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Working in partnership with: Martenscroft Nursery School & Children’s Centre, First Responder and The Manchester College.

Working with Oldham, Stockport, Salford, Manchester, Tameside, Rochdale and Warrington Local Authorities.

Member of AGMA, STAR and DPS

Training Calendar September 2019 – March 2020

www.quality4earlyyears.co.uk 07495 342 223

http://www.martenscroftnurseryschool.co.uk/

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About Us…

We are three early years professionals: Denise Hulme, Deborah Sutton and Mary Lestrange who have a diverse wealth of skills and experience in inspection, childcare, education, mentoring & management. We can offer training, support and advice to leaders and practitioners in promoting excellent quality childcare. In 2014, Claire Taylor joined our team as Administrator to help ‘behind the scenes’ with bookings, accounts and paperwork.

About our Courses…

Each of our courses are developed with reflection on the requirements of the EYFS, Ofsted guidelines, recent research and relevant legislation – this has been particularly important with all the recent updates in guidelines, but rest assured all our courses have been revised to reflect these changes. Each of our wide range of courses offer practical hands on activities & ideas, notes, relevant handouts, action plan, evaluation, and a certificate.

How do our courses help? • They are affordable • They are practical sessions where delegates take ideas back to the setting • We have very knowledgeable and approachable trainers • They support and evidence staff CPD • They improve practice • They improve children’s progress and wellbeing • They promote better outcomes at Ofsted inspection • They provide free audits and tools • They are tailored to early years settings • They meet the legal requirements of the EYFS & have up to date information • They help you measure impact

If there is a course or topic you are interested in but it’s not in the calendar – let us know, we have over 50 courses we can deliver, and we are always adding more. We adapt and arrange our calendars for you and your needs, so if there’s something you want to see or learn more about – send us a message to [email protected]

EIF 2019 Summary of new Educational Inspection Framework All our courses have been updated in line with the new EIF

• Judgement categories have been revised and will now be: Quality of Education (biggest focus), Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management and Overall Effectiveness

• Ofsted will call to announce an inspection the day before they arrive • Reduced focus on data, particularly internal progress data • Curriculum (EYFS) will be at the heart of the new framework • Now considered – how well staff can read aloud and tell stories to children and how well staff encourage children to sing

songs, nursery rhymes and musical games

Don’t forget… Staff qualifications, training, support and skills. [EYFS 2017 pg. 21: 3.20] ‘Providers must support staff to undertake appropriate training and professional development opportunities to ensure they offer quality learning and development experiences for children that continually improves.’

Terms & Conditions • Course bookings can be made by telephone, emailing [email protected] or online via our website. • Payment is required 2 weeks prior to the course delivery date. • A booking is considered CONFIRMED upon receipt of a proforma invoice. • Substitution to the original delegate can be made at any time, by informing Q4EY of the change of name. • Transfer to another course must be requested at least 2 weeks prior to the course delivery date. • Cancellations made more than 2 weeks before the course delivery date incur no charge. • Cancellations made within 2 weeks are charged at full cost. • We reserve the right to cancel a course and refund payment in full if numbers of delegates are low. • In unforeseen or extreme circumstances where training is cancelled on the last minute/imminently before the start by Q4EY, a full

refund or an alternative training date will be offered. • Please note that refreshments and biscuits only are provided.

L-R: Deborah Sutton, Denise Hulme, Mary Lestrange, Claire Taylor

mailto:[email protected]

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Our Associates…

Ann was a nursery and infant head

teacher for many years and has

worked in nurseries, special schools

and behaviour support units. She

has published books on a variety of

topics, including Self Esteem,

Outside Provision, Behaviour

Management, Stories for School

Assemblies and a Reading Scheme.

She now combines working as an

EY Consultant with lecturing and

delivering early years courses.

Ann

Preston

Cath has been a teacher in the EYFS

since 1990 and has worked in

schools in South Manchester. She

spent 2 years as a Children’s Centre

Leader in Manchester and has also

been Head Teacher at Offerton Hall

Nursery school which has twice

been graded Outstanding by

Ofsted. Ofsted in their reports

described her leadership as

“inspirational”.

Cath

Larkin

Deb has worked in the addictions

field for more than 20 years and

became a Freelance Trainer in 2009.

With a focus on Parents, Work,

Young People & Safeguarding Deb

uses interactive methods in training

and workshops to involve

delegates and provide models of

learning which aim to engage

empower & educate.

