Our colleagues in SLT have produced some fantastic short videos showing how to use visual supports effectively. There is information about using objects of reference, now next boards, visual timetables, visual routines, and how to use visuals to support attention and listening. Links for the videos have been added to the Professional Learning Framework, under the ‘Targeted – Speech, Language and Communication’ section and can also be accessed using the QR codes below. If you’re thinking of introducing visuals, or wanting to check you’re implementing visuals as effectively as possible, these will be a great starting point.
Professional Learning Opportunity – Nurturing Staff Wellbeing – 31st Jan to 25th April
We are all aware of the pressures of working in the early years sector and for the families we provide a service for. This is a fantastic opportunity to spend a bit of time focusing on staff wellbeing in these difficult times.
The course is run by Glasgow Educational Psychology Service and the Nurture Development Officer and is online (MS Teams). There are four sessions, each with information and activities on a wellbeing topic. It works best when a member of staff attends who has an interest in staff wellbeing and takes back activities to use with their team.
This course is free to access for all ELC providers in Glasgow. GCC nurseries register via CPD manager and funded providers complete the registration form and send to Jane Holmes, Nurture Clerical Assistant at gw22holmesjane@glowmail.org.uk by Tuesday 24th January.
Diary Date – PSADC Applications – 25th January
Duntarvie PSADC and Linn PSADC support children at stage three and four. Find out more information about the PSADC service.
If you have a child you think may be appropriate for this support, please ensure applications are submitted by 25th January.
Please note that there has been an update to the referral form and criteria – download the new paperwork here: PSADC Referral Paperwork
Diary Date – Duntarvie Open Afternoon 24th November
Duntarvie PSADC are hosting an open afternoon on Thursday 24th November. This is a great opportunity to talk to Duntarvie staff, look at resources and discuss strategies and planning.
Please note that places are limited to 25 and will be allocated on the first come basis.
For further information, please see the Duntarvie Open Afternoon flyer
Diary Date – School Enrolment Week 7th – 11th November
School enrolment week is Monday 7th – Friday 11th November for children due to start school in August 2023. (children with birth dates from 01.03.18 until 28.02.19).
Visit the relevant pages to find out more about
Reflective Practice Opportunity
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With Kids are offering reflective practice sessions for schools and ELC staff, starting on the 7th November. For further information email l.paterson@withkids.org.uk
***OPPORTUNITY FOR NURSERIES WITH BABY/2-3 ROOMS***
ART AT THE START
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Art at the Start are offering FREE outreach sessions for parents/carers and their under 3s which can take place in your establishment. The sessions will be run by a fully trained art psychotherapist who will provide all the materials needed. Sessions focus on building attachment relationships and wellbeing for the child and their carer through using sensory and messy play experiences. This would be a fantastic opportunity for establishments who are engaging with nurture or looking to increase family engagement.
If you are interested please contact RSwitalski001@dundee.ac.uk to arrange sessions for your establishment ASAP – the sessions need to be run before the Christmas break.
If you are not able to facilitate sessions this term, check Art at the Start’s ideas and recipes for messy play and sensory activities to use in nursery or to share with parents.
Diary Dates – AIG Referrals (applying for an alternative pathway for school)
Information from the Area Inclusion Group (AIG)
The AIG will continue to focus on supporting establishments to include children and young people within their local communities and as part of this, their local school (mainstream).
Referrals to the AIG from mainstream establishments can be made at any point of the school session. Such a process is consistent with the aim of meeting the needs of individual young people and complies with the ASL Act (2004). However, it is expected that this will be part of a planned approach where suitable transition can be arranged. Therefore, there will be a cut-off date where there is consideration of an alternative pathway and no referrals will be considered after this date. Requests for support will be considered between September 2022 and the end of October 2022. To comply with legislation regarding planning time for transition, the final cut off for all applications of support will be 28th October 2022. No applications will be considered after this date.
Diary Dates – CPL – Identifying and supporting ASN
The next course of the module ‘Identifying and and supporting additional support needs in early learning and childcare’ will start on the 5th September, although enrolment remains open until 26th September. The course is a free online resource commissioned by the Scottish Government. See also the Professional Learning Framework for Early Years in the CPL section for other modules in the series.
Diary Dates – CPL – Inclusion Support and Development Group
The Early Years Inclusion Support and Development groups are back!
There is a group in each area (NE, NW and South). Please click on the links below to see further details for the groups and the dates and venues for each area.
**Please note there is a change of venue for the first session only in the North East only. This will now be held in the LEL base, top floor of Royston Primary School, Royston Road, G21 2NU. All other North East sessions will be in Pyschological Services, top floor of Rockfield nursery**
Inclusion SDG Flyer North West area
Inclusion SDG Flyer – North East Area
Inclusion SDG Flyer – South area
