https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124 Virtual Bulletin Board for Students, Staff and Mentors to Collaborate, Share and Reflect en-us 2016-08-09 14:34:45 UTC 2025-11-02 04:28:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/aws/123543244/052406b275aa757274d6a6ad2f595b86cd0f2d64/fdbd3a3d9e6b0c0e6e0ca6663c034a61.jpg r_gill https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117797993 Another useful document from the National Strategy Series for Early Years. This offers a focus on supporting Communication and Language, once again considering English as an Additional Language within this.]]> 2016-08-09 14:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117797993 r_gill https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117797994 This is an 'oldie but a goodie'... Part of the Primary Strategy Series which informed practitioners working within the Foundation Sage. Still very much drawn from today.]]> 2016-08-09 14:23:06 UTC https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117797994 r_gill https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117797995 Legislative document.]]> 2016-08-09 14:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117797995 r_gill https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117797996 You are the Early Years Teacher and Expert in the setting...
Read widely, using the below documents as initial signposts. Chose an area which interests you.
Prepare a small presentation (10 minutes maximum) using any media you so wish (PowerPoint, Flip Chart, Prezi) Aim to convey evidence of your new knowledge and wider reading. Consider the impact of your chosen topic in the setting, how the topic influences the practice of professionals, the learning and development of children, and partnership with parents. ]]> 2016-08-09 14:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117797996 r_gill https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117797997 The following link gives you access to a document by O'Sullivan and Chambers which concentrates of leading provision for two year olds but relates to broader leadership issues you will need to reflect upon for EYTS.

'The Twoness of Two' - London Early Years Foundation.

https://issuu.com/leyf/docs/the_twoness_of_twos_2014/3?e=2376217/7083339]]> 2016-08-09 13:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117797997 r_gill https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117797998 This chapter provides a baseline for the key issues, context and background of studying Child Development. Utilize the case studies, and questions to challenge your understanding.
Keenan, T. Evans, S. Crowley, K. (2016)]]> 2016-08-09 13:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117797998 r_gill https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117797999 A link to an interactive child development timeline. Although a basic overview, this does offer insight into the medical perspective of 'normative child development' which children are assessed against during their Health Visitor Checks.
http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/birthtofive.aspx]]> 2016-08-09 14:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117797999 r_gill https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117798000 The Literacy trust have a wealth of information, resources and support for practitioners.  This particular link focuses on 0-3s but can be applied to children with EAL if their language skills are delayed.  Set up a login with the Literacy Trust to access the links within the document]]> 2016-08-09 13:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117798000 r_gill https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117798001 This chapter considers the attachments young children make and the importance of these relationships with adults.  Explore each section with your own research into the subject area to fully understand the subject area.]]> 2016-08-09 13:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117798001 r_gill https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117798002 This research was conducted as part of the review of the EYFS curriculum, and helped to formulate the Early Years Curriculum as we now know it. It highlights how a thorough knowledge of Child Development facilitates our practice, and contributes to our expertise. Some highly interesting bed time reading!]]> 2016-08-09 13:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117798002 r_gill https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117798003 This chapter considers explores play in relation to policy, legislation through to how play develops in very young children.  Page 138 has some reading activities for you to extend your knowledge and understanding further.]]> 2016-08-09 13:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/117798003 r_gill https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/176378655 2017-06-14 10:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/176378655 r_gill https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/176378874 2017-06-14 10:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/r_gill/ah9eby8bi124/wish/176378874