Debbie

Drinkwater

Dianne has over 28 years’

experience in childcare. Her

experience includes working within

Manchester’s Children’s centre’s as

a practitioner and manager and

presently as a QA Officer for

Manchester Local Authority. Dianne

is passionate about raising the

quality of day care provision and

supporting and motivating

managers and practitioners to

strive for continuous improvement

Dianne

Goldsworthy

Kay has over 25 years’ experience

working in the childcare profession.

Her experience includes working in

the sector as a nursery proprietor

and delivering training in early

years. Kay also works as a freelance

Ofsted inspector and is passionate

about improving the care,

education and outcomes for

children and early years

professionals.

Kay

Heaford

Lesley has worked for over 30 years

in childcare. Her experiences

include being a childminder,

working in Children’s Centres,

Nurseries and Schools. Lesley has

worked with children with complex

disabilities and learning needs and

has also been the EY lead for

Safeguarding within the Local

Authority. Her current post is

Senior Quality Assurance Officer for

Manchester

Lesley

Rudge

Lisa has worked in the childcare

sector for 25 years. Her experience

includes a variety of roles; nursery

nurse and managerial positions,

then onto assistant SENDco in

schools. Having qualified as a

teacher, she teaches Early Years

Foundation Degree and Level 3 & 4

Teaching Assistants in a College.

She currently combines this with

tutoring distance courses.

Lisa

Holland

A qualified trainer and coach with

extensive experience across the

private, public & voluntary sectors,

specialising in communication,

health and wellbeing, Miranda has a

successful record of engaging

diverse audiences and enabling

them to meet personal, professional

or organisational goals. She works

with integrity, humour and

professionalism, using creative and

innovative approaches to support

groups and individuals

Miranda

Galloway

With over 20 years childcare

experience Sue has had a variety of

roles. Sue was a nanny for over 17

years, worked in playgroups and

pre-schools before becoming a CM

Network Coordinator and then a

CM development worker. Sue is

also a qualified First Aid Trainer and

in 2015 Sue became the training

coordinator for a small training

company which also

included delivering First Aid, Food

Safety and EYFS training

Sue

McDonald

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Key: Learning & Development – courses which aim to support practitioners ‘to help children experience the awe and wonder of the world in which they live, through the seven areas of learning.’*

Safeguarding & Welfare - courses designed to ensure all safeguarding practices and policies are up to date and upheld as well as courses which focus on the welfare and wellbeing of staff and children

Leaders & Managers – courses aimed at senior staff to help support them, and ensure they have the tools to then support their staff

SEND - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities courses aimed at practitioners and SENDco’s

Course Page Area Date

Aiming High in the EYFS 6 Manchester 09/10/19

Allergen Awareness NEW 6 Stockport 14/01/20

British Values and the Prevent Duty in Early Years 6 Stockport 16/10/19

Curiosity and Loose Parts Play 7 Stockport 28/01/20

Designated Safeguarding Lead 7 Manchester 11/10/19

Designated Safeguarding Lead 7 Stockport 30/11/19

Designated Safeguarding Lead 7 Manchester 06/03/20

Developing your team through Effective Coaching 7 Manchester 28/02/20

Difficult Conversations - Talking to Parents/Carers 8 Stockport 07/01/20

Effective Self-Assessment – Measuring the Impact Updated 8 Oldham 04/02/20

Effective Teaching & Learning 8 Tameside 12/11/19

EYFS Mathematics 9 Manchester 15/11/19

Foundations for Literacy and Phonics 9 Tameside 21/11/19

In the Moment Planning 9 Stockport 03/03/20

Inspirational Approaches Speaker Evening 10 Stockport 23/01/20

Let’s Get Physical 10 Stockport 25/02/20

Paediatric First Aid (12 hour) 10 Manchester 29/11/19 & 6/12/19

Paediatric First Aid (12 hour) 10 Stockport 14/3/20 &

21/3/20

Positive Behaviour Support for the Over 5’s NEW 11 Stockport 18/03/20

Preparing for Inspection for Managers Updated 11 Stockport 25/09/19

Preparing for Inspection for Managers Updated 11 Oldham 10/03/20

Promoting the Well Being of Staff NEW 11 Oldham 22/10/19

Promoting the Well Being of Staff NEW 11 Manchester 31/03/20

Safeguarding - Level 1 12 Manchester 03/12/19

Safer Recruitment in Early Years 12 Manchester 10/01/20

Social & Emotional Aspects of Development (SEAD) NEW 12 Tameside 21/01/20

Social Media and the Business Benefits for Providers NEW 13 Stockport 15/10/19

Supporting & Understanding Children’s Behaviour 13 Manchester 05/11/19

Supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) 13 Tameside 24/10/19

The Role of the SENDCO 14 Oldham 13/11/19

Toxic Trio – Safeguarding Children when Parents have Multiple Needs 14 Stockport 13/02/20

