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OverviewEarly Years is the largest organization in Northern Ireland for young children. We are a non-profit making organization and have been working since 1965 to promote high quality childcare for children aged 0-12 and their families.

The Vision of Early Years – the organisation for young children

Children are;

• Strong, competent and visible in their communities

• Physically and emotionally healthy• Eager and able to learn• Respectful of difference

The Values of Early Years - the organisation for young children

We believe in;

• Childhood – in its own right• Listening to children – and those who care for

them• A strong voice for children

• Play, fun and creativity• Parenting• Community• Partnership• Inclusion and diversity

• Excellence and evidence based innovation• Effective stewardship and governance• A professional, committed and recognised

workforce• Valuing our staff and their commitment

3© 2011 Early Years – the organisation for young children

Contents

Introduction

Training Courses

Curriculum Development 7

Creativity 11

Listening to Children 15

The World Around Us 19

Special Educational Needs 21

Management 25

Working with Parents 28

HighScope 31

The Media Initiative for Children (MIFC) 37Respecting Difference Programme

Note: No dates have been listed as courses can be arranged as needed – please contact to enquire about specific dates in your area.

Early YearsTraining Department028 6634 [email protected]


Early Years Training Prospectus

Training

Early Years delivers a wide range of in-service programmes that continue our drive to improve practice by applying an appropriate play based curriculum. Our training is for parents, all adults working with young children in pre-school settings, daycares, Sure Start, nursery and foundation stage and management committees. All of our training helps develop the confidence and competence of the participants in the understanding of play and the needs of young children across the statutory, voluntary and independent sectors.

Training programmes and materials are reviewed annually and are based on evidence from research and best practice to deliver outcomes for young children.

For more information on dates of courses or to discuss programme contents, contact the training department on 028 6634 2696, [email protected]. Places on courses are strictly limited so early booking is advisable. Early Years courses can also be viewed and booked on line at www.early-years.org/training.

Bespoke programmes can be arranged on request. Programmes can also be delivered outside of Northern Ireland.

A certificate of attendance is given to all participants upon 100% attendance of courses.

Room Hire

Early Years training rooms are available for hire as a venue for courses, seminars and meetings. There are two training rooms in the Belfast Headquarters; which can accommodate up to 80 people. Training accommodation is also available in our Enniskillen and Derry offices. For further information or to book contact reception on 028 9066 2825.

OCN-NI Accreditation

A number of courses are accredited by the Open College Network NI to Levels One, Two and Three. The Level indicates the depth and complexity of knowledge, understanding and skill required of a learner. For Level 1 accreditation participants will be required to complete reflective personal learner logs together with short written tasks. For a Level 1, learners should already hold an NVQ1 early years or equivalent qualification. For Level 2 accreditation participants will be required to complete a short portfolio along with personal learner logs, summary of discussions and weekly activity sheets. Level Two is comparable to NVQ2, Intermediate GNVQ and GCSE grades A-C. A short assignment is required in addition to the above for those working to achieve Level 3. All work is completed at regular intervals during the learning process. We are currently working to map a selection of our training courses to the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) in the UK and the National Framework of Qualifications in the South of Ireland. Further details are available on request.



Join Early YearsEarly Years membership is open to all groups, organisations and

individuals who provide early years care and education, and/or

are involved in supporting or promoting high quality childcare and

education services, and who subscribe to the vision and values of Early

Years.

Members of Early Years can avail of the following benefits:

• PreferentialratesordiscountsonplayequipmentandresourcesfromNESArnold

• AccesstoahighlevelofsupportfromateamofhighlyqualifiedlocallybasedEarlyYearsstaff.

• CopiesoftheEarlyYearsnewsletterthroughouttheyear.

• Accesstotheexclusivememberloginareaofourwebsite.

• FullaccesstoEarlyYears’InformationandResourceCentreandmembers’discountson

publications,trainingmaterialsandevents.

• Opportunitiestoattendspecialisttrainingcourses.

• AccesstosupportatalocallevelfromourBranchnetwork.

• DiscountsandpreferentialbookingforallEarlyYears-runevents

• OpportunitiestoinfluencethefuturedirectionofEarlyYearsbybeingeligibletovoteatthe

AGM.

