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BUSY BEES

Training AcademyEarly Years

Short Course Information

Contents

Short Courses:

• Coldharbour/Nurserycare - Internal Only

• Nursery Accounts - Internal Only

• Training Mentor - Internal Only

• Room Management

• 1 Day Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course

• 2 day Paediatric First Aid

• 3 day First Aid at Work

• Equality and Diversity

• SENCO

• Babble to Chatter - Internal Only

• Shake & Write - Internal Only

• Fire Safety Awareness

• Foundation Stage 1

• Making Sense of Children’s Learning

- Internal Only

• Beyond the Basics - Internal Only

• 2 Year Check

• Duty of Care

• Numeracy - Internal Only

• British Values

• Safeguarding

• Preparing for Ofsted

• Child Initiated Learning

• Expressive Arts and Design

• Quality Interactions 0-3 yrs

• Quality Interactions 3-5 yrs

• Outdoor Learning

• Behaviour Management

• Physical Workshop

Introduction

Busy Bees are committed to training and developing the capable staff we recruit.

Busy Bees’ dedicated Training Academy delivers in-house training for staff at all levels to build upon their knowledge and skills to deliver high quality childcare and a successful nursery.

We believe that training not only keeps our employees up to date on the latest sector developments, but also empowers and inspires them, so they have the knowledge and vision to carry out their role to a high standard.

Busy Bees’ commitment to training and development has been recognised as we have retained the Investors in People Award since 1994.

In this booklet you will find information for Short Courses that are available through the in-house Training Academy.

We understand the importance of regular training and therefore provide you with a wide variety of courses that are tailored to meet all aspects of your chosen career.

Within this booklet you will be able to read about each individual course and its content to see if it is suitable for you.

Many of the courses are run at several locations and on several different dates throughout the year to ensure there is always one for you. Other courses are available online and are accessible from either nursery or personal computers.

Foundation Stage 1 - IntroductionFor everyone wanting a solid understanding of the

framework looking at prime and specific areas,

characteristics of effective learning and early years

outcomes.

What is the course about?The aim of the course is to provide an overview of the Early

Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Who is the course for?All practitioners who work with children and the EYFS

What will I learn?The course will provide an overview of the revised EYFS

and the breakdown of how it is structured and how it is

implemented within the setting

Course covers• Themes and principles• Key differences between the ‘old’ and ‘new’ EYFS

•Characteristics of effective learning

•Early years outcomes

How is it delivered?Face to face at one of our training venues by one of our

fully experienced trainers

Making Sense of Children’s Learning (Internal Only)

Looking at the planning cycle in depth. Suitable for all staff from new to those wanting to refresh.

What is the course about?The aim of the course is to give an in-depth knowledge of putting into practice the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with a particular focus on the planning cycle


What will I learn?How to look at all aspects of learning and development and looking at the positiveimpacts of the Revised Early Years Foundation Stage. There will be the chance to studythe planning as well as carry out some sample plans

Course covers• Planning for learning• Planning documentation

How is it delivered?Face to face at one of our training venues by one of our fully experienced trainers

Looking at the assessment cycle. Suitable for all staff

from new to those wanting to refresh

What is the course about?

The aim of the course is to give an in-depth knowledge

of putting into practice the Early Years Foundation Stage

(EYFS), with a particular focus on the role of the key

person, observation and assessment

Who is the course for?

All practitioners who work with children and the EYFS

What will I learn?

This course will demonstrate how to support staff with

the implementation of the learning journal within the

nursery setting. Also, will give you an understanding of

the well-being and involvement scales and how to use

them.

Course covers•Observing and assessing

•Involvement and well-being scales

• The learning journal and how to implement this

•The role of the key person

How is it delivered?

Face to face at one of our training venues by one of our


Beyond the Basics (Internal Only)

2 Year Check For all those involved in completing the 2 year development check.

What is the course about?This course is to provide knowledge on why, how and when to complete the 2 year check developmental summary

Who is the course for?All practitioners working with 2 year olds

What will I learn?To provide a deep understanding of how to accurately use the assessment tools to develop a 2 year old check

Course covers• Child development• Recording the 2 year old check• Case studies surrounding children of assessment age


Duty of Care

For all those who work directly with children focusing on legal requirements and how they link to practice in the setting.