Tremendous Two-Year Olds 14 Manchester 11/02/20

Understanding the Unique Needs of Babies 15 Stockport 26/11/19

Understanding the Unique Needs of Babies 15 Tameside 06/02/20

Woodland Play In The Early Years 15 Tameside 26/09/19

Workshop: FGM NEW (1.5hrs) 15 Manchester 04/10/19

Workshop: Maths on a Budget (2hrs) Updated 16 Manchester 08/10/19

Workshop: Mindfulness in the Early Years NEW (1.5hrs) 16 Manchester 08/11/19

Workshop: Professional Love NEW (1.5hrs) 16 Manchester 17/03/20

* Early Years Inspection Handbook June 2019

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/801375/Early_years_inspection_handbook.pdf

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Network Meetings

Networking and talking to like-minded professionals if very important to Quality 4 Early Years, we believe

networking not only strengthens people’s knowledge but also gives them much needed support and advice.

That’s why Q4EY hold FREE termly Network Meetings give everyone a valuable platform to network. We provide a

chance to hear updates and key messages from other speakers, opportunities to hear about training events and

industry suppliers and those all-important chats with people in the same profession.

For more information about our next network meetings, visit the dedicated page on our website

www.quality4earlyyears.co.uk/nework-meetings or email [email protected]

Network Meetings…

Networking starts at 6pm, meetings start at 6.30pm

Date Time Cost Venue

17th September 2019 6.00pm – 8.00pm FREE Martenscroft Nursery School & Children’s Centre, 33 Epping Street, Hulme, Manchester, M15 6PA

24th March 2020 6.00pm – 8.00pm FREE Martenscroft Nursery School & Children’s Centre, 33 Epping Street, Hulme, Manchester, M15 6PA

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AIMING HIGH IN THE EYFS Area: Learning & Development Audience: Practitioners Trainer: Mary Lestrange This course will explore key aspects of the EYFS and support you to ensure the EYFS is embedded into practice at your setting. Learning Objectives:

• To identify how we use the characteristics of effective learning to support children’s learning

• To describe practical ideas in involving parents as active partners in children’s learning

• To understand how the quality of interactions can be supported through joint observations of activities and care routines

• To explore the prime and specific area of learning and review how they are used to support children’s learning

• To discuss expectations in relation to assessment and the recording of children’s progress


Wednesday 09/10/19

9.30am – 12.30pm

£38 Martenscroft Nursery School & Children’s Centre, 33 Epping Street, Hulme, Manchester, M15 6PA

ALLERGEN AWARENESS NEW Area: Learning and Development, Safeguarding and Welfare Audience: All Trainer: Sue McDonald This course aims to raise practitioners and providers awareness of the risk factors around food and Anaphylaxis reaction and what simple steps can be taken to reduce and manage these risks when caring for young children. Learning Objectives:

• To define what Anaphylaxis is.

• To explore common triggers of Anaphylaxis, including those covered by Food Allergen Act 2014.

• To discuss responsibilities under EYFS and Food Allergen Act 2014 in relation to food for children in their care

• To define signs and symptoms of Anaphylaxis.

• To discuss treatment for a casualty suffering from an Anaphylaxis reaction

An opportunity to strengthen knowledge around legal responsibilities in regard to food and Anaphylaxis reaction, signs and symptoms, common triggers and treatment. In depth look at foods covered by Food Allergens Act 2014 and how these are sometimes hidden in food and drink


Tuesday 14/01/20

9.30am – 12.00pm

£35 First House (Rooms 3&4), 367 Brinnington Road, Brinnington, Stockport, SK5 8EN

BRITISH VALUES AND THE PREVENT DUTY IN EARLY YEARS (2.5 HOURS) Area: Safeguarding and Welfare, Learning and Development Audience: Practitioners, Leaders and Managers Trainer: Denise Hulme This course will give further clarity on what British Values and the Prevent Duty means and how they can be

met in the early years

Learning Objectives:

• To understand the background and purpose of British Values

• To clarify the law and your responsibilities in the Prevent Duty

• To explore how the EYFS actively promotes the teaching of British Values

• To identify how Ofsted will judge practice

• To reflect on practice in order to secure improvements


Wednesday 16/10/19

9.30am – 12.00pm


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CURIOSITY AND LOOSE PARTS PLAY Area: Learning and Development Audience: Practitioners Trainer: Mary Lestrange This course will explore the importance of providing open ended resources for young children to explore in order to support their creative and critical thinking Learning Objectives:

