The course will reference the EYFS statutory Framework, detailing assessment requirements, learning and development requirements, and the safeguarding & welfare requirements.

You will gain confidence in evidencing progress in all aspects of the EYFS, ideas for documenting the changes you have made or intend to make for the benefit of children’s learning which include transition, working with parents, the characteristics of effective learning and the enabling environment. Regarding physical development Core strength and co-ordination, Gross motor and Fine motor skills will be illustrated.

This course is suitable for any practitioner within the Early Years or Year 1, Early Years Phase leader or manager who is working in a Primary School or Early Years Setting and wishes to make a positive impact upon the teaching and learning of children in their earliest years in education.

Suzanne Dunn is a trainer and consultant with extensive experience working with children and families across numerous sectors, including schools, children’s centres and private provision.

For four years she worked in a local authority curriculum quality advisory role. Suzanne has an interest in assessment within the Early Years and Key Stage 1, the role of physical development as a building block for education, the characteristics of effective learning and transition into and within the Primary School.

She is currently a member of TCTYC, the association of Early Years Educators and 4children, the national charity all about children and families.