Session 4
Personal Development; Behaviour and Attitudes

Target Group:

This staff development session is one of four, which are designed for early years practitioners at all levels, who may be present during an Ofsted inspection. It is aimed at those working directly with children and responsible for promoting personal development, and managing behaviour, in the EYFS. It is suitable for key persons and leaders/managers working in private day nurseries, pre-schools, childminders, independent nursery schools, state nurseries, teaching assistants and other interested organisations.

Rationale:

Quality of Personal Development, as well as Behaviour and Attitudes is a key aspect of the Ofsted Framework. This session explores strategies for setting high expectations of children’s behaviour, promoting positive attitudes and supporting children’s personal, social and emotional development in practice. It is based on the EYFS and the Ofsted inspection grade descriptors. It is led by senior staff and a director of five Outstanding settings.

Aims:

To develop your knowledge of the early years inspection criteria relating to children’s Behaviour and Attitudes

To develop understanding of the grade descriptors for Personal Development

To develop strategies for evidencing your provision for Behaviour and Attitudes

To develop strategies for evidencing how you promote Personal Development

Session Outcomes:

By the end of these sessions you should:           

• Know and understand the Ofsted criteria for judging Personal Development, Behaviour and Attitudes
• Develop strategies for demonstrating how you meet the requirements in practice
• Begin to identify evidence of the quality of provision for Personal Development, Behaviour and Attitudes in your setting

Teaching Strategies/Resources

Tutor presentation, small group discussion, practical activities, case studies, critical incidents, video clips, handouts and visual materials