This masterclass aims to support those who work in, or alongside, the Early Years teams, enhancing their comprehension and application of the statutory Overarching Principles. We focus on the concept of The Unique Child, delving into individual principles and their practical implications. Through the lens of the Leuven Scales, we explore how these principles can be integrated into curriculum development, fostering an enriched learning environment tailored to each setting’s specific needs.
Throughout the course, we delve into the intricacies of Positive Relationships, emphasising the pivotal role they play in nurturing effective teaching and learning. From cultivating a supportive learning environment to mastering observation and planning techniques, participants gain insights into fostering open, trusting, and respectful relationships. By honing these skills, attendees will adeptly craft an Enabling Environment conducive to holistic learning and development, culminating in a comprehensive understanding of how to best support The Unique Child in their educational journey.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Teams that work in EYFS, Key Stage One and Two, Senior Leaders, Nursery Managers and teams, LA Advisers across EY, Primary and SEND
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
There are core questions which provide a useful focus in order to unpick how we develop the Statutory Overarching Principles of the Unique Child, Positive Relationships, Enabling Environment, Learning and Development. These are:
What do we really need to know?
Why is it crucial to have this knowledge?
How will we find out what we need?
How well informed are we about child development emotionally and physically?
How well informed are we about current thinking and research?
How to then apply what we have learned.
FACILITATOR
Dr Sue Allingham called her consultancy ‘Early Years Out of the Box’ after a conversation with a friend. Reflecting on the increasing culture of tick boxes, and labelling children the friends agreed that it was limiting and prevented children being able to develop their potential to think and learn.
As an Independent Consultant, Author and Trainer, Sue is known for her practical style of working through coaching, mentoring, modelling, training and working alongside teams. Her interests in teaching and learning have led to work on emotional and physical environments that will support informed teaching, learning and an informed approach to curriculum. Sue works across Early Years and Key Stage One to construct a consistent, and developmentally informed approach.
Sue’s work has recently led to her being trained and accredited in the Brain-SET approach. This approach is rooted in early brain development and has added a new dimension to her work.
Every child is entitled to a developmentally informed learning environment.