• Accesstoastronglobbyingorganisationwiththeaimofinfluencingpolicyonbehalfofyoung

childrenandtheirfamilies.

In addition, Group Members can avail of the following specific benefits:

• Ahighlycompetitiveinsurancepackageforyoursetting,aswellaspersonalinsurance

includinghomeandmotorinsuranceforyouremployeesandyourselfunderwrittenby

LocktonUK.

• Theoptionofhavingdetailsofyoursettingmadeavailabletoparentsseekingchildcare.This

mayincludeaccessviaanonlinesearch.

• AccesstoourQualityAssuranceAccreditationSchemeforPlaygroupsortheAllIrelandCentre

ofExcellenceawardforDayCareNurseries.

• TheopportunityforPEEPgroupstoavailofourEarlyYearsSpecialistsupportservice.

• TheopportunitytoavailofourPayrollservicewherebyyourgroup’spayrollprocessing,Inland

Revenuereturns,informationforfundersandothergeneralpayrollqueriescanbemanagedby

amemberofEarlyYearsstaffonyourbehalf.

Membership of Early Years costs from as little as £27 for individuals and £78 for organisations.

If you wish to become a member of Early Years, and avail of the discounts for courses and

publications, please contact our Membership Officer on 028 9066 2825 or by emailing info@

early-years.org, or simply log onto www.early-years.org for more information.

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Curriculum Development


An Introduction to Observation and Planning for Pre-School Provision

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:• Applicants working with pre-school children in

a playgroup or pre-school room within an early years setting.

OVERVIEWThis 12 hour course over 5 sessions explores how pre-school children learn in a playgroup or pre-school room within an early years setting. The course focuses on the importance of observations and how they link to curriculum planning for pre-school education.

Objectives: • Practitioners will recognise the learning

potential contained within learning activities and the importance of play

• Practitioners will be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of observing and assessing children’s learning

• Participants will be able to plan for children in a pre-school setting

ACCREDITATIONThis course is accredited by National Open College Network at Level 2. Successful participants will be awarded a Certificate: Introduction to Observation and Planning for Pre-School Provision.

SUGGESTED ACCOMPANYING PUBLICATION:

Focused Observations: How to Observe Children for Assessment and Curriculum Planning Author: Gaye Gronlund and Marlyn JamesISBN: 9781929610716

Available through Early Years BookstoreMember Price: £25

Previous comments about this course:

“In doing this course I now recognise the benefits to the setting of observing and evaluating in terms of planning.”ECP February 2011

“I thoroughly enjoyed this course and feel I will bring a lot back to my setting. I am now more confident with planning for progression.” ECP January 2011

“I gained lots of new knowledge which will help when planning.”ECP January 2011

“I learnt more about why it is important to observe children and activities and how it relates to our plans.” ECP January 2011

“I got a clear understanding of the importance of observations, planning and assessments and evaluations.”WACP Oct 2010

Alternative Influences to Observation & Documentation

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:• Experienced pre-school practitioners working

with pre-school children.

OVERVIEW• This 6 hour course over 1 day aims to

enable the practitioner to observe and record children’s involvement in their learning and to enable them to understand the process of documentation to make children’s learning visible.

Objectives:• The practitioners will have a better

understanding of their role in the documentation process.

• Practitioners will be better prepared to plan and evaluate learning with children.

• The practitioner will enable parents to appreciate and participate in their children’s learning.

The training will include:• Influences and international experiences

including Reggio and Boulder• A sharing of experiences (Northern Ireland

Context)• Creating the environment• Concepts versus topics• Children as researchers• Celebrating developmental milestones• Adults engaged in their own learning • The use of documentation to inform practice• Key questions concerning documentation

ACCREDITATIONSuccessful participants will be awarded an Early Years Attendance Certificate.

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I Want To Play

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:• Staff working in an early years or day care

setting and for parents. It is particularly applicable to staff as a measure of self improvement and lends itself to staff looking for refresher training around play.

OVERVIEWThis 7.5 hour course over 3 sessions will explores the importance of play in the development of the young child.

