Child-led play is a statutory duty in the EYFS Framework (1.8) and leads to deeper levels of thinking, learning and involvement. It is the key way in which children engage in Sustained Shared Thinking. This days cpd is an opportunity to look more closely into these crucial aspects of children’s early learning and inform how adults can support and teach more effectively.
The day focuses on;
- How we recognise that children are leading their learning through their child-led/child-initiated play and activities?
- Understanding how child-led play and activities contribute to children’s thinking, learning and development?
- Observing, supporting and extending child – led play and activities through skilful, sensitive and informed teaching?
- Explore the balance between child-initiated thinking and learning and adult-led teaching (1.8)
- Make the connection between following children’s interests and sustained shared thinking
- How using PLODs (Possible Lines of Development) supports the balance and planning next steps
- Reflecting on your practice and discussing your thinking with others
Who should come?
All Practitioners, leaders and managers in the Private Sector, Nursery School teams, Children’s Centre practitioners, Foundations Stage Co-ordinators, FS Teachers, Y1 Teachers, Support staff/practitioners and Assessment Leads in Schools/Academies and Childminders
What people have said about the day:
I found it all really interesting and useful and the tutor extremely knowledgeable
Excellent delivery of course content e.g. How important it is to support children’s interests And How Sustained Shared Thinking is at the heart of children’s development