Spring Courses 2010

Right From The Start: Understanding the Needs of Babies and Toddlers - Course re arranged from the 12/01/10 due to bad weather

Description

Course led by: Glenda Dudley and Karen March

Participants will be able to explore ways of capturing the special nature of the development of children through appropriate and meaningful experiences. This course aims to deepen understanding of effective practice and provision by focusing upon the specific interests and developmental needs of babies, toddlers and two year-olds.

Objectives

Course participants will have the opportunity to:

• Reflect on appropriate provision for babies and toddlers

• Explore exciting play opportunities

• Consider the key environmental factors which support/inhibit development

• Deepen their understanding on the critical need for quality interactions with this age group

• Gain a wealth of practical ideas and suggestions

• View exemplar materials for planning, observation and assessment

Target Audience

All practitioners working with children from Birth to Three

Course Provider

Glenda Dudley

Glenda Dudley has worked in Early Years education for more than twenty years both in the UK and in an international context in Europe and the Middle East.

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Karen March

Karen is an experienced Early Years’ practitioner having gained her NNEB 18 years ago. She has developed a special expertise with very young children and with children with special needs.