Training Courses

This session provides an overview of speech, language and communication needs within SEND in the early years. It explores common signs of difficulty, the impact on children’s learning, behaviour and relationships, and the important role early years practitioners play in identification, support and referral.

This course reinforces the important role practitioners play in creating safe, nurturing environments where children feel secure enough to explore, take risks, and learn from mistakes.

This 30-minute course introduces the principles of inclusive practice and explores how early years practitioners can create environments where every child can participate, belong, and thrive. Participants will learn how to recognise and respond to individual needs, remove barriers to learning, promote equality and diversity, and work in partnership with families and professionals to ensure the best outcomes for every child.

This 30-minute course introduces the concept of professional curiosity and explains why it is an essential part of effective safeguarding practice. Participants will explore how to recognise when further questions may be needed, communicate sensitively with parents and carers, overcome barriers to professional curiosity, and understand how everyday observations can contribute to the early identification of harm.

This 30-minute course provides an introduction to child neglect, helping practitioners understand what neglect is, recognise the signs and indicators in young children, and appreciate the impact it can have on a child's wellbeing and development. Participants will also explore their safeguarding responsibilities, including how to respond to concerns appropriately, follow reporting procedures, and work professionally to support children and families.

This 30-minute course introduces the key principles of Sustained Shared Thinking and explores how practitioners can use everyday play and routines to extend children’s curiosity, communication, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Participants will consider how thoughtful questioning, active listening, modelling language, and following the child’s interests can create meaningful learning opportunities.

This practical 30-minute course introduces simple strategies for approaching difficult conversations with confidence, empathy and professionalism. Participants will explore how to prepare for a conversation, communicate clearly, manage emotional responses and work towards a constructive outcome while maintaining positive relationships.

Formally known as a mock Ofsted inspection, we can carry out an Early Years Audit and Improvement visit to your setting. PRICES START FROM £595+VAT

For settings that provide food provision, it is paramount that staff are aware of what food allergens are included in ingredients and how to communicate that with other staff and parents. Our allergen awareness training course covers the responsibilities of the operator and what you need to consider to keep everyone safe.

Our Safeguarding Children training course covers how to recognise signs of abuse, key safeguarding legislation, the steps to appropriately respond to any safeguarding concerns and the importance of speaking up and acting quickly. Upon successful completion of this online course, learners will be awarded a CPD accredited Safeguarding Children certificate and can be used to provide evidence for compliance. This course is an accredited CPD certified course and completed online indoor own time.

For staff working alongside children, being aware of the complexities of child sexual exploitation, and how to identify the signs and the procedure to follow, can save children and their families.

Do you require support with a previous judgement Ofsted has set, maybe a complaint or an EYRS Quality audit improvement visit or even an action plan set for your nursery? Are you a new or existing nursery and need help to build your staff team and support their teaching skills? Our EYFS consultancy days may be just what you are looking for.

We know how quickly infection can spread amongst children in childcare settings. This coronavirus awareness and infection control course will showcase the best practices for controlling the spread of infection, which in turn will benefit the setting, the children, the staff and the parents.

A recent study revealed that 137,000 women in England and Wales are estimated to be living with the consequences of FGM. The consequences can be horrifying and being aware of this will aid you in caring for those who have had this act inflicted upon them. Your awareness could change the lives of women for the better. This course is an accredited CPD certified course and completed online indoor own time, usually takes between 30-60 mins

Course Details The roles and responsibilities of a First Aider Assessing an incident Recovery Position CPR Choking Bleeding and Shock Burns and Scalds Minor Injuries, Secondary Survey Bone, muscle and joint injuries Head and spinal injuries Chest and abdominal injuries Eye injuries Poisoning Anaphylaxis Major illnesses (heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes)

Our online Food Hygiene course Level 2 is aimed at those who handle a variety of food in the workplace and will teach them the appropriate way to handle, prepare and store food to meet food hygiene standards. Learners will also know the effects of foodborne illnesses caused by poor hygiene and cross-contamination. Upon completion of this online course, you will receive an instant CPD Accredited Food Safety Certificate Level 2. This Course is completed online and can be done in your own time

It is vital for anyone preparing and handling food (or supervising anyone) as part of their role to understand and implement food safety. The aim of this online food safety course is to increase your knowledge of your role in food safety, as well as the relevant laws and legislation.

Extremely important training for all your employees, GDPR training could save you ££ in possible fines. Ensure everyone is up to date with the latest GDPR legislation.

Suitable for Early Years Assistants, Early Years Practitioners, Room Leads and Deputies/Managers. This live, interactive course is approx 1.5hrs long.

This course will be exploring what phonics is, key terminology used when planning and teaching as well as how to plan, teach and assess a session when introducing phase 2 sounds.