Upcoming Events...

PLAY2 Devon -' the power of play'
Inaugural Play2 EY CPD Conference Day!

When? Saturday, Nov 17th 2018, 9.30am-4.30pm
Where? Petroc College, Mid Devon Campus,Tiverton.
Cost? £85pp (Group discounts available)

Brought to you by the new Play2 Team - 'Can I go and Play Now's?' Author Greg Bottrill and EEY Trainer  - Hannah O'Donnell.

See below link for full details of our fantastic speakers *including Mine Conkbayir, Ruth Swailes, Tom Bedard, Topanga Smith, Sarah Seaman (Muddy Puddle Teacher) etc at this unique opportunity to reignite your love of play in early years learning!

Click on the below link for further information or to book / reserve your places (if paying by BACS and requiring an invoice).P lease note that spaces are limited , so don't delay!

Workshops Autumn 2018

PSED Skills in the Early Years:
Supporting the development of attention, self-regulation and emotional intelligence skills (executive functioning skills) for learning and life.

When? Tuesday 16th October 2018, 10am-12.15pm
Where? Old Heathcoat School Community Centre, Tiverton, Ex16 5JJ
Cost? £25 per delegate, £20 Students. Group discount available online (5 for 4).
Refreshments, course materials and CPD certificate included.

Course Synopsis:
What will Early Years Teachers, practitioners,  Managers and those working professionally with 0-5 age group get out of this CPD workshop?
  • Simple explanations of essential higher level cognitive and psycho-emotional developmental processes in the 0-5’s and how factors such as trauma or under-development in these skill areas (such as sensory processing disorder -SPD) manifest themselves in behaviour, attainment and wellbeing terms.
  • Understanding of how Executive Functioning skills directly link to future outcomes and areas of Early Education and care (in terms of resilience, ability and willingness to learn and the effects upon core skills such as emergent literacy/ early reading and writing).
  • šIdeas for simple, cost-effective, engaging enhancements for core free play provision areas and key practice reflections for practitioners/ settings, in order to close the gap in emotional skills development and improve resilience, coping behaviours, growth mindset thinking and positive mental health outcomes for all children as enthusiastic and well-equipped learners.
  • An opportunity to reflect upon & apply research into practice within the learning environment, including attachment theory, the physiological-cognitive learning relationship, psychosocial development, supporting key emotional skills for life.
  • Refreshments will be provided during the workshop.
  • Accompanying workshop Notes and a CPD completion of workshop certificate will be given to all attendees.
  • Please note that there is a hearing loop system in place in the Hall.
  • PLEASE notify the organiser of any additional specific requirements or considerations for the event in advance.
... FULL details online at Eventbrite link below.


EEY CPD Twilight workshop:

Enabling Gross Motor Physical Development to support early reading, literacy and writing skills.

When? Thursday 1st November 2018, 6.30pm-8.30pm
Where? Sunnylands Room, America Hall Community centre, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX4 8PX
Cost? £25 per delegate, £20 Students. Group discount available online (5 for 4).
Refreshments, course materials and CPD certificate included.
  • Course Synopsis:
    What will Early Years Teachers, practitioners,  Managers and those working professionally with 0-5 age group get out of this CPD workshop?
  • A greater understanding of neurological development within young children as they uniquely grow, through simple explanation of processes, which links to the cognitive and emotional learning and life skills processes necessary for then achieving their potential.
  • An in depth look at the key Gross Motor skills necessary for healthy development, which also allow for reading readiness  (tracking, de-coding, sitting with a book etc) and the beginnings of early writing.
  • A practical understanding of how core play and sensory provision, in the absence of an adult (as well as adult led interventions and overall pedagogy) can facilitate and differentiate for the development of key gross motor skills necessary for reading and writing, ie: crossing the midline, gaining proprioception, developing bilateral integration, strength and rotation (in the core, arm, shoulder, wrist etc) and effective balance.
  • An understanding of factors negatively affecting this healthy gross motor development (leading to poor development of key skills in literacy and early writing), such as low-risk environments, use of technology, lack of outdoor play/free play, poor attachments, trauma and disruptions in sensory processing, as well as the impact of retained primitive reflexes.
  • An overall, empowered understanding of how to assist the unique child within the core provision set up, as well as through interventions and ongoing reflective practice, based on research-led findings.
  • Refreshments will be provided during the workshop.
  • Accompanying workshop Notes and a CPD completion of workshop certificate will be given to all attendees.
  • PLEASE notify the organiser of any additional specific requirements or considerations for the event in advance.
  • ... FULL details online at Eventbrite link below.


'Heads, shoulders, fingers and toes...the importance of enabling Fine Motor skills in play to empower young children with early emergent literacy & writing skills .

