This is a discussion-focused meeting that links to current EYFS developments both nationally and locally. Leaders are able to network with colleagues and share best practice across Royal Greenwich schools.
Feedback from previous participants:
"Extremely informative, as always."
"I find these meetings valuable to keep up to date on issues and to talk with colleagues working with the same or similar age."
Pupils will:
- experience high quality EYFS provision
Practitioners will:
- benefit from being given important updates relating to EYFS statutory guidance
Settings will:
- make links with other settings across the Local Authority and will share effective EYFS practice through wider networking
Early Years Foundation Stage Leaders
This is a 2-part course, providing an in-depth look at best practice in the EYFS including:
- Understanding the statutory requirements of the EYFS curriculum
- Creating an environment that really enables learning for children and adults
- Developing manageable assessments, including the EYFS profile
- Building an effective team
Participants will have the opportunity to explore current research and deepen their understanding of how they can provide the best early years experience for their children.
Feedback from previous participants:
"The course has enabled me to develop my knowledge further..." Class Teacher
"As someone new to not only early years but teaching as a whole, I found it helped me to understand the process and goals of the early years..." School based student
"The course has provided a lot of info and increased my knowledge..." Deputy Head
Pupils will:
- experience high quality EYFS provision which will meet their needs
Practitioners will:
- increase their knowledge of EYFS pedagogy and how they can effectively deliver this in their setting
Settings will:
- make links with other settings and share effective practice through wider networking
Support Staff, ECTs, Qualified Teachers who are new to the EYFS, or Senior Leaders and staff who want to develop their understanding of EYFS pedagogy and practice.
An opportunity for Assessment leaders at EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to be able to network with colleagues and share best practice across Royal Greenwich schools.
Recent local and national assessment developments will also be covered, including:
- Statutory assessment requirements
- National reporting documentation
- Resources and materials available to support assessments
- Best practice in using data to support school self-evaluation and prepare for inspection
Pupils will:
- benefit from accurate assessment approaches
Practitioners will:
- have access to precise and accurate data analysis approaches to support school improvement
Settings will:
- benefit from assessment processes which are robust and support self evaluation
Assessment Leaders for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in Primary schools
This course specifically focuses on meeting the needs of children with an ASD in the Foundation Stage.
It covers:
- What is ASD?
- Communication development and strategies
- Sensory sensitivities and strategies to manage them
- Behaviour and strategies to manage behaviour
Pupils will:
- be provided with appropriate strategies and support to assist their inclusion, interaction and access to all areas of the curriculum
Practitioners will:
- have a deeper understanding of autism and how it affects children and their families
- be equipped with a range of strategies to support children with autism in mainstream primary schools
Settings will:
- have staff who have a greater understanding of best practice in relation to children with autism as well as the sensory difficulties they experience which can affect their ability to be included
Staff supporting pupils with an ASD in the Foundation Stage, SENCOs, Teachers and Teaching Assistants