early years

Primary and Early Years Curriculum: An overview of two Westminster Forum Debates

Submitted by James Garnett on 21 October 2011 : 9AM :

AN OVERVIEW OF TWO WESTMINSTER FORUM DEBATES 10-5-11 AND 28-6-11 attended by Sue Nicholls, chair NAME Curriculum Primary & Early Years Focus Group

 

Creative Development in the Early Years: The Early Years Handbook - supportive or reductive? David Wheway, 2009

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In attempting to define creativity in music, could the section on Creative Development in the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Handbook (EYFSP Handbook) be limiting creativity? Is it confusing the Creative with the Re-creative – and if so causing potential problems for early years’ practitioners?

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In attempting to define creativity in music, could the section on Creative Development in the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Handbook (EYFSP Handbook) be limiting creativity? Is it confusing the Creative with the Re-creative – and if so causing potential problems for early years’ practitioners?

With its attempt to define creativity through ‘Scale Points’ might the EYFSP Handbook be repeating the old mistake of promoting only the assessable – that which is easily observable – and ignoring aspects of creativity which are not so easily defined? Is there an unquantifiable aspect to creativity to which we respond instinctively rather than through words – responses honed over thousands years? Jonathan Barnes argues this exact point in his review of the Rose final report ‘In Praise of the Wordless’

The DaCapo Toddler SongBook and CD

Submitted by dacapomusic on 31 March 2011 : 10AM :

DaCapo are delighted to announce their new publication: The DaCapo Toddler SongBook and CD.40 carefully chosen or especially commissioned songs with accompanying CD.The first steps of the renowned DaCapo music programme for very young children, paving the way for a quality music education, with a sense of humour and fun. You can order (and hear a sample song) here: http://www.dacapo.co.uk/page-music_shop93.htmlor call 020 8 447 0056.

Introduction to Music and Movement (Dalcroze) for Early Years

Submitted by SiM on 2 February 2011 : 2PM :

Explore for yourself the proven benefits of music and movement activity for under-fives.  Delivered by a practitioner experienced in working with this age group, Anita Strevens, this training day offers a comprehensive introduction to the use of Dalcroze-based activity in early years contexts.

Looking Forward to the Conference Season!

Submitted by Anonymous on 13 May 2010 : 8AM :

Well, the election campaign is over and, for the first time in 70 years we have a coalition government. The next key milestone looks like being the conference season in the Autumn when the Labour party will have a new leader.

Certificate in Early Years Music and Movement - Sept 2010

Submitted by SiM on 20 April 2010 : 2PM :

Dalcroze – Music and Movement for Under-Fives: ACCREDITED Training Programme for Early Years and Arts Professionals 

Stepping into Music accredited training course in Early Years Music and Movement - deadline 31 March

Submitted by SiM on 12 February 2010 : 2PM :

Dalcroze based Music and Movement for Under-Fives:ACCREDITED Training Programme for Early Years and Arts Professionals. 

Early Years Music Conference

Submitted by Early Years at Chets on 8 October 2009 : 1PM :

Chethams' School of Music, Manchester is hosting a conference for anyone who actively believes in engaging young children with music. The conference is free of charge (with a small refundable deposit to reserve a place) and takes place on 27 and 28 November. There are workshops at introductory level (Friday) and development level (Saturday) with fantastic leaders.
More details and a downloadable booking form available on www.chethams.com/outreach/early-years

London Professional Development Day for early years workforce and teachers, music and dance professionals

Submitted by SiM on 2 October 2009 : 1PM :

A Professional Development day for members of the early years workforce, music and dance professionals, will take place in London on FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 2009.

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