Professional training in the early years sector: managing the complexities of policy and practice

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Scollan, A. and Allen, S. 2014. Professional training in the early years sector: managing the complexities of policy and practice. International Conference: A Child's World – Next Steps. Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, Wales, UK 25 - 27 Jun 2014
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TitleProfessional training in the early years sector: managing the complexities of policy and practice
AuthorsScollan, A. and Allen, S.
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Nutbrown’s (2012) review of qualifications in the Early Years sector suggests that professional development opportunities for practitioners form a significant part of quality improvement to practice. Drawing on initial findings from a small scale research project, which indicates that practitioners experience a range of challenges in their roles, the paper suggests how professional training programmes could support participants to develop relevant skills to manage the complexities of Early Years provision. Cable and Miller’s (2011) concept of the reflective, reflexive and responsive practitioner, who learns from others and considers different approaches to developing practice, provides a theoretical framework for this presentation.

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Scollan, A. 2013. 'Community of practice'. Practice based research in organisations, communities of practice and stakeholders in educational and other professional settings. Community of Practice Poster Conference. Middlesex University
A reflection to identify and develop professional skills of early years practitioners advocating children's rights within their practice
Scollan, A. 2013. A reflection to identify and develop professional skills of early years practitioners advocating children's rights within their practice. 23rd EECERA Conference: Values, Culture & Contexts. Tallin University, Estonia Aug 2013
Knowledge transfer and continuous professional development - complexities & challenges
Scollan, A. and Allen, S. 2014. Knowledge transfer and continuous professional development - complexities & challenges. Middlesex University Conference 2014. London
Exploring professionals' perceptions of effective provision for two year old children in England
Scollan, A. and Allen, S. 2014. Exploring professionals' perceptions of effective provision for two year old children in England. 24th European Early Childhood Education Research Association (EECERA) Conference - ‘Us, Them & Me: Universal, Targeted or Individuated Early Childhood Programmes'. Crete, Greece
Supporting early years practitioners to manage the complexities of policy change
Allen, S. and Scollan, A. 2013. Supporting early years practitioners to manage the complexities of policy change. University of Chichester Learning and Teaching Conference 2013. Chichester, UK 11 Jun 2013
Investigating the experiences of early years practitioners to manage the complexities of policy change in times of economic recession
Allen, S. and Scollan, A. 2013. Investigating the experiences of early years practitioners to manage the complexities of policy change in times of economic recession. 23rd EECERA Conference: Values, Cultures & Contexts. Tallin University, Estonia 28 - 31 Aug 2013
Reconceptualising learning and teaching about early years leadership, management, and multidisciplinary roles
Allen, S., Barnaby, B., Burghardt, V. and Morris, C. 2012. Reconceptualising learning and teaching about early years leadership, management, and multidisciplinary roles. Journal of the University College of the Cayman Islands. 6 (1), pp. 100-113.
Leading practice in a multi-professional context
Allen, S. 2011. Leading practice in a multi-professional context. in: Whalley, M. (ed.) Leading Practice in Early Years Settings Exeter Learning Matters. pp. 115-130
Extending teacher professionalism: engagement with others through communities of practice
Allen, S. and Miller, P. 2011. Extending teacher professionalism: engagement with others through communities of practice. 1st International Conference on Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Science. Dubai, UAE 22 - 26 Nov 2011
Pedagogical leadership
Allen, S. 2011. Pedagogical leadership. in: Whalley, M. (ed.) Leading Practice in Early Years Settings Exeter Learning Matters. pp. 65-81
Supporting pedagogy and practice in early years settings
Allen, S. and Whalley, M. 2010. Supporting pedagogy and practice in early years settings. Exeter Learning Matters.
The dynamics of difference: making it work’ interprofessional learning
Allain, L., Bell, L., Ahmet, L., Allen, S. and Villadsen, A. 2009. The dynamics of difference: making it work’ interprofessional learning. Middlesex University Annual Learning and Teaching Conference 2009: The Dynamics of Difference: Making it Work. London, UK 01 Jul 2009