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Week Commencing 17th May

A week of programming focusing on early years.

Children’s Centre Leadership: Child Poverty

An exploration of the range of strategies employed by Redcar Children's Centre in Teeside, aiming to alleviate child poverty. They use outreach such as trips to the local supermarket and home visits in order to encourage new parents into the children's centre. In addition there are one-to-one meetings with parents to offer advice on benefits and getting back into work.

Professional Knowledge: The Montessori Method

At Gorton Mount Primary in Manchester, Headteacher Carol Powell has gained funding for Montessori training for her teachers and introduced the methods for Early Years and KS1. How are they combining the Montessori Method with their own working practice?