Engaging Experiences – 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 focuses on creating rich, engaging experiences that support young children’s curiosity, creativity and holistic development. Drawing on early years practice, the session explores how meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities can be planned and sustained through a child-centred, play-based approach.

Participants will consider what makes an experience truly engaging, including the role of children’s interests, choice, and active involvement. The session will also explore how practitioners can plan provocations, develop an effective environment and respond in the moment to extend learning. Emphasis will be placed on ensuring experiences are inclusive, purposeful and aligned with the principles of the Curriculum for Non-maintained settings.

Course Outcome

• Understand the characteristics of engaging and meaningful learning experiences in early years settings.
• Recognize the importance of child-led learning, play and enquiry in promoting engagement.
• Identify how to use children’s interests and ideas to inform planning and provision.
• Reflect on current practice and the level of engagement within their setting.
• Plan and deliver experiences that motivate, challenge and support all learners.
• Use observations to adapt and extend experiences to deepen children’s learning.

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.