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Reflecting on Kerry Murphy’s talk on ‘Neurodiversity – Affirming Commu…
by Vanna Fossella
Educator and Tapestry product support specialist Vanna Fossella shares her reflections after attending a key note talk by Kerry Murphy at the 2024 Newham Early Years Conference.
Podcast: The importance of fundamental motor skills in child development
Jules and Ben chat with Dr Leanne Jaye about fundamental motor skills – what they are, the role educators play in developing them, and how to support families in realistic ways to encourage movement with their children.
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Child and Adolescent Counsellor Simmone Boyce, and Anya Edwards from o…
Simmone Boyce and Anya Edwards reflect on how settings can develop expertise to support children that suffer from trauma or consistent stress.
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'Oral Health in Early Years' free online training
Hi - I'm sorry for the very delayed reply - I'm afraid this training isn't available outside of Bedfordshire. If you contact your local authority's public health team they may run similar training or may be able to signpost you to someone that does. -
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Early Maths research
Hi all, My name is Jess Green and I am a PhD student at Loughborough University, my PhD is looking at maths teaching in the early years. I am currently researching the attitudes and beliefs of early years educators (including reception teachers and TAs) towards early maths. This will form part of a research paper that will be published, then with the plan of using the insights from educators to create a professional development program supporting maths teaching in the early years. I would greatly appreciate if you could fill out this 15-20 minute survey that will support this research. https://lborocmc.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b9tma8PaKRNTPyS Many thanks! Jess Green -
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Early maths for PhD research
Hi all, My name is Jess Green and I am a PhD student at Loughborough University, my PhD is looking at maths teaching in the early years. I am currently researching the attitudes and beliefs of early years educators (including reception teachers and TAs) towards early maths. This will form part of a research paper that will be published, then with the plan of using the insights from educators to create a professional development program supporting maths teaching in the early years. I would greatly appreciate if you could fill out this 15-20 minute survey that will support this research. https://lborocmc.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b9tma8PaKRNTPyS Many thanks! Jess Green -
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2025.04.25 - Year 6: Writing - Standardisation and Moderation - Southampton
Year 6: Writing - Standardisation and Moderation Friday 25th April 09.00 to 15.30 Highpoint Centre This training will refresh delegates on the key processes in relation to Key Stage 2 writing. Delegates will take part in standardisation activities to develop their confidence in accurate assessment of writing using the teacher assessment framework. Delegates will then be given time to moderate their own pupil's work with colleagues from schools across the city. Please bring along the following • Exemplification materials for writing • Teacher Assessment Framework • Examples of pupils’ writing workbooks for pupils on track to achieve WTS, EXS and GDS Fee for training Southampton City Council maintained schools: £40 Academies, free schools, and other organisations: £45
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