POSTPONED – STEM – WEST WALES (Carmarthen)
Course date: 20th May 2020
This course has been POSTPONED until TBC
If you were due to attend you will automatically be re-booked onto the Autumn Term course
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‘Brilliant Block Play! – The world through the eyes of a child’
Block play is the perfect way to support the four purposes. It offers a vast range of open-ended experiences, enriches every curriculum area and supports child development. Through block play children may investigate the basic principles of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – not to mention problem solving, thinking and social skills! Block play fosters a child’s natural curiosity.
Target Group: FP Teachers, NMS, TAs
- identify the progression of block play from Nursery – Year 2 and beyond
- provide guidance on how to set up high-quality block play areas ensuring progression from Nursery and beyond
- highlight the importance of using open-ended, natural and recycled materials to enhance block play areas
- draw attention to the role of the adult in this open-ended area of continuous provision
- share exemplary practice demonstrating the versatility of block play and how it supports all areas of learning
What people say about the STEM principles course...
"A fantastic course. Thank you very much to you for introducing me to block play and the endless possibilities that it gives within the classroom setting. The progression from nursery to Y2 and beyond." Course Delegate Nov 2019
"Fantastic content - lots of theory to back up ideas. Great photos and videos. Lots of ideas to implement in the classroom." Course Delegate Nov 2019
"Practical - really good introduction to theory and then developed to give ideas and guidance to use in school. Thank you!" Course Delegate Nov 2019
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.
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Course Location: West Wales - Carmarthen
ADDRESS: National Botanic Garden of Wales, Middleton Hall, Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire. SA32 8HN
- 9.00am coffee and registration for a 9.30am start.
- Please follow signs to NBG Conference Centre and use the Corporate entrance around the back of the gardens – it is a long walk from the public entrance!
- It is anticipated that the course will finish 3:30 pm.
