Introduction to the Early Years

Alpha International Training

Short course

Online

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Personal tutor

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Overarching Principles of the EYFS
Areas of Learning and Development
Holistic Development
The Early Learning Goals
Supporting Holistic Development - An Example
The Importance of Play in the Early Years
Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework 2017

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Location

Start date

Online

Start date

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Subjects

  • Early Years
  • Literacy
  • Learning and Development
  • Play
  • Early Learning
  • Development
  • Learning
  • Principles of the EYFS
  • Areas of Learning
  • Holistic Development

Course programme

Session 1 - Areas of Learning and Development
  • Overarching Principles of the EYFS
  • Areas of Learning and Development
  • Holistic Development
  • The Early Learning Goals
  • Supporting Holistic Development - An Example
  • The Importance of Play in the Early Years
  • Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework 2017
Session 2 - Early Years Provision and Environments
  • The Early Years Environment
  • What should be included in the Early Years environment?
  • What makes a good resource?
  • Promoting creativity and thinking critically
  • Planning Activities
  • Self Reflection: Enabling Environments
Session 3 - Observing and Assessing Children
  • What is observation and why is it so important?
  • Observation Methods
  • How to implement successful observations
  • Perception, Objectivity and Bias
  • Factors affecting observations
  • Using Observations
  • Self-Reflection Checklist
Session 4 - Early Literacy and Mathematics
  • Key Areas of Literacy and Mathematics
  • Supporting Speaking and Listening
  • Developing listening skills
  • Phonics
  • The Importance of Books
  • The Foundations of Writing
  • Maths Through Play
  • Literacy and Maths in the Early Years Environment: Checklist
Session 5 - Safeguarding and Welfare
  • The Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements
  • What is safeguarding?
  • Causes for concern
  • A Safe Environment: Checklist
  • A balanced approach to risk management
  • Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
Session 6 - Partnership Working
  • Why do we work in partnership?
  • Working with parents and carers
  • Working with other practitioners and colleagues
  • Working with other settings
  • Barriers to partnership working
  • Data Protection

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