EEY: Enabling GM & sensory skill development within the setting: 0-3y
Event Information
About this Event
EMPOWERING EARLY YEARS - NEW ONLINE CPD TRAINING:
‘ENABLING GROSS MOTOR & SENSORY SKILL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE SETTING
(0-3years - Babies and Toddlers)’
(NB: Plus the absolute importance of this in light of the Covid 19 pandemic and children's holistic developmental needs for later thriving and learning.)
(Live online session, with pre-event reflective practitioner pack and course notes pre-reading, plus CPD certificate upon completion).
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The course is designed to support overall physical and mental wellbeing within children's holistic development, starting from babies upwards and will emphasise the importance of GROSS MOTOR PHYSICAL AND SENSORY-SYSTEM LINKED skills, to support later behaviour, lower stress reactions and enable children to thrive and learn, especially in light of factors relating to the impact of COVID 19 pandemic.
Led by experienced Associate Lecturer (BA Hons - Professional Development/ FdA Early Childhood) , EY Trainer and Early Years Teacher Hannah O’Donnell (EEY), this NEW ONLINE EARLY YEARS CPD workshop for all those working with BABIES and TODDLERS (additional date to focus on preschool and reception +), looks at the importance of supporting and developing key gross motor physical and sensory skills in young children (0-3 years) within settings and nurseries through enhanced child-led play provision and reflexive practice based on the unique child, in order to aid healthy brain and body development.
GM skill development improves outcomes in early writing/ mark making , emergent literacy associated skills, PSED skills (self-care and independence, potential for regulation capacity etc), greater physical and mental wellbeing and is shown through masses of research to be highly related to long term academic and social outcomes across all key subject areas.
This NEW course, will blend refreshed elements of previous Gross Motor Skill training - looking at core skills children need to develop through play , the role of Enabling EY environments, up-cycled EY practice to support these skills and the unique child, as well as underpinning this with new research . Plus, there will also be an additional focus on essential sensory skill development through play and experiences, which can then potentially enhance overall brain and body development for ALL children and ultimately lead to enabling children to better attend, regulate (esp where a sensory issue may exist), show better memory skills, problem solve and develop key emotional skills for life and learning.
In addition, the workshop will focus on easy, cost-effective ideas for differentiating physical skill-based continuous provision areas and child-led play practice, in order to provide a solid foundation upon which to improve outcomes for all young children (0-3) in major developmental areas of learning and development - literacy and writing.
Course Synopsis: What will Early Years practitioners, teachers & those working with 0-3 age group get out of this workshop?
(suitable for L2 upwards - it aims to cover material from L2 to L6/ BA +)
• A greater understanding of neurological - cognitive- physical development (healthy brains) in young children as they uniquely grow, through simple explanation of the brain/ body and sensory systems link, how this links to attachments, play opportunities and environments.
• An in-depth look at the key Gross Motor and sensory skills necessary for healthy development and how these link to later skills of reading, self-care, socio-emotional awareness, writing and attention etc.
• Key GM skills analysis and understanding of how to enable these in play provision, practice and environments, to develop - Bilateral integration, crossing the midline, core strength &rotation, arm and leg strength, proprioception, the vestibular system and balance.
• Plus a very basic understanding of the existence and potential impact of retained primitive reflexes in young children, within unengaging or unchallenging environments.
• A practical understanding of how core play and sensory provision in the EY environment, in the absence of an adult can facilitate, challenge and differentiate for the development of key gross motor physical skills necessary for a range of ages within the 0-3 age group.
• Some cost effective ideas for developing play provision and supporting reflective practice for practitioners, which may enable children to develop these key skills, as well as lots of information to take away and support planning/ ideas for engagement and enhancements, plus supporting parents with key knowledge about the benefits of GM skills in play to support overall wellbeing, development and outcomes for all children.
• Consideration of some of the main factors negatively affecting healthy gross motor development such as low-risk environments, increased use of technology, poor attachments, lack of outdoor play/free play and disruptions in sensory processing.
What do I get?
• Full workshop notes PRE ONLINE session, plus POST ONLINE SESSION ( as well as key references and suggested reading based on the workshop), the ONLINE SESSION plus Q and A, Practitioner Reflective pack around developing GM and Sensory skills within young children and a CPD certificate of completion.
E: empoweringearlyyears@gmail.com
The course is split across 3 x parts (PRE-COURSE READING, REFLECTION & LIVE COURSE CONTENT, followed by CPD certificate), in order to allow delegates to gain the most from the information, learning, reflection and their final participation. CPD certificates are also given.
Part 1 - Course pre-notes : Released 1 x week via online link/ email prior to the course for you to do in your own time and support your understanding of the final session.
Part 2 - Reflections: A voluntary reflective practitioner reflection and planning document (just for you and your learning/ setting, so that you can successfully apply what you take most from the course for the children within your care) .
Part 3: A live 1. 5 HOUR online course session (in limited group size) with the course leader and other delegates to put the learning into practice - this will be on a given date / time for you to access online and join and the link will be given upon sign up to/ payment for the course. Q and A can also be given at this session.
Course references will also be given at this session - for extra reading and useful support and the opportunity for feedback
Who is the course aimed at?
