Building a 'Strong Foundation in Reception'

Course Length: 2 x 3 hour sessions

Course Leaders: EYFS Teaching and Learning Specialists

Audience: Specifically for practitioners working with Reception children in schools

Course Overview:  In response to sector needs, we have developed a two-part training programme to specifically support and extend the knowledge and understanding of practitioners working with children in Reception.

Through a mixture of theory and practical activities we will consider the unique needs of a Reception class, including how to ensure curriculum depth and coverage, whilst considering different teaching techniques and how to balance this with the statutory assessment.  The course will support you to look at your data, helping identify areas of learning to look at, as well as children who you may wish to target for additional support.

Please note: Guidance on how to complete the assessment will not be covered in this session, this will be covered in the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile training.

Key themes explored through the sessions include;

• Increasing practitioner knowledge of age and stage development for 4-5 year olds, including supporting pre-writing and writing skills
• Exploring an effective learning environment to support a broad and balanced curriculum
• Supporting effective data analysis and how it can be used to inform practice
• Preparing for an effective transition to Key Stage 1

Delegates need to attend both sessions.