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Early Years Education- CPD Training

Exploring Boys Play and Learning

Exploring Boys Play and Learning

1 Hour | Free for Members

£20.00 excl. VAT

This course is designed to support all early year's practitioners and childminders. The course explores how to support boys in the early years. Thinking about best practice to motivate boys and support closing those gaps in learning. The course includes lots of practical ideas and activities.

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Prevent Duty Explained

Prevent Duty Explained

1 Hour | Free for Members

£20.00 excl. VAT

Prevent Duty Explained is an ideal course for those working in the early years sector who have daily contact with children and families. This course will guide you in understanding your Prevent responsibilities and know how to recognise signs of concern.

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Primary Education - CPD Training

Exploring Boys Play and Learning

Exploring Boys Play and Learning

1 Hour | Free for Members

£20.00 excl. VAT

This course is designed to support all early year's practitioners and childminders. The course explores how to support boys in the early years. Thinking about best practice to motivate boys and support closing those gaps in learning. The course includes lots of practical ideas and activities.

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Cyber Security in Education

Cyber Security in Education

30-60 Minutes|Free for Members

£10.00 excl. VAT

This online Cyber Security course for schools is designed to help your staff manage key cyber threats facing schools and will teach them how to improve your school’s cyber resilience. This Cyber Security training is specifically aimed at companies in the education sector.

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 Fire Safety in Education

Fire Safety in Education

online in your own time

£10.00 excl. VAT

Anyone who works in an education setting is required by law to partake in fire safety training. This Fire Safety Training in education course will assist your Setting in meeting this requirement by providing employees with the knowledge they need to maintain fire safety measures and follow evacuation protocols.

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Childminders

Let's Get Creative – Art, Drama and Music in the Early Years

Let's Get Creative – Art, Drama and Music in the Early Years

1 Hour | Free for Members

£20.00 excl. VAT

This course is aimed at supporting all practitioners working with children aged 0-5 years. It explores the theory of creativity, learning opportunities and practical ideas to provide for art, drama and music experiences for children in an early years setting.

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HR Policies

HR Policies

1 - 1.5hrs

£19.95 excl. VAT

HR Policies

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Supporting Toilet Training

Supporting Toilet Training

30 Minutes | Free for Members

£10.00 excl. VAT

This course aims to support all early years practitioners working with children aged 0-5 years, to understand the latest guidance on the toilet training process – exploring information from the NHS and ERIC guidelines, including how to support children in the setting and how to support parents with the process at home.

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Exploring Boys Play and Learning

Exploring Boys Play and Learning

1 Hour | Free for Members

£20.00 excl. VAT

This course is designed to support all early year's practitioners and childminders. The course explores how to support boys in the early years. Thinking about best practice to motivate boys and support closing those gaps in learning. The course includes lots of practical ideas and activities.

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Characteristics of Effective Learning

Characteristics of Effective Learning

45 Minutes | Free for members

£20.00 excl. VAT

This course is aimed at all practitioners working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Physical Development in Early Years

Physical Development in Early Years

1 Hour | Free for Members

£20.00 excl. VAT

This course is suitable for all early years practitioners.

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Administering Medicines

Administering Medicines

Online in your own time

£15.00 excl. VAT

CPD Accredited online training

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Impactful Interactions

Impactful Interactions

1 Hour

£20.00 excl. VAT

Suitable for Apprentices, Early Years Assistants, Early Years Practitioners and Room Leads. This course really looks at quality interactions at a deeper level.

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Health Bundle

Health Bundle

Online in your own time

£50.00 excl. VAT

6 course for £50

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Why Is Play Important?

Why Is Play Important?

Free Resource

Free

Free Handout

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SEND Bundle

SEND Bundle

SEND Bundle

£55.00 excl. VAT

5 CPD courses learn in your own time online

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Safeguarding Bundle

Safeguarding Bundle

Safeguarding Bundle

£90.00 excl. VAT

Learn online in your own time CPD accredited

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HR Bundle

HR Bundle

6 Online Courses

£25.00 excl. VAT

6 HR Courses Online in your own time

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H&S Bundle

H&S Bundle

Online in your own time

£35.00 excl. VAT

Are your Staff Health and Safety Compliant

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Safe Sleep Sshh…Little Ones

Safe Sleep Sshh…Little Ones

30 mins

£10.00 excl. VAT

Safe Sleep Sshh…Little Ones

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Booster Sleep Safe Shh...Little Ones

Booster Sleep Safe Shh...Little Ones

1hr

£20.00 excl. VAT

Suitable for everyone working in Early Years Settings

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Understanding Anaphylaxis

Understanding Anaphylaxis

online in your own time

£12.00 excl. VAT

Our Understanding Anaphylaxis training courses ensure your staff can understand and identify what anaphylaxis is and how to treat and deal with emergency situations in educational settings. This training is great for those working with or around children, including childminders, and those working in food preparation in these institutions.

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Food Safety Level 2

Food Safety Level 2

30 - 60 Minutes

£10.00 excl. VAT

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

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About the Understanding Asthma

About the Understanding Asthma

online in your own time

£11.00 excl. VAT

Making sure a child stays safe with their asthma at school or nursery can feel a bit daunting for a parent. Ensure your staff are fully prepared for any situation by enrolling in this Understanding Asthma training Course.

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The Role of Key Person

The Role of Key Person

1 hr online live

£20.00 excl. VAT

Suitable for anyone in an Early Years setting working in a Key Person Role.