Objectives: • The importance of play in the development of

a young child• The role of the adult in providing play

experiences in early years settings• Practitioners will have opportunities to explore

natural materials and the benefits of using these materials



I Want to Play: Practical Play Ideas to Use at Home with Young ChildrenAuthor: Early Years Staff


Observation and Planning for Daycares

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:• Daycare Staff (0-3 yr old rooms)

OVERVIEWThis 10 hour course over 4 sessions will introduce participants to the importance of recording child observations and how to link them to the weekly planning.

Objectives: • To consider what an observation is • To consider the need for observations • To consider how observations link to the short

term planning



This is Me: Observation Guidelines for Babies and ToddlersAuthor: Early Years Staff


Improving Practice Through Self-Evaluation THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:- all practitioners and management committees working with young children OVERVIEWThis six hour workshop (2 x 3 hour sessions) is intended for staff working in early years and day care settings and their management committees in the early stages of self evaluation to increase understanding of how reflective practice improves quality of provision in all areas. The training will include:• Working as a team• The purpose of self-evaluation• Different tools to start the process of self-

evaluation ACCREDITATIONSuccessful participants will be awarded an Early Years Attendance Certificate.



Creativity


Supporting Creativity in the Early Years – Art and Design

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:• Applicants who have access to a suitable early

years environment in order to complete practical coursework

• Applicants who ideally already hold an NVQ2 early years or equivalent qualification

OVERVIEWThis 15 hour course (6 x 2.5 hour sessions) will explore how creativity can support young children’s learning and development. Young children love exploring and manipulating materials which stimulate all their senses. There will be a strong practical element to this course where we will investigate creativity asa process and the adult’s role as an active participant in children’s creative experiences.

The training will include:• An exploration of what we mean by creativity• Expressive art as a vehicle for learning and

understanding• The use of different media to gain multiple

perspectives and a higher level of • understanding• Documentation as a way of understanding

children’s creative processes

PROGRAMME NOTES• The programme requires full attendance

along with personal study, completion of reflective learning logs and 6 completed assignments.

ACCREDITATIONThis course is accredited by National Open College Network at Level 2. Successful participants will be awarded a Certificate: Early Years Learning and Development: Art and Design in Early Years


Rapunzel’s Supermarket: All About Young Children and Their Art (2nd edition).Author: Ursula KolbeISBN: 9780975772218


Previous comment about this course:

“I found this course extremely interesting and relevant to what we do in playgroup. It has given me many good ideas and encouraged me to have a renewed interest in art and craft.”WACP March 2011

“I have learnt a lot about the importance of art and craft in learning and how it affects all areas of the curriculum. I will now look at art/craft in a new light, coming away with new ideas and a new enthusiasm for it.” WACP March 2011

Light and Reflection Workshop

“Creativity can be seen as a process of not knowing quite where to start but allowing things to happen.”

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:• All staff working with young children

OVERVIEWThis 2 hour workshop will open the gate to wonder by exploring how children’s curiosity and imagination can be an expressive vehicle for gaining greater learning and understanding of the world.

The training will include:• The importance of creativity and imagination• A range of practical ideas to support

creativity• The importance of creativity as a process

rather than a final product• Understanding the potential of equipment

and resources in creating opportunities to enhance exploratory and creative skills using light and reflection.


The Little Book of Light and ShadowAuthor: Pat Brunton, Linda Thornton, and Kerry Ingham ISBN: 9781904187813



Music, Movement and Drama with Young Children

“Imagination, energy and a desire to have fun is what you need to work with young children through the magical world of music, movement and drama.”

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:• All staff working with young children in

day care, pre-school settings, Sure Starts, childminders and parents

OVERVIEWThis short five hour course demonstrates how staff can introduce children to developmentally appropriate music and drama experiences. The course will enhance staff confidence, building on their existing knowledge within settings and home environments by providing practical music resources and ideas.

Note: Participants are advised to wear loose, comfortable clothing.

