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Little Movers
Little Movers brings drama and dance to children of all ages! If the children enjoy music and movement they will love our active and fun sessions. Our aim is to increase physical activity for children, whilst developing their confidence, self esteem, co-ordination and movement skills. Children of all ages will benefit from this interaction, even those as young as 6 months. We are available to deliver sessions in the setting and also deliver training sessions in the setting for your staff.
Expression through fun focused drama and dance activities!
For further details contact Sadie on:
Tel: +44 (0)7816587524 E-mail: sadie@sadienorris.com
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University of Brighton
The University of Brighton currently delivers the short and long pathway programmes for the Early Years Professional Status. EYPS is a professional status for practitioners who work with children aged 0-5, and is part of the government’s strategy to professionalise the early years sector. EYPS training pathways are fully funded for eligible candidates. EYPS candidates at the University of Brighton enjoy a range of stimulating twilight training sessions and modules which explore issues such as: supporting speech and language, sustained shared thinking, leadership, and child development. Every EYP candidate at the University of Brighton has mentor support and an individual professional development plan which is devised with the candidate in order to support them to meet the 39 EYP standards. The aim of the EYPS programme at the University of Brighton is to work closely with individual candidates to ensure that they are developing their own professional voice and leadership qualities so that they may impact positively on outcomes for the children they work with.
Tel: 01273 641931 E-mail: h.l.mclaren@brighton.ac.uk Website: www.brighton.ac.uk
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University of Hull, Scarborough School of Education
Foundation Degree & University Certificate in Early Childhood Policy and Practice.
For practitioners working with young children in private and maintained Early Years Foundation stage settings who are already in possession of an appropriate NQF level 3 or equivalent
What will I Study?
Module content has been designed to reflect the needs of employers and their practitioners so will include:
- Child development and early learning
- Working with children and their families
- EYFS learning and teaching
- Safeguarding children issues
How long will it take?
Students will be able to complete the degree programme in two years attending part-time, for an afternoon and an evening each week, however a longer period of time for study can be negotiated. Learning will take place in the workplace too.
What does it cost?
Approximately £925 per year
Students may be eligible for financial support from their Local Authority or Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership.
Tel: 01723 357381 Email: audrey.dart@hull.ac.uk Website: http://www2.hull.ac.uk
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University of the West of England
UWE works in conjunction with the Childrens Workforce Development Council (CWDC) to provide a high quality teaching and learning environment for those working in Early Years.
The School of Education is one of the largest providers of professional development in the South West. We offer many flexible courses and are extremely committed to professional study in Early Years. We offer five pathways for EYPS; the Full training, Long EPD, Short EPD, Validation Only and Early Childhood Studies pathway.
In order to help candidates qualify for EYPS, we offer GCSE Maths and English equivalency tests, a special support and coaching session for the Maths equivalency test and a second opportunity to re-take the Maths test, if you need it.
For EYPS full time and Long EPD pathway students there is excellent mentoring support as well as additional support through Visiting Tutors (six additional visits to support practice). You will also gain full-time student status, and so will be exempt from paying council tax, as well as being eligible for HE funding.
For Long EPD Pathway students, modules are taught on the same day throughout the academic year, which means you can commit to a regular study day at your setting.
At UWE, if you are doing the full-training pathway, you can also work towards an MA, as once you have gained EYPS, you only need to complete a 60-credit dissertation module to gain an MA in Early Years. Long EPD pathway students can obtain an Hons degree in Early Childhood Studies (120 credits fully funded) and do not have to pay course fees for this.
We offer on-going support and training for settings and workplace mentors who are key in raising awareness of EYPS in settings. For example, we hold a ‘Big Breakfast’ event to support students for final setting visit assessments by getting the managers on board, and working closely with local authorities to support settings.
UWE has excellent on-site facilities such as libraries, shops, a gym, a nursery, car parking and buses and routes specific to UWE.
Special offer: Free EYPS 'Taster course' - 17th May 2010 for one week
If you are interested in working with Under 5’s but aren’t sure whether EYPS is the right course for you, why not come along and get a feel for the course on our free Taster Course.
The Taster Course will run for one week on 17th May 2010 and you will spend 2.5 days at the UWE campus and 2 days in a nursery setting, getting the feel for how an actual placement would be. A contribution to your expenses will be paid.
