Being Two

To develop the skills of practitioners working with two year olds. There is an element of practical activity.

• To identify and discuss the learning and developmental needs of two year olds
• To support practitioners in creating an 'Enabling Environment' that appropriately engages, stimulates and challenges two year olds
• To review the statutory progress check at age two
• To explore tracking children and the characteristics of effective learning
• To explore strategies to self-evaluate the quality of provision for two year olds

Impact:

Practitioners will have the knowledge, understanding and skills to:

• Identify the developmental needs of two year olds
• Complete the statutory progress check at age two
• Create an 'Enabling Environment' for two year olds
• Track children
• Understand the characteristics of effective learning
• Evaluate the quality of provision for two year olds

Target Audience:

Practitioners working with two year olds.

Duration:

• Option A: One day course
• Option B: One day course plus a follow-up visit
• Option C: Can be delivered as an in house package for settings or collaborations

Any other details:

Delegates must bring their own copies of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, Development Matters and Early Years Outcomes Document.