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See below the programme from the previous event in February 2024

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11:30 - 12:30
    • Educator in practice
    Deep dive into what makes up a well-rounded, creative and inclusive literacy provision. Using creative strategies that go beyond reading corners, we will unpick the way we are reading to children and ...
    • Leader / Manager
    • Academic
    • Graduate / Student
    The session covers the history of early years education provision in England over the last 150 years, highlighting the socioeconomic context of policy decisions and the parallel advancement of child d ...
    • Educator in practice
    • SENCO
    An opportunity to reflect on a range of successful strategies that can be used in practice to ensure that every child is provided with successful opportunities to be an active part of their environmen ...
    • Educator in practice
    • Leader / Manager
    THIS SEMINAR IS NOW SOLD OUT
    • Educator in practice
    • Reception Teacher
    Children are naturally mathematical in their play. But practitioners can be unsure about how to build effectively on this or how this observed play ‘fits’ with the mathematics they teach. In this sess ...
13:00 - 14:00
    • Educator in practice
    • Reception Teacher
    We so often rush children through things. Everything is about the ‘next step’, will they be ‘ready’ to do this or that? They have to be ‘ready’ for that event, date or test. But what does this really ...
    • Educator in practice
    • Leader / Manager
    • Graduate / Student
    How time is organised in Early Childhood Education has a big impact on young children and adults working in ECE. Against the background of increasing pressure and hurry, I will discuss the value of re ...
    • Educator in practice
    • Leader / Manager
    • Graduate / Student
    How to support your children in building their own strong mental health foundations. When it comes to mental health, our society still follows a reactive model where we wait until something is a probl ...
    • Educator in practice
    • Leader / Manager
    • Nursery Owner
    This seminar aims to consider and critique current practice more widely and challenge the true roles of parents and carers across early childhood and whether we need to do more. Policy documents and r ...
    • Educator in practice
    • SENCO
    As human beings, we use language in a million different ways each day: We express needs, share memories, give instructions, ask questions, give and receive love…so, what happens when we do not have a ...
14:30 - 15:30
    • Educator in practice
    • SENCO
    THIS SEMINAR IS NOW SOLD OUT
    • Educator in practice
    • Reception Teacher
    Children are naturally mathematical in their play. But practitioners can be unsure about how to build effectively on this or how this observed play ‘fits’ with the mathematics they teach. In this sess ...
    • Educator in practice
    • SENCO
    • Reception Teacher
    A research and practice-based exploration of communication and language and how this prime area of learning is supported by early years educators working in conjunction with families and other agencie ...
    • Leader / Manager
    • Academic
    • Reception Teacher
    60-minute seminar with a focus on an early years/nursery practitioner policy. An overview of the research findings from Ofsted’s recent research review and what this means for practitioners.  
    • Educator in practice
    • Graduate / Student
    How to provide an enabling environment with rich, open-ended resources while protecting your budget and the planet. Shardi Vaziri will inspire you to transform your setting using free, donated, recycl ...
10:00 - 11:00
    • Educator in practice
    • Graduate / Student
    • SENCO
    • Reception Teacher
    I will evidence the undeniable value of schemas in early childhood and share the extensive evidence Manor and Castle Development Trust have gathered over the last 20 years in relation to working with ...
    • Educator in practice
    • Reception Teacher
    Physical Development is a PRIME area of learning within the Foundation Stage Profile however many young children are still not reaching the recommend physical activity levels. Physical development is ...
    • Leader / Manager
    • Nursery Owner
    Attendees will gain a greater understanding around their role and responsibilities, along with the importance of creating a safeguarding proactive approach in keeping children safe. This seminar will ...
    • Educator in practice
    • Leader / Manager
    • SENCO
    In this presentation, we will explore the scientific basis and empirical support for mindfulness meditation, highlighting its benefits for both adults and young children. It will provide an overview o ...
    • ECSDN & Sefdey session
    Is there time for slow pedagogies in early childhood education? The relationship with time has an impact on those studying early childhood and the complex juggling of roles that this can involve. How ...
11:30 - 12:30
    • Educator in practice
    • SENCO
    • Reception Teacher
    This seminar highlights the significance of reframing children's behaviour and enhancing co-regulation practices in early years settings. By adopting a fresh perspective on children's actions, educato ...
    • Educator in practice
    • Leader / Manager
    • Reception Teacher
    The revised EYFS framework states the need for practitioners to embed anti-discriminatory practice and ensure that every child is included and supported within their settings. This session will unpick ...
    • Educator in practice
    • SENCO
    • Reception Teacher
    Oral language skills impact every area of our lives and if not addressed early, language delays can result in difficulties later in life. As a generation of children born amid COVID-19 lockdowns enter ...
    • Educator in practice
    • Leader / Manager
    • Reception Teacher
    A real, honest presentation about the current challenges faced by practitioners, whatever their role. The focus will be upon prompting colleagues to reflect on what changes they can make within their ...
    • ECSDN & Sefdey session
    ‘I can do it myself’: Exploring children’s agency in early childhood education In this session we will explore the importance of children’s agency and the crucial role of the educator, the environment ...
13:00 - 14:00
    • Educator in practice
    • SENCO
    • Reception Teacher
    The session will allow professionals to reflect on how they are nurturing and developing children through a child’s sense of belonging. Child development is at the core of this session and development ...
    • Educator in practice
    • SENCO
    • Reception Teacher
    Voice, speech and language are the tools for verbal communication. Oracy is the literacy of the spoken word. Do our play experiences help each child develop the skills of how to speak and express them ...
    • Leader / Manager
    • Reception Teacher
    In this session Ruth will reflect on the challenges and joy of creating a curriculum from scratch, drawing on her experiences of developing curricula with schools and settings as well as writing the O ...
    • Educator in practice
    • Leader / Manager
    • SENCO
    • Reception Teacher
    The health of babies and young children is at a critical point, increased levels of poor mental health, high levels of childhood obesity and concerns about infectious diseases paint a worrying picture ...
    • ECSDN & Sefdey session
    Creative pedagogy working with young children’s experiences in the local built environment This session explores how pedagogy can respond creatively with children's experiences of the built environmen ...
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