Details

14/05/2026

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Online.

Course run by

Early Years Wales

About the course

This 90-minute course introduces practitioners to the Early Childhood Play, Learning and Care (ECPLC) plan, a national vision for ensuring babies and young children (0–5) grow, learn and flourish in happy, safe and stimulating environments. At its heart is the principle that every child is unique — developing at their own pace, shaped by relationships, experiences, and surroundings.

Through discussion and reflection, practitioners will explore how the ECPLC supports high-quality practice by focusing on:
• The Unique Child – recognising individuality, rights, and holistic development.
• The Quality Framework – three measures of quality: enabling adults, engaging experiences, and effective environments.
• Practice in Action – observation, planning, schema play, and brain development, drawing on both new and established theories.
• Equity and Inclusion – ensuring all children, regardless of background or ability, have equal opportunities to thrive.

By the end of the session, practitioners will:
• Understand the core aims and vision of ECPLC.
• Be able to identify what high-quality provision looks like in their setting.
• Reflect on their own role as an enabling adult shaping lifelong outcomes for children.

Booking

For all bookings and enquiries please email us.

Please note that lunch is not provided on any of the course. Fridges, kettles and microwaves are available if you wish to bring lunch with you. Tea, coffee, water and biscuits will be available free of charge.

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