Mythbusting Early Childhood Development: Writing
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Thames Valley South Central EY SPH in partnership with Kent & Beyond EY SPH are delighted to provide Early Years Professional with access to this FREE Conference.Unpacking the DfE Writing Framework through movement, meaning and development.
Join leading early years specialists Jan Dubiel and Helen Battelley for a dynamic, evidence-informed day exploring what it really means for children to be “ready to write.”
Grounded in the DfE Writing Framework, this interactive event will challenge assumptions, clarify developmental expectations, and equip you with practical strategies to translate policy into purposeful, movement-based writing experiences.
Session Highlights:
* Ready to Write? — unpacking policy language and classroom reality
* Proximal Before Distal — building gross motor strength for writing success
* Fact or Fiction? — do worksheets really accelerate writing?
* Designing Writing Environments — creating spaces that move learning forward
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Date
Wednesday 28 January 2026 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (UTC+00)Location
The Voco Hotel
Herbert Walker Ave, Southampton, SO15 1AG
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