Why come
Our understanding and knowledge regarding brain development and neuroscience is growing at an incredible rate. The information science is sharing enables us, as early childhood champions, to reflect on practice, consider our influence and impact on the children around us and how we offer young children the best possible experiences. This workshop will offer delegates the opportunity to explore the latest thinking, research and good practice in relation to ‘Brains, Behaviours and PSED’. The programme is based on the latest book by Debbie Garvey: ‘Nurturing Personal, Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood: A Practical Guide to Understanding Brain Development and Young Children’s Behaviour’ (2018).
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Registration
Individuals:
Early Bird Rate: 330 Euros (register by 1 February, 2019)
Standard Rate: 360 Euros (register by 8 April, 2019)
Group rate (3 or more):
Group Early-bird rate: 300 Euros (register by 1 February, 2019)
Group Standard rate: 330 Euros (register by 8 April, 2019)
Event details
Who is it for
This two-day, highly interactive and reflective programme is suitable for practitioners at all levels wishing to develop truly child-centred practice. This workshop will be particularly useful for practitioners who enjoy learning in a safe, non-threatening, mutually conducive environment, who are wanting to explore appropriate, effective and intriguing techniques, philosophies, experiences and understanding regarding nurturing PSED in early childhood, and how this can (and indeed should) be used as a basis for all other learning and development.
What will I take away
Aim: To support practitioners in developing skills, knowledge, understanding and confidence in a wide range of PSED related areas.
Objectives: By the end of the session, delegates will have had the opportunity to:
Explore a range of research, theory, legal and good practice around neuroscience, PSED and behaviours.
Examine their own experiences and consider how this influences practice. Consider scenarios and case studies to assist in developing understanding.
Cover a range of PSED related topics, such as neuroscience, the importance of touch, relationships, behaviours, self-regulation and resilience.
Develop an action plan to take learning forward and consider practice.
Key themes
This programme will include:
Introduction to neuroscience/brain development
Understanding risk & challenge in relation to resilience and self-regulation
Transitions
Working with a range of children (girls/boys etc.)
Behaviours
Understanding wellbeing
Importance of listening
Supporting adults (parents/carers and staff)
Schedule
8:00 – 8:30 Light breakfast (arrival/registration)
8:30 – 10:30 Session
10:30 – 11:00 Morning break
11:00 – 12:30 Session
12:30 – 13:15 Lunch
13:15 – 14:30 Session
14:30 – 15:00 Afternoon break
15:00 – 16:00 Session
Featured speaker
Debbie Garvey
Author, Speaker
Debbie’s career spans more than three decades, championing children, families and practitioners in early childhood, education and playwork, across the maintained, private and third sectors. From nursery provision, through to training at FE and HE levels, Debbie’s child-centred approach has been at the heart of her roles locally, regionally and nationally. Debbie’s experience includes roles such as, practitioner, leader, author, trainer, consultant, lecturer, researcher and facilitator, developing, delivering and evaluating a range of projects. Debbie has empowered the use and development of reflective practice in order to support quality experiences for children, families and staff, through supportive interventions such as, training, team building, conferences, forums, parent/family support, new provision and CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) programme’s.
Debbie is an active author, trainer and speaker on the subject of early years, early childhood and leadership, within the education sector. Debbie has particular interests in neuroscience, PSED, leadership, coaching/mentoring and reflective practice, and the roles these play in developing quality experiences for children, families and staff. In January 2007, Debbie set up Stonegate Training. Our aim is to advocate quality experiences and provision for children, young people and families, alongside quality training experiences for the dedicated practitioners who work with them. Amongst other things, Debbie is accredited as a C4EO Early Years Sector Specialist and a qualified mentor. Debbie has written several books in this area and is currently researching the areas of vulnerability, diversity and inclusion for her forthcoming manuscript. Debbie is an avid Twitter fan, and you can follow Debbie @stoneg8training.