• To gain an awareness around the theory of loose parts

• To understand the value of loose parts to support motor sensory development

• To discuss how loose parts play links with the characteristic of effective learning

• To explore role of the adult in providing a range of open-ended resources within the

• enabling environment

• To provide practical guidance about loose parts play and opportunities to explore loose parts

• To develop ideas around using loose parts as an effective play to support ‘how children learn and develop independence


Tuesday 28/01/20

9.30am-12.30pm

£38 Bridgehall Community Centre (Central Hall), Siddington Avenue, Bridgehall, Stockport, SK3 8NR

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD (6-hour course) Area: Safeguarding and Welfare, Leaders and Managers, SEND Audience: Leaders and Managers Trainer: Denise Hulme / Deborah Sutton Aim of the Day: To enable participants to become familiar with the role and responsibilities of the designated safeguarding lead for safeguarding children and young people and develop competence and confidence in carrying out this role Learning Objectives:

• To describe the role of the designated safeguarding lead and key areas of responsibility

• To identify key legislation and guidance

• To illustrate what action to take when informed of a range of concerns about a child

• To take part in the referral process

• To clarify the issues in connection with recording, sharing information and confidentiality

• To describe the role your setting has in the multi-agency child protection process


Friday 11/10/19

9.30am – 3.30pm

£70 Moss Side Children’s Centre, 30 Selworthy Road, Manchester M16 7UH

Saturday 30/11/19

9.30am – 3.30pm

£70 Greenbank Preparatory School & Day Nursery, 64 Heathbank Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 6HU

Friday 06/03/20

9.30am – 3.30pm


DEVELOPING YOUR TEAM THROUGH EFFECTIVE COACHING Area: Leaders and Managers Audience: Leaders and Managers Trainer: Denise Hulme This course is aimed at line managers/room leaders with supervision responsibilities. It will define how coaching can be used to enhance the performance of the staff team Learning Objectives:

• To understand how Ofsted make judgements on your performance management processes

• To clarify the purpose of coaching and how it supports the delivery of effective supervisions

• To identify practical skills and techniques in facilitating the development of others

• To describe how to challenge practice, give effective feedback and agree actions for improvement


Friday 28/02/20

1.00pm – 4.00pm


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DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: TALKING TO PARENTS/CARERS Area: Safeguarding and Welfare, SEND, Learning & Development Audience: Practitioners Trainer: Lesley Rudge This course will support practitioners working with children and families to increase their knowledge and skills in effective communication with parents around developmental and/or safeguarding concerns Learning Objectives:

• To identify children and families who would benefit from early intervention in the prevention of unnecessary escalation of issues or needs.

• To develop basic skills and strategies for approaching parents effectively in relation to offering early support

• To understand the key themes of a Strength Based Conversation

• To support parents in finding their own solutions

• To appreciate the importance and benefits of ongoing strength-based communication


Tuesday 07/01/20

9.30am – 12.00pm


EFFECTIVE SELF-ASSESSMENT – MEASURING THE IMPACT OF PRACTICE Area: Leaders & Managers Audience: Leaders & Managers Trainer: Kay Heaford This course explores Ofsted’s expectations for a settings self-evaluation. It will support leaders and managers to discuss confidently how they evaluate the quality of the provision and have a clear and ambitious vision. It will consider how to capture and measure the impact of the provision and will support leaders and managers to gather and summarise evidence, to show they have an accurate view of the quality of provision and what needs to improve. It will also provide an opportunity to look at how to undertake an effective improvement plan that demonstrates progress over time. Learning Objectives:

• To explore the relevance and importance of continuous self-assessment and improvement

• To identify different ways of reflecting on practice including the importance of peer observations and how these impact on the quality of practice

• To understand how to capture, record and measure evidence accurately

• To reflect on how to show case effective self-assessment

• To explore what Ofsted are looking for when case tracking children’s progress

• To explore how to develop a successful improvement plan


Tuesday 04/02/20

9.30am – 12.30pm

£38 Borough/Bell Suite, Honeywell Centre, Hadfield Street, Oldham, OL8 3BP

EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING (Updated) Area: Learning and Development / Leaders and Managers Audience: Leaders and Practitioners Trainer: Deborah Sutton This course will explore what effective teaching and learning looks like in the early years and what the key elements of effective teaching are. It will describe how Ofsted makes judgements on the quality of the teaching and learning at early years inspections Learning Objectives:

• To describe effective teaching strategies to help children make good progress

• To explore the characteristics of effective teaching and learning

• To understand how Ofsted evaluates and makes judgements on the quality of the teaching and learning at inspection