2 X DATES:

When?
  • Tuesday 6th November 2018, 10am-12pm
  • Tuesday 4th December 2018, 6.30pm-8.30pm (Twilight)
Where?
  • Old Heathcoat School Community Centre, Tiverton (6/11/18)
  • Kingwood Childcare and Preschool, Uffculme (4/12/18)
Cost? £25 per delegate, £20 Students. Group discount available online (5 for 4).
Refreshments, course materials and CPD certificate included.
Course Synopsis: What will Early Years practitioners, teachers & those working with 0-5 age group get out of this workshop?
  • A greater understanding of neurological - cognitive- physical development (healthy brains) in young children as they uniquely grow, through simple explanation of the processes involved in allowing children to develop FM skills and beyond and why these are utterly inter-related in the brain (cognition) and body.
  • A look at what FM skills actually are - involving the tongue, fingers, toes, eyes, wrists etc...and how these link together to later enable early emergent literacy and writing skills, as well as  greater functioning for social, life and emotional skills too.
  • A very brief look (as this is another course!)at the key Gross Motor skills necessary to master, before FM skills can even begin to emerge.
  • An understanding of how to enable FM skills to develop naturally through engaging environments, (alongside GM skills within play) and the differences between these skills.
  • A look at the  research-led link between FM skills and language development in children and why this is essential to know, apply and reflect upon in play environments, pedagogy and for our unique children to thrive.
  • A practical understanding of how core play provision, in the absence of an adult (as well as adult led interventions and overall pedagogy) can facilitate and differentiate for the natural development of Fine motor physical skills across ages within the setting (it's the process not the outcome!)
  • Some cost effective ideas for developing play provision and supporting FM interventions which may further engage and enable children to develop these key skills.
  • An understanding of some key research-based) factors negatively affecting healthy FM physical development (such as technology usage).
  • Lots of information to take away and support planning/ ideas for engagement and enhancements, as well as supporting parents with key knowledge about the benefits play to support FM skill development which will ultimately lead to key life, reading and writing skills!
  • Refreshments will be provided during the workshop.
  • Accompanying workshop Notes and a CPD completion of workshop certificate will be given to all attendees.
  • PLEASE notify the organiser of any additional specific requirements or considerations for the event in advance.
  • ... FULL details online via the Eventbrite links below.

Feedback from attendees

Some FEEDBACK from recent Workshops attended by reception teachers, Preschool Managers, Nursery staff, CC staff, play-workers, TA's, EYPs and EYTs and more:

  • 'Fresh ideas and deeper understanding of how they support development.'
  • 'Very good value for money and as a twilight session as other options are so expensive - haven't been out for 2 years due to costs as am full time nursery teacher in an FU!'
  • 'Great to have the information in straightforward language.'
  • 'Extremely knowledgeable and interesting.'
  • 'Great for simple ideas.'
  • 'Promotes new ideas and gets you thinking about your own setting.'
  • 'I've come away with knowledge I can implement straight into practice as well as my studies.'
  • 'Very knowledgeable trainer with lots of research based evidence.'
  • 'Found it very interesting, I wish it was not so fast - enjoyed it!'
  • 'Good to have training at a higher level.'
  • It was just right - short enough to inspire you to do your own research and get excited about trying something new!'
  • 'A better understanding of child development and the importance of the prime areas and their impact on the specific – which will form the basis of in house training for support staff. Plus, how we can relook at planning and provision to ensure our children’s development of GMS and sensory
    experiences.'
  • 'How current gaps in our provision for the above mean that we may not have either recognised the
    importance of these or expected too much higher functioning too soon and so we need to plan for this in a different time of expectations level.'
  • It is a short but very informative event, it made me want to learn more!'
  • 'Underpins what we do and the reasoning behind it.'
  • 'We were presented with current up to date research into best and desirable practice with underlying child development information which put everything into context.'
  • 'Very cost effective for single delegates in that the very low charge will have a high impact on provision and more so once cascade training is disseminated. This is so as I am in a position to carry this out. I have been on 2 courses and would definitely attend further sessions.'
  • 'It exceeded expectation as it was very informative and there were really useful hand-outs which suggested further reading and research.'
  • 'I would recommend it as colleagues do not always appreciate the importance of play to learning.'
  • 'Very enthusiastic and lots of really useful information!'
  • 'Very enjoyable and thought-provoking, a desire to learn more.'
  • 'I would recommend it - to be able to think outside of the box and as a reminder that play is best.'
  • 'Workshop exceeded expectation and linked to Early Years Teacher Training study’
  • 'Clearly explained facts and interesting provision.
  • (The course )‘Exceeded expectation - loads of fantastic ideas presented in an interesting way.’