What is the course about?Duty of Care is described as a requirement to exercise a ‘reasonable’ degree of attention and caution to avoid harm to the chid. This course will give delegates a greater understanding of their duty of care and responsibilities within the nursery, according to legal and regulatory requirements

Who is the course for?All members of the nursery team who work directly with children and young people

What will I learn?How to create a setting that is welcoming, safe and stimulating, and where children are able to enjoy learning through play, to grow in confidence and to fulfil their potential

Course covers• The term Duty of Care• How Duty of Care links to legal and regulatory

requirements• How Duty of Care is incorporated in the policies and

procedures• The risks, conflicts and dilemmas associated with Duty of

Care• How confidentiality and complaints policies are linked to

Duty of Care• Reflect on practice and create CPD record


Numeracy (Internal Only)

Those working with all ages. Focusing on numeracy skills

What is the course about?The course contains materials that concentrate on activities to promote numeracy in the Early Years

Who is the course for?All members of staff involved in the early years, numeracy and literacy and the development of the 0 -5 year olds

What will I learn?An increased awareness and understanding of the numeracy programme

Course covers• The content of the numeracy programme.• Sample activities that can be used in the setting• Sample activities based around the pack• The content and expectations of phase 1• The importance of promoting numeracy skills• Introducing the numeracy cards/packs• Next steps for development in settings


Safeguarding

Focusing on the different types of abuse practitioners may have to deal with and the procedures involved when reporting concerns and disclosures.

What is the course about?Safeguarding can be defined as ‘keeping children safe from harm, such as illness, abuse or injury’. The aim of the course is to ensure all members of the nursery team understandtheir role in safeguarding children and gain an understanding of their duty of care. Safeguarding is a broader concept than just child protection as it encompasses safety from other forms of harm other than child abuse.

Who is the course for?All members of the nursery team

What will I learn?How to contribute in safeguarding children against harm. How to spot the tell tale signs of child abuse and how to deal with this situation in a correct and professional manner

Course covers• Values and beliefs and the factors which may have affected

these• Policies and legislation that have affected practice• Current approaches to safeguarding• Case-studies involving next steps and sounding the alarm• Identifying impact on self• How to react to a child who discloses abuse• Busy Bees whistle-blowing policy


Preparing for Ofsted

Looking at ways to prepare for your inspection using the statutory framework and action plans. For all staff involved in the inspection process.

What is the course about?To help you meet Ofsted’s expectations and give you support & knowledge to improve the nursery’s Ofsted grade

Who is the course for?Room Managers and above

What will I learn?What exactly Ofsted expect of you, your team and your nursery. Ideas on how to improve your next grade, as well as the confidence to go that step further in your setting.

Course covers• Who are Ofsted and what their role is• The information and documentation required by an inspector• The Code of Conduct followed by Ofsted Inspectors• Reports and grading system• Self assessment forms


British Values What is the course about?Looking at ways to promote inclusive values and also focusing on the prevent duty guidance in particular anti terrorism and radicalisation.

Who is the course for?Everyone in the nursery setting

What will I learn?Expectations of the prevent duty guidance and how we can embed this within our practice. How to help children to understand inclusion and equal rights.

Course covers

• Values of our country• Supporting children with inclusive relationships and learning• Policies procedures and legislation relating to British values

How is it delivered?Face to face at one of our venues by one of our fully experienced trainers.

A practical workshop for all staff working with children, motivating them to provide exciting art and media activities.

What is the course about?This is a practical workshop that aims to motivate all practitioners to offer exciting art and design activities for children.


What will I learn?The workshop will provide opportunities to experiment with a wide variety of media andgive ideas for extending children’s creativity through art and design with links to materials and current theorists

Course covers• Imaginative ideas in art, music, movement,

dance, role-play, design and technology• Exploring how to engage children and

encourage them to ‘have a go’ in activities• Identifying adaptations to activities to meet

children’s individual needs and abilities• Exploring a range of cultures and backgrounds• Identifying learning intentions for each activity• Identifying children’s next steps• Exploring health and safety within these

activities


Expressive Arts and Design

For all those working with children focusing on how to

support and enhance children’s ideas and follow their

interests.

