Child Central Training Ltd

PDA Childhood Practice Level 9😀
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Research Nurseries: A visit to the University of Stirling's psychology kindergarten A nursery ‘research lab’ that sits within the University of Stirling’s psychology division is providing innovative child development research, Nicole Weinstein discovers

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Do you work in early learning and childcare? We’re hosting a free webinar on 1 and 9 February from 18:30-20:00 for ELC settings where we will touch on the power of play and relationships and discuss ideas for developing play, as a means to recover from the pandemic.

Interested? Sign up here https://forms.office.com/e/2ZxSJ7BSEA

We’re hosting a Recovery Play webinar for early learning and childcare settings on 1 and 9 February 2023. These will be led by Jacky Gillan, service manager (children’s services) at the Care Inspectorate and external professional James McTaggart, early years educational psychologist.

James is based in the Highlands of Scotland. He works across education, health and the voluntary sectors to promote child development and wellbeing from pre-birth onwards. His psychological work focusses on infant mental health, child and family trauma; as well as early literacy and maths learning.

For more information visit https://hub.careinspectorate.com/events/webinar-for-elc-settings/

Everyone at Child Central Training Ltd is truly saddened to hear of the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this very sad time.

"When peace comes, remember it will be for us, the children of today, to make the world of tomorrow a better and happier place. My sister is by my side and we are both going to say goodnight to you. Come on, Margaret. Goodnight, children. Goodnight, and good luck to you all." - Wartime broadcast with her younger sister, Princess Margaret, Oct. 13, 1940

🎉PDA Childhood Practice Level 9🎉A fantastic day was had by all at Child Central Training Graduation today. We were honoured to have Jim Taylor as our Guest speaker and Rubber Chicken Theatre joined us with a fantastic performance from Shrek. Well done to all the graduates 🎉🎉

Loose Parts Play - Think out of the box How can loose-parts theory inform the way we provide resources and play and learning opportunities for the children in our settings, asks Ben Kingston-Hughes

🎉New info sheet 🎉

Written by Tim Gill (Rethinking Childhood), this resource is full of info about why taking a balanced approach to managing risks in children’s play is needed. It also gives an overview of the risk-benefit assessment approach.

Check it out 👉 https://www.playwales.org.uk/eng/news/1645-

https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/five-ways-babies-already-communicating/zfb7vk7?fbclid=IwAR16eieuPI1qVmieuwKuGIFTaf2PgVUhcPp0uGCr01PQO9a6CZwhePABg0Q

Baby facial expressions: 5 ways your baby is already trying to communicate Well before they can say words, there are all sorts of ways your baby communicates with you. Learn why babies make an o shape with their mouth, what is rooting and lots more.

Nursery school in the 1950’s

Nursery School (1953) Children attend "toughening up" sessions at nursery school to make them self reliant. Tilehurst, Reading. Berkshire.C/U small boy looking up. M/S of childre...