Open/Study Day at Knowle West Nursery School – Exploring Relationship Based Practice in an EYs Setting

Stronger Practice Hub Event

Knowle West Nursery School will share their journey to relationships led practice. They will describe how they have transformed practice and policy to support children’s behaviour and promote wellbeing. Staff will reflect on how they have used their learning about adverse childhood experiences and childhood trauma to develop attachment aware practice and create psychologically safe environments for children, parents, and staff.

Case studies will demonstrate the healing power of connection and how a therapeutic response can move individuals from being socially defensive and isolated to a place of safety, fulfilment, and joy.

Outline of the day

9:15am: Arrivals – tea/coffee

9:30am:

• Senior Leadership Team Introductions
• Tour of the school (groups of 5)
• Observations of relationship led practice with 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds

10:30am: Senior Leadership Team Presentation – school context, story of the journey to relationships led practice

11:45am: Q & A session with Senior Leadership team – Reflections on the morning

12:15pm: Lunch – provided

1:00pm:

• Case studies
• Parent Voice

2:30pm: Reflections on the day

3:00pm: Finish

This is for Early Years practitioners, leaders, and childminders. Places will be limited to a maximum of 2 people per setting.
There will be an opportunity to contribute a case study or piece of action research as a result of the open day, for which your setting will be paid.

This training is being run by the SPH.

It is Free for eligible practitioners.