What is the course about?The aim of the course is to provide guidance on how to

successfully support child initiated learning


What will I learn?A deep understanding of the role that practitioners

play in supporting child initiated learning and practice

examples of how to carry this out successfully

Course covers• Theory supporting child initiated learning

• Skills and knowledge to enhance child initiated

learning• Recognising children’s ideas and interests

• Recognising the part that the environment plays

How is it delivered?Face to face at one of our training venues by one of our


Child Initiated Learning

For those working with children aged 0-3 years looking at

how staff should communicate effectively with children and

planning to improve practice in this area.

What is the course about?Communication is not just about the words you use, but also

about the way you’re speaking and your body language. You

need to feel and show empathy and sincerity, and above all,

listen. You need to take account of culture and context. This

course will guide you through the correct ways to interact with

children up to 3 years

Who is the course for?All members of the nursery team who work directly with

children up to 3 years

What will I learn?This course will give the delegates an understanding of the

importance and the process of interacting with children up to

3 years

Course covers• Exploring different methods of interacting with children up to

3 years• Discussing importance of working in partnership with

parents• Ways to interact effectively with babies and young children at

different times• Identifying ways of overcoming barriers

• Planning how we are going to improve our own practice

How is it delivered?Face to face at one of our training venues by one

of our fully experienced trainers

Quality Interactions 0-3 years Quality Interactions 3 to 5 years

For those working with children aged 3 – 5 looking at how staff should communicate effectively with children and planning to improve practice in this area.

What is the course about?Communication is not just about the words you use, but also about the way you’re speaking and your body language. You need to feel and show empathy and sincerity, and above all, listen. You need to take account of culture and context. This course will guide you through the correct ways to interact with children 3-5 years

Who is the course for?All members of the nursery team who work directly with children 3-5 years

What will I learn?This course will give the delegates an understanding of the importance and the process of interacting with children 3-5 years

Course covers• Exploring different methods of interacting with children 3-5 years• Discussing importance of working in partnership with parents• Ways to interact effectively with children 3-5 years at different times• Identifying ways of overcoming barriers• Planning how we are going to improve our own practice


Behaviour Management

For all staff working with children aged 0 to 5 years, looking at why behaviour occurs and useful strategies for tackling unacceptable behaviour and supporting needs.

What is the course about?This course will demonstrate how to deal with various types of behaviour within a nursery environment, and explore the techniques to manage this

Who is the course for?The course is for any member of the nursery team who has day to day involvement with children aged 18 months and above

What will I learn?An understanding of the principles of behaviour management and how to deal with unwanted behaviour in the setting

Course covers• Types of behaviour• Cause and effect of behaviour• Strategies for managing challenging behaviour• Reflecting on own practice


Physical Workshop

Workshop looking at the benefits of physical exercise and

development for staff working with 2 to 5 year olds.


This is a practical workshop that aims to motivate all

practitioners in offering exciting physical activities for children


All practitioners who work with children and the EYFS

What will I learn?

The workshop will provide the opportunity to provide fun and

exciting activities to aid their physical development whilst

linking in current theorists

Course covers

• Identifying indoor and outdoor activity ideas

• Discussing aspects of physical development

• Identifying learning intentions for activities

• Adapting for individual needs

• Exploring health and safety aspects

• Identifying children’s next steps


Face to face at one of our training venues by one of

our fully experienced trainers

For staff working with all age groups focusing on the benefits of the outdoors and how to improve your area.

What is the course about?The course will show how to help & support staff with getting the most out of the nursery’s outdoor area for the benefit of the children

Who is the course for?All practitioners who work with children

What will I learn?The outdoor space and curriculum must harness the special nature of the outdoors, to offer the children what the indoors cannot. This should be the focus for outdoor provision and this course will show you how to complement and extend the provision indoors. How the nursery must take all reasonable steps to ensure that hazards to children – both indoors and outdoors - are kept to a minimum. How to provide adequate space to give scope for free movement and well spread activities

Course covers• Looking at the impacts of positive practice outdoors• Investigating ways to promote the role of the practitioner regarding outdoor learning• Investigate why outside play is so important• Discuss health and safety restrictions• Explore activity ideas for the outdoors


Outdoor Learning

Coldharbour Nurserycare (Internal Only)

For those staff who use Coldharbour for registering children, extra sessions, fees etc.

