you ensure progression in maths?

How do you motivate, challenge and inspire children every day?

We will explore quality first teaching in Reception, providing you with practical ideas to use in your school in order to achieve the Early Learning Goals and beyond.

(More dates to follow)

This study day will explore the legislative and statutory guidance for children and young people’s safeguarding, alongside good practice guidelines and principles relevant for AMHP practice.

Relevant policy and research will be explored, as well as looking at serious case reviews (SCRs) and overall AMHPs responsibilities under safeguarding when undertaking mental health act assessments.

These interactive sessions will support delegates to reflect on practice through professional dialogue and build skills in coaching and mentoring which will support staff development. This is a two-part course and delegates will be expected to attend both parts and complete a gap task in between.

Coaching is a means for practitioners to ‘deepen their learning, improve their performance and enhance the quality of provision in settings’.
(Leadership in early childhood 2006: 174)

Mentoring is ‘an interactive process through which managers and supervisors can develop employee capabilities’.
(Woods and Harmon)

This two-part course is for leaders, managers, deputies and room leaders who are seeking to develop skills for mentoring and coaching staff. It is ideal for practitioners new to leadership and management; deputies seeking to develop skills; and experienced leaders seeking to refresh and develop their skills and understanding.

This is a stand-alone two-part course which is two of 7 leadership and management sessions offered throughout the year. Together they will provide valuable support to leaders and managers. In addition, supporting materials are available on the VLE to further supplement knowledge and understanding of this subject.