Supporting young children who face significant life challenges – delivered by Donna Gaywood

Aims and objectives – Delegates will have opportunities to:

• To reflect on their role as an early educator.
• To consider the impact of significant challenges on the lives of very young children.
• To think about how to support children with SEND or SEMH needs.
• To understand trauma responses and their role in supporting children.

Prioritising children’s mental health and wellbeing – delivered by Donna Gaywood

Aims and objectives – Delegates will have opportunities to:

• think about children’s mental health
• examine how to create a positive learning environment where children can thrive
• consider the link between adult and child mental health and wellbeing
• explore some possible pitfalls
• work out ways to intervene early.

Creating an inclusive learning environment – delivered by Donna Gaywood

Aims and objectives – Delegates will have opportunities to:

• reflect on their current learning environment and offer practical ideas to make it more accessible for all children.

Areas covered will include:

• Children’s current presenting needs: speech and language delay, social, emotional, and mental health needs, and physical development
• Developing inclusive practices as routine
• Whole setting approach
• An emotionally safe environment
• Maintaining a healthy perspective: growing staff and children’s confidence.

Supporting refugee children in Early Childhood Education and Care – delivered by Donna Gaywood

Aims and objectives – Delegates will have opportunities to:

• Understand correct terms associated with forced migration
• Think about the importance of pedagogy for refugee children
• Consider professional positionality and the impact on practice
• Reflect about the hidden curriculum
• Explore practical welcoming practices

Effective support for children who speak English as an additional language – delivered by Donna Gaywood

Aims and objectives – Delegates will have opportunities to:

• Reflect on their current practice
• Consider attitudes and think about a celebratory approach
• Identify the skills children need
• Consider practical ways to develop a positive language environment.