[NIckyb]

OK Sarah I’ll check this out – I have a spare copy that I can bring with me when I come to visit you hopefully next Tuesday

Nicky

[NIckyb]

HI Despina

The following text books that you have in your book bag could be used to support this task
Developmental Psychology and Early Childhood Education (D. Whitebread)

Early Childhood and Neuroscience, Theory , Research and implications for practice (M. Conkbayir)

[NIckyb]

Hi Jade ,

You don’t have to reference but if you’re happy too then we would be happy for you to include!! I always think is helpful to provide a reference list at the end!

Nicky

[NIckyb]

Thank everyone for coming along – it was really good to get to know you all a little bit in a more informal way – hopefully you will start to feel more comfortable to get in touch with each other now too!

Really happy that you enjoyed it!

Nicky

[NIckyb]

YEAY Chloe – You did it!!!!!

[NIckyb]

Hi Rosie

I think I am going to alternate the timings so the next one will be Tuesday 15th December from 7-8 pm – you do not have to come along for the whole hour – just pop in to get to know each other a little!

Nicky

[NIckyb]

HI Rosie ,

My advice would be to look at developing sensory experiences in the outdoor area – going for a walk with the babies , playing with bubbles, water play/ sand play / sensory garden. You might find it helpful to research the Scandinavian approach to early years education — they use the outdoor environment substantially to build children’s strength , resilience and ability to take risks.
Nicky

[NIckyb]

My advice would be perhaps to narrow it down to the room you are working in!
Nicky

[NIckyb]

HI Mel ,

Laura will send out a link today for the drop in session this evening
nicky

[NIckyb]

Thank you all as ever for your contributions – it sounds as though Gill has had a massive impact on your understanding of supporting early maths – great to hear of so many examples of how you are applying this to practice in order to effectively support the children’s mathematical development!

[NIckyb]

HI

They are on the video but the reflection section is the whole day

Nicky

[NIckyb]

Don’t panic Nicky – I will start these session form Tuesday 1st! I think I will be running these for some time to come!

Nicky

[NIckyb]

Thank you all for the peer observation- some lovely activities being carried out!
Some reflections:

Lauren : Wonderful to question whether the responses were actually form the children themselves! I like the way you are encouraging your colleagues to value the children by asking them what they would like in their scrapbooks – encouraging ownership. Q – does your colleague understand why you have made this suggestion?

Lydia: – Lovely interactive activities supporting children’s learning . You make the impact of the session very clear – e.g. enabling the younger children to explore using the props and introduction of new language. Excellent ideas for consolidating the children learning through enabling time for a reflection session at the end. This would further support your colleagues to make in the moment assessments and use this to plan for extending next steps. Q – could your colleagues complete a reflection session with the children at the end of an activity and reflect on what they have learned form this?

Emma : excellent to support your colleague to ensure children are able to have time to explore using their senses – whilst waiting for their peers – never miss an opportunity for learning! Q – does your colleague understand why the should have been supported / encouraged?
Also lovely ideas to include a warm up activity to introduce the children to something new.

Rosie: very clear content in the observation and really good to see how you are encouraging deeper critical thinking though providing your colleague with a range of strategies to use when questioning children. The advice for giving specific praise is spot on as this will further promote a ‘can do attitude’. Q does your colleague understand the benefits of using specific praise?

Very Well done everyone!

[NIckyb]

Hi nicky

Amy Clifton is happy to share her email address and would love to chat to you about her change project supporting children’s SLCN

Amyclifton@e.essexprimaryscitt.co.uk

[NIckyb]

SST TASk

Some help….

In your analyses of the transcript explore the following:
positive relationships , the unique child , open questioning and effective dialogue, creative and critical thinking, the child’s interest.

What areas of learning and development are being supported?
How could the episode be further extended.

Submit to your non allocated lead consultant via email by 5pm – Friday 11th December.

Remember to ask your external mentors for support and guidance

Good luck people – you’ve got this!
Nicky

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