Continuing Post-Covid Priorities: Supporting the social, emotional and language development of young children
An important session to help educators feel confident in responding to the needs of the children in front of them
It has been widely reported by educators that the impact of Covid on young children’s development continues to be significant as they enter settings and schools. Many children have missed out on early opportunities to socialise, adapt to new situations, and develop self-regulation skills. Children with additional needs have often missed out on early referrals. The continued anxiety levels of some parents are also likely to impact children’s well-being and confidence. No wonder then, that those working with young children report huge challenges in their settings and classrooms and those working with older children report increased mental health concerns such as anxiety.
This new course will draw upon my years of experience working in and with schools in a range of circumstances, where practitioners often must go the extra mile to help children to access the learning on offer. I will offer information, advice, and practical ideas to support these vital elements of children’s development which continue to be affected by the pandemic. The aim is that delegates leave with a clear plan of what should be prioritised in their particular setting going forward and how this can translate into practice.
In this session, I will:
- Provide support and guidance to help address the ongoing impact of the pandemic on young children’s social, emotional and language development.
- Share the latest research around what really matters in these areas and how this translates into practice.
- Give clear strategies that adults can adopt to become co-regulators and emotion coaches to grow children’s ability to manage their response to stressors.
- Explore the vital role of play in supporting language development for all children, including those with additional needs and EAL.
- Demonstrate how the environment, routines, relationships and adult interactions can boost children’s development in these areas.
KEY INFORMATION
Target audience: All those working with children from 3– 7 years old, Middle and senior Leaders, SENDCos, PSHE Leads.
Dates: Monday 16th October 2023
Times: 4 - 6pm
Individual ticket: £30 per delegate
Team Pass (up to 10 delegates in the same setting or school) : £120
Recording will be made available to all who book tickets. You will also receive a certificate of participation.
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About Me
33 years ago I started work as a pre-school assistant in Norfolk and went on to teach and lead in London schools. I worked as an early years advisor for Lewisham local authority in London and went on to strategically lead the service. I now work nationally and internationally as a trainer, conference speaker and consultant.
I’ve spent the majority of my career working with leaders and managers in schools and settings, providing them with the support and challenge needed to effectively lead and sustain improvements in play-based learning.
As well as supporting at local authority and leadership level, I spend a significant proportion of my time working directly with practitioners in schools, day-care and pre-schools. This hands-on, current experience is key to ensuring that I retain a deep understanding of the reality, challenges and rewards of working with young children and their families. My work involves sharing what I have learnt about play and the difference it can make to children’s outcomes, and helping schools and settings to ensure that children are enabled to learn in as joyful, inspiring and memorable ways as possible.
In response to Covid, I created an EYS online professional learning platform called ‘The Place to Learn’. This is a subscription-based service which provides excellent value, on demand access to my entire collection of training courses for whole teams. Specific modules or whole courses are also now available to purchase separately for both individuals and teams.
To find out more please go to www.kymscottconsultancy.com or email [email protected]
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