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District One Training

Quality of Teaching in Early Years

Join us on Monday 19th October 2026, 6:30–8:30pm (BST) for an essential update on quality teaching in Early Years. This interactive online session explores sustained shared thinking, curriculum intent, and meaningful assessment. Learn how to raise the bar on both adult-led and child-initiated activities, and discover how to use planning cycles effectively. Ideal for practitioners, room leaders, and setting managers.

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What You'll Learn:

This essential course explores what “quality teaching” means in Early Years, focusing on sustained shared thinking, effective planning, and meaningful assessment. You’ll learn how to raise the quality of adult-led and child-initiated learning through practical examples, reflection, and collaborative discussion.

Use sustained shared thinking to extend children’s learning

Apply observation and assessment to guide next steps

Strengthen curriculum intent through reflective practice

Differentiate activities to meet individual needs

Balance adult-led and child-initiated experiences

Create engaging environments that inspire exploration

Agenda

Delivery

Live on Zoom

Date & Time

Monday 19th October 2026 | 6:30-8:30pm (BST)

Trainer

TBA

Sophie Hayter

This session will be led by Sophie Hayter, who has been in the Early Years and Education sector for over 35 years. Sophie is passionate about teaching and learning, and believes the sector needs educators with the right knowledge, skills and behaviours. She is Co-chair of the L3 EYE Trailblazer group and an Advisory Board member for a training provider.

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