Preschools & Nurseries
Al Carroll
Learning & Teaching Adviser
Al and Kathryn provide a range
of training courses and support for early years settings. All courses can be adapted to suit the requirements of each setting. Please see details below and then get in touch to discuss a package or course that would suit you.
Kathryn Gray
Associate Learning & Teaching Adviser
As a primary school teacher for 16 years, Al has taught a range of year groups in Lincolnshire, Peterborough and Zambia, with a particular interest and specialism in Reception /Year 1, including Phase Leading EYFS..
More recently Al has worked as an EYFS Adviser and Profile Moderation Manager for Peterborough City Council, in the Early Years and School Improvement Teams. In addition to Advisory work, Al teaches part time at a local primary school
Kathryn was a Primary School teacher for 12 years and worked in a range of primary schools across Peterborough, specialising in teaching Reception children. Previous to that she worked as a Nursery Nurse in a variety of Preschool and Nursery settings.
Kathryn was also a Lead Teacher in the city for Phonics, supporting teachers and nursery practitioners in delivering high quality literacy provision for children.
Current Courses
Letters & Sounds
A 3 part course focusing on early phonics, using Phase 1 of Letters and Sounds. Delegates will be provided with resources to help them implement the games and activities, in their settings.
Listening, Talking & Moving
A 2 part course suitable for staff training and parent workshops. The course focuses on early reading and writing, giving practical ideas for practitioners and parents to easily implement.
The World Around Us
A 3 part course suitable for staff training. The practical and fun course covers the aspects of Understanding the World, offering practitioners a range of ideas and strategies to make the most of this area of learning.
Making Maths Matter
A 2 part course suitable for staff training and parent workshops. Delegates will explore mathematical development in the early years and consider implications for learning environments, resources and adult support.
Making, Doing, Using
A 2 part course suitable for staff training. Using a range of media and materials, this course provide delegates with the opportunity to explore this area of learning and consider how to develop provision. to more effectively support children's creativity.
What shall we put out tomorrow? Developing Practise and provision to meet children’s needs
Good quality provision is a fundamental part of EYFS practice and provision. This 2 part course is suitable for staff training and builds on delegates practice, exploring provision areas and effective learning within them.