Hand in Hand

Josie has just returned from visiting Peru where she was invited by the Director of the Unidad De Gestion Educativa Local Ventanill to teach a course on child development. The organisation is based in Lima and over 100 teachers (including Head Teachers) attended. The nine day course covered early education for children aged between 6 months and 6 years and included communication, stimulation and hygiene. Josie encouraged the teachers to join in with creative play sessions such as making masks, drawing, painting and music and movement. This was the first time many of the teachers had participated in these activities themselves and much fun and enjoyment was had. Those attending the course received a certificate and will take the knowledge and practical experience back to their communities.