• To reflect and challenge practice to further improve the quality of teaching and learning in early years settings


Tuesday 12/11/19

9.30am – 12.30pm

£38 Leap Children’s & Families Centre, Clyde Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 0NQ

(Updated)

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EYFS MATHEMATICS Area: Learning and Development Audience: Practitioners Trainer: Ann Preston This course will provide a balance between theory, practice and discussion, exploring how practitioners can ensure that the children in their care get the very best mathematical start to their learning journey. It will give inspiring ideas for activities to support young children’s mathematical development. A course rich in ideas to inspire practitioners to weave maths through all areas of their provision


• To increase practitioners’ confidence in supporting children’s mathematical development

• To increase knowledge of what the EYFS says about mathematical development

• To share some practical ideas to further implement maths into your setting


Friday 15/11/19

1.00pm-4.00pm


FOUNDATIONS FOR EARLY LITERACY & PHONICS Area: Learning and Development Audience: Practitioners Trainer: Cath Larkin This course will help you to understand what phonics teaching should look like in pre-school settings and help you to gain confidence in delivering effective phonics activities for three- and four-year olds Learning Objectives:

• To identify the key principles of providing a solid foundation for the teaching of reading and phonics for young learners

• To explore a range of practical strategies to promote learning and development of literacy and phonics

• To enable staff to be confident to teach phonemes and blending and segmenting of sounds

• To plan literacy friendly environment and engender a love of literacy in the children.

• To consider literacy & phonics in light of the school readiness agenda


Thursday 21/11/19

9.30am – 12.30pm


IN THE MOMENT PLANNING Area: Learning and Development Audience: Practitioners Trainer: Cath Larkin We know that when children’s learning is at a deep level, when they are totally involved then they are unstoppable. “In the Moment Planning” is gaining momentum in the Early Years community. Why is this method gaining in popularity and credibility? What does it mean in practice? Does it work? How can it be introduced into settings? Learning Objectives:

• To introduce the theory and practice of “In the Moment Planning”, with reference to practice in “real life”

• To help practitioners gain an understanding of why this works so well and how to introduce it

• To demonstrate how children’s progress is accelerated when this approach is adopted

• To show how to document children’s learning through “In the moment planning” practice

• To enable practitioners to communicate to parents how this method works and how they can support their children


Tuesday 03/03/20

9.30am – 12.30pm


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With Guest Speaker: Sharon Skade Opportunity for Change, are you making the most of Physical Development?

With a background in sports coaching, devising and delivering physical activity programmes for

families in Stockport, Sharon became aware of a gap in the provision within nurseries and

Children’s Centre’s regarding the awareness of the important role and positive impact of Physical

Development in all areas of a child’s learning and development. In order to understand more fully

the theories involved in child development, to complement her coaching qualifications, Sharon

completed a BA Degree in Childhood Studies passing with First Class Honours. This has enabled Sharon to design appropriate

bespoke training and development opportunities for a multi-agency early years workforce, which has been featured in Nursery

World as a model which can be replicated and has shown great impact. Sharon is passionate about changing lives through

physically active play and inspires colleagues across Greater Manchester with her interactive early year’s physical activity

training sessions and CPD opportunities.

Sharon’s vision is to have Physical Development Champions in all Early Years environments, creating opportunities for children

to choose to be physically active and empowering practitioners to promote physical development and understand how it is the

bedrock of all learning

One small change in practice creates a massive ripple effect


Thurs 23/01/2020 6.00-8.00pm £20 Greenbank Preparatory School and Day Nursery, 64 Heathbank Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 6HU

LET’S GET PHYSICAL WITH UNDER 5’S Area: Learning and Development Audience: Practitioner Trainer: Mary Lestrange This course will explore the importance of why movement matters for babies and young children and consider how it helps children become more confident about their bodies and developing their self-esteem Learning Objectives:

• To explore physical development

• To understand how children develop through movement

• To understand the importance of providing an environment which allows opportunities to move

• To explore ideas to support children’s movement


Tuesday 25/02/20

9.30am – 12.30pm


PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID (12-hour course) NB – Both days must be attended Area: Safeguarding and Welfare Audience: All This course will give a comprehensive introduction to baby and child first aid. It covers all topics required by OFSTED & is in line with the EYFS framework By the end of the course the delegate will have covered how to:

• Give emergency first aid until the arrival of paramedics

• Recognise and treat most emergency situations

• Assessment: There is no formal assessment, the tutor assesses as the course progresses. On successful completion of the course each delegate receives a certificate valid for 3 years


