About this Event
This event is an opportunity for Early Years Professionals to join us for a varity of engaging workshops designed for Early Years Professionals dedicated to fostering robust communication and language development in early childhood.
Ben Kingston-Hughes our key note speaker makes a compelling argument that play is a fundamental building block for every aspect of well-being and development. Ben will explore the vital role of Play in developing and growing children’s brains, highlighting the profound importance of play for brain growth, wellbeing and even life expectancy.
Ofsted is the Government Department that inspects and regulates services for learners and children in England. Ofsted will be joining us to discuss the curriculum for communication and language.
Becky Evans is an advisory teacher with extensive experience working in Newham. Personal, Social and Emotional Development are the three building blocks of future success in life. This helps to support children’s development by helping them to interact effectively and develop positive attitudes to themselves and others. Developing an understanding of the key features of effective adult-child interactions will provide practical ideas and strategies to support PSED in the early years.
Gareth Cotterel has worked in Early Years for 15 years. His current role is as a Primary School Assistant Head Teacher with responsibility for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
He lectures on Early Years, particularly on school readiness and transition.
Practitioners will explore school readiness and what pre-schools can do to ensure children are ready for school. Current Early Years practice and what the baby room learning environment could look like will also be explored.
Melissa Prendergast and Fliss James from the East London Research School and A Brighter Start – East London’s Stronger Practice Hub will focus on - Approaches for supporting communication and language: Putting evidence into action with ‘The ShREC Approach and Maths Through Picture Books – a cosy fun way to learn maths using 'The ShREC Approach'.
Agenda
08.30 - 09.00 - Registration - tea and coffee.
09.00 - 09.10 - Welcome, housekeeping and introductions
09.15 -10.10 - Keynote Speech by Ben Kingston-Hughes
10.15 – 12.30 - Workshops including tea and coffee break
12.30 - 13.30 - Lunch provided by Jim & Tonic.
13.30 – 15.45 - Workshops including tea and coffee break
15.45 - 17.00 - Ofsted Presentation
17.00 - 17.30 - Closing message from Ben Kingston-Hughes.
Ben Kingston-Hughes, Inspired Children
Ben Kingston-Hughes is an international keynote speaker, author and multi award-winning trainer. He is also the Managing Director of Inspired Children and has worked with vulnerable children across the UK for over 30 years. He has appeared on television several times working on a variety of children’s projects and his distinctive blend of humour, neuroscience and real-life practical experiences have made his training invaluable for anyone working with children. His groundbreaking book, “A Very Unusual Journey into Play.” is now available and his new book “Why Children Need Joy” was published in January 2024.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Divisible Space Stratford, 1 Sugar House Lane, London, United Kingdom
GBP 60.00