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RCTN - Local Hub Hosts
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RCTN - Connecting and Communicating
What is the RCTN?
This is a joyful community committed to positive, purposeful practice in Reception classes.
Regular meetings of teachers with a clear focus on research and evidence and opportunity for continued professional development. We will be looking closely at the intention, implementation and impact of high quality inclusive practice for Reception class teaching and learning.
When is the RCTN and how does it work?
The RCTN has half termly meetings (6 per academic year), which run online. We coordinate opportunities for face to face hubs to establish and join the online sessions synchronously.
For ease of reference, we have established a regular time slot of Tuesdays from 4.30-6pm
The meetings focus on a particular theme of Early Years Literacies addressing topics chosen by participants. All sessions are interactive and informative.
What’s involved in the RCTN meetings?
The meetings will be split into three segments allowing for
- time to talk with other teachers in small groups, responding to provocations, sharing your experiences,
- hearing from and interacting with early years researchers and expert guest speakers
- giving examples of early years practice from your region/context and contributing to a collaborative collection of resources to support your practice
- exploring opportunities to collaborate on projects and action research, for those who are interested
How do I register for the RCTN?
By using the QR code or the button below and join this supportive community
What has been covered in the meetings?
"I think the network and its activities is incredibly needed and valuable! Reception teachers occupy a unique space in the early years in which they are based in primary schools, with their own statutory framework yet part of a wider school with all its tensions and pulls and often with senior who are well intentioned but also pulled in many directions - this can lead to reception teachers who are isolated and not within a wider network of others who share practice, contest and discuss prevalent discourses and research. The network, and my experience of it as a presenter and consultant has provided a rich opportunity for dialogue and debate and co-creation of resources and a much needed chance to feel part of something bigger than your own reception class. This network is vital for the flourishing of all reception teachers."
Debi Keyte-Hartland (Ally of RCTN)
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