Implementing the EYFS 2012
•A hands-on approach to implement changes for 2012
•No-nonsense tactics to embed:
•7 new areas of learning
•reduction of Early Learning Goals
•3 new characteristics of teaching and learning
•25 new activities to support and extend learning
Linda Tallent
Linda is a practical and innovative trainer specialising in Early Years. She is a School Improvement Officer and is responsible for much innovative work in Gateshead, creating effective learning environments. Linda has a strong interest in developing early literacy and numeracy skills in young children.
Explore the principles and commitments underpinning the new EYFS
Gain a deeper understanding of the Prime and Specific areas of learning
Understand the role of the adult indoors and outdoors
Recognise the impact of the learning environment for children
Study the 3 characteristics of teaching and learning:
- playing and exploring
- active learning
- creating and thinking
Comprehensive approach to transform your setting
Embed communication and language across all areas
Support transition to year 1
Understand staffing issues such as staff:child ratios and staff qualifications
Balance adult-led and child-initiated activities
Audit your provision
Activities for active learning
An overview of different types of activities covering:
- indoors & outdoors
- noisy & quiet areas
- small & large groups
New ways to develop:
- social skills
- confidence
- communication
A treasure trove of sensory materials and natural resources
Use everyday life and natural resources to fuel curiosity and enrich learning
New activities to involve children with materials, ideas, people and events
Use existing resources to:
- build
- measure
- compare
- count
- imagine
Use natural resources such as flowers, leaves and bark to:
- create pictures
- create patterns
- tell a story
Use material to:
- crawl under
- make a magic cloak
- make a den
INSET
Implementing the EYFS 2012, along with all our courses, can be arranged for in-school training (INSET).
For each course we recommend trainer(s), but when arranging your INSET day, you can choose. For more information, contact our INSET department.
Linda Tallent
Linda is a practical and innovative trainer specialising in Early Years. She is a School Improvement Officer and is responsible for much innovative work in Gateshead, creating effective learning environments. Linda has a strong interest in developing early literacy and numeracy skills in young children.