Building a 'Strong Foundation in Reception'

Building a 'Strong Foundation in Reception'

Audience: Specifically for practitioners working with Reception children in schools

Aim: To support and extend the knowledge and understanding of practitioners working with Reception aged children, encouraging refection of curriculum, provision and practice.

Course length/sessions: 2 x 3 hour sessions

Cost: £50 for both sessions for city providers 

          £60 for out of city providers

Venue: Face to Face Venue TBC

In response to sector needs, we have developed a two-part training programme to specifically support and extend the knowledge and understanding of practitioners working with children in Reception. 

Through a mixture of theory and practical activities we will consider the unique needs of a Reception class, including how to ensure curriculum depth and coverage, whilst considering different teaching techniques and how to balance this with the statutory assessment The course will support you to look at your data, helping identify areas of learning to look at, as well as children who you may wish to target for additional support. 

Please note: Guidance on how to complete the assessment will not be covered in this session, this will be covered in the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile training. 

Key themes explored through the sessions include; 

  • Increasing practitioner knowledge of age and stage development for 4-5 year olds, including supporting pre-writing and writing skills 

  • Exploring an effective learning environment to support a broad and balanced curriculum 

  • Supporting effective data analysis and how it can be used to inform practice 

  • Preparing for an effective transition to Key Stage 1 

Delegates need to attend both sessions. 

Book

Date Time Venue Link

PT1 Wednesday 3rd February 2027

9.00am – 12.00pm

Nottingham Nursery School

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PT2  Wednesday 24th March 2027 9.00am – 12.00pm

 

Nottingham Nursery School