This Course is suitable for Nursery/ Early Years Practitioners, EY Students, EY Managers, EYTs, Teaching Staff teams, Head Teachers, TA's, Child-minders, Nursery and Preschool Teams, SENDCos and anyone working with young children, 0-5years.
Who are EEY?
Led by experienced Early Years Teacher, EY Trainer & Associate Lecturer (FdA Early Childhood/ BA (Hons), Professional Development - Childhood Studies/ FdSc Health and Social Care) - Hannah O'Donnell (BA Hons (Psych), Early Years Teacher Status, PgDip EY (Dist)):
EEY aims to offer excellent, inspiring, cost-effective options for CPD, adding value for the practitioner, and overall setting/ school EY pedagogy, as well as focusing on the skills needs of unique children, allowing them to thrive. Since 2016, EEY has been delivering training across the South West to schools, settings, hubs etc, as well as being part of the Play 2 team, holding Early Years conferences and training, based around the power of play in learning. Currently PT University lecturing and training online, as well as one 3 yo still at home and ever planning to finish the book!
Tell me more about the course: (see above for full details)
Course Outline:
Session 1: Pre-course notes Outline:
Theory, research on GM skills and sensory skill development, useful links, video clips etc to understand basics of early brain and body development for the 0-3 age group in relation to professional care.: (Undertaken in OWN FREE TIME - PDF notes and online link to summary)
Session 2: Reflections (Pre- Course)
Notes given and Undertaken in OWN FREE TIME around GM skills provision within own setting and practice, to allow greater application of knowledge and training post event.
Session 3: LIVE TRAINING - ON GIVEN DATE - Online seminar with course leader and other delegates (small group). Accessed via link given upon registration and payment.
INCLUDES (not exhaustive and may change)
• Summary of GM skills and how these develop in the brain and body through play, (plus, why they are essential for all key cognitive skills such as – reading/ writing, PSED and overall physical skills allowing independence, plus emotional development and regulation, alongside early mark making and overall healthy brain growth.
• Practical tips on enabling GM skills for 0-3 age group, across a variety of activity and environment areas for early years provision.
• Summary of key sensory skills to develop within healthy brains and bodies from 0-3 and some factors that can interrupt this
• Cost-effective and easy Support for sensory skill development within the environment and practice (s).
• Reflective practice and supporting the unique child in relation to GM skills and later behaviour and wellbeing / learning outcomes.
• Opportunity to apply knowledge to own setting and ask questions.
Booking:
Please book your space(s) ONLINE with Eventbrite. All bookings and payments MUST be received prior to event start date. Thank you. Invoices may be requested via email after booking (tick pay by cheque), but at the Organiser's discretion.
Internet/ online access.
You will require internet access to access the link on the day. If you experience any difficulties with this prior to or on the day, which are the fault of the organiser, you will be offered the chance to undertake the final part of the course again on the next available date. If you suffer technology issues - please contact the organiser directly to discuss options.
Further internet joining details for the session will be given upon payment and booking completion (approx. 3 days before event start).
Refunds/ unable to access or attend:
Refunds are not generally available, as these are limited group booked events. Where access or attendance is disrupted due to exceptional unforeseen circumstances, the Event organiser reserves the right to offer an alternative date for training or refund if available. This is done on an individual basis only at sole discretion of the organiser. Please let the organiser know at the earliest point if you cannot attend. You are welcome to allow a colleague to attend on your behalf, but must make the Organiser aware, to ensure they gain access to the meeting room Zoom.
If you experience technical difficulties , then at the organiser's discretion again you may be offered alternative arrangements.
If unforeseen circumstances interrupt the training session for the organiser, then you will be notified at the earliest point and contacted to re-schedule the date or offered a refund.
Data Protection:
All details on the booking will be used for communications regarding the course. Your secure contact details shall not be held for any other purpose or shared with other parties. Email details will be used for sending out CPD certificates at the latest, 10 days post the event and then details are no longer kept.
Access & statement of support: If you require any special consideration for access to any of the given course content items, please let the organiser know, as we are currently developing supporting documents to enable those with additional learning needs and different media to access our materials in the way that suits them best. Thank you.
For any further queries please contact E: empoweringearlyyears@gmail.com
Feedback on past training:
'Great to have the information in straight-forward language'
‘The course was fab and the hand-out EXCELLENT as I will now be able to go over this while I am on my apprenticeship.’
'Extremely knowledgeable and interesting.'
'Great for simple ideas.'
‘Thanks very much for the intense and informative training you provided earlier this month, I can see these issues everywhere now!’
‘Thank you so much for last night’s training, it was very valuable. As a class teacher I have had some of this training over the years, but it is so interesting and things are always changing so it was very valuable to go over it, plus learn some new bits'
We were presented with current up to date research into best and desirable practice with underlying child development information which put everything into context.'
'Very cost effective for single delegates in that the very low charge will have a high impact on provision and more so once cascade training is disseminated. I have been on 2 courses and would definitely attend further sessions.'
'Promotes new ideas and gets you thinking about your own setting.'
'I've come away with knowledge I can implement straight into practice as well as my studies.'
'It exceeded expectation as it was very informative and there were really useful handouts which suggested further reading and research.'
'I would recommend it as colleagues do not always appreciate the importance of play to learning.'
'Very enthusiastic and lots of really useful information!'
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Empowering Early Years
