Question 1

Who are Professors Tony Bertram and Chris Pascal?

Accepted Answer

Profs Tony Bertram & Christine Pascal are Directors of the Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC) who have been specialist advisers to the UK Government for over 20 years. They have published widely with a major interest in developing high quality services for young children and families.

Question 2

Who is Professor Tina Bruce?

Accepted Answer

Prof Tina Bruce is a Froebel trained teacher guided by principles that promote a holistic approach to teaching young children. In 2008, she was awarded a CBE for services to early years education. Her hugely influential articles & books address key Froebelian themes - literacy, play & creativity.

Question 3

Who is Dr Stella Louis?

Accepted Answer

Nursery World Trainer of the year 2023, Dr Stella Louis is a freelance early years consultant with a particular interest in observation and its part in supporting learning, development & teaching. She leads a team of Froebelian traveling tutors delivering the short Froebel Trust courses in England.

Question 4

Workshop description: cooking

Accepted Answer

Understand the impact and benefits of cooking for children’s all-round development and how this links to many areas of learning.

Gain confidence in introducing cooking opportunities in your own learning environment.

Question 5

Workshop description: sewing

Accepted Answer

Explore ways of introducing sewing and weaving, with examples and ideas.

Discuss ways of sourcing or creating resources in a sustainable way.

Understand the benefits of sewing and weaving.

Question 6

Workshop description: woodwork

Accepted Answer

Learn how to introduce woodwork into your curriculum and how to manage risk.

Gain an appreciation for woodwork and the opportunities it offers to children’s learning across the curriculum.

Question 7

Workshop description: block play

Accepted Answer

Understand how blocks stimulate learning and development in all areas of the curriculum.

Discover the importance that practitioners play in developing high quality block play, encouraging and supporting both individual and groups of children, capturing their learning and extending it.

Question 8

Workshop description: clay

Accepted Answer

Understand the impact and benefit of using clay for children’s all-round development and how this links specifically to many areas of learning.

Gain confidence in setting up a clay station in your own learning environment and learn about skills and techniques fundamental to working with clay.

Question 9

Will there be onsite parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There is a free car park on site for visitors. Please do not park in the disabled bays unless you have a blue badge. There is also parking along Hazel Avenue. Please drive slowly and carefully and park considerately of our neighbours.

Question 10

Will there be refreshments?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Refreshments are included in the ticket price, including lunch. Please advise us of any dietary requirements.

Question 11

Will I get a certificate of attendance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance which can be collected after workshop 2.

Question 12

Is this an accessible site?

Accepted Answer

Yes. there are  car parking spaces reserved for disabled people near the main entrance. There is a ramp at main entrance and there is a a wheelchair accessible toilet at ground level.

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