Nursery
Babies are like the raw material.They are born with so much potential and promise which develops in relation to the people and environment they are in. Like a seedling they depend on others to manage things for them at first, supplying what they need, and helping them understand what they are feeling. The nursery setting is very important in this process in terms of providing a space and opportunity to nurture that new individual.
Observations
Observations can be helpful where concerns are raised about a particular child’s development, emotional coping, or socialization. With parents consent the child can be observed and assessed in the nursery setting and advice and guidance implemented to support them. It is often important to involve parents in this process so that they can also use the same strategies at home, providing the child with important consistency.
Consultation
This can be a short piece of work focused around a theme that may be affecting the staff group or as a more regular slot. These can then be used for whatever seems most pressing at the time:
- Social and behavioural issues
- Nursery policy and procedures in relation to well-being
- Child development
- Behaviour management
- Children you are concerned about and their management plans
Avon Psychology Service can assist you in thinking about the implementation of EYFS personal, social, and emotional development objectives.
Working with parents
To support your families and have an impact on how children present in the nursery setting you could put on work shops for parents on topics such as managing behavior, feeding, toilet training, or understanding feelings.
Having a Clinical Psychologist connected to the nursery can be seen to highlight the importance the nursery is placing on the emotional well-being of their children and can be evidence to Ofsted of this. It can also be advertised to parents of the evidence based practice and level of support being provided to their children.
Staff Training
We can provide informal discussions, workshops or more formal training on a range of topics including:
- The development of babies brains
- Attachment
- Behaviour management
- Promoting well-being
- Emotional expression
This is not a complete list and other topics can be discussed as to what you feel would benefit you, your staff and the children in your setting.
Costing
As detailed above, the work with you can take a variety of formats and as such costs will vary depending on the type of work, regularity and length of involvement.
If you would like to discuss our working together further please do not hesitate to contact me. An initial meeting to discuss the options can be arranged at no charge to yourselves.