As early years staff we should always ensure that we put the child at the heart of everything we do. Yes, that is right for curriculum learning but it is also imperative for early development too.
There has to be excitement, motivation as well as purpose for leading a child to learn and
reflection from staff, parents and the children on the learning taking place. If not, how can we truly know the learning and progression for each child.
There is investigation and discussion on the environment for a child to learn as well as the values agreed within the setting and does this meet the values of staff and parents. And as with all Adventures with Alice, there are links to theory, curricula and current thinking.
Alice Sharp, June O'Sullivan, Moyra Boland and Anne Paterson sit down to discuss the idea of child led pedagogy.