Fri 29/11/19 & 06/12/19

9.30am – 3.30pm


Trainer: Paul Green from First Responder Both dates must be attended

Sat 14/03/20 & 21/03/20

9.30am – 4.00pm

£65 Greenbank Preparatory School and Day Nursery, 64 Heathbank Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 6HU

Trainer: Sue McDonald, Q4EY Associate Trainer Both dates must be attended

Inspirational Approaches: Let’s Talk

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POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT FOR OVER 5’S Area: Learning and Development, Safeguarding and Welfare Audience: All Trainer: Miranda Galloway This course is for anyone caring for children in the Early Years sector over the age of five; such as an out of school club or as a childminder. The course aims to increase knowledge of and confidence in supporting a range of behaviours in children

Learning Objectives: • The law and you - understanding your responsibilities • The spectrum of behaviour in the over fives • “Technoference” - the impact of technology on behaviour • Positive behaviour support - considerations and techniques • Policy and practice

Date Time Cost Venue Wednesday 18/03/20

1.00pm – 4.00pm


PREPARING FOR INSPECTION (Updated) Area: Learning and Development, Leaders and Managers Audience: All Trainer: Deborah Sutton This course will describe the changes in the new education inspection framework for early years and help you prepare for your inspection Learning Objectives:

• To describe the process of inspection from the initial phone call to receiving your report • To describe and explore the key features of the new EIF including cultural capital • To define how evidence is collated and judgements are made • To understand and explore the key judgements made at inspection • To discuss ways to prepare, showcase practice and get the best from the process

Date Time Cost Venue Wednesday 25/09/19

9.30am – 12.30pm


There will also be a current Ofsted inspector during the first session, who has attended the EIF (Education Inspection Framework) training for inspectors, on hand to answers any questions you may have

Tuesday 10/03/20

9.30am – 12.30pm


PROMOTING THE WELLBEING OF STAFF THROUGH OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Area: Leaders and Managers, Safeguarding and Welfare Audience: Leaders and Managers Trainer: Cath Larkin This course will help settings feel confident that they are providing outstanding Leadership and Management with particular reference to staff well-being. This in-turn leads to staff providing outstanding experiences for the children in their care. By knowing the needs, knowledge and understanding of each individual staff member, managers will be better placed to support them, and will feel confident to approach their management for support when they need it. Learning Objectives:

• To understand the impact of a supported staff team on the wellbeing of children and families • To understand the vital role CPD places in promoting the wellbeing of all staff • To reflect upon the work pressures on staff, helping to manage staff constructively & realistically • To explore a range of methods of promoting wellbeing at the setting and into the lives of staff

generally so that they can provide an outstanding service

• To identify and discuss issues for leaders in managing staff wellbeing consistently and appropriately Date Time Cost Venue Tuesday 22/10/19

9.30am – 12.30pm


Tuesday 31/03/20

1.00pm – 4.00pm


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SAFEGUARDING – LEVEL 1 Area: Safeguarding and Welfare Audience: All Trainer: Denise Hulme This course will prepare practitioners working directly with children to recognise early signs of child abuse and help improve safeguarding practices at your setting Learning Objectives:

• To identify & report possible signs of neglect, physical, emotional, sexual abuse and early grooming

• To explore personal and organisational good practice to safeguard the welfare of children

• To recognise signs of inappropriate adult behaviour and know reporting procedures

• To examine responses to disclosures of abuse

• To clarify good practice that keeps practitioners safe from unsubstantiated allegations


Tuesday 03/12/19

1.00pm – 4.00pm


Ideal Follow Course to Follow On: Toxic Trio (see p14)

SAFER RECRUITMENT IN EARLY YEARS Area: Safeguarding and Welfare, Leaders and Managers Audience: Leaders and Managers Trainer: Denise Hulme This course is aimed at staff with particular responsibility for ensuring that robust systems for safer recruitment are implemented consistently to support the safeguarding and welfare of all children Learning Objectives:

• To understand the reasons for safe and legal recruitment and selection

• To demonstrate a robust process for the recruitment and selection of suitable staff

• To clarify the purpose of an induction and probationary period and consider strategies to improve staff retention

• To describe harmful behaviour and explore responses to allegations made against staff

• To identify how Ofsted make judgements on practice


Friday 10/01/20

1.00pm – 4.00pm


SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT (SEAD) Area: Learning and Development Audience: All Trainer: Mary Lestrange This course aims to help practitioners understand how personal social emotional development underpins everything in EYFS and will look at aspects of children’s attitudes, behaviour & well-being

