Early years foundation stage - schools
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- Central EYFS Moderation Discussions 2024
- Continuity Counts: Making the move to Yr 1 a positive, playful and challenging experience for all
- EYFS Conference: Behaviour is the tip of the iceberg - but what lies beneath?
- Woodworking in EYFS with Pete Moorhouse
- Cancellations
Central EYFS Moderation Discussions 2024
This is an opportunity to meet with colleagues to discuss evidence and make judgements against the Early Learning Goals (ELGs) in order to complete the EYFS profile. There will be time for delegates to discuss their anecdotal evidence, and any recorded evidence with colleagues and moderators to gain confidence in securing accurate judgements. Year 1 colleagues are welcome to attend, alongside their EYFS colleagues to ensure that they gain an understanding of children's attainment at the end of the reception year.
Preparation and Follow Up
Please ensure that you are prepared to discuss a child/children for each area of learning and ELG. Please bring 'evidence' for children; this should include those working at emerging and/or ELG as well as those that are more difficult to assess. A template moderation document will be sent with your confirmation of booking. Please complete the document prior to the moderation session to identify the children that you would like to discuss.
Please bring with you
- EYFS Profile Handbook 2023
- Evidence (anecdotal and recorded) for a selection of children in your class
- Moderation document with children to moderate
Training objectives
- To discuss individual children and make accurate assessments.
- To develop a secure understanding of the expectations of the ELGs.
Who can attend this course?
Reception Teachers, EYFS Lead, Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers, Teachers.
Cost: £0 for East Sussex schools, £25 for Out of County schools.
Contact: Education Events Team
Number of Sessions: 1 session per venue with the same content covered.
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| EYFS281 | Cooden Beach Hotel, Bexhill | 07 May 2024 | 13:00 - 16:00 |
| EYFS282 | Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne | 08 May 2024 | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| EYFS283 | Wellshurst Golf Club, Hellingly | 09 May 2024 | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| EYFS288 | Wellshurst Golf Club, Hellingly | 18 June 2024 | 13:00 - 16:00 |
| EYFS289 | Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne | 19 June 2024 | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| EYFS290 | Cooden Beach Hotel, Bexhill | 20 June 2024 | 09:00 - 12:00 |
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To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Continuity Counts: Making the move to Yr 1 a positive, playful and challenging experience for all
We are delighted that Kym Scott is going to lead this exciting training opportunity. Kym has worked in East Sussex previously with both teachers and headteachers and is a national and international speaker, passionate about early years and KS1 practice and pedagogy. This 2 part course is aimed at headteachers and Year 1 teachers, who wish to provide a more impactful, engaging and joyful educational experience for children, by using play and play-based experiences as a vehicle for learning.
The overall focus will be on providing both continuity and progression in learning between YR and Yr 1 in order to maximise outcomes for children. Both sessions will look at how to plan for and provide impactful experiences that support curriculum content as well as 21st century skills.
This course is aimed at both headteachers and Year 1 teachers attending day 1 together in order to facilitate changes in practice. Teachers will pay £90 for each day and headteachers can then attend for £25 for the day. (Headteachers can attend day 1 only or attend both days.)
Day 1 Content:
- Transitioning into Year 1 - how to make this as smooth as possible
- Key areas for consideration when moving to a more playful approach in Y1
- How play and engaging adult led experiences can make learning more memorable and the science behind this.
- Free play and play-based learning - why they matter and what they look like in practice.
- Continuum from adult-directed to child initiated learning - where does your practice sit and where would you like to move to?
- Creating a learning environment that provides challenging play opportunities.
- The adult role in extending play in Yr 1 through quality interactions.
- Gap Task: Putting into practice key elements and reporting back.
Day 2 Content:
- Addressing issues that have arisen since Day 1 and sharing progress
- Curriculum focus - playful writing in Year 1
- Capturing and evidencing learning in play
- Structuring opportunities so that curriculum objectives are covered - introducing challenges
- Supporting learners who are at earlier stages of development
- Moving forward into more structure without losing engagement.
Training objectives
- To enable staff to consider ways to make transition to Year 1 as smooth as possible.
