An Introduction to Schemas by Laura Andrews £15 Expand Upcoming Courses: There are currently no upcoming dates for this course To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Summary: This course will enable learners to understand what schemas are, why they are important and how to support young children to understand their world in an environment rich with resources for different schemas. A complimentary audit tool evaluating how you recognise common schemas and facilitate an environment to nurture different learning styles is included. Learning Outcomes: Understand what schemas are and why they are important How to support young children to understand their world in an environment rich with resources to learn though different schemas A complimentary audit tool evaluating how you recognise common schemas and facilitate an environment to nurture different learning styles Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE
'Creative Storytelling' by Becky Watanabe - £15 Expand Upcoming courses: There are currently no upcoming dates for this course, however if you wish to book this course in house then please contact us. To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now'; alternatively, if you wish to book this course in house then please contact us. Summary: This practical workshop will enable learners to explore different ideas of how to support and engage children in building their own stories and consider ways to introduce new vocabulary, meeting the new requirements of the Early Years Inspection Framework. Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE
'Cultural Capital' by Becky Watanabe - £12 (usually £15) Expand Upcoming Courses Face-to-Face: There are currently no face-to-face courses arranged as our training centre is closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Online courses: If you would like to see this online courses on another date, please let us know by emailing [email protected] To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Summary: This course will enable learners to understand the concept of cultural capital and what this looks like in practice and explains different ideas of how to enhance your environment equipping children with knowledge, understanding and skills needed for future success. Learning Outcomes: Understand the concept of cultural capitalism and what this looks like in practice Explore different ideas of how to enhance your environment equipping children with knowledge, understanding and skill needed for future success. Consider how you can strengthen children’s language development, discovering new words in an environment of aw and wonder. Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE Or, online via Microsoft Teams
'Early maths' by Laura Andrews - £30 Expand Upcoming Courses: There are currently no upcoming dates for this course, however if you wish to book this course in house then please contact us. To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Learning Outcomes: To gain a better understanding based on the use of number, shape, space, measure and calculation To understand how we can provide opportunities for early mathematics To understand how to recognise early mathematics To understand how to support early mathematics Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE
'Enabling Environments - A Natural Approach' by Becky Watanabe - £20 (usually £25) Expand Upcoming Courses Face-to-Face: There are currently no face-to-face courses arranged as our training centre is closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Online courses: If you would like to see this online courses on another date, please let us know by emailing [email protected] To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Learning Outcomes: Explore the enabling factors that create a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn through play Understand the value of unrestricted play opportunities with environments rich with loose parts, sensory play and light tables Create invitations to play discussing the learning intentions, implementation and impact of learning experiences provided Reflect on your role in providing learning experiences within an inclusive environment, and positive interactions with the children and their families Evaluate your practice through discussion and a complimentary Enabling Environments audit tool As part of the session, you will also be provided with an Enabling Environments audit tool to use in your setting. Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE Or, online via Microsoft Teams
'Extending Learning Through Risky Play' by Becky Wantanabe - £15 Expand There are currently no upcoming dates for this course, however if you wish to book this course in house then please contact us. To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Learning Outcomes: To leave with practical ideas of how to extend children’s learning through challenging and enjoyable experiences of risky play. To learn the theory of risky play. To recognise the limitations of risky play in modern western culture. To understand the benefits of risky play in childhood. Who Should Attend? Suitable for anyone working with children in the EYFS Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE
'Language & Communication in the Early Years' by Laura Andrews - £30 Expand There are currently no upcoming dates for this course, however if you wish to book this course in house then please contact us. To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Learning Outcomes: To gain a better understanding based on the use of environmental print, books, early writing and language To understand how we can provide opportunities for early literacy To understand how to recognise early literacy To understand models of early literacy Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE
'Planning in The Moment - an Introduction' by Anna Ephgrave - £75 Expand Upcoming courses: Thursday 3rd February 2022 (9:30am-4:30pm) – Face to Face at Acorn Training Centre (MK4 4DE) To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Learning Outcomes Gain an introduction to brain development and levels of involvement Understand why child-initiated play is so powerful Reflect on the best environment to support deepest involvement Explore the role of the adult within child-initiated play - to observe, assess, plan and teach in the moment Be introduced to the paperwork that supports this child-led learning. This has become known as 'planning in the moment' Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE
'Planning in The Moment - Full Course (2 days)' by Anna Ephgrave - £150 Expand Upcoming courses: Mon 13th September & Tue 7th December 2021 (9:30am-4:30pm) – Face to Face at Acorn Training Centre (MK4 4DE) Thu 24th March & Thu 16th June 2022 (9:30am-4:30pm) – Face to Face at Acorn Training Centre (MK4 4DE) To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Learning Outcomes: If you attend this course, you will leave with the evidence and practical strategies that you need in order to promote child-led learning in your setting. As part of the course, you will undertake an action research project between each training day which will help you to embed Planning in the Moment in your setting. Gain an introduction to brain development and levels of involvement Gain an understanding of why child-initiated play is so powerful Reflect on the best environment to support deepest involvement Explore the role of the adult within child-initiated play - to observe, assess, plan and teach in the moment Be introduced to the paperwork that supports this child-led learning, also known as 'planning in the moment' Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE
'Supporting & Nurturing Early Childhood Behaviour' by Becky Watanabe - £24 (usually £30) Expand Upcoming Courses Face-to-Face: There are currently no face-to-face courses arranged as our training centre is closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Online courses: If you would like to see this online courses on another date, please let us know by emailing [email protected] To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Summary: An interactive, discussion focused course, looking at different behaviours children display, and how to respond effectively. Learning Outcomes: Understand early childhood behaviours and the interplay between natural and nurtured influences Learn about the development of emotions and strategies of how to respond effectively to different behaviours Understand the key role of the environment and how this can influence children’s behaviour including positive role modelling and interactions between adults and with children. Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE Or, onlince via Microsoft Teams
'Understanding & Implementing the EYFS from Sep 2021' by Becky Watanabe - £24 (usually £30) Expand Upcoming Courses Face-to-Face: There are currently no face-to-face courses arranged as our training centre is closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Online courses: If you would like to see this online courses on another date, please let us know by emailing [email protected] To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Summary: This course will provide you with an overview of the EYFS and how to implement this in practice. Learning Outcomes: Understand the overarching principles that underpin the EYFS Understand the prime and specific areas of learning and characteristics of effective learning and how to deliver the curriculum through a holistic, play based approach Reflect on the quality of education you provide and what Ofsted means by Intent. Implementation and Impact. Understand the importance of observing children and how to your interactions can extend learning experiences Discuss mandatory assessments and what to include To explore parent partnerships and how to develop this relationship in and out of the setting Who Should Attend? Suitable for anyone working with children in the EYFS Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE Or, online via Microsoft Teams