The training will include:•Whymusicintheearlyyearssetting?•Whatdoesmusicinclude?•Exploringmusicexperiences•Planningandprogressionformusicwithyoungchildren•Exploringthebenefitsoftheatreforyoungchildren•Experiencingelementsofdramaandperformance


Sounds Like Playing: Music and the Early Years CurriculumAuthor: Majorie OuvryISBN: 9780904187311

Available through Early Education Bookstore and Other Major Retailers


“I now have more confidence to approach dance and drama activities in my setting.”Greenwood House Assessment Centre Oct 2010

“Great practical ideas and good insight into why we should include dance and drama . Thanks!”ECP March 11

“A good reminder to keep things fresh and new in settings with great ideas to take away.”ECP March 11

“Very good. Made me think about ways I could use Music and Dance in my group.”ECP March 11



Listening to Children


Understanding Young Children’s Feelings and Behaviours

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:• All practitioners in early years settings working

with young children

OVERVIEWThis 6 hour course will explore how young children’s emotional intelligence and well being can impact on behaviour.

The training will include:• Involvement• Engagement• Well being • Working with boysAnd asks the questions:• Whatdotheseconceptsmean?• Aretheseconceptsimportant?• WhatistheAdult’srole?• Whataretheoutcomesforchildren?


SUGGESTED ACCOMPANYING PUBLICATIONS:

A Place to Learn: Developing a Stimulating EnvironmentAuthor: Lewisham Early Years Advice and Research NetworkISBN: 9780901637109


The Cleverness of BoysAuthor: Sally Featherstone and Ros BayleyISBN: 9781408114681


Previous comments about this course:“The course will enable me to provide strategies to support children in my setting displaying poor behaviour.” Tiny Tots Community Playgroup, Strathfoyle Oct 2010

Adult Child Interactions

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:• Participants who work with young children in

an Early Years or day care setting and other settings for example youth clubs, girl guides etc and students.

OVERVIEWThis 6 hour course explores the critical role of interactions and relationships in the development of young children. The way in which early years practitioners listen and talk to children is key to providing an effective, caring and learning environment.

The training will include:• The vital role of the adult• The importance of communication in relation

to learning• The significance of the learning environment• Child to child interactions/Child to adult

interactions/Adult to adult interactions• The theoretical framework relating to

interactions in the early years



“I enjoyed this course so much and I have learned a lot that will benefit my setting.” NCP Oct 2010


Voice of the Child

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:• Experienced staff working with young

children in day care, pre-school, after school, extended schools or youth groups

• Applicants who have access to a suitable early years environment in order to complete practical assignments

• Ideally you should already hold an NVQ 1 in early years or equivalent qualification

OVERVIEWThis 12 hour course explores strategies for communicating effectively with young children. This course will encourage practitioners to become reflective practitioners.

The training will include:• Whylisten?• Whatdowemeanbylistening?• Challenges of listening • Listening as a tool or ethos• An Awareness of relevant research,

Legislation, United nations Rights of the Child• Ethical Challenges• The pedagogy of listening• The impact of hearing children’s voices on

staff, parent’s and children’s services• Beyond listening –future prospects.

PROGRAMME NOTES:The programme requires full attendance along with personal study, completion of reflective learning logs and 2 completed assignments.

ACCREDITATIONThis course is accredited by National Open College Network at level 1.Successful participants will be awarded a Certificate: Early Years Learning and Development: Consulting with Young Children.


Listening to Young ChildrenAuthor: Penny LancasterISBN: 9780335241279*Comprehensive resource with case studies, DVDs, etc.

Available through Open University Press

RRP: around £175

Using Puppets

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:• All practitioners in early years settings working

with young children

OVERVIEWThis 2 hour workshop will explore how using puppets can support inclusion, conflict resolution and problem solving.

The workshop will provide practitioners with the knowledge and skills to use puppets to support children’s development and explore their feelings and emotions.

The training will include:• Using puppets with young children• How puppets can be used to support

inclusion • Using puppets to help esolve conflict and

problem solving.




The World Around Us


Developing an Outdoor Learning Environment in Early Years Settings

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:• Experienced staff working with young children

in day care, pre-school, after school, extended schools or youth groups

• Ideally you should already hold an NVQ Level 2 in early years or equivalent qualification

OVERVIEWThis is an advanced 18 hour workshop over 6 sessions plus 12 hours of home study, including written assignments.