This new course will consider key aspects of social and emotional development and how this is an important aspect of supporting children’s life skills. It will reflect on the new education inspection framework and look at how relationships, interactions and attitudes can make a difference for children enabling them to experience the awe and wonder of the world in which they live


• To reflect on cultural capital and explore how children’s social emotional development is linked to positive outcomes and future learning

• To reflect on elements that make a quality emotional learning environment, including the identification of relationships attitudes and practice

• To identify how a child’s social and emotional wellbeing can be affected and explore ways to support this

• To explore the ways in which children demonstrate their attitudes and behaviour through the characteristics of effective learning


Tuesday 21/01/20

9.30am – 12.30pm


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SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE BUSINESS BENEFITS FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS Area: Leaders and Managers Audience: Leaders and Managers Trainer: Miranda Galloway This course is for anyone not currently using social media for their business who would like to understand more about:

• Social media in general

• The different options - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc

• Benefits and risks

• Staff and safeguarding

• Getting started - tips and guidance


Tuesday 15/10/19

9.30am – 12.30pm


SUPPORTING & UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN’S BEHAVIOUR (Previously Titled Behaviour Management) Area: Learning and Development, Safeguarding and Welfare Audience: All Trainer: Mary Lestrange This course will look at good practice dealing with children’s behaviour focusing on social development through play using the behaviour management pyramid Learning Objectives:

• To discuss what we mean by behaviour • To explain how play promotes social development • To reflect on the impact of routines and organisation on children’s behaviour

• To develop strategies in the promotion of positive interaction


Tuesday 05/11/19

1.00pm – 4.00pm


SUPPORTING CHILDREN WHO SPEAK ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE (EAL) Area: Learning and Development, SEND Audience: All Trainer: Ann Preston This course will help you to understand some of the difficulties that children may have when English is not their first language, and enable you to develop strategies to support them Learning Objectives:

• To recognise the difficulties EAL children may encounter in settings

• To develop strategies to support EAL children within your setting

• To gain an understanding of the importance of effective partnerships with the parents and families of children who do not speak English as their first language

• To identify good practice and share ideas for promoting the development of children who speak English as an additional language


Thursday 24/10/19

1.00pm – 4.00pm


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THE ROLE OF THE SENDco Area: SEND Audience: SEND Leader Trainer: Lisa Holland We will examine the role of the SENDco and consider the requirements of the SEND Code of Practice


• To define what is SEND

• To increase understanding of the role of the SENDco in an early years setting

• To know what some of the new challenges within the latest legislation on SEND

• To develop the skills needed to deal with children, parents and carers of children who have SEND


Wednesday 13/11/19

9.30am – 12.30pm


TOXIC TRIO - Safeguarding children when parents have multiple needs Area: Safeguarding and Welfare Audience: All Trainer: Debbie Drinkwater This course provides an introduction to the concept of the “Toxic Trio” and highlights how children may be at increased risk when parents have multiple needs. It will demonstrate how settings can work with parents to reduce harm, and how community-based approaches are essential in providing support to families to ensure that children remain safe within their home environment. There will be an opportunity to explore your own role in relation to these issues and increase your knowledge of legislation, policy and local service provision which will enable you to support families appropriately and to safeguard the needs of children and young people in your care Learning Objectives:

• To raise awareness of the concept of “The Toxic Trio” and why this is essential learning for all frontline practitioners

• To develop your understanding of parental substance use, parental mental ill health and domestic abuse and the impact it can have on parenting ability

• To consider learning from serious case reviews to identify how children and young people are affected by parental behaviours

• To reflect on your role in identifying and working with families when parents have multiple needs and increase awareness of local providers or community support available for families


Thursday 13/02/20

9.30am – 12.30pm


TREMENDOUS TWO-YEAR OLDS Area: Learning and Development Audience: Practitioners Trainer: Mary Lestrange This course will give an insight and understanding of the unique needs of two-year-old, their world, and how practitioners can support their learning and development in settings. You will get an opportunity to look into the world from a 2-year olds eye to consider how 'Being 2 is exciting, scary, interesting, confusing, satisfying & frustrating all at the same time and explore ideas to support this Learning Objectives:

• To discuss & describe typical stages of development, characteristics & unique needs of 2-year olds

• To identify and discuss the ways in which two-year olds engage with their environment and to consider the impact the environment has on them

• To understand the importance of forming secure attachments with 2-year olds to promote their well-being

• To identify ways in which practitioners can support and promote the learning & development of 2-year olds


Tuesday 11/02/20

1.00pm – 4.00pm


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UNDERSTANDING THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF BABIES Area: Learning and Development Audience: Practitioners (Baby Room) Trainer: Mary Lestrange This course will support baby room staff to gain an in-depth knowledge about the unique needs of babies. It will explore the importance of quality interactions, communication, routines and the environment Learning Objectives:

