Enabling adults and environment – Early Years Education settings only

Course Description

You are only eligible to attend this course if you work in one of the following Early Years Education Settings:

• Cylch Meithrin Blodau Bach
• Cylch Meithrin Cwm Derwen
• Cylch Meithrin Nelson
• Cylch Meithrin Pontllanfraith
• Cylch Meithrin Tedi Twt
• Cylch Meithrin Yr Enfys
• Dewi Sant
• Greenfields Nursery Blackwood
• Little Acorns Preschool (Caerphilly) Ltd
• Little Einsteins Academy Limited
• Little Einsteins Academy Limited – New Tredegar
• Markham Playgroup
• Mini Miners Hall
• Tiddlers Wraparound

This training session explores the vital role of enabling adults and well-planned environments in supporting young children’s learning and development. Rooted in child-centred practice, the session will consider how practitioners can create thoughtful, responsive environments that inspire curiosity, independence and sustained engagement.

Participants will examine what it means to be an ‘enabling adult’, including the importance of sensitive interactions, effective questioning, and responsive support. The session will also explore how the organisation of space, resources and routines can promote high-quality play and learning experiences. Links will be made to early years practice in Wales, supporting practitioners to reflect on how their provision aligns with current guidance and supports all learners to thrive.

Course Outcomes

• Understand the role of the enabling adult in supporting children’s learning and development.
• Identify key features of an effective early years environment, both indoors and outdoors.
• Recognize how adult interactions can extend and deepen children’s thinking and play.
• Reflect on current practice in relation to adult roles and the learning environment.
• Plan environments and experiences that promote independence, engagement and inclusion.
• Develop strategies to observe, respond to and support children’s interests and needs

Costs

FREE

Sessions

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Request a place

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If the place is available, it will be recorded on Dewis and you will be notified by email.

Enquiries

Call the Early Years Hub on 01443 863232.