Keynote Speaker
Marion Dowling, from Early Education will lead two sessions focusing on encouraging critical thinking, the role of the adult as a thinking companion and planning for independence.
Before joining Early Education, Marion was a former headteacher, LA advisor and HMI.
Why attend?
- Explore how the learning environment provides opportunities to challenge and support young children’s critical thinking, including independence
- Unpick the role of the adult working with and supporting young children, being the ‘thinking companion’ as they help move learning on
- Focus on the importance of fostering children’s critical thinking skills
- Share ideas and expertise of outstanding practice