Hazel Devlin

I work in Early years in a small nursery in Strathaven. I am passionate about children learning thorough open ended experiences and developing a love of the outdoors and nature.

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Beginnings

– How I view my practice at the start of my current training –

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What I enjoy about working with young children

I love that children are always learning - often teaching myself new ideas. I love that no 2 days or 2 hours are the same within our nursery and that every child is an individual.

How would I describe my role, in a nutshell

I would describe my role as nurturing and guiding our young children and parents.

When and how MY PRACTICE is most child-centred

I constantly strive to put the child at the centre of their learning. I always try facilitate learning instead of showing a child what to do by allowing them to move freely around our setting and garden, I try to engage them in activities that interest them most, this helps them to make decisions and can boost their confidence..

The ways and extent to which my setting's ENVIRONMENT, MATERIALS and PROCEDURES are child-centred

As our centre is based within a school the rooms and garden used to be very sterile. We have introduced lots of house plants and natural products where we can. Our garden now has lots of raised beds, areas for digging and planting and lots of loose parts play.

How children PARTICIPATE in shaping the environment, structures, rhythms and policies of my setting - or my own day-to-day role

The children in our setting always have a voice. They are included in everything from deciding artwork, room lay out to helping to order the shopping on the ipads

How Froebel/Froebelian thinking informs or inspires my practice today (if at all)

Froebelian thinking has greatly inspired my practice by giving me the confidence to allow play to develop and to say to staff that its ok to use clay and tools or woodwork and to look at our little nursery with an open mind.

How an awareness of social justice impacts on my practice

I am constantly Spreading the Froebelian word. by spreading empowering information with staff, parents and the children whether it is through word of mouth our Facebook pages or our floor books with the children.

What I hope to learn or strengthen in my practice going forward from today

I hope to strengthen my relationships with the children, parents and staff and grow my knowledge of everything Froebelian.

What support I most value or need to do my job well - in a Froebelian spirit

The children always amaze me with their ideas and play. Good relationships

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Learning journal

Reflections on my developing practice over the three stages of learning: Beginnings, Becomings and Recent.

Beginnings Becomings Recent