The challenge of taking on new early years leadership roles prompted Pauline Newton and Lydia Wilkins to go on a three-day course on planning and assessment.
One of the biggest changes in practice as a result of the Early Years Foundation Stage has been in the way settings plan, and both practitioners wanted to ensure they were meeting the children's individual needs in this area. The emphasis in the EYFS on child-initiated play and following children's interests means staff no longer operate a timetable of themes and topics that have been mapped out months ahead.
The pair went on a course offered by Early Excellence. Mrs Newton, nursery teacher at Birley Spa Community Primary School, Sheffield, says, 'Previously I had not been so involved with the planning. I was moving into the nursery full-time and it was felt it would help me greatly. I am really glad I went.
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