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Early Years Education Foundations

  • Staff Development
  • Emily Macfarlane
  • 25 Mins
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Unqualified Professionals

Duration

25 Mins

Resources

1 Files

Streaming Content

4 Videos

Description

This class, 'Group Time - Supporting Each Other', is designed to help educators improve the quality and effectiveness of group time in early childhood settings. The lessons focus on minimising disruptions, understanding and addressing the challenges of large group dynamics, and the importance of active participation. Additionally, the class emphasises the value of reflective practice and collaboration, encouraging educators to share strategies and continuously refine their approach. By the end of the class, participants will have the tools and knowledge needed to create engaging, supportive, and productive group times that benefit both children and educators alike.

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Lesson Content

1. Do Not Interrupt Group Time

05:50

Group times are crucial for maintaining children's concentration and focus. Disruptions can hinder learning, so it's essential to have preventive measures and effective communication strategies in place to minimise interruptions.

2. Let's Support Each Other

04:26

Managing children's attention in large groups can be challenging. By understanding each child’s needs, educators can tailor group times for optimal engagement.

3. Make Sure to Join in With the Fun

03:23

Engaging with children during group activities is key to building rapport and enhancing their experience. Learn their favourite songs, use character voices, and foster a positive environment through continuous practice and collaboration. Sharing what works with colleagues is vital for collective success.

4. Group Times & Reflective Practice

04:56

Reflect on group times regularly to identify what works and what can be improved. Sharing successful strategies, incorporating group times into transition plans, and using daily reflections are important for continuous improvement and effective teamwork.

Meet your teacher

Having worked in early years since the age of 16 early childhood learning means everything to me, which is why I'm so passionate about ensuring a platform dedicated to our communities learning exists. I've experienced first hand the lack of genuine and affordable learning opportunities that exist within early years and trying to provide my teams with high quality and flexible training on a non-existent budget is an impossible task. Its our mission to change this.

'A complete game changes for us.'

Having The Early Years Network at our fingertips has completely changed the way we develop our staff members. The platform allows me to inspire staff to follow their own individual passions through easy and accessible training.

Maureen Naismith

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Are all the Network Classes included in my monthly price?

Regardless if you are a standard user or a corporate user, your membership grants you access to our entire collection of Network Classes so you can begin your educational journey with us today without any limitations.

Are there quizzes on the platform?

The Early Years Network is all about meaningful learning that will transform the way you interact with and educate young children, not attempting to fill your head with information for the sake of a quick superficial quiz.

Are videos available in different languages?

Unfortunately for the time being videos are only available in English, but maybe one day...

Can I access The Early Years Network if I don't have an early years qualification?

YES! Content on The Early Years Network has been created for people interested in early years regardless of age, experience or academic background. We have something for everyone whether you are a childminder, parent/carer or an early years professional.

Can I download the videos?

No, all videos are only accessible to stream online and require an internet connection in order to access the platform and watch the content.

Can I only access The Early Years Network on a computer?

Absolutely not, The Early Years Network has been optimised to be used on any device from your mobile phone to your tablet! Our flexible approach to learning embraces any and all types of device so you can learn anytime, anywhere!

Is The Early Network an accredited institution?

Whilst The Early Years Network is not an accredited body we do offer skill-based learning helping people transform knowledge and theory into meaningful change and improvement to their practice, environments and curriculum. Our Network Courses are created and hosted by leading experts within their academic fields, and upon completion of each course learners will be provided with a certificate to evidence their achievement.

Is there a minimum subscription time?

Of course not! You're free to cancel your membership whenever you like.

What is The Early Years Network?

We are a learning and development platform dedicated to the magical world of early years! We cover a wide range of topics, from child brain development to the importance of safeguarding and child wellbeing, through high-quality and immersive video content.

What subjects are covered on The Early Years Network?

We cover everything Early Years from ‘Cognitive Development Theories’, to the science behind play and even how to build the best rocket ship out of cardboard (you won't want to miss that video!). If you can think of a topic in early years we've probably got a video on it!

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