Bolton School Developing Play in Early Years 21.11.25 BG
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Who is this module for?
This module is aimed at all education professionals working in the Early Years, which includes childminders, preschools, nurseries and school reception classes.
Description
This module is intended to equip you with an understanding of the importance of play in the Early Years Foundation Stage and how the Three Areas of Difference in autism can impact on play skills. The module also considers how person-centered planning and making reasonable adjustments can enable autistic children to develop their play skills.
The aims
- To increase your understanding of the importance of play in the Early Years
- To develop your understanding of how autism can impact upon a child's play development.
- To build your awareness of strategies that can be used to support autistic children with their play development.
Learning Objectives
After completing this module, you will:
- Understand that autism is a difference not a deficit.
- Understand how the Three Areas of Difference in autism may impact on the development of play skills.
- Understand the importance of all adults working together to support the child to develop play skills.
- Develop knowledge of how to support autistic children to develop play skills.
- Create a plan to ensure progress in play skills.
Session length
The length of the training session will depend on the training partner delivering the session. Please get in touch with them directly to enquire about this. If you can't see their contact details, please search for your local training partner and enquire.
Who is this module aimed at?
This module is aimed at
all education professionals working in the Early Years , including childminders,
preschools, nurseries, and school reception classes
Description
This module is designed to equip delegates with an understanding of the importance of play in the Early
Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and how the Three Areas of Difference in autism can impact play skills. It
also explores how person centered planning and reasonable adjustments can enable autistic children to
develop their play skills effectively
Aims
By the end of the module, delegates will be able to:
Increase understanding of the importance of play in the Early Years.
Develop awareness of how autism can impact a child’s play development.
Build knowledge of strategies to support autistic children in developing play skills
Learning Outcomes
After completing the module, delegates will be able to:
Understand that autism is a
difference, not a deficit
Recognise how the
Three Areas of Difference in autism may affect the development of play skills.
Appreciate the importance of
collaboration among all adults to support a child’s play development.
Apply strategies to
support autistic children in developing play skills