Birth to 3 year olds as ‘capable learners’: Nurturing Relationships and Providing a Stimulating Environment for 0-3 year olds.

SUITABLE FOR: ELC  Practitioners working with the birth to 3 age group COURSE CONTENT: * Examine key theories and research related to child development such as Attachment Theory and Early Brain Development and how these link to practice * Develop an understanding of what is a quality learning environment and examine the pace of the learning day for 0-3 age group * Explore the adult role in scaffolding rich learning experiences for the 0-3 age group * Our 0-3 year olds as ‘Capable Learners’ * The importance of outdoors   * Strengthening theory-to-practice links * Opportunity for professional and academic reflection * Share practice examples * Explore areas for practice development * Explore key elements of effective self - evaluation using current quality improvement BTA HGIOELC and Midlothian 0-3 Document EXPECTED OUTCOMES: * Practitioners will have improved confidence in providing effective learning environments for very young children * Practitioners will have improved knowledge and understanding of the significance of establishing close attachment relationships * Practitioners will have greater understanding of the importance of early brain development and linking this knowledge to the adult role in scaffolding learning experiences * Practitioners will have clearer understanding of adult roles in promoting quality early learning and childcare to secure better outcomes for children. * Practitioners will have improved confidence in their knowledge of the 0-3 yr olds as active learners and how they can link this to observing and planning learning experiences * Practitioners will have improved confidence in relating theory-to-practice.  * Practitioners will have improved confidence and understanding of using self- evaluation in daily practice to support critical reflection.