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Safer Recruitment

Safer Recruitment

1.5 hours live training

£27.00 excl. VAT

Early Years and Education Safer Recruitment

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Designated Safeguarding Lead

Designated Safeguarding Lead

3 hrs

£78.00 excl. VAT

This training is suitable for Leaders, Managers and Deputies who are about to become DSL or for existing DSL’s wanting to refresh their knowledge.

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Natasha's Law

Natasha's Law

Online in your own time

£25.00 excl. VAT

Natasha's Law

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Super Stories

Super Stories

30 Minutes

Free

Suitable for all staff working in Early Years settings.

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Introduction to Childminding

Introduction to Childminding

1.5 Hours

£27.00 excl. VAT

For those new to childminding and those wishing to refresh knowledge.

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Understanding Autism

Understanding Autism

2 Hours

£33.00 excl. VAT

An introduction to supporting the learning and development of Autistic children (Early Years)

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Supporting Children with EAL

Supporting Children with EAL

45 Minutes

£20.00 excl. VAT

Supporting Children with English as an Additional Language

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EHCP Review

EHCP Review

1.5 Hours

£33.00 excl. VAT

An Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) needs to be regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the child's progress and any required changes to a child's special educational needs, outcomes, provision and placement.

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Stages of Pencil Grip

Stages of Pencil Grip

Free

Free

Stages of Pencil Grip

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Mental Wellbeing in Children & Young people

Mental Wellbeing in Children & Young people

online in your own time

£5.00 excl. VAT

Our Children’s Mental Wellbeing training in schools ensures your staff can understand and identify mental health, and how it can affect children and young people. This course is great for those who work with or around children, including teachers, headteachers or senior leaders, teaching assistants, sports coaches, and childminders.

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Lone working Awareness

Lone working Awareness

online in your own time

£5.00 excl. VAT

Statistics from the British Crime Survey have indicated that as many as 150 lone workers are attacked every day (both physical and verbal). Therefore, it is more important than ever to be aware of the risks lone workers face daily.

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Learning Disabilities Awareness

Learning Disabilities Awareness

online in your own time

£11.00 excl. VAT

In order for those you care for to get the most from their care, it is paramount that your staff are aware of learning disabilities. These disabilities can severely impact a patient's behaviour and understanding how is vital to the safety of your staff and the patient themselves.

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The Role of the SENDCo

The Role of the SENDCo

1.5 hrs

£27.00 excl. VAT

Suitable for: Early Years SENDco and to support practitioners new to SEN role.

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Health & Safety for Early Years Settings

Health & Safety for Early Years Settings

1.5 hrs

£30.00 excl. VAT

This is suitable for all Early Years Staff This course has been designed and tailored to specifically suit Early Years.

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Play is Powerful

Play is Powerful

30 mins

Free

Suitable for Early Years Practitioners and Early Years Assistants

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Food Allergen Tool Kit

Food Allergen Tool Kit

Free

Food Allergen Tool Kit

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Baby Weaning

Baby Weaning

45 minutes

£20.00 excl. VAT

Suitable for all Early Years Assistants, Early Years Practitioners, Room Leads, Nursery Cooks/Chefs and Parents.

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ADHD Awareness

ADHD Awareness

Online learning

£11.00 excl. VAT

This ADHD Awareness training course will equip the learner with all the knowledge and skills that they need to work with someone with ADHD and most importantly, how to support a child with ADHD. Anyone who works with a child with the condition will benefit from this ADHD training course.

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Child Neglect

Child Neglect

Online Learning in your own time

£15.00 excl. VAT

Our Child Neglect training course is designed to help those in an education setting broaden and understand child neglect laws and what to do if they suspect a child is at risk. This online CPD accredited course is suitable for anyone who works with or has contact with children and young people.

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DBS Certificate

DBS Certificate

Online in your own time

£10.00 excl. VAT

The aim of this course is to greater increase your knowledge of the DBS Certificate.

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Diabetes Awareness

Diabetes Awareness

Online in your own time

£11.00 excl. VAT

Learn the signs and differences, as well as what to do should the worst happen.

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Educational CPD Accredited Courses

 Early Years Quality Audit and Improvement visit (formerly Mock Ofsted inspection)

Early Years Quality Audit and Improvement visit (formerly Mock Ofsted inspection)

9am-3pm

Free

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

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Allergen Awareness

Allergen Awareness

30-60 Minutes

£12.00 excl. 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.

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Child Safeguarding Advanced

Child Safeguarding Advanced

£15.00 excl. VAT

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.

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Child Sexual Exploitation

Child Sexual Exploitation

30-60 Minutes

£10.00 excl. VAT

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.

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EYFS Consultancy

EYFS Consultancy

Consultancy Days 9am-3pm

£600.00 excl. VAT

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.

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Infection Control Course

Infection Control Course

30-60 Minutes

£10.00 excl. VAT

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.

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FGM Awareness

FGM Awareness

£10.00 excl. VAT

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

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First Aid at Work

First Aid at Work

6 Hours Home Study, 12 Hours Fac

£198.00 excl. VAT

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)

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Food Safety Level 2

Food Safety Level 2

30 - 60 Minutes

£10.00 excl. VAT

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

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Food Safety Online Course - Level 3

Food Safety Online Course - Level 3

30 - 60 Minutes

£12.00 excl. VAT

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.

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GDPR Awareness Training

GDPR Awareness Training

30-60 Minutes

£15.00 excl. VAT

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.

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Partnership with Parents

Partnership with Parents

1.5 hours | Free for members

£27.00 excl. VAT

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

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Phonics Phase 2

Phonics Phase 2

1 hour | Free for members

£25.00 excl. VAT

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.

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