Rethinking the Learning Environment in KS1

This course is the recommended starting point for those looking to introduce and embed effective continuous provision in KS1. It has been designed to support teachers in Y1 & Y2 and will focus on how to develop an effective environment for learning that meets the needs of all children as they move through KS1.

Join us for either a full day session face to face or as a programme of three 90 minute webinars to deepen knowledge and gain inspiration and ideas to improve practice and provision.

There will be recommended pre-course reading and gap tasks to undertake to maximise impact, and you will also receive additional resources to use back in school to enrich learning.

Focusing on key aspects of pedagogy, the sessions explore:

The Rationale for Change

We start by considering the key principles of child development and recognise the importance of understanding how children learn in KS1, beginning to explore how to plan provision that builds on children’s previous experiences.

How to Design an Effective Classroom Environment

We move on to revisit the key principles of effective continuous provision providing guidance on how best to plan the space available and prioritise the areas of continuous provision that will impact most on children’s progress in KS1.

Linking Provision to the Curriculum

Finally we look closely at the link between continuous provision and the demands of the KS1 curriculum, ensuring that provision provides rich opportunities for exploring key concepts, as well as acquiring and practicing skills with sufficient challenge.

Benefits:

• Reflect on the unique nature of how young children learn and the key changes that occur around the age of 7

• Deepen your knowledge of continuous provision and explore the connection with the KS1 curriculum

• Consider how to plan your learning environment and explore approaches to strengthen your practice

KS1 teachers new to working with Y1 & Y2 and more experienced teachers rethinking practice and provision in Y1 or Y2

Face to Face Course - £145 per person excl. VAT

Live Webinar Package - £145 per person excl. VAT

Recording - £145 per person excl. VAT

Please note that our online training courses are priced per person and multiple viewings of a course will be charged.

Summer 2025

Live Webinar Package

Part 1: Tuesday 3rd June
Part 2: Tuesday 10th June
Part 3: Tuesday 17th June
9:30am - 11:00am

Face to Face Course

Leicestershire - Ashby Hill Top Primary School, LE65 2NF
Thursday 19th June
10:00am - 3:30pm

*Please Note - Lunch will not be provided when attending Face to Face Courses, please ensure you bring a packed lunch to the course.

Autumn 2025

Live Webinar Package

Part 1: Wednesday 24th September
Part 2: Wednesday 8th October
Part 3: Wednesday 22nd October
9:30am - 11:00am

Face to Face Course

Dewsbury - Carlton Junior and Infant School, WF13 2DQ
Tuesday 11th November
9:30am - 3:30pm

*Please Note - Lunch will not be provided when attending Face to Face Courses, please ensure you bring a packed lunch to the course.