NEW: Donaldson in Early Years/PS1 SOUTH WALES (Cardiff)

Course date: 5th Nov 2019

Pedagogy, Practice, Planning

The Foundation Phase ethos, principles and pedagogy will continue to be central to the delivery of early years education and have been incorporated across Curriculum for Wales 2022 to ensure it is appropriate and accessible for all practitioners and learners. Welsh Government (April 2019)  (Draft Curriculum for Wales 2022: April 2019. DRAFT STATUTORY GUIDANCE. A guide to Curriculum for Wales 2022 p6)

This course will highlight what really matters to children and the relevance and importance of first-hand experiences in an ever-changing technological world.

This course has expired.
Target Group: N/R Teachers, Non Maintained Settings, TAs
The course will focus on the following discussion points:
  • What are the principles and features of excellent early years practice which never change?
  • How can we invite, entice and engage our ‘littlest learners’ to encourage independence and creativity?
  • What is rich, meaningful learning … what does this look like?
  • What are provocations and fascinations and why are these important for children?

Course Presenter: Jen Summers

INFANT PEDAGOGY, CULTURE, PRACTICE (3-7 YEARS) Jen Summers has vast and varied experience in primary education. She has taught in and managed two large multicultural nurseries and was a Senior Leader. She is an ‘Associate of the London College of Music’, an experienced musician and a great believer in the creative arts to develop children in the standards agenda.   Jen was the Foundation Phase Training and Support Officer for Newport and then part of a vibrant Foundation Phase Team in the EAS Consortium. She worked closely with schools and settings to ensure high quality Foundation Phase provision for all children across the region.  She has delivered extensive training in all aspects of Foundation Phase/Infant pedagogy and practice to diverse audiences including head teachers, senior leaders, teachers, teaching assistants, governors as well as staff in non-maintained settings. Jen works with schools to promote the development of the whole child through rich, engaging and authentic experiences where children increasingly take responsibility for their own learning in order to become confident, competent and resilient learners.   Search for Courses

Course Location: South Wales - Cardiff

ADDRESS: Future Inn, Hemingway Road, Cardiff Bay, CF10 4AU
  START TIME: 8.30am coffee and registration for a 9.00am start
 
The Future Inn, Cardiff Bay https://www.futureinns.co.uk/cardiff/