An Introduction to High/Scope UK and its Work

In the High/Scope Approach...

"...education is defined by the extent to which children are actively engaged in a rich learning environment with genuine opportunities for self determined work and for in depth conversations with adults and peers."
’How High/Scope Grew’, David P Weikart

"...all children - whether they are infants, pre-schoolers, children with learning disabilities or above average intelligence - are active learners... The range and depth of children’s understanding of the world is continually changing and expanding as a result of their day-to-day transactions..."
’Supporting Young Learners’,
Amy Powell

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The influence of High/Scope can be seen in the Principles underpinning the Early Years Foundation Stage:

’Every child is a competent learner from birth who can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured.’

‘Children learn to be strong and independent from a base of loving and secure relationships…’

‘The environment plays a key role in supporting and extending children’s development and learning.’

‘Children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates.’

"High/Scope UK finds itself in a powerful position to build upon its existing work with practitioners, children and families to embrace the changes and to improve their experiences of the child care and education system."
                                    ’High/Scope at Work in the UK in the 21st Century’
                                        Jo Basford

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What can High/Scope do for you?

Training:

• Short introductory courses
• In-depth training for practitioners who want to implement the High/Scope Approach in their settings
• Longer training for practitioners who want to become High/Scope Trainers themselves
• Courses tailored specifically to your needs including courses for those working with :
  • children with special educational needs
  • children under 3
  • children in the family day care setting
  • also: parent courses

Consultancy

High/Scope UK provides consultancy services to many different organisations and partnerships.

Quality Assurance

High/Scope Quality Assurance provides an invaluable tool for embedding reflective practice.
It has Investors in Children status.

Resources

High/Scope UK carries a wide range of materials including books, videos/DVDs, research materials, course material, assessment documents etc. Materials can be purchased additionally from the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation online store

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What OfSTED has said about just three High/Scope Quality Assured settings...

Hawthorn Tree Community Centre

‘The provision is outstanding. Children in this setting are exceptionally well cared for by a highly motivated and dedicated staff team who provide children with wonderful play and learning experiences.
Their learning opportunities are planned around the High/Scope teaching method and  take account of each child’s preferences, age or stage of learning and their current  schemas.
Staff’s interactions are of the highest quality and the balance they achieve between  joining in or staying out of children’s play or conversations, is commendable.’
                2007

‘The methods teaching staff use to help children make progress in all areas of their learning are very good. Staff effectively use the High/ Scope 'plan-do-review' cycle of learning which encourages all children to be actively involved in their own learning. Children plan who and what they will work with, implement these plans and then recall and reflect on their experiences. They are able to make their own choices, select their own materials and activities which motivates them to learn and sustains their interests.’
                Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery,  2005

‘Pupils in the Nursery and Reception achieve very well because of the outstanding provision made for them.’
                Foundation Unit, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School,  2005