Every interaction counts –  early communication and interaction and relationships as the foundations for self- regulation – delivered by Julie Revels

Aims and objectives:

The session will focus on the importance of the earliest interactions and relationships as the foundation for developing children’s capacity to self regulate through repeated experiences of co regulation. There will be a focus on the reciprocal nature of communication and interaction including references to research which informs our understanding of how it is vital to provide opportunities in the early years for communication and interaction which is ‘conversational’ in its nature. 

Ready, Steady, two-year-olds – what two-year-olds need us to know and do! – delivered by Julie Revels

Are you new to working with 2-year-olds? In this course we will look at the exciting world of learning and development for 2-year-olds.

Delegates will have the opportunity to:

• Consider the key influences on the development and learning of the 2-year-old so far.
• Reflect on the role of the key person in enabling learning and development.
• Understand the interrelated nature of development in the Prime Areas for 2-year-olds.
• Describe and support the learning and development of each child using the characteristics of effective learning.
• Explore emotional development including emotional and behaviour regulation.

Inspired by Babies – delivered by Julie Revels

‘There cannot be compromise on quality and we must be unrelenting in our insistence on improving experiences for all babies and young children. They must have the best.’ – Professor Cathy Nutbrown (2012)

Are you working with babies? What an incredible privilege it is to be caring for and interacting with these incredible little learners!

This course will explore how you can be an attuned and responsive carer for the youngest children in your setting. It will be an opportunity to learn about the development of babies and how opportunities and experiences shape their future development.

Delegates will have the opportunity to:

• Consider the impact of all experiences during a baby’s first few months and years and the role early years practitioners have on these.
• Develop an improved understanding of early child development.
• Explore how observation helps to provides the opportunity to understand what will support individual children.
• Understand that brain development, relationships and communication are key to offering high quality provision.
• Reflect on providing close, responsive and respectful relationships with children and their parents as a key person.

Understanding and supporting young children’s emotional development – delivered by Julie Revels

‘Emotional development begins early in life. The ability to regulate one’s own emotions and manage successful interactions with other people is key for later academic performance, mental health, and social relationships.’ – Harvard Center on the Developing Child

This session will focus on how children’s capacity to regulate their emotions develops over time and how adults can support this in day-to-day practice.

Delegates will have the opportunity to.

• Gain an insight into how children’s brains and nervous systems are shaped through early experiences providing the basis for healthy emotional regulation.
• Explore the importance of the adult’s role as a source of co regulation.
• Consider how emotional regulation links to other aspects of self-regulation.
• Reflect on approaches that enhance emotional regulation (this could include Emotion Coaching).