This dynamic workshop offers a deeper understanding of how positive relationships and enabling multi sensory environments form the foundation for every child’s unique development.
Three themes are explored, linked to learning and early developmental levels.
- Positive relationships - Maria Robinson. This examines the developing brain and the role of empathy - seen as essential for the support of early levels of development.
- The unique child - Flo Longhorn looks at how development and learning happen in different ways and at different levels, with particular reference to the special child and sensory development.
- Enabling environments are demonstrated by Richard Hirstwood who will delight the audience with exciting environments that can support learning safely and with a touch of magic.
Course tutors... Maria Robinson, nationally known writer, speaker and researcher. Author of two classic texts from the Open University Press ’ From birth to one: the year of opportunity’ (2003) and ‘Child development from birth to eight: a journey through the early years' (2007).
Flo Longhorn, trainer and author of the innovative book ‘Sensology Workout’ which looks at awaking the sensory systems for early years.
Richard Hirstwood, started working around special education twenty years ago, but is becoming a sought after motivational speaker in pre 5's. His sensory storytelling with both hight tech and low tech is inspiring!
Audience... All those working in early years settings including Sure Start, education and therapists working in special primary school settings.
19th September 2008 - London
16th January 2009 - Manchester
23rd March 2009 - Glasgow
£160 to £170 + VAT for the day.
Lunch, refreshments and course CD are included in the cost
Please call 01524 42 63 95 for booking details or email richardhirstwood@gmail.com or follow this link