• To explore why a good knowledge of child development is vital in understanding how babies learn & develop

• To understand attachment theory and its importance for practitioners working with babies • To understand the unique need of babies in day-care settings • To explore key issues of working with babies and the importance of quality care routines • To identify aspects of a quality learning environment for babies and explore appropriate resources

and activities to support babies learning and development

Date Time Cost Venue Tuesday 26/11/19

9.30am - 12.30pm


Thursday 06/02/20

1.00pm – 4.00pm


WOODLAND PLAY IN THE EARLY YEARS Area: Learning and Development Audience: Practitioners Trainer: Cath Larkin This course will help practitioners to understand the vital role woodland play has within the EYFS and how using the natural world as a resource can aid the learning and development of a child Learning Objectives:

• To consider the context of Forest/Woodland type education in the Early Years and its effect on the well-being of children

• To develop an understanding of the principles of this approach and how it supports EYFS practice • To link policy to practice and consider the resources necessary to successfully introduce Woodland

practice • To develop a policy which can be introduced to parents and staff • To consider “Risky Play” and how this is communicated to all staff and parents • Delegates need to be prepared to go outside for a part of this session

Date Time Cost Venue Thursday 26/09/19

9.30am – 12.30pm

£38 Bridgehall Community Centre (Meeting Room), Siddington Avenue, Bridgehall, Stockport, SK3 8NR

WORKSHOP: FGM (1.5 hours) Area: Learning & Development, Safeguarding & Welfare, Leaders & Managers Audience: All Trainer: Denise Hulme Families who practice FGM usually see it as ‘honourable’ and a way of safeguarding a girl’s future, however it is a crime in the UK with a mandatory reporting duty. This workshop will help raise awareness of the practice and describe your role in prevention and reporting procedures

We will look at:

• What is FGM?

• Who practices FGM and why? • Prevalence in the UK • Recognising risk indicators at your setting • Exploring concerns with parents and children

• The law and mandatory procedures


Friday 04/10/19

1.00pm – 2.30pm


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WORKSHOP: Maths on a Budget (2 hours) (Updated) Area: Learning and Development Audience: Practitioner Trainer: Sue McDonald This practical workshop looks at what is meant by Mathematical development in the EYFS and highlights how you can include elements of maths in a variety of everyday activities and tasks. It will explore strategies to support the development of Mathematical concepts & how many of these can be created for very little cost using everyday items from around the setting or the home (such as setting the table, sorting washing etc), meaning many activities can also be replicated by parents/carers to support home learning.

Activities in the workshop (and card pack) include mathematical concepts such as weight, money, shapes, sorting measuring, matching, size, symmetry, number recognition, estimating, sequencing colour & shape.

Learning Objectives: • Explore Mathematical development in the EYFS. • Identify strategies to support the development of Mathematical concepts. • Explore activity suggestions to support children’s Mathematical development

• Delegates will receive a resource pack including cards and activities to get you started


Tuesday 08/10/19

6.00pm – 8.00pm


WORKSHOP: Mindfulness in the Early Years (1.5 hours) Area: Learning and Development Audience: Practitioner Trainer: Mary Lestrange This workshop will explore mindfulness and help practitioners to support children to gain the skills to understand and be aware of their inner & outer experiences. Thinking about how our emotions affect our bodies this workshop will support us in understanding the importance of mindfulness in developing children emotional health and wellbeing

Learning Objectives: • Explore what mindfulness means in the early years • Help practitioners to support children to understand what is going on in their heads and inside

their bodies • Explore and think about individual well-being • Look at ways to support children’s self-esteem and well-being • Explore practical ways to support children’s emotional health and well-being • Delegates will receive a booklet with mindfulness activity ideas


Friday 08/11/19

9.30am – 11.00am


WORKSHOP: Professional Love (1.5 hours) Area: Learning & Development, Safeguarding & Welfare, Leaders & Managers Audience: All Trainer: Denise Hulme Love and affection are fundamental to the growth and development of healthy young children but having a professional intimate relationship with children in our settings can be challenging. This workshop will provide the opportunity to explore different viewpoints and enable you to reflect and build on your policies and practices that protect and safeguard children at your setting We will look at:

• Exploring what “love” means and the impact of a loving relationship • What is meant by the term ‘professional love’? • Understanding the issues and challenges • Parents perspectives

• Reflecting on safeguarding practices at your setting


Tuesday 17/03/20

1.00pm – 2.30pm


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