Win Ten Fantastic Early Years Books in Our Giveaway
We are giving away ten fantastic Early Years books to one lucky winner to celebrate our...
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North Somerset EPS Training Library – Early Years Social, Emotional and Mental Health
North Somerset’s Educational Psychology Service has a fantastic online training library with...
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Webinar: Thinking About Staff Meetings with Cassie Holland
This quick-watch webinar (only 22 minutes) gets us thinking about how to make the most of the precious time we spend together as teams at staff meetings in early years settings. Throughout the webinar, we use the Education Endowment Foundation’s guide to effective professional development in the early years to deepen our thinking about staff meetings.
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Panel Webinar: What Makes Working with Two Year Olds Unique?
Join us for this live online panel webinar with guest Julia Manning-Morton, a national specialist in child development with a particular focus on birth to 3-year-olds. Julia will be joined by Cassie Holland, Birth-3 Network Leader for the SPH, and a local practitioner in a setting with 2-year-olds.
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Making a Difference to Children Disadvantaged Through Poverty by Simone Barnes
The term disadvantage is one that is well known amongst early years professionals. The children’s commissioner describes it as “a term used to describe children facing barriers to success” but also acknowledges that the definition comes with complexities due to the many ways it can manifest itself. Despite the complexity of the definition, there is no doubt that we have a vital role in tackling disadvantage in the early years. Here, our focus will be on those disadvantaged through poverty.
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Webinar: A Reflective Approach to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in EYs Settings With Dr Sharon Colilles
Reflecting on her own story and being guided by her doctoral research, Dr Sharon Colilles will support educators across all disciplines in early childhood to further develop awareness and understanding about how play can act as a vehicle for reflection on participatory pedagogy and practice.
She will reflect on how the environment can be an ideal space in which to value and validate children’s diverse ethnic backgrounds and how culturally appropriate resources can facilitate rich conversations about a positive sense of self with young children.
The webinar will support early years educators to reflect on principled approaches for inclusion and how adaptations in pedagogical approach can foster a strong sense of self, sense of belonging and sense of wellbeing for the diverse learner.
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Webinar: Creativity in the Baby Room With Dr Mona Sakr
In this online workshop, we’ll focus on practical ways to bring more musical creativity into the baby room daily. Dr Mona Sakr will offer starting points for bringing more musical creativity into the baby room. Then, there will be the chance to work together to develop practical ideas and tips that you can take back to your place of work to make a difference immediately. We know that musical creativity is something that binds babies, children and adults together – it’s part of what makes us who we are. So, finding ways to be more musically creative with babies is part of developing a happier and healthier baby room.
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Launching new Leadership CPD, Dingleys Promise and Helicopter Stories
Using Evidence to Strengthen Your Early Years Leadership The West Somerset Research School, in...
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Webinar: Kerry Murphy – Divergent Pathways of Development (Curiosity Circle 3)
The “Curiosity Circle with Kerry Murphy: Divergent Pathways of Development” was an enlightening event that took place on December 7, 2023. Guest trainer Kerry Murphy explored the unique developmental trajectories of neurodivergent individuals, challenging biases and promoting positive practices within the educational community.
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Webinar: Kerry Murphy – Collaborative Support for Neurodivergent and Disabled Children (Curiosity Circle 2)
On November 8, 2023, the Bristol Early Years Teaching Hub hosted an enlightening webinar titled “Collaborative Support for Neurodivergent and Disabled Children”. Led by guest trainer Kerry Murphy, the session emphasized cultural competence, personalized support, and the value of parents’ insights. The recorded on-demand playback video is available for practitioners seeking stronger practice in early years education.
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Webinar: Kerry Murphy – Understanding and Addressing Ableism in the Early Years (Curiosity Circle 1)
The Curiosity Circle webinar, led by Kerry Murphy on October 10, 2023, provided an insightful exploration into combating ableism in early education. Attendees engaged with case studies and discussions to understand ableism’s impact on neurodivergent and disabled children. The session, now available for replay, offers strategies for educators to foster Neurodiversity Affirming Zones of Practice, ensuring inclusive and supportive learning environments.
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Are We Aware of Babies’ Scientific and Mathematical Thinking? By Elizabeth Carruthers
Dr Elizabeth Carruthers is a researcher and author. Her main research interests are leadership,...
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