Question – Q - "Currently a childminder and have an interview to work as an eyp in a school next week. Need to teach 30 reception children for half an hour on absolutely anything! What would you guys recommend? It is just before Children in Need. Should I base ideas around this theme?" Answer – A – “Wow! 30 children for half an hour is … [Read more...] about Can you share some activitiy ideas for reception children for a working interview
What are your views on mixed ages in the early years? Are there benefits?
Question – Q - "I'm an EYT student and a setting I have come across mixes ages so 0-3 year olds have free play together. What are people's views on mixing 0-3 year olds. Some of these babies are as young as 7 months with rather large 3 year olds. As long as ratios are met is it safe and what are the benefits to mix 0-3 year olds?" Answers … [Read more...] about What are your views on mixed ages in the early years? Are there benefits?
Part 2 supporting active learning – Characteristics of effective learning
How practitioners can support active learning – Characteristics of effective learning We have already begun exploring how practitioners can better promote and support the characteristics of effective learning - active learning in an early years setting; the previous article can be found here. It is important that for a child to be truly … [Read more...] about Part 2 supporting active learning – Characteristics of effective learning
Supporting Active Learning – Characteristics of effective learning
Easy ways to promote Active Learning – Characteristics of effective learning An explanation of what the characteristics of effective learning are was previously explored in series of articles; if you are still a little unsure this article can be found here. Also explored in three parts is how to promote and support all three sections to the … [Read more...] about Supporting Active Learning – Characteristics of effective learning
How does a free flow setting work?
Question Q – "Does anyone else do free flow in their settings and how is it working and what areas do u have?" Answer – A – “You may find this article useful The benefits of Free Flow Play” A – “We do,we just keep the door open at all times and we have all the 7 areas of learning outside too.(it does get a bit chilly at times but we … [Read more...] about How does a free flow setting work?
How do you complete the two year checks?
Question – Q - “We would like to know what everyone does with 2 year checks. We take children from 2. How soon should they be done. What forms do settings use. Do the heath visitors need a copy from us or just parents?" Answers – A – “Here is a 2 year check form you can buy … [Read more...] about How do you complete the two year checks?
Im currently studying BAPP in education SEND, is this enough to be a HLTA?
Question – Q – “I currently hold my level 4 in teaching and learning and at the moment doing my BAPP in education SEND When finished will I be at the level of HLTA or would I have to do this as well ?" Answer A – “You will probably find that you still have to work towards HLTA but you may find that a lot of what you have already have … [Read more...] about Im currently studying BAPP in education SEND, is this enough to be a HLTA?
Do i need to gain an early years qualification or is volunterring enough to get a TA job?
Question – Q - I'm looking for some advice in regard to changing career completely to be a teaching assistant. I'm currently waiting for my dbs check to come back so I can start to volunteer in a local primary school. I've heard different information in regard to paying for and completing either a level 2 or level 3 course to gain a … [Read more...] about Do i need to gain an early years qualification or is volunterring enough to get a TA job?
How many key children do people have? What’s the most you are allowed?”
Question Q - "How many key children do people have? What's the most you are allowed?" Answers A – “I work in a room for 2-3 years olds. Myself (second in charge) and a level 2 member of staff have 8 key children each. The room leader has three and another level three qualified has three...” A – “Had 8 but due to changes there is only … [Read more...] about How many key children do people have? What’s the most you are allowed?”
Which area of my setting should i develolp; a music or a physical room?
Question – Q – "I am currently studying for my early years degree and whilst on placement have been lucky enough to be given a small amount of money to develop an area. We are looking at the music or physical room potentially. Any ideas please for a desperate student!! I feel lucky to have access to some money, and I really want to make the best … [Read more...] about Which area of my setting should i develolp; a music or a physical room?