What is the course about?How are the nursery registers created? Which enquiries do I need to follow up? What is a suggested fee report? This course will answer these questions and many more. The course has been designed to teach the delegates the necessary skills and techniques of the database Nurserycare.

Who is the course for?The course is for any member of the nursery team who uses Nurserycare on a regular basis.

What will I learn?An understanding of how entering information in the correct fields will populate reports, which will aid the running of the nursery. How the invoices are produced from the information inputted and can be checked before being administered. You will learn not to be afraid of Coldharbour Nurserycare, and understand how it helps with the day to day managing and running of nursery.

Course covers• Entering a new child’s details• Entering a child’s account details• Creating & updating registers, using extra sessions• Producing a Suggested Fee report• Producing monthly invoices


Nursery Accounts (Internal Only)

For those staff who deal with nursery payments, petty cash and debtors.

What is the course about?Ever wondered what a fund source is and how they become in debt? How petty cash is controlled and who is accountable for it? This course covers various areas of nursery accounts from accepting payments to entering petty cash claims

Who is the course for?The course is aimed at any member of the team who deal with nursery payments, petty cash and controlling debt

What will I learn?Each and every fund source at nursery has the potential to become a debtor. This course will show you how to minimise these issues and rectify them if they happen. Petty cash is usedregularly in nursery, and it is important that it is administered, logged and recouped correctly

Course covers• Entering payments onto Coldharbour• Petty cash• The Accounts spreadsheet• NetSuite for entering petty cash• Aged Debt reports• The debt control process• Controlling debt


Room Management

For Room Managers and above or for those wishing to take on these roles and learn the skills needed such as delegating and constructive feedback.

What is the course about?Room Managers are an essential part of the nursery team and senior team. This course will show you the skills required to carry out this role. With the introduction of ‘See the Difference’ it is even more important that the Room Manager understands their role and is able to carry it out to the high standards set by Busy Bees.

Who is the course for?Senior Room Managers, Room Managers and Assistant Room Managers

What will I learn?You will not only learn the management skills, but also the people skills required to carry out your role as part of the management team.

Course covers• The difference between Leadership & Management• What makes a team work• Delegation skills• Constructive Feedback• Personal work objectives• See the Difference• How to act as a role model• Identifying & challenging bad practice


For all mentors to ensure they understand all aspects of the

training mentor’s role in supporting staff development.

What is the course about?The training mentors role in nursery is an essential part of the

infrastructure. This course will explain their role, how they

carry it out and how it effects each and every member of staff

Who is the course for?Training Mentors

What will I learn?The training mentor will be given guidance on how to instigate

the 8 week induction for staff members and how to ensure it is

completed correctly. It will also cover how to provide individual

support to all nursery staff, the importance of booking staff

onto training courses and the recording of these courses

and attendances. There will also be information on how the

training mentor supports the apprenticeship programme and

co-ordinates learning for members of staff undertaking the

apprenticeship

Course covers•Role of the Mentor•Benefits of Mentoring•Learning process & style•GROW model•Giving constructive feedback•Supporting individuals•Development plans•Recording Continuous Professional Development

• Supporting apprentices through the Gaining Practical

Experience booklet•The training matrix

How is it delivered?Face to face at one of our training venues by one of our fully

experienced trainers

Training Mentor

(Internal Only)

A first aid course designed specifically for dealing with children’s accidents, injuries or illnesses

What is the course about?This more advanced 2 day course takes the basic course a stage further

The course is comprehensive and designed for those who work closely with children. Busy Bees requires that 30% of the nursery team have this qualification

Who is the course for?Practitioners who work with children

What will I learn?How to administer First Aid to children

Course covers• Principles and priorities of First Aid• Casualty assessment• Airway complications• Choking• Practical resuscitation (children & babies)• Auto injector pen training


2 Day Paediatric First Aid

3 Day First Aid at Work

For the named first aiders. A first aid course designed specifically for dealing with accidents, injuries and illnesses in the adult workplace.

What is the course about?This 3 day course provides comprehensive training together with reviews of actual events, which enables First Aid to be administered to a casualty within the work place

Who is the course for?Busy Bees require 3 members of staff per nursery to have attended this course - the Manager, Assistant Manager & a senior team member. This ensures there is cover constantly in nursery

What will I learn?How to administer first aid at work

Course covers• Principles & priorities of First Aid• Casualty assessment• Treatment of an unconscious casualty• Practical resuscitation (babies & children)• Auto injector pen training• Dealing with heart attacks, wounds, bleeding & shock• Fracture management• Burns & scalds• Accident reporting• First Aid kits• Written & practical assessments


1 Day Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course

What is the course about?To understand basic recognition and treatment of paediatric injuries or illness and

be able to be competent in administering basic paediatric first aid.

