Child-centred practice that nurtures wellbeing, deepens learning, and helps children thrive.
Who is this for?
All early years practitioners from apprentices to leaders, who want to place children at the heart of every decision and create environments where children feel safe, valued, and deeply engaged in their learning.
What will you do?
You will:
- Reflect honestly on where children sit within your current practice
- Explore what child-centred practice really looks like in everyday moments
- Learn how to observe children meaningfully and use this to inform next steps
- Understand the importance of emotional wellbeing, involvement, and engagement
- Use tools such as the Leuven Scale to recognise deep learning in action
- Examine how environments, routines, and adult decisions impact children
- Practise seeing the setting through the child’s eyes
- Explore real examples from practice to connect theory to daily reality
What are the benefits?
Child-centred practice leads to:
- Children who feel emotionally secure, safe, and confident
- Higher levels of engagement, involvement, and deep learning
- Learning experiences shaped by children’s interests and needs
- Stronger relationships between children and practitioners
- More inclusive practice that supports all children, including those with SEND
- Greater consistency and confidence across teams
- Clearer links between observation, assessment, and planning
Where can you seek help?
Email info@alwaysgrowing.co.uk with any questions or if you would like tailored support in your setting from one of our team.
You can also seek support by connecting with a colleague or another early years professional to share reflections, experiences, and ideas — child-centred practice grows best through collaboration.