The course will offer an in-depth exploration of the outdoor learning environment for young children.

The training will include:• The values and principles of an inclusive

outdoor learning environment• The barriers to providing outdoor learning and

strategies to overcome them• The factors relating to planning, design and

resourcing• The role of staff, parents/carers• Appropriate curriculum planning• Variations in outdoor learning for children from

birth to eight years old

ACCREDITATIONThis course is accredited by National Open College Network at level 2.


“It will help us to develop our outdoor play area to enhance children’s learning and development.”WACP March 2011


Special Educational Needs


Working with Children with Special and Additional Needs (available for both day care and pre-school) THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:

• Applicants who have access to a suitable early years environment in order to complete practical coursework

• Applicants who ideally already hold an NVQ1 early years or equivalent qualification

OVERVIEWChildren with special and additional needs are now being increasingly integrated into mainstream childcare and education settings. If you would like to develop and extend your understanding of working with children with special needs, this 10 hour training is for you. IThis course is delivered over 2 sessions, 1 x 6 hours and 1 x 4 hours.

The training will include:• The legislative context of SEN provision in

either day care or pre-school and how this could impact on practice

• Strategies to identify and support children with a range of SEN’s/additional needs

• An increased awareness of working with parents, carers and other professionals

• Documentation for planning and evaluating for individual needs

• Devising/reviewing SEN policy

ACCREDITATIONThis course is accredited by National Open College Network at Level 1.


“It’s a good starting point if you wanted to progress further in special needs courses.”SCP January 2011

“As a result of this training I now have an enhanced knowledge of SEN children and I will be more confident should they attend my setting.”SCP January 2010

“I really enjoyed this course. This new experience gives me the opportunity to work with children with special and additional needs.”WACP March 2011

“This course has given me the knowledge to help me work with children with SN/SEN.” SCP January 2010

“Very good refresher course taking back fresh ideas and better documenting of records.”WACP March 2011

Keyhole Autism Training for Pre-Schools

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:• Anyone working with young children in a day

care or early years setting

OVERVIEWAutism is a spectrum of conditions characterised by social, communicative, sensory-motor and cognitive difficulties. This 13 hour course over 2 days provides an introduction to Autism and is co-delivered by two tutors, one from Early Years and one from Autism NI.

This unique course aims to enhance knowledge about Autism and the intervention strategies which are effective in assisting young children achieve their full potential.

The training will include:• An awareness of Autism• Communication difficulties with Autism• Effective intervention strategies for the pre-

school child• Implementation/practical strategies to use in

settings and use of visual aids

PROGRAMME NOTES• You do not need knowledge of Autism but

some experience of working with children with autism in a daycare or early years setting is desirable due to the practical nature of the course.



Effective Strategies for Young Children with Autism

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:• Anyone working with young children in a day

care or early years setting

OVERVIEWThis 6 hour 1 day course aims to further develop an understanding of Autism in the young child.

The training will include:• An understanding of autism and how it

impacts on a young child • Sensory difficulties associated with Autism • Visual strategies which may be effective in

working with a child with autism • An increased awareness of working with

parents/carers and other professionals

PROGRAMME NOTES• You do not need knowledge of Autism but

some experience of working with children with autism in a daycare or early years setting is desirable due to the practical nature of the course.




Management


Making more successful applications to Funders

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:• Applicants who are members of voluntary

management committees or voluntary board members for voluntary or community based organisations

OVERVIEWThis 2 hour workshop will provide committee/board members with up to date information on funding, grant assistance and making an application to a funder

The training will include:-• How to identify potential funders and sources

of information on funders • How to make a successful application to a

funder• Developing a strategic approach to fund

raising• Sign posting to advice on fund raising for

registered charities


“Very informative session, and I would recommend it to other committees”

“I feel more confident about trying to complete funding application form and being successful”

NCP Oct. 2010

Committee Management


management committees or voluntary board members for voluntary or community based organisations

OVERVIEWThe 6 hour workshop (2 x3 hrs sessions) will provide committee/board members with up to date, relevant information which will assist them develop a better understanding of their roles and how to be a more effective management team

The training will include:-• Governance - looking at what determines the

work and purpose of your organisation• Roles and responsibilities• Legal status :- constitution, charitable status,

co ltd by guarantee• Induction of new committee members• Leadership • Sustainability


“Excellent course! Enjoyed it, very informative session”

“Very informative and sows a lot of seeds for future directions open to the playgroup”

“Course was very good for new groups setting up and for those who need to understand the workings of a committee”

DE Early Early Fund Oct 2010.

