Northern Ireland, March 2010 (Option
1)
‘Thank you for your shared
expertise.’
Family Support Worker
‘[the training] Couldn’t be improved.’
Family Support Worker
‘Great way to meet others and learn from their
experiences.’
Centre Worker
‘Delighted with the pack – lots to reflect on
and I’m taking away lots of ideas to put into practice. Thank you
very much for a very informative, enjoyable course. I have taken a
lot away that I will be using to benefit the families I work
with.’
Child and Family Support Worker
‘It was good to see different practice
examples and get new ideas…Really enjoyed the practice examples.
Great to get materials ahead of time and the resource pack is very
good.’
Social Worker
Peterborough,
March 2010 (Option 1)
‘Thought the whole PEAL
thing inspiring…surpassed my expectations, wish I’d done it
sooner.’
Participant
‘[The trainer] delivered the training in a very
appropriate, supportive and professional way.’
Participant
Suffolk,
February 2010 (PEAL for Childminders)
‘She [the trainer] had a childminding background so made a
change that she knew how things were.’
Childminder
‘Really took lots in as teacher was so good
and relaxed.’
Childminder
‘Excellent. A childminder training
childminders!’
Childminder
Suffolk,
January 2010 (PEAL for Childminders)
‘Lovely
resources box.’
Childminder
‘Very interesting, fun and relevant. Different
learning styles incorporated throughout the day.’
Childminder
Gateshead,
March 2010 (Option 2)
‘Both trainers were
very good, they kept it interesting and everyone had a chance to
participate and discuss and I learned a lot from them and their
experiences.’
Nursery Leader
‘Really helped to give me an insight of how
important parental involvement is and give me lots of ideas I would
like to do in my setting.’
Early years practitioner
‘[The most useful session was] home visits
because we would like to put it into practice and there were very
good ideas how to go about it...I enjoyed the training and have an
action plan to put in place in my setting.’
Nursery Assistant
Tameside, December 2009
(Option 1)
'[the activities book is] very
good, makes you reflect on current practice and how you can develop
practice.'
Participant
‘[I’ve learnt] to value parents’ knowledge of
their children.'
Participant
Tameside, November 2009 (Option
1)
'Very thought-provoking and inspiring
materials supported by relevant research.'
Children's Centre Teacher
‘Thank you Carol – it was a great day –
something we needed many years ago. I will take everything I have
learnt today and add to our SENCO induction training and Transition
Without Tears when covering partnerships with parents.'
Area SENCO Team Leader
Peterborough, November 2009 (Option
1)
'[I’ve learnt] that one size doesn't fit
all and we need to offer a range of opportunities.'
Participant
Suffolk, November 2009 (Option
1)
'Practical ideas in the DVD shown. Good
activities to draw on others’ experiences. Very valuable day, lots
of ideas to take away.'
Reception Class Teacher
‘[I’ve learnt] to find time to
communicate.'
Participant
‘[I’ve learnt] how to encourage less confident
parents.'
Reception Class Teacher
‘[Now I need to find out about] developing
home visits to fit in with our setting and parents.'
Participant
'[I’ve learnt] to continue to fly the flag for
working in partnership: the child is central.'
Participant
Gloucestershire, November 2009 (Option
2)
'All of it has been useful – delivering a
session was the most scary! But I do now feel more confident with
the materials.'
Senior EY Consultant
'Some of the most comprehensive and useful and
manageable training that I have ever done – I found it
inspiring.'
Curriculum Lead in Children's Centre
'Very enjoyable – Have attended many many days
of training and this is one of the best.'
Early Years Officer
'Really enjoyed the two days and feel
confident about training due to clear and concise teaching.'
Teacher
Sefton,
November 2009 (Option 1)
'I’d like to go
on with the accreditation and build a strong relationship with
parents in my setting.'
Participant
[Answer to ‘How do you expect this training
will affect your work in future?’] ‘Maybe reconsider home visits or
encouraging parents into the setting more.'
Participant
Kent,
November 2009 (Option 2)
[Answer to ‘Did
the day meet the stated aims and objectives?] ‘Yes – and more! Met
all my aims and really gave me an insight into so many aspects of
my work.’
Children's Worker
‘Very good two days, lots to take back to my
setting. Will do carousel activity with team.'
