Anyone a teacher specialising in Early Years/KS1?

[iheartshoes]

Firstly, what's it like? Do you enjoy it ? I've applied for a PGCE specialising in Foundation / KS1 and have an interview next week. Could anyone give me any hints and tips of what they might be looking for ? I'm researching current educational issues and so far have got : changes to national curriculum, assessment at the start of reception and forest schools. Are there any other issues that I should be aware of that particularly relate to Early Years ? Really appreciate any advice.

[MirandaWest]

Have you spent some time in an early years and KS1 environment?

[iheartshoes]

Sorry I should have said this - I have experience in a Year 2 class but haven't been able to get any in a Reception or Year 1 class so I just wondered how it differed?

[DustInTheWind]

Phonics
Transition

[sarararararah]

Continuous provision - look at Alistair Bryce Clegg's blog, ABC Does.

[level3at6months]

Read up on good practice in Nursery. Parental partnership, outdoor learning, the importance of the prime areas of learning. There's lots of good stuff going on with 3 and 4 year olds :)

[iheartshoes]

These suggestions are great thanks all - making a list !