Di worked in partnership with Early Education and the Department for Education on a Peer to Peer project (18mths) which focused on developing good practice in private day nurseries.
Clusters were formed in two Local Authorities which Di supported through training and gap tasks on:
- Young children talking – language development and learning
- Thinking together about the quality of provision and practice
- Leading good practice – reflecting on progress and thinking about the next steps
- Forging ‘real life’ authentic partnerships with parents and families
Partners worked together to give peer to peer support, matching up Outstanding Children’s Centre settings with others to develop good practice and share thinking over a period of time.
It included visits to each others settings, action planning and sharing progress from practitioner action research e.g. what worked well, Learning Story techniques.
What people said;
“It has been an outstanding project with our children and parents at the heart of it all. We will continue this journey. Many Thanks”
“Some magical reflective moments. It’s been both enjoyable and informative. Your nurturing lead has made it a ‘learning journey’ with colleagues – and fun. Thank you”
“We have looked forward to every session and learned so much”