Jayne Carter, Author at Nexus Education

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Jayne Carter

Jayne Carter is Programme Development Lead at Partnership for Children, where she develops resources and training that support children’s emotional literacy, resilience and wellbeing across the world. She has extensive experience in primary education, teacher development, and global wellbeing initiatives, and works with schools to embed emotional skills that help children thrive through change. Her book with Dr Poppy Gibson ‘Early Years Essentials’ is now available. Winner of ‘Literacy / Numeracy Blog of the Year’ at the 2019 Nexus Education Awards.

Posts by Jayne Carter:

Jayne Carter School Ready

Wed Apr 2022 by Jayne Carter

Flip the Focus: from school ready to child ready

An online survey reported that half of reception children were not ready for school. Jayne Carter helps us understand the report and shares what her trust are doing to support their students.

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Sun Jan 2021 by Jayne Carter

Supporting Wellbeing in Early Years

When she was asked to work with Partnership for Children to create some wellbeing cards for Early Years, Jayne Carter began by looking into how kids are feeling at the moment.

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Jayne CPD

Fri Nov 2020 by Jayne Carter

Implementing a Reflective Practice Approach

Jayne Carter has been looking at the ways she delivers professional development and looks at a reflective practice approach.

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Tue Dec 2019 by Jayne Carter

‘It Does What it Says on the Tin’

Labels are part of our society; it’s how we can distinguish one thing from another. How would you describe yourself? Enthusiastic, kind, sensitive? What about the children in your class or school? Jayne Carter investigates.

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Thu Sep 2019 by Jayne Carter

‘Preparing For Literacy’- A Review – Part 3

This is the final part of Jayne Carter's blog on improving communication, language and literacy in the early years.

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Thu Sep 2019 by Jayne Carter

'Preparing For Literacy'- A Review – Part 2

This is the second part of Jayne Carter's blog on improving communication, language and literacy in the early years.

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Wed Sep 2019 by Jayne Carter

'Preparing For Literacy'- A Review – Part 1

This is the first part of Jayne Carter's blog on improving communication, language and literacy in the early years.

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Thu May 2019 by Jayne Carter

Beyond the Mirror

An individual, personal summary of the dynamics between reality/ perceived reality & impact on wellbeing.

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Mon May 2019 by Jayne Carter

The Development of Coping Skills in the Early Years

In EYFS, pupils are expected to gain skills like having a ‘can do’ attitude, keeping on trying & choosing ways to do things. They are also expected to consider theirs’ & others’ points of views as well as adapting to a range of situations. Jayne Carter discusses how important this is.

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Thu Mar 2019 by Jayne Carter

The Role of Possibility Thinking in the Early Years

Possibility thinking enables children to move from acceptance to the realm of wonder, make believe & suggestion. Why is this skill essential in the holistic development of children & how possibility thinking supports deeper learning.

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Mon Feb 2019 by Jayne Carter

“I like Solving Problems-it makes me feel like a Superhero” Penny 5 years

Jayne has been lucky enough to deliver a session at the Alliance for Learning Teaching School Early Years conference. Here is an exclusive overview of her session.

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Thu Dec 2018 by Jayne Carter

The Most in Demand Skills by 2020- World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum published their list which highlights the most in demand skills leaders of business are stating that young people will need by 2020. This blog by Jayne Carter explores the skills in this list and considers the implications for our own teaching & learning.

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Mon Nov 2018 by Jayne Carter

My Companion, Anxiety

A window to the soul. A brave look at anxiety from Jayne Carter.

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Fri Sep 2018 by Jayne Carter

The impact of word retrieval difficulties on children’s speech, language & communication development

It's 'on the tip of my tongue'. How do we support children (or adults) who struggle to access words whilst speaking or writing? Jayne Carter explains..

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Fri Aug 2018 by Jayne Carter

"great biscuits, good venue" What makes effective CPD?

School is fast approaching (sorry for another reminder!). Are you set to attend CPD? Here Jayne Carter looks at what makes effective CPD and how to get the best out of it...

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Fri Jun 2018 by Jayne Carter

Understanding the process of daydreaming in a cognitive curriculum.

The process of daydreaming has long fascinated me right from the moment when it was written on my school reports. […]

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Wed Apr 2018 by Jayne Carter

What if we used the Characteristics……. everywhere?

In her second #NexEdblog, Jayne Carter focuses on her love of the characteristics framework in the EYFS, explaining its benefits and looking at why the rest of your school may not be aware of it.

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Sun Feb 2018 by Jayne Carter

The Importance of Explicit Teaching in Early Years

Early years education consultant, Jayne Carter, shares her thoughts on explicit teaching and the importance of this pedagogy in an early years setting.

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