- To understand how a more playful approach can make learning more memorable.
- To explore the difference between free play and play-based learning.
- To be confident in structuring playful learning opportunities.
Please bring with you
Delegates should bring with them their current curriculum documents and plans to refer to in the sessions.
Who can attend this course?
Year 1 teachers, Headteachers
Cost: £90 for teachers per day, £25 for Headteachers per day
Contact: Education Events Team
Number of Sessions: 2 sessions
The teachers will need to book onto both days. The headteacher may book on for just one day or for both days.
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| EYFS292 | Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne | 17 May 2024 | 09:00 - 15:30 |
| EYFS292 | Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne | 11 October 2024 | 09:00 - 15:30 |
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To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
EYFS Conference: Behaviour is the tip of the iceberg - but what lies beneath?
This year’s conference will explore a range of strategies to support practitioners in providing an inclusive early years’ experience for all. Different behaviours will be explored in order to gain an understanding of how practitioners can best support children to achieve their full potential.
Following our successful conference last year we are delighted to welcome back Ben Kingston-Hughes as our keynote speaker. Delegates will also have the opportunity to participate in a workshop of their choice, working with a host of EYFS experts including Ben Kingston-Hughes, Sam Wass, Gemma Goldenberg and the ESCC SEND Early Years Service.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided and there will be a marketplace to explore during the breaks. All delegates will also receive a goody bag!
Training objectives
- To provide information on neuroscience in order to understand children's behaviour
- To gain understanding about different elements of SEND
- To support practitioners to gain confidence and understanding in meeting the needs of all children
- To provide better understanding on what triggers certain behaviour patterns
Learning outcomes
- To be able to apply different strategies to support all children, but especially those with SEND
- To better understand what lies behind certain behaviours
- To be more confident in identifying needs and providing an inclusive environment for all to thrive
Who can attend this course?
Reception Teachers, EYFS Leads, ECTs, School SENCos, DSLs, Headteachers, Heads of School, EYFS Practitioners, Pre-school SENCos, Childminders
Cost: £95 for schools, £80 for pre-schools, £45 for childminders
Contact: Education Events Team
Workshops:
- Workshop 1: Ben Kingston-Hughes ‘We are Superheroes’
- Workshop 2: Sam Wass ‘Improving young children’s focus and attention’
- Workshop 3: Gemma Goldenberg ‘The Science behind outdoor learning and play - supporting stress, attention and behaviour’
- Workshop 4: SEND Early Years Service ‘Inclusive Minds: Understanding Autism Together’
- Workshop 5: SEND Early Years Service ‘Interactive introduction to the Makaton Language Programme’
For more details of the speakers and workshops, please see the conference flier [342.1 KB] [docx].
Please email your workshop choice to education.events@eastsussex.gov.uk at the time of booking your place. Workshops will be capped so be quick to book to avoid disappointment!
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| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| EYFS303 | American Express (Amex) Community Stadium, Falmer | 17 October 2024 | 08:30 - 16:00 |
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To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Woodworking in EYFS with Pete Moorhouse
This is a repeat of the very successful training days in term 4.
There is another exciting opportunity for a full day's training with Pete Moorhouse on woodworking in the EYFS. The practical course will explore how to introduce woodworking into your environment including resources, planning, the role of the adult and risk assessments. This course is for practitioners in settings and reception teachers and will look at the progression of skills for children of 2-5 years. Each participant will receive a FREE set of resources to start woodwork provision in the environment.
Training objectives
- To learn about the historical context of woodwork
- To learn how to introduce woodwork safely, implementing an effective risk assessment
- To understand the most suitable tools for young children and how to use them
- To explore open-ended activities and long term projects
- To explore the value and theory of woodwork especially in relation to the EYFS and understand the potential of woodwork for creativity and critical thinking
Who can attend this course?
EYFS Leads, EYFS Practitioners, Reception Teachers
Cost: £90 for schools, £45 for settings
Contact: Education Events Team
Number of Sessions: 1 session
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| EYFS311 | Plumpton College | 22 May 2024 | 09:00 - 15:30 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Cancellations
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.