Early Years Specialist Support Videos - Series
Sharon Harvey - Setting Support During This Time
Sharon Harvey (Quality Specialist Mentor) provides information on how the Specialist Service is responding to the needs of the sector and supporting settings during this time.
Please check out the FAQ section on our website where you will find advice on all current queries we have received. Please see video below.
Shirley Gillespie - Simple Games With Household Objects
Shirley Gillespie (Toybox Project Team Leader ) shows how to play a simple game with household objects which can be used for ages 2-5yrs. A great way to support language development as well as help tidy up the house!
Please see link to access guidance document for this activity. Please see video below.
Karen Cooke - Talking To Children About Coronavirus
Karen Cooke (Quality Specialist) provides support on the importance of talking to children about Coronavirus particularly as it will span a considerable length of time in the lives of families.Please see below document on talking to children about Coronavirus. Please see video below.
Shirley Gillespie - Pulling A Story Out Of The Bag
Shirley Gillespie (Toybox Programme) demonstrates how to be a creative storyteller with items from around the home. Be brave! Create unique story moments by allowing yourself to be creative and possibly a little unconventional. Please see video below.
Fiona Scullion - 5 Steps Of Wellbeing
Fiona Scullion (Quality Specialist) reminds us of the importance of the 5 Steps to wellbeing for children as she takes time to reflect in her garden.
Please see link to the 5 steps of wellbeing. Please see video below.
Marie Wilson - Partnership With Parents
Marie Wilson (Quality Specialist) provides advice on the importance of promoting and implementing a true partnership with parents particularly during these difficult times. Please see below link to supporting document. Please see video below.
Please see below link to our FAQ and support page and our Early Years Bookstore
Ena Shaw - Time Spent Together With Children
Ena Shaw (Quality Specialist) reassures adults with the importance of time spent together with young children. Please see video below.
Orla Kilpatrick - Selecting Appropriate Online Activities
Orla Kilpatrick (Quality Specialist) provides guidance on how to select appropriate activities from the internet and Social Media with a particular focus on Fine Motor Skills.
Please see activity document. Please see video below.
Shirley Gillespie - Boxes
Shirley (Toybox Programme Leader) helps adults to see boxes through the eyes of a child and the infinite play opportunities to be found.
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Emma Magowan - Development Planning
Emma Magowan (Quality Mentor) discusses development planning. Please see below mentioned links.
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Shirley Gillespie - Snack Time
Shirley Gillespie (Project Team Leader) introduces how to encourage children to eat healthily.
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Noletta Smyth - Staying Connected To Nature
Noletta Smyth (Quality Specialist) talks about the importance young children staying connected to nature.
Please see supporting activity sheet to the video below.
Megan McConaghy - Taking Care Of Yourself
Megan McConaghy (Quality Specialist) discusses the importance of taking care of yourself so you can better take care of others.
Please see supporting document to the video below.
Shirley Gillespie - Snack Time
Shirley Gillespie (Project Team Leader) provides reassurance on how to develop mealtimes into a positive experience for children and adults.
Please see activity sheet and video below.
Annemarie Mulholland - Supporting Emotional Development with Children
Quality Specialist Annmarie provides advice on how to support young children’s emotional development during this period using family everyday experiences.
Orla Kilpatrick - Dealing With Conflict
Quality Specialist Orla Kilpatrick provides advice to adults with strategies and language starters to support adults dealing with times of relationship conflict.
Meabh Poacher - Outcomes Approach
Meabh Poacher (Outcomes Specialist)
Meabh provides advice on how to use a simple “Outcomes Approach” to services to support clear and planned thinking. This approach can be implemented rapidly to support childcare leaders to feel an improved sense of control during this time.
Shirley Gillespie - Full Body Story Play
Shirley embraces the freedom of full body story play with young children which encourages many aspects of development. This play can be for both in and outdoors.
Annemarie Mulholland - Initial Considerations For Re-opening
Annmarie provides information and signposting for leaders of settings to support the initial considerations around re-opening.