Next level schemas – from action to learning and thinking

Schemas are most often described as repeated patterns of behaviour seen in the play of young children, such as transporting, enclosing, or rotating. Noticing these can be very helpful when we are planning for children’s learning. But there is a lot more to schemas than this! And they are relevant for all ages. This is because schemas are not just actions but something much richer – human thoughts expressed in actions. Children are literally thinking with their bodies and the objects around them.

This session is all about how schemas can help us move from seeing what children are doing to engaging with what they are thinking. It brings a depth to our planning, observations and recording of learning – but just as important we meet the wonderful depth of children’s play and the magical simplicity of how we can support it.

The content will be at depth, but in plain language! It will be interactive and even a little playful. Attendees will go away with:

· Up to date knowledge of schemas in theory and practice

· New ideas for observations and for interacting with children

· Connections between play of all kinds and curricular learning

· Ways to share insights and ideas with families

These trainings are delivered by James McTaggart, a chartered educational psychologist of nearly 20 years’ experience, with specialisms in early years and childhood trauma. James is widely sought after as a trainer and speaker, providing support and consultation to national developments such as parentclub, the national ELC modules, as well as being one of the writers of Realising the Ambition. He enjoys sharing ideas and chatting on social media and can be found at @JamesEdPsych on Twitter. Content draws on the national practice guidance, quality frameworks and international research. It can be tailored to the particular needs of participants if the description above does not quite fit requirements. Offered online to reduce costs, they are a mix of interesting and up to date input with lively discussions and take-away resources and activities for practitioners or managers to try out. Sessions can be adjusted in length to suit, from one hour up to two hours each, and also chained together to make a half or full day as required. Trailers for some of the topics can be found on the website.

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Happy and Learning Training

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Training is provided by a specialist educational psychologist, registered and regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (PYL01053), and a chartered member of the British Psychological Society. Content is based on nearly 20 years of practice experience with children, families and staff, as well as on constantly updated knowledge of relevant research literature. Every session offered is rigorously evaluated for content and delivery and data is used to make improvements for future offers.