Governance and Finance


management committees and voluntary board members in the community and voluntary sector

OVERVIEWThis 3 hour course will provide participants with a better understanding of Governance in the voluntary and community sector. Committee members and board members in the community and voluntary sector have shared responsibility to ensure good stewardship of their resources and this short course will provide an over view of simple financial management processes to help them comply with these responsibilities

The training will include:-• An overview of good governance and what it

entails• An understanding of the importance of

financial management for any group• An understanding of how to assess the

financial processes currently used for their setting

• How to develop a financial manual for the setting

This is a new programme for 2011-2012.


Leadership, Support and Supervision in Early Years Settings

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:• Applicants who are members of management

teams in early years settings with responsibility for proving support, supervision and appraisal for other staff members

OVERVIEWThis 3 hour course will provide participants with a clear understanding of Leadership in an early years setting. Managers will have the tools to support, supervise and appraise their staff.

The training will include:-• An understanding of the support and

supervision of staff members • An understanding of how to introduce regular

1-to-1 and appraisal meetings for all staff


“Very useful session. We have no way of recording the support staff get but we will now be introducing 1-to-1 and appraisals for our staff”

ECP. March 2011

Recruitment and Selection of Staff in Early Years Settings

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:• Applicants who are members of management

teams in Early Years settings with responsibility for recruiting staff

OVERVIEWThis 3 hour course will provide participants with up to date information and the necessary skills and tools to recruit and select staff for their setting. Participants will develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to develop their own recruitment process.

The training will include:-• Identification of the legislation relating to

recruitment of new staff• An understanding of the recruitment and

selection process• An understanding of how to draw up criteria

and job description for a vacant post• Developing suitable questions for applicants• How to conduct an interview• Sample letters for communication with

applicants


“Very informative session. I found information on legislation very useful”

NCP Oct. 2010

Accreditation: For all of the above courses, successful participants will be awarded an Early Years Attendance Certificate.


Working with Parents

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Working in Partnership with Parents PEAL and Transitions

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR:All practitioners in early years settings working with young children

OVERVIEWThis 9 hour course aims to explore how practitioners can develop work to engage parents in their children’s learning.

The course identifies why engaging with parents is important and who benefitsIt looks closely at our own skills and knowledge and builds on current practice.

The workshop will provide practitioners with the knowledge and skills to use puppets to support children’s development and explore their feelings and emotions.

The training will include:• Identify our own experiences and attitudes,

and how these affect what we do with parents• Gain knowledge of the policy context and

research that underpins parental involvement in the early years

• Identify how parents are engaged as partners in their children’s learning

• Identify parents who are harder to engage as partners in their children’s learning, and strategies to support progress

• Understand the importance of clear principles and policies to support the engagement of parents in their children’s learning, and to identify key elements of these to build on in your own settings

• Recognise opportunities for, and barriers to, further work in your setting

• Identify the support and changes needed in order to take this work further.





HighScope Ireland Training

HighScope Ireland offers a wide range of training programmes designed to meet the

needs of practitioners and others.The following one/two or half day courses can

be commissioned for your area or service.

IRELAND INSTITUTELicensed by the HighScope Foundation USA through Early Years-the organisation for young children


An Introduction to the HighScope Approach

The course is designed for those working with young children in Day Care, Pre-School, Nursery School, Primary School, Sure Start and After School settings.

This one day (6 hours) course provides participants with the opportunity to be introduced to and explore the guiding principles which are central to the HighScope approach.

The programme will include:• An overview of the HighScope Approach• An introduction to the guiding principle of

active participatory learning • A brief exploration of the key elements of

HighScope in practise• Learning environment• Daily routine• Adult/ child interactions• Assessment

Introduction to the HighScope Approach to Problem Solving with Young Children

The course is designed for practitioners implementing the HighScope approach and practitioners using other approaches in Day Care, Pre-School, Nursery School, Primary School, and After School settings.

