Big ideas need time to surface
As a teacher it is hard not to step in to support children when they are grappling with a concept, but Kriti Mathur managed to hold herself back!
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Major CPD opportunity for international Early Years and Primary Teachers
Robert Young, General Secretary of the UK’s National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) invites international teachers to attend a major Primary Summit during March.
The benefits of structured movement development in the early years
Gary South wants greater support for the systematic development of Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) in the Early Years. Huge benefits follow.
A free course for Early Years and Primary teachers from the University of Reading
The University of Reading has developed a new online course to assist teachers develop the way sustainability. It’s free and available to any international school. Dr. Helen Bilton reports.
Early years creativity in Milan
Facilitating Early Years creativity has been central to a return to physical school in a project recognised at a major Milan design event, as Holly Warren reports.
Research-based primary classroom design
However often you have set up a new classroom, according to Kate McCallam it’s worth pausing to consider new research about the impact of classroom design on learning first.
Measuring the long-term impact of online professional development.
A team at the University of Reading looks at the impact of a popular online course on professional practice in primary schools, Dr. Helen Bilton reports.
The course for TAs and Support Staff may also be of interest to teachers returning to work, newly qualified teachers, as well as providing a refresher for current teachers.
Monitoring levels of well-being and involvement in the Early Years
Jess Gosling shows how using the Leuven Scales in a Reception classroom has assisted the monitoring of student wellbeing and involvement. She reflects upon this both for the child and in relation to class environment and provision.
The benefits of early intervention occupational therapy in school
Rachel Gillespie looks at how in-house occupational therapy is making a big difference to the lives of children and their teachers at a school in Singapore.
Bringing Early Years learning to life
When four complementary approaches to pedagogy come together in the right way, Early Years learning really takes off, suggests Matthew Silvester.