Pam Carpenter – The Power of Sensation: Supporting School Readiness and Emotional Steadiness

This Kinderly session will focus on the latest guidance on school readiness and its vital connection to social and emotional development. This session will delve into the importance of sensory exploration in supporting children to identify and express their emotions. Together, we will explore practical strategies to create environments where children can engage with their senses, building the foundational skills needed for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and readiness for the next step in their educational journey.

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About the speaker
Pam’s educational leadership spans multiple local authorities, with experience teaching from nursery through Year 6. As a former Deputy and Head Teacher Pam embedded neuroscience, attachment theory, and child development insights into classroom practices, championing SEL as fundamental to children’s well-being and academic success. Pursuing her passion in her later role as Thrive Relationship Manager and Thrive Trainer, she has provided tailored SEL support to schools across the Midlands. Currently, as a Thrive Trainer and evidence Lead for Education at Staffordshire Research School, Pam promotes evidence-informed approaches to enhance school improvement, with SEL as a key focus. Additionally, she facilitates programmes for two local teaching school hubs, focusing on Early Career Framework (ECF) and National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), where she emphasizes the critical role of SEL in developing resilient, successful learners.

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