This one/two day course provides participants with the opportunity to explore how adults view problem solving situations, how the HighScope process enables young children to develop important social skills and introduces the HighScope conflict resolution steps used in the process.

The programme will include:• The active participatory learning approach

to problem prevention strategies relating to learning environments and daily routines

• The opportunity for participants to identify their own conflict resolution style

• The HighScope six steps to conflict resolution

• The importance of acknowledging children’s feelings in conflict situations

“Problem solving in a simple manageable way that can be used daily in a setting.”

SCP December 2010

“Good course for improving childcare professional development.”SCP December 2010

“Very interesting and an excellent approach to take with children to resolve daily situations.”WCP March 11

“It is a great insight into children’s behaviour and how it should be handled appropriately.”SCP EDYF March 2011

“Much better understanding of conflict situations and how to solve them.”WCP March 11

“I have learned that problem solving is a valuable skill to have when working with children and that giving children the opportunity to problem solve themselves is essential for them to learn the skill.”WCP March 11

An Introduction to the Child Observation Record (COR) Tool(Infant and Toddler under 3 years of age)

This 2 day course is designed for practitioners implementing the HighScope approach and practitioners using other approaches with children under three years of age in Day Care, Creche and Sure Start settings. This 2 day course provides participants with the opportunity to explore the content of the HighScope Child Observation Record Core Tool (COR) and examines how participants can use the tool to support, assess and plan for children’s individual stages of development and share the information with parents.

This programme includes:• Childobservation-Whatisit?• The benefits of using COR• WhatdoestheCORlooklike?• Recording and scoring observations • Using the information to assess children’s

development • Using the information to plan for individual

children• Using the information to share with parents


An Introduction to the Child Observation Record (COR) Tool(Pre-School Children 2½ to 6 years of age)

The course is designed for practitioners implementing the HighScope approach and practitioners using other approaches with children 2½ to 6 years of age in Day Care, Pre-School, Nursery School, Primary School, and After School settings.

This 2 day course provides participants with the opportunity to explore the content of the HighScope Child Observation Record Core Tool (COR) and examines how participants can use the tool to support, assess and plan for children’s individual stages of development and share the information with parents.

This programme includes:• Childobservation-Whatisit?• The benefits of using COR• WhatdoestheCORlooklike?• Recording and scoring observations • Using the information to assess children’s

development • Using the information to plan for individual

children• Using the information to share with parents

Education through Movement This 6 hour workshop (one day) will support staff working with young children in a day care or pre-school setting to develop young children’s learning using movement. The workshop is suitable for both the practitioners implementing the HighScope approach and practitioners using other approaches to early childhood care and education who value the development of music and movement with children.

The Programme will include:• The awareness of

movement for every child• The language of movement• Linking observations to movement• Spaces, places and safety

“A wonderful course, insightful, practical and

encourages participants to become reflective practitioners.”WACP Nov 2010

“Gave me more insight into bringing movement into everyday activities such as story time and rhyme time.”WACP March 2011

“A wonderful course, insightful practices, encouraging us to become reflective practitioners.”NCP Oct 2010

“It has shown me a lot more easy movement for children and how much it helps them. I will be using movement a lot more.” WCP EDYF Nov 10

“It gave me a greater understanding about music and how important this is for children.”WCP EDYF Nov 10

Self Evaluation using The HighScope PQA for Pre-School Children

This 2 day workshop introduces participants to the HighScope Pre-School PQA, a validated quality assessment tool which can be used in both HighScope and non HighScope settings.

The Programme will include:• Exploring the steps to lay the foundation for

the self evaluation process• Exploring what evaluation is and it’s benefits to

centres• Exploring the sections of the PQA• Exploring self assessment methods using the

PQA• Discussing the plan for self evaluation in

centres using the PQA


Tender Care and Early Learning Course (for practitioners working with children from birth to 3 years of age)

This 12 day course (1 day per month) provides participants with the opportunity to explore the areas of the HighScope Curriculum for infants and toddlers and gradually implement the approach into their settings.

