The workshops
Key Note address - Helen Moylett
Helen Moylett is an Early Years Consultant, she will be delivering an insightful address looking at the unique child as a competent learner from birth, reaching out and making sense of their experiences with people and the world around them.
We've developed 3 fantastic workshops
Child:
Movement Play Specialists JABADAO will deliver an energetic and engaging workshop; Tapping into children's interests and entering their world gives practitioners a way into a child's imagination and paves the way to positive relationships. The session will offer simple, fun ideas for running groups using movement play with parents and their children.
Families at the Heart: Movement play is a gloriously natural way for children and families to enjoy each other to the full. This session offers ideas for running family groups using movement games; plus simple reasons to give to parents about why movement play is so important for their children's development.
Practitioner:
Totem training will provide a fun and interactive workshop which explores the need for positive team relationships. They'll give helpful tips in how they can be created and maintained. How we demonstrate positive relationships to young children is a crucial part of the practitioner's day. Working together provides individuals with a network of support and shows children how positive relationships can create harmonious environments.
There's no 'I' in team!
- Developing collaborative approaches to working within the setting
- Drawing on the strengths of the individuals within the team
- Creating shared goals and forming a vision to meeting them
Parents:
Developing strong relationships with parents and carers can greatly enhance children's opportunities to make meaningful connections between their daily experiences. LPPA (Leading Parent Partnerships Award) support settings to develop positive parent relationships and this workshop will support practitioners in gaining practical advice and guidance in creating a framework for parental engagement within the setting. It will also give practitioners an opportunity to reflect on how children's learning can be successfully supported in the home learning environment.
Engaging Parents in Children's Learning and Development: This workshop will provide a framework for parental engagement and practical tips and ideas for your setting including supporting children's learning at home.
Key Objectives:
- For you to benefit from networking and gain peer support.
- For you to discuss their personal working relationships and their views and experiences.
- For you to view best practice techniques to apply within the setting.
- For you to learn new ideas and to have an enjoyable CPD experience.