Who is the course for?Any one that wants to learn emergency paediatric first aid.

What will I learn?How to deal with an emergencyResuscitationRecovery PositionChokingRecognise and how to deal with shock - Anaphylactic shock, Electric Shock

Burns and ScaldsPoisoningTreatment and control of bleedingHead injuriesNose BleedsForeign objects in eyes and earsEye injuriesBites & StingsFebrile convulsions, seizuresAsthma / DiabetesFractures and dislocations and soft tissue injuries

Meningitis and sudden illness

How is it deliveredFace to face at one of our training venues by one of our fully


Equality and Diversity

For all nursery staff who want a better understanding of Equality and Diversity and how this is embedded throughout nursery.

What is the course about?Equality & Diversity is a subject which affects everybody, both in work and socially. This course explores appropriate and inappropriate behaviour. How everybody is differentregardless of sex, race, religion, beliefs, etc., and how these need to be nurtured and respected within nursery

Who is the course for?This course is aimed at practitioners within the nursery team

What will I learn?How treating everyone differently in order to treat them the same can be easier than people think. You will learn how to reflect on your own practice and learn how understanding Equality & Diversity effects all those around us

Course covers• The meaning of Equality & Diversity• Understanding labelling• First Impressions• Facts and Opinions• The Equality Act 2010• Legislation• Reflecting on own practice


SENCO

What is the course about?Focusing on the SEND code of practice April 2015

Who is the course for?To provide the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator with the skills and knowledge required to fulfil their role.

What will I learn?Have an understanding of how the SEND code 2015 affects your role. To understand your responsibilities in relation to implementing the changes. To ensure you can support others and work in a multi-agency approach supporting the setting, the child and the parents

Course covers?• The role of the senco and how to carry the role out effectively.• How to support others and work as part of a multi agency approach.• The correct tools to complete the role of the SENCO.


Babble to Chatter (Internal Only)

What is the course about?The babble to chatter pack is the first within a series of project packs, which links theory to practice, the how and why, behind the development of language alongside practical activities and ideas, including Company enhancements already in place.

Who is the course for?Designed to help practitioners of all levels who work with children

What will I learn?Course covers• Why communication is important • The development of the brain• The pyramid of speech and language• Stages of expressive language


New courses will run each time a new pack is introduced

• The dance of reciprocity• Language development• Communication friendly environments• Bringing to life good practice support• Development and implementation and linking into Busy Bees enhancements

What is the course about?Supporting fun foundations for early writing skills. Understanding handwriting is a movement skill and needs to be mastered in gross motor development, before then moving onto fine motor development

Who is the course for?Pre-school practitioners

What will I learn?The importance of hand writing skills within everyday practical and fun activities. Supporting the refinement of gross motor movement to fine motor handwriting. Unique Busy Bees activity based on traditional Write Dance

Course covers• Three action songs and dances that are aimed to

support gross motor development of the shapes that gradually become refined as fine motor handwriting skills. • Fun action songs and large scale mark-making

opportunities. • The importance of early handwriting development.• How to incorporate mark-making into fun activities.• Links to Shake and Write and physical development.• Links to prime areas of learning and development. • How to use Shake and Write, and Wake and Shake resource packs effectively.

How is it delivered?Face to face at one of our training venues by one of our fully experienced trainers.

For all staff needing to understand the basic rules surrounding

fire safety.


The aim of the course is to offer basic fire safety awareness in

the work place


All staff. Particularly useful for the appointed Fire Marshall

What will I learn?

How a fire can start

Preventative measures

Types of fire safety equipment and its use

Reporting and recording of incidents

Course covers• Role of the Fire Marshall

• Common causes of a fire

• What to do in the event of a fire

• Uses of different fire safety equipment


Face to face at one of our training venues by one of our fully


Basic Fire Safety Awareness

Shake and Write (Internal Only)

How do I apply and what are the costs?

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Training AcademyEarly Years

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