Early Years Teaching Centres

EventEvent ProfileProfile Course Title New to EYFS

Target Audience NQTs, Early Years Teachers/Professionals, Supply Staff, Teaching Assistants

This course aims to raise awareness of good early years practice and to develop Aim confidence in Foundation Stage practice for those new to this area.

This is an interactive course for all those new to teaching in the Foundation Stage and Foundation Stage/Key Stage One mixed classes. Day 1 will provide participants with an overview of the EYFS framework and the characteristics of learning. Through the discussion of practical examples, including photos and film, participants will be introduced to the concept of the learning environment as the ‘third educator’, along with the observation, assessment and planning cycle within everyday routines. Description Professional reading will be signposted to enable participants to develop their understanding of early years pedagogy. Participants will also be supported to engage in a focused school based task to enable them to develop their practice further. Day 2 will give participants opportunities to feedback on their task and develop an understanding of how their findings can help them develop good early years practice. The course will give participants time to reflect on their practice, celebrating their strengths and identifying challenges Participants will have:  gained an understanding of the EYFS framework and the characteristics of Learning effective learning  developed an understanding of the observation, assessment and planning Outcomes cycle in everyday practice  evaluated their current learning environment and gained an understanding of how to develop this further to support good practice. Course Leader Kate Tucker

th nd Forthcoming Day 1: Friday 14 October 2016 Day 2: Wednesday 22 February 2017 9.30am-3.30pm 9.30am-12.30pm Dates

Venue: Bluecoat Early Years Teaching Centre Price per Delegate: Within TLP and within NDTSA - £90/ Outside either - £180 (one Booking Details funded place available per pre-school in the locality) Booking: To book your place contact June Smart on the details below.

Bluecoat Early Years Teaching Centre . Borough Road . Great Torrington . EX38 7NU Telephone: 01805 622333 Fax: 01805 624608 Email: [email protected] Visit our website: www.bluecoat-eytc.org Follow us on Twitter @BluecoatEYTC