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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

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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Mental Wellbeing in Children & Young people

Mental Wellbeing in Children & Young people

online in your own time

£5.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Honour Based Abuse & Forced Marriage Training Course

Honour Based Abuse & Forced Marriage Training Course

Online in your own time

£10.00

This online Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage training course teaches school staff how to support and identify children and young people who have been victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage.

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HACCP AWARENESS

HACCP AWARENESS

Online in your own time

£10.00

Using the HACCP system became a legal requirement in food safety management from January 1st 2006

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Preventing Radicalisation

Preventing Radicalisation

Online Learning in your own time

£10.00

he aim of this course is to greater increase your knowledge of radicalisation, as well as the relevant legislation.

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RIDDOR Awareness

RIDDOR Awareness

online in your own time

£10.00

It is the law that responsible people in the workplace must record and report certain work-related illnesses and injuries. This is in line with The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, or RIDDOR.

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Safeguarding of Children and Young People Level 2

Safeguarding of Children and Young People Level 2

Online in your own time

£40.00

Everyone has a role to play in ensuring the safety of children and young people. Everyone who works with children or families must be able to demonstrate their knowledge and awareness of child protection and safeguarding. This online Safeguarding Children and Young People Level 2 course will ensure your staff have sufficient knowledge of safeguarding policies, legislation, signs and how to reduce the risks.

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The Send Code of Practice

The Send Code of Practice

Online in your own time

£20.00

The 2015 SEND Code of Practice contains details of the legal requirements and statutory guidance that education professionals must follow regarding children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This SEND Code training is a five-module course providing an overview of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice 0-25 years.

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12 hr Blended Paediatric First Aid

12 hr Blended Paediatric First Aid

6hrs online & 6hrs face to face

£650.00

Our 12hr blended Paediatric First Aid course meets the requirements of the 2021 edition of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for the (full) Paediatric First Aid Course and is therefore suitable for those in OFSTED approved settings The cost is just £650 for max of 12 people

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Cultural Capital

Cultural Capital

30 minutes | Free For Members

£15.00

How do you raise Cultural Capital in your setting?

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Statutory Two Year Old Progress Check

Statutory Two Year Old Progress Check

30 Minutes

£5.00

Suitable for all Early Years Practitioners, Early Years Assistants and Room Leads

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Little Einstein's

Little Einstein's

1.5 hrs long

£27.00

Science in Early Years

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Early Years Social media

Early Years Social media

45 minutes

£25.00

Suitable for Managers, Deputies and those managing the settings Social Media platforms including Marketing

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Ready To Write

Ready To Write

1.5 hrs

£27.00

Suitable for all Early Years Practitioners and Early Years Assistants Understand what it takes to help a child be ready to write

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Attachment in the Early Years and Trauma Informed Practice

Attachment in the Early Years and Trauma Informed Practice

1.5 hours

£27.00

Implementing an attachment and trauma informed approach. Suitable for all Early Years Staff

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Loose Parts

Loose Parts

1 hr

£20.00

What are loose Parts? This training is suitable for Early Years Practitioners and Early Years Assistants

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Enabling Environments

Enabling Environments

1 hours

£20.00

What makes an Enabling Environment? Suitable for Early Years Practitioners and Early Years Assistants

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Nurture with Nature

Nurture with Nature

1 hr

£20.00

How can your setting be more Eco & Sustainable Suitable for Early Years Practitioner s and Early Years Assistants

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The Journey to Reception.

The Journey to Reception.

1.5hrs

£27.00

What children aged 3-4 years need to know in their year prior to school

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Legionella Awareness

Legionella Awareness

£10.00

Legionella Awareness with free Risk Assessment

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Right to Work

Right to Work

Online in your own time

£5.00

Passport as Proof

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C.O.S.H.H

C.O.S.H.H

online in your own time

£10.00

If you manage or oversee workers who could encounter hazardous substances or if you're required to work with any hazardous substances as part of your day-to-day job, then you need COSHH training. COSHH applies to all industries using harmful substances.

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Understanding Epilepsy

Understanding Epilepsy

Online in your own time

£5.00

Our Understanding Epilepsy training courses ensure your staff can understand and identify what epilepsy is and how it can affect children and young people in education.

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Equality, Diversity in Education

Equality, Diversity in Education

online in your own time

£15.00

Supporting equality and diversity in education through the delivery of excellent standards of training and care enables children and staff to thrive, free from discrimination. This Equality and Diversity in Education training course is specifically designed for staff in the education sector to meet the Equality Act 2010 and gain the essential knowledge and skills to promote equality and diversity in teaching.

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In The Moment Planning

In The Moment Planning

1.5 hours | Free for members

£27.00

An introduction course to ‘In The Moment Planning’ This live training explores how to implement child-led activities based on their interests; without the need of a topic-based or heavy paperwork approach.

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Monthly Managers’ Network Meeting

Monthly Managers’ Network Meeting

7pm - 8pm

Free

Our Live Networking Zoom Meetings are Free.

