Training and Professional Development

332 topics in this forum

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   Level 4

   July 9, 2008 by AnonyMouse_10618

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   Hi Looking into maybe completing a level 4 qualification, but having looked around i have been unable to find one stsrting or running in Essex. Does any one out there know of any centres/colleges running a level 4 in Essex please. Many Thanks o40

   

   Last reply by Guest, October 21, 2008
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   Last Minute Offer

   October 19, 2008 by Guest

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   Hi everyone, I know this is a bit late but if anyone is interested in attending the conference bellow don't hesitate to get in touch. Early Years Transitions West End Children’s Centre Conference Wednesday 22nd October 9.30 – 2.00 Soho Parish School (lunch provided) 23 Great Windmill Street W1D 7LF How can Early Years Settings ensure that Children’s first experience of leaving their home environment and moving into education is a positive seamless transition? Sir Richard Bowlby will speak about attachment theory and how this relates to transition practice. WECC will present a DVD resource piloted at Soho Parish School Reception Class. To book a…

   

   Last reply by Guest, October 19, 2008
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   Nvq Assesors

   July 7, 2006 by Guest

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   Does anybody have any advice on how I can train to be an NVQ assessor?

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_12941, October 11, 2008
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   Communication Friendly Spaces

   September 29, 2008 by Guest

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   I know there was a discussion and a link to the teachers TV bit on this but I wondered if anyone has implemented some CFS's. I am thinking of researching the effects for my 3rd year dissertation. I have in my setting but wondered if anyone else has. I also got the pack. Was anyone else inspired enough to put this into practice?

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_4544, October 6, 2008
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   Staff Health And Disability

   September 21, 2008 by Guest

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   Poor Verbal Memory -coping strategies Hello, I couldn't find a topic that covers Staff health and disability so began one. - First the NUT has recently begun a disabled members newtwork -see: http://www.teachers.org.uk/story.php?id=4368 They have a conference in London Sat. 8 November 2008 - Second I wonder if there are any other teachers out there, (EY especially), who have some experience of coping strategies as regards poor verbal memory. It would be really useful to discuss these strategies. I am epileptic, (well controlled), but it has left me with a legacy of a verbal memory that is poor relative to other teachers. I am considering PDAs and customise…

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 29, 2008
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   Ba Or Eyp

   July 24, 2008 by Guest

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   Hi I'm doing my last year of the degree and the uni has asked me to think about what i want to do afterwards. I have been told i need O level mathes to do the EYP but i dont need it to do the BA honours... i thought you needed it for both... My questions are do you need mathes to do them what's the difference between BA honours and the EYP

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_8466, August 27, 2008
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   Pgce

   August 27, 2008 by AnonyMouse_4869

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   Hi everyone, im starting a pgce in primary 3-7 in september, im just wondering how to get the most out of teacher observations (i.e. when im observing others). Ive got a short placement which i had to organise myself before the actual course begins a litle later in sep and i wanted to be sure that i make the most of it. Its in a fsu so i know that i want to look for the way they are using eyfs but im worried that i wont get the most out of it. sorry to ramble. hope someone can help, thanks so much! thank you xx

   

   Last reply by Guest, August 27, 2008
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   Graduate Leader Fund

   July 27, 2008 by AnonyMouse_4869

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   Can someone tell me what the Graduate Leader fund is and who it is for. And then if a member of my staff can get it? we are not full day care all year round but do care for under fives in all our sessions, will be using eyfs, and we provide full day care for some weeks of the year. the member of staff has just completed her foundation degree and is topping up to ba next year. she will be managing from september. i just need a bit of clarification as i no a bit about it but cant get my head round it! xx

   

   Last reply by Guest, August 21, 2008
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   E131 And E132

   August 5, 2008 by Guest

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   Just had my results - I passed!!

   

   Last reply by Guest, August 6, 2008
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    Trainers And Assessors

    July 24, 2008 by Guest

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    Could we start a sub forum for trainers and assessors? Is there anyone out there? How do you find assessing CCLD? I am working with CWDC on the induction standards focus groups. If anyone has any comments on them please post so I can feed back from assessors and students please. Good and bad.

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 30, 2008