Developing Core Practice: Re-Thinking the Learning Environment in KS1

This specialist KS1 course, designed to support teachers in Y1 & Y2, will focus on how to develop an effective environment for learning that meets the needs of all children as they move through KS1.

Join us for this programme of three 90 minute webinars to deepen knowledge and gain inspiration and ideas to improve practice and provision. It is recommended you attend all 3 sessions for maximum impact.

Focusing on key aspects of pedagogy, the sessions explore:

The Rationale for Change

Session 1: 23rd October 2024

We start by considering the key principles of child development and recognise the importance of understanding how children learn in KS1, beginning to explore how to plan provision that builds on children’s previous experiences.

How to Design an Effective Classroom Environment

Session 2: 20th March 2025

We move on to revisit the key principles of effective continuous provision providing guidance on how best to plan the space available and prioritise the areas of continuous provision that will impact most on children’s progress in KS1.

Linking Provision to the Curriculum

Session 3: 17th June 2025

Finally we look closely at the link between continuous provision and the demands of the KS1 curriculum, ensuring that provision provides rich opportunities for exploring key concepts, as well as acquiring and practicing skills with sufficient challenge.

Benefits:

• Reflect on the unique nature of how young children learn and the key changes that occur around the age of 7

• Deepen your knowledge of continuous provision and explore the connection with the KS1 curriculum

• Consider how to plan your learning environment and explore approaches to strengthen your practice

Audience

KS1 teachers new to working with Y1 & Y2 and more experienced teachers rethinking practice and provision in Y1 or Y2

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