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WORKSHOP: Mindfulness in the Early Years (1.5 hours)

Area: Learning and Development
Audience: Practitioner
This workshop will explore mindfulness and help practitioners to support children to gain the
skills to understand and be aware of their inner & outer experiences. Thinking about how
our emotions affect our bodies this workshop will support us in understanding the
importance of mindfulness in developing children emotional health and wellbeing
Learning Objectives:
• Explore what mindfulness means in the early years
• Help practitioners to support children to understand what is going on in their heads
and inside their bodies
• Explore and think about individual well-being
• Look at ways to support children’s self-esteem and well-being
• Explore practical ways to support children’s emotional health and well-being
• Delegates will receive a booklet with mindfulness activity ideas

WORKSHOP: Professional Love (1.5 hours)

Area: Learning & Development, Safeguarding & Welfare, Leaders & Managers
Audience: All
Love and affection are fundamental to the growth and development of healthy young
children but having a professional intimate relationship with children in our settings can be
challenging. This workshop will provide the opportunity to explore different viewpoints and
enable you to reflect and build on your policies and practices that protect and safeguard
children at your setting
We will look at:
• Exploring what “love” means and the impact of a loving relationship
• What is meant by the term ‘professional love’?
• Understanding the issues and challenges
• Parents perspectives
• Reflecting on safeguarding practices at your setting

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