EYFS

Introduction to Early Years Schemas

This course outline ensures that all early years educators are able to gain a clear and introductory understanding of schemas and their use in an early years setting in order to best support children’s overall development.
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Julia Dourish

2 hours

Online Course

By completing this course, you will:

understand the significance of schemas as essential patterns of behaviour in children's learning, fostering cognitive, motor, and problem-solving skills;
recognise the developmental benefits of schema play, including enhancements in creativity, physical coordination, language, self-regulation, and social skills;
develop observational skills to identify children's schematic behaviours, enabling you to provide tailored support and resources that align with their individual interests and schema exploration;
understand how to create enriching learning environments that support children's schema development through open-ended opportunities for discovery;

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Julia Dourish

Julia Dourish is the Educational Content Lead for Early Years CPD at Twinkl. As a qualified early years educator Julia has many years of experience teaching and leading in the UK and abroad. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts and Science in Interdisciplinary Problems and Methods, to help further deepen understanding of early childhood education and its complexities.

Passionate about supporting early years educators, Julia has developed CPD resources on topics such as play, attachment theory, risky play, and many more. Regularly featured on episodes of the renowned podcast Twinkl Talks: EYFS, Julia is committed to empowering early years professionals with the knowledge and confidence to create enriching learning experiences for young children.
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