By Nikki Greene
Academics and researchers have been registering to attend the Ofsted Early Years Pedagogy and Practice Forum, scheduled to meet for the first time this autumn. Academics from the Eye Of Media.Com , School Week, Best Schools Uk, are among those looking to add substance to the education of children in Britain right from an early age. The Eye Of Media.Com has been informed that other academics applying to contribute to the learning scheme includes teachers and former teachers.
Ofsted yesterday called for academics, practitioners and researchers to express their interest in attending the forum, which is an opportunity to help shape Ofsted’s policy and priorities. Ofsted is determined to raise an army of literate youngsters who will assist in raising academic standards in line with its higher educational agenda. Children learn to read and process material at different paces, but passion and competence of reading and also writing.
The forum is designed to congregate competent academics to engage in useful discussions about early years teaching theory and practice, and to review the kinds of topics Ofsted will consider in planning its survey programme. The programme is a brilliant opportunity for academics to give their input in contributing to various techniques designed to help very young children develop effective reading skills and also develop a love for reading. Reading from an early age is a very important practise for young children, and can form the basis of a love for education.
Many children who struggle to read, do so, because they were never taught early enough how to read in the most effective way that improves their learning. Acquainting children with the tools to enjoy reading from a very young age is an excellent way to help them exercise their minds from a young age . It also presents a solid building block for children to establish high career prospects for the future.
Gill Jones, Ofsted Early Education Deputy Director, said:
The way young children learn and develop is a source of endless fascination. And research on early education is growing all the time.
So it is timely to have a forum where early years experts can come together and discuss the latest findings. I hope those with experience in leadership and research will consider applying, so that they can take part in some lively discussion about early education.
Interested parties must have a track record of early years leadership, be willing to take part in constructive debate, and be able to present evidence to support their views at the meetings.