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Oral Health and Nutrition

45 mins | Free for members

£20.00

Designing Your Own Curriculum

Designing Your Own Curriculum

1.5 hours | Free for members

£27.00

'How are we going to deliver the new EYFS?’ That’s the big question currently. We can help to get you moving in the right direction.

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Building Mathematic Opportunities through play

Building Mathematic Opportunities through play

1.5 hours | Free for members

£27.00

Audience and Aim: For all practitioners and childminders working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This will increase staff knowledge of developing mathematical skills for young children and plan a mathematical environment.

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Introduction to Funding

Introduction to Funding

30 minutes | Free for members

£15.00

The purpose of this course is to help Providers understand in more detail the Department for Education’s (DfE) expectations about how the free entitlements for two-, three- and four-year-olds should be delivered. We will cover: 15 hour entitlement for the most disadvantaged two-year- olds: 15 hour entitlement for parents of three- and four- year-olds (the universalentitlement); and 30 hour entitlement for working parents of three- and four-year-olds (the extended entitlement).

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Phonics Phase 2

Phonics Phase 2

1 hour | Free for members

£25.00

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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Safeguarding SEND

Safeguarding SEND

2 Hours | Free for members

£27.00

Audience and Aim: This Course is designed for practitioners who work with children who have SEND. This course will equip staff with skills and knowledge on how to identify certain safeguarding issues that may arise, areas to be vigilant in safeguarding concerning SEND children

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Schema Training

Schema Training

1 hour | Free for members

£27.00

Introductory level -This course is suitable for all Early Years Practitioners, Early Years Assistants, Room Leads and Senior Early Years Deputies and Managers This course gives a clear overview of Schemas,

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Supporting Children With SEND

Supporting Children With SEND

1.5 hours | Free for members

£27.00

Audience and Aim: This Course is designed for all staff who work with children who have SEND in the EYFS including SENCO. The aim of the course is to support practitioners working with children who has Special Educational needs and support them to identify and support children with emerging needs and SEND , to work in partnership with relevant professionals.

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The Love of Language in Early Years

The Love of Language in Early Years

1.5 hours | Free for members

£27.00

Audience and Aim: This course is aimed at practitioners and childminder settings working with young children 0-5 years and want to increase their knowledge of early communication and language development.

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The Practical Practitioner

The Practical Practitioner

1.5 hours| Free for members

£27.00

This course is designed for Early Years Practitioners, Early Years Assistants and Apprentices

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Understanding the Unique Needs of Babies

Understanding the Unique Needs of Babies

1.5 hours | Free for members

£27.00

Audience and Aim: This course is aimed at early years leads, staff who work in baby rooms and childminders.

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What it’s like to be a 2 year old

What it’s like to be a 2 year old

1.5 hours | Free for members

£27.00

What it’s like to be a 2 year old Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 1 customer rating(1 customer review) £27.00 Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Play is important to healthy brain development. It is through play that children at a very early age engage and interact in the world around them

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Partnership with Parents

Partnership with Parents

1.5 hours | Free for members

£27.00

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 1

Phonics Phase 1

1 Hour | Free for members

£25.00

This course will be exploring the teaching and implementation of phonics within an early years setting and is an hour long

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EHCP

EHCP

1.5hr

£45.00

Introduction to the EHCP annual process

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Child Safeguarding Advanced

Child Safeguarding Advanced

£15.00

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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Allergen Awareness

Allergen Awareness

30-60 Minutes

£11.00

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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Autism Awareness

Autism Awareness

£15.00

Autism Awareness Great for those who care for people with autism. The disorder is much more common than many people think. In fact, there are around 700,000 people on the autism spectrum in the UK. Learning the positive and negative impacts that communication can have on those with autism is vital to provide the best care possible. Protect your organisation and your patients by teaching employee’s how to manage autism effectively. This course is an accredited CPD certified course and completed onl

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GDPR Awareness Training

GDPR Awareness Training

30-60 Minutes

£15.00

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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Health and Safety Online Course

Health and Safety Online Course

30-60 Minutes

£10.00

Understanding Health and Safety at work is vital for a safe and secure working environment. Avoid the distress and discomfort for your staff and business that accidents and ill health can cause by completing a Health and Safety online course.

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Manual Handling

Manual Handling

£15.00

CPD Accredited course Manual Handling The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 is the main piece of legislation dealing with manual handling. It sets out the main duties for employers and employees. This Manual Handling of Objects course will ensure you meet these manual handling regulations and help reduce the risk of injury.

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FGM Awareness

FGM Awareness

£10.00

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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Child Sexual Exploitation

Child Sexual Exploitation

30-60 Minutes

£10.00

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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Characteristics of Effective Learning

Characteristics of Effective Learning

45 Minutes | Free for members

£20.00

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

This course is suitable for all early years practitioners.

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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

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

HR Policies

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Supporting Toilet Training

Supporting Toilet Training

30 Minutes | Free for Members

£10.00

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

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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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

£11.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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