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Events

17 Jan 2019

Developing confidence in music: ‘Carpet Time’ Singing and beyond - Twilight Sessions

Location: London
23 Jan 2019

Musical Development Matters

Location: Birmingham
24 Jan 2019

Getting boys up and running in the early years

Location: London
29 Jan 2019

Encounters with nature in urban settings

Location: London
01 Feb 2019

Becoming a Writer in Leaps and Bounds

Location: London

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Best sellers

Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

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Every Child a Mover: A practical guide to providing young children with the physical opportunities they need

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How children learn - The characteristics of effective early learning

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Schemas and the characteristics of effective learning

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Trainer profile

Kathryn Solly

Areas of expertise:
  • Outdoor play and Learning
  • Adventurous play
  • Risk and Challenge in the Early Years
  • Raising boys achievement
  • Diversity, Gender, Inclusion and Uniqueness in the Early Years
  • Leading learning outside
  • Enabling environments outdoors
  • Working with Dads
  • Extending learning in the specific areas
  • Creative Science in the Early Years
  • Becoming Outstanding in the Early Years
  • Can children be able, gifted and talented in the Early Years?
  • Observation, planning and assessment
  • Leadership and management
  • Coaching and mentoring staff
  • Adult and child led learning
  • The Sustainability of Maintained Nursery Schools
  • Creating a nursery garden for play and learning
  • Physical Development
  • Health and Well Being outdoors and in
  • Loose Parts
  • Froebelian Practice and Principles

Kathryn is now a specialist Early Years trainer and consultant working around Britain and internationally. Previously she was the Headteacher of the historic and diverse Chelsea Open Air Nursery School and Children’s Centre for nearly 17 years. However, Kathryn started her pedagogic life as a...
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Latest news

Local Councils call for extension of nursery school funding

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Report shows reductions in SEND funding

Key expertise in maintained nursery schools in danger from cuts

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