The course is designed for those working with young children up to 3 years of age who wish to begin to use the HighScope approach in Day Care, Crèche Sure Start and two year old programme settings. Regular assignments and an end of course site visit are required elements of this course.

Implementing the HighScope Approach (IHA) (for practitioners working with children aged 3-6 years)

This 12 day course (1 day per month) provides participants with the opportunity to explore the areas of the HighScope Curriculum and to gradually introduce the Curriculum in their settings.

The course is designed for those working with young children aged 3-6 years who wish to begin to use the HighScope approach in Playgroup, Nursery School, Primary School, and Day care settings. Regular assignments and an end of course site visit are required elements of this course.

Step by Step

Step-by-Step, 5 Steps over a total of 22 days, HighScope Ireland’s latest training programme is aimed at early years practitioners already working in a pre-school setting that is using the HighScope Curriculum.

Implementing the HighScope Curriculum is like a journey and the journey has been simplified by this new programme. Beginning with Step 1, the steps build upon each other and as you progress you will build knowledge and skills that prepare you to take the next step. It’s a way to learn about and implement the HighScope Curriculum in easy, manageable pieces.

Numbers Plus

This 2 day course provides participants with the opportunity to learn about important maths concepts in the early years management). Participants will learn how to scaffold children’s maths learning using specific interaction strategies using activities (number sense and operations, geometry, measurement, algebra, and data from HighScope’s new Numbers Plus early maths curriculum.

Transitions in Early Years Settings

This one day course will explore the importance of Transitions for young children both from home to settings and within setting routines.

Supporting Young Artists

This one day course helps participants to gain a better understanding of how the visual arts can be an exciting adventure in every early childhood program and how adults can support this creative development in young children.


Growing Readers

This 2 day course provides a detailed look at HighScope’s Growing Readers Early Literacy Curriculum, and focuses specifically on strategies for actively engaging preschool children in small-group activities in comprehension, phonological awareness, alphabetic principle, and concepts about print.

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Home visits

This course will explore the rationale for home visits, what happens on a home visit and how home visits can shape classroom practices.

Working with Parents

This course will explore the how practitioners can share the HighScope approach with parents through a series of active parent workshops which also support parents to use the HighScope approach at home.

Preschool Science

This course will explore how to support children’s science learning as it occurs in early years settings.

Large Group Time

This course will explore how to make Large Group Time experiences active and exciting for young children and adults in early years settings.

Dates on request throughoutthe year


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BookstoreandResourceCentrewww.early-years.org/bookstore

The Information and Resource Centre is located at our Headquarters in Belfast and is a specialist information service for anyone concerned with Early Childhood Issues. It covers a broad range of information and is designed to be a facility that acts as a ‘one stop shop’ catering for the needs of parents, staff and practitioners, teachers and educators, students, researchers and policy planners.

The Centre is open during office hours and for further information contact the information officer on:028 9066 2825 or email:[email protected]

Includes over 80HighScope Curriculumbased resources tochoose from.

Member discounts of upto 33% off available!

Visit www.early-years.org/bookstore today!

Over 150 Titles of Curriculum, Training and Assessment Resources Available!


Respecting Difference


The Media Initiative for Children (MIFC) Respecting Difference Programme

A comprehensive training programme for practitioners and teachers

The MIFC Respecting Difference Programme is an intervention programme aimed at improving long term outcomes so that children, practitioners, teachers, parents and communities can become more aware of diversity and difference issues and positively change attitudes and behaviours to those who are different.

The programme combines cartoon media messages with an early years programme and resources for children aged 3-6 years.

The three days Introductory Training enables participants to reflect on their own attitudes to difference as well as providing them with opportunities to explore the Media Initiative resources and become skilled and confident in using them. A Service Design Manual has been developed to support and assist participants to implement the programme and to weave it naturally into the early years curriculum.

A large Randomised Controled Trial has been carried out on the MIFC by Queen’s University and the full report was published in autumn 2010. The headline results showed that the programme has the potential to make a difference to young childrens attitude to difference.

Follow-up training on the programme is also available.



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