You must be a graduate and we will carry out a free CRB check.
To find out more or to register your place on the taster course, please contact us at:
Tel: 0117 32 84128 E-mail: eyps@uwe.ac.uk Website: www.uwe.ac.uk/eyps
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Clamber Club CDs and DVDs
Clamber Club action song CD’s
Clamber Club has a range of easy to follow action song CD’s written for toddlers and preschoolers. Developed by occupational therapist Liz Senior, the songs are written to promote perceptual motor skills such as body awareness, spatial skills, balance and motor planning and to promote general fitness.
Clamber Club action song DVD!
Jump, jive and exercise with Jog the Frog and his Clamber Club friends.
Children will love this action packed dvd, filled with catchy songs and easy to follow sequences. Join Jog the Frog and his friends as they dance, clamber and climb in the magical Clamber Club garden. Developed by occupational therapist Liz Senior of the Clamber Club, this dvd aims to promote perceptual motor learning and encourage children to exercise. For ages 1– 6 years.
E-mail: headoffice@clamberclub.com Website: www.clamberclub.com
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Sovereign Design Play Systems Ltd
Having transformed over 10,000 outdoor environments into imaginative play and learning zones for children, Sovereign Design Play Systems is one of the largest providers of school ground developments in the UK.
Sovereign caters for children of all ages and abilities, and supplies its customers with a one-stop shop for all of their outdoor requirements, from imaginative and adventurous play equipment, to outdoor furniture and learning facilities.
Over the last 17 years, Sovereign has gained an enviable reputation for delivering a comprehensive and flexible service, and together with its accredited API membership, Sovereign continues to work diligently to ensure that play value, safety, and customer satisfaction are maximised.
With the capability and expertise to provide the whole package, including design and manufacture, installation and after sales support, customers can receive the best play equipment installation that guarantees hours of happy, safe play for children.
Tel: 01702 291129 Email: info@sovereign.gb.com Website: www.sovereignplayequipment.co.uk
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Raindrops Outdoor Clothing
NEVER LET RAIN STOP PLAY
Raindrops Outdoor Clothing Specialists from Scandinavia provide quality outdoor waterproof clothing to schools, forest schools, nurseries and childcare centres across the country so you can all keep dry and warm whilst experiencing outdoor play.
Waterproof jackets, trousers, dungarees, all-in-ones & wellies - and sun hats for those warmer days .
We also have plenty for Teachers too.
'Our waterproof suits from Raindrops are essential for our outings! The children, staff and parents love them because they are red, robust and ready to get mucky!'
- Katherine Milchem (Forest School Co-ordinator at Eastwood Nursery School Centre for Children and Families)
To Receive our Schools Brochure and Special School Prices please contact us at:-
Tel: 01730 810031/814851 Email: sales@raindrops.co.uk Website: www.raindrops.co.uk
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Leaps and Bounds
Leaps and Bounds is a progressive physical and movement programme for children from walking up to five years. Designed to complement the indoor and outdoor physical activities currently provided in Pre-School Settings.
Leaps and Bounds underpins the framework of the Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage (Q.C.A., DCSF) and Birth to 3 matters (SureStart). Children are encouraged through a sequence of tasks to develop skills including: locomotion, agility, balance, climbing, co-ordination and language development through the use of action songs and rhymes.
This is done by:
- fun, exciting and flexible yearly lesson plans designed to fit in with the timetable of any pre-school setting.
- Trained instructors deliver colour coded activity blocks. Each block has a specific learning objective that is reinforced and revised. Each activity has specific teaching points and progressions to help the child develop at their own pace.
- Involvement with parents. At the beginning of each block children are given objectives and suggested activities to enjoy at home.
- At the end of each 30 minute session each child will receive an achievement sticker (e.g. I can jump). Thus reinforcing the objectives achieved during that particular week.
- At the end of every block, each child will receive a certificate outlining what they have achieved.
- At the end of all the blocks for that year there is a celebration of achievement. Each child will receive a medal
Tel: 0121 585 7003 E-mail: info@leaps-and-bounds.co.uk Website: www.leaps-and-bounds.co.uk
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