Course Overview
The Reception Year Network provides a supportive and reflective space for Reception teachers and practitioners to deepen their understanding of child development and strengthen the quality of their EYFS provision.
Sessions will be responsive to sector needs and challenges but will include exploring assessment judgements in the Reception year, enabling practitioners to confidently interpret observational evidence, moderate learning, and align practice with current expectations. Participants will also engage with local and national updates, ensuring they remain informed about emerging priorities, research developments, and sector-wide changes affecting early years education. The network also includes guidance on relevant statutory requirements, helping practitioners to embed compliance within effective, child centred practice.
This course offers opportunities to collaborate with colleagues, share effective approaches, and develop consistent, high-quality practice across the Reception year.
Why Attend?
· Deepen your understanding of child development in the Reception year and how it informs high quality practice.
· Build confidence in exploring assessment judgements, interpreting observational evidence, and moderating against current expectations.
· Stay informed about local and national updates, ensuring your practice reflects the latest priorities, research, and sector developments.
· Strengthen your understanding of key statutory requirements and how to embed them within effective, child centred provision.
· Connect with colleagues, share practice, and collaborate on solutions to common Reception year challenges.
What will it cover?
· Key aspects of child development in the Reception year and how these inform high quality provision.
· Approaches to exploring assessment judgements, including interpreting observations and moderating learning evidence.
· Local and national updates influencing Reception year practice, priorities, and expectations.
· Understanding and applying relevant statutory requirements within effective, child centred practice.
· Strategies for strengthening provision across the Reception year, including enabling environments and responsive pedagogy.
· Opportunities for professional dialogue, problem solving, and sharing effective approaches with colleagues.
Who should attend?
Reception teachers, EY leaders
Cost
One funded place to Liverpool LA Schools, otherwise £80.00 per delegate.
All costs are subject to VAT. Failure to cancel or non-attendance will incur costs. All cancellations must be completed online at www.sil-ltd.co.uk at least 48 hours in advance.
