Supporting Boys Attainment through Rough and Tumble Play

This meeting has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Advisory Teacher EYFS, Sharon Rose, for attention PVIs, Academies, Primary School, Infant Schools and Free School. 

Please note both sessions are the same so attendance at only one session is required. Also, Early Language Lead Practitioner (ELLPS) who attended the Autumn term 2018 ITalk Network meeting will already be familiar with materials covered in the course. 

 


 

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: The total cost of the training includes a 2% booking fee.  There are two options for payment; you can either pay by card using the Eventbrite payment process or pay via invoice. 

If you choose to pay by invoice, please do NOT use the Invoice from Eventbrite as we will invoice you separately using a Slough Borough Council Invoice.  For any queries regarding this, please email thelink@slough.gov.uk .


 

This training session will explore the links between rough and tumble play and how this type of physical play supports children's learning and development, particularly in self confidence, social skills and their emotional well being. Reference to national materials and research will be included throughout the session.

The course will:

  • Look at the importance of being an effective play partner with children

  • Acknowledge the challenges of establishing rough and tumble play within a setting, providing practitioners with practical advice and tips on how to create a positive rough and tumble play experience for all, including working closely with parents throughout this process.

  • Include high quality professional development film clips and discussion to enable practitioner's to feel confident about the benefits of providing opportunities for rough and tumble play

 


 

Places are limited and therefore will be allocated on a first come basis. There are limited car parking spaces at St Martin’s Place; but there is a free car park at Montem Leisure Centre (car park opposite). Please note there are parking restrictions in force at the Montem Leisure Centre so do allow some extra time to register your vehicle at St. Martins Place reception.