Creating Independent Learners

Course date: 19th Nov 2024

Creating and improving independent learning skills in young children.

ESTYN Inspections are regularly recommending that children improve these skills but how do we achieve this on a day-to-day basis in our schools? Independence is far bigger than children not interrupting teachers……

We must ask ourselves:

What are we doing for these children that they could do for themselves-from the time that they come into school in the morning to the time that they go home?

The course will include many, many different systems routines and real-life examples of good practice. It also includes hints and tips that will enable schools to develop this vital life-long skill in their children.

£120.00 + VAT (20%)

Target Group: FP Leaders, SMT, TAs, Teachers
The Creating Independent Learners course will cover many aspects of independence including:
  • What does an independent child ‘look like’
  • How can we promote independence across both the school day and all areas of learning?
  • What are the main barriers to creating independent learners, from an adult’s point of view and also from the children?
  • How do we model, praise and reward it?
  • The importance of adult behaviour in promoting independence- not over directing over dominating or over preparing
  • How to set up a ‘self-help’ classroom-an environment that encourages independence
  • The difference between a dependent learner and an independent one
  • Maintaining standards through the promotion of independence
The course also includes time to reflect on your own current practice and gives you time to develop an action plan based  on what you are already doing well, what you need to tweak and refine, and what you need to target going forward.
Tea & coffee will be provided, delegates are advised to bring a packed lunch.

course attendee quote What people say about this course...

"One of the best courses I've been on in a while! Excellent delivery of information & resources." Course delegate March 2019

"Excellent ideas, discussions and ways forward for us to take back to school to develop and encourage our children to become more independent - and for us as staff to celebrate their independence." Course delegate March 2019

"Really inspiring day! Lots of practical ideas which I can't wait to take back to school. Looking forward to improving independent learning in my school." Course delegate March 2019


              

Course Presenter: Cath Delve

FOUNDATION PHASE/ OUTDOOR LEARNING/ WHOLE SCHOOL ISSUES - Cath provides help, support and guidance to schools and local authorities all over Wales. She is a published author and has 26 years teaching experience in three different schools. She was a deputy headteacher of two and an acting head of one. She is passionate about the wellbeing of children and outdoor learning and presents a wide range of training courses across different areas of the curriculum. Some of her initiatives-such as Messy Monday, Freaky Friday, Igloo and Missions-have been implemented and used by schools all over Wales and even been introduced in England. Alongside her book, she has produced a wide range of resources to support teachers and schools. As well as being a member of the Collective Learning team she is also an independent education consultant, working alongside schools in a variety of ways all over Wales to help them to move forward in every way. Search for Courses

Course Location: Pembrokeshire Exclusive

ADDRESS:  Bloomfield House Community Centre, Redstone Road, Narberth, Pembrokeshire SA67 7ES https://bloomfieldcommunitycentre.org/
* Delegates are advised to bring a packed lunch
TIMES:
  • Please arrive from 8.45am for Registration and tea/coffee
  • Courses will start at 9.15am