Creche Supervisor and Development Worker
‘Very enjoyable and will look at how to
involve parents in our setting taking on board that they need to be
involved in decision making about what they want for themselves and
their children.’
Practitioner in Early Years Setting
Suffolk,
October 2009 (Option 1)
'I liked the variety
of training methods and approach/style of trainer.’
Advice Liaison Teacher (Traveller
Achievement Service)
‘Excellent constructive activities that really
made me question my thoughts and views.'
Teacher
‘[The most useful session was the]
Parent/practitioner Carousel exercise. Helped me to understand many
directions parents are coming from.’
Early Years Support Teacher for Inclusion
‘[The most useful session was] the planning
activity at the end: it made me think about my own setting in
detail.’
Play and Admin Assistant
‘The Carousel activity made me reflect on the
way I talk to people.’
Community Nursery Nurse – Health Visiting
‘[The most useful session was] Session 6,
Involvement at the Heart of Practice. In-depth discussion with
colleagues and a good way to ‘challenge’ attitudes. Activities book
raised lots of questions and useful information to use on
training.’
Teacher for EAL (Primary)
‘The Activities book would be useful for staff
to use when completing Ofsted SEF.’
Participant
‘[the day met the stated aims and objectives]
more than I knew it would. At start felt it was likely to be used
for pre-school/Day Care but realised it can be adjusted for
Children’s Centres.’
Senior Practitioner
‘I’ve learnt just how important parents
are.’
Participant
‘Now I want to discuss with my manager/team
how we can put together a plan for transition to primary school
programme.’
Participant
'The trainer was friendly – good at putting
everyone at their ease. Very good summing up at each stage which
was particularly helpful.’
Participant
‘Activities book: very useful to have it
before the start of the course. Able to reflect on practice.’
Participant
‘[The most useful session was] watching the
dvd and using ideas to develop within my setting. Also the carousel
made me consider the jargon I use.’
Deputy Nursery Manager
Lambeth,
October 2009 (Option 1)
'[Now I want to know
about] Next stage/course – becoming a trainer.’
Participant
‘[The most useful session was] Repectful
Relationships – valuing difference.’
Childminder
Suffolk, September 2009 (Option
1)
'[Now I want to] make the centre more
welcoming for different cultures.'
Participant
‘[The trainer met the needs of the group] very
well, Joanna gave us time to think and explain thoughts and
answers.'
Portage worker
‘I’d like to see a shorter but similar session
rolled out to parents.'
Families Information Officer
‘There was a good range of activities – a
balance between listening and doing.'
Early Years Foundation Stage Support Teacher
(Inclusion)
‘I thought Jackie [sic] was a fantastic
trainer. Jackie was very aware of what each individual’s aim and
goals for the session and made sure she reflected on these
throughout the session. She remembered names and made us all feel
very welcome.'
Children’s Centre Family Support Worker
‘Good day – re-affirming what we already know
but which we forget!'
Acting Manager
Suffolk, August 2009 (Option
1)
'[the trainer] engaged each person
individually. Good pace in spite of being quite a full day -
still time to give own ideas - felt heard.'
Parent Support Advisor
Suffolk, July 2009 (Option
1)
'[the carousel session] helped me see both
sides and how it feels and how words can mean different
things...'
First Steps to Play Worker
'Hard work - not what I expected - but very useful and presented
in an enjoyable manner.'
Participant
Jersey, July 2009 (Option
1)
'I really enjoyed the day and [it] gave me
more enthusiasm to continue with the City and Guilds "work with
parents".'
Nursery Officer
Gloucestershire, June 2009
(Option 2)
'A very enjoyable day and great use
of time...Looking forward to seeing how we can move forward in
Gloucestershire to support the childminding sector, meet the needs
of children and families effectively and help meet EYFS
requirements.'
Early Years Officer
Denbighshire, June 2009 (Option
1)
'Fantastic resource pack and activites -
hope to do more PEAL training.'
Nursery Assistant
'[now I want to] ensure that myself and everyone else puts the
info into good practice!'
Participant
'Covered all objectives and showed the importance of parent and
practitioner interaction.'
Participant
Sefton, April 2009 (Option
1)
'[The] training reminded me that everyone
is an individual and we all interpret things differently.
Important to listen and value contributions.'
Participant
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