Events and Affiliations
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Developing A World Class Curriculum
A course designed to challenge your thinking and help you to design a unique, purposeful, exciting, curriculum for your school.
With the current focus on curriculum development and the impact of a broad, rich curriculum on outcomes for children, there has never been a better time to revisit and review what is working well in school and build upon those strengths.
This course will provide you with an opportunity to reflect on the research and current thinking about curriculum development, and how this impacts on the quality of provision in your school.
Drawing on her experience as a school improvement adviser, consultant and inspector, Ruth will share insights into effective curriculum design and provide support to help delegates shape their thinking.
I think it's good, but....
A course designed to help leaders with limited or no experience of Early Years understand the principles of EYFS and identify good practice.
Many curriculum, middle and senior leaders are anxious to ensure that they can identify best practice and speak knowledgably about the quality of education in their subject or curriculum area throughout the school.
Whilst most teachers are confident to talk about the KS1 and KS2 curriculum, for those who have never worked in EYFS this can be a daunting prospect.
This course is designed to give leaders the confidence and knowledge they need to identify good practice and support with curriculum development, to ensure that children get off to the best possible start in Early Years.
Ruth will share some key indicators of effective practice and support leaders to consider questions the might ask when supporting colleagues who work with the youngest children in school.
Understanding EYFS for subject, middle and senior leaders
A Course designed to help leaders with little or no experience of Early Years understand the principles and identify best practice.
Many curriculum, middle leaders and senior leaders are anxious to ensure that they can identify best practice and speak knowledgably about the quality of education throughout the school.
Whilst most leaders are confident to talk about the KS1 and KS2 curriculum, for those who have never worked in EYFS, speaking knowledgeably about the quality of education can be daunting.
This course is designed to give leaders at all levels the confidence and knowledge they need to identify good practice and support with curriculum development in EYFS and Mixed EY/ KS1 classes.
Drawing on her extensive experience of working in early years and beyond with schools all over the country, Ruth will share some key indicators of effective practice, and support leaders to consider questions they might ask when supporting colleagues working with the youngest children in school.
I think it's good, but....
A course designed to help leaders with limited or no experience of Early Years understand the principles of EYFS and identify good practice.
Many curriculum, middle and senior leaders are anxious to ensure that they can identify best practice and speak knowledgably about the quality of education in their subject or curriculum area throughout the school.
Whilst most teachers are confident to talk about the KS1 and KS2 curriculum, for those who have never worked in EYFS this can be a daunting prospect.
This course is designed to give leaders the confidence and knowledge they need to identify good practice and support with curriculum development, to ensure that children get off to the best possible start in Early Years.
Ruth will share some key indicators of effective practice and support leaders to consider questions the might ask when supporting colleagues who work with the youngest children in school.
It's good to talk!
A two part training course which will support teachers to develop communication and language in primary classrooms.
“There is extensive research evidence to show that language skills are amongst the best predictors of educational success” (Snowling, 2011)
Yet all too often communication and language are not given the prominence they need.
This course will support staff to understand the importance of speaking and listening, based on high- quality research.
The course will run for 2 afternoons, and delegates can choose to attend just one session, or both.
Beyond Good - Exemplary Practice in EYFS
This course will draw upon the latest research evidence and a range of best practice, to support EYFS teachers and leaders to provide children with an exemplary start to their education.
We will explore the principles of effective teaching in Early Years and the latest research on memory and learning, incorporating the EYFS statutory framework and the Ofsted Education Inspection framework.
Ruth will draw upon her experience as a teacher with over 2 decades of experience in EYFS, Headteacher, Moderator, Inspector and Advisor to support teachers to reflect upon and improve their practice.
Understanding Early Years for Subject Leaders in Smaller Schools
A Course designed to help leaders with little or no experience of Early Years understand the principles and identify best practice.
Beyond Good - Exemplary Practice in EYFS
"If we get it right in Early Years, we stand to make a huge difference, if we get it wrong we miss an opportunity" Sir Michael Wilshaw
We know that the first five years of life are when the brain is at its most receptive to learning. The importance of providing a wealth of rich, meaningful learning opportunities for children at this stage is well documented.
Reading at the heart of the curriculum
"To learn to read is to light a fire" Victor Hugo
This course is designed to help English leaders, Reading champions, Early Years and Key stage one teachers and senior leaders to ensure that they provide a range of rich experiences which support children's love of literacy and develop their early reading skills.
Developing A World Class Curriculum
A course designed to challenge your thinking and help you to design a unique, purposeful, exciting, curriculum for your school.
Professional Networking meeting
In association with Ignite TSA
An opportunity to meet with colleagues and discuss the latest developments in EYFS
Transitions in EYFS
Planning the transition process to maximise success
"If we get it right in Early years, we stand to make a huge difference, if we get it wrong we miss an opportunity” – Sir Michael Wilshaw.
Developing Communication and Language in EYFS
Getting oracy right from the start
If “Early Literacy floats on a sea of talk”, how do we ensure that our classrooms provide every opportunity to develop high quality communication and language development.
Effective teaching of English and Maths for EYFS
A course designed specifically for non- specialist leaders
This course is specifically designed for leaders who are not EYFS specialists. Subject leadership is vital in school improvement, yet all too often what happens in EYFS remains a bit of a mystery to non EY specialist subject leaders.
NAHT Early Years Conference 2019
Getting the balance right
Join us this November for our very first back-to-back Early Years and Primary conference. With the Early Years conference starting the two-days off on the 21 November followed by Primary conference on 22 November, each day has been designed for those working in the Early Years and Primary phases and is a two-day event not to be missed.
Early Years Symposium
A half day symposium with Ruth Swailes and Jan Dubiel
An opportunity to explore and discuss the latest developments in EYFS.
Developing Oracy in the Primary Classroom
An introduction to Oracy teaching
The importance of communication and language, particularly in the primary years has long been recognised. This course will explore the concept of Oracy and give practical guidance and ideas to promote oracy in the primary classroom.
I think the maths is good but...
Evaluating quality of education in EYFS for non specialists
Essential professional development for maths leader who are not confident to assess the quality of education in EYFS.
I think it's good, but...
Evaluating effective communication, language and literacy teaching in EYFS
Essential professional development for English subject leaders who are not yet confident to assess the quality of education in EYFS.
Professional Networking Meeting
Ignite EYFS professional Network
A Professional Learning Networking meeting which will keep you up to date with all the latest information and developments in the world of EYFS.
Professional Networking Meeting
Ignite EYFS professional Network
A Professional Learning Networking meeting which will keep you up to date with all the latest information and developments in the world of EYFS.
Language Acquisition
An Afternoon workshop on Early Language Development
Suitable for Teachers, Leaders and Support staff.
Language Acquisition
A Twilight workshop on early language development
The workshop is suitable for teachers and leaders throughout the Early Years and primary range.
Showcasing Your EYFS in the new Ofsted framework
In association with Ignite TSA
A full day course for leaders and teachers in EYFS. Price includes lunch and refreshments.
