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Workshops for early
years practitioners
Summer term 2016
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Before we waste any of your time, we’d like to point out that this directory is for early years practitioners in Surrey. If you’re a registered home-based childcarer (registered childminder or nanny), a playworker or a member of staff at a children’s centre, click here and then choose the directory that has been tailored for you. Now that you know you’re in the right place, on to more practical matters. You will notice that we have changed the format of the directory, we wanted to make it quicker and easier for you to search for and book onto courses that interest you. Whether you’re new to early years with little or no experience of working with children, or you’re a seasoned professional looking to gain more in depth knowledge in a subject, you’ll find something in here for you. You will notice that some workshops have GLD (Good Level of Development) in the title. These workshops have been identified as providing information that supports practitioners in developing a Good Level of Development in children throughout their foundation years, 0-5. Good levels of development are part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Profile. It’s also designed to tell parents or carers about their child’s development against the EYFS. If any of the workshops you’re interested in are fully booked, click here to ask for another one. If we have enough requests for a workshop in a specific area we will consider adding an extra date to the programme. If you have any questions or feedback about these workshops, please email [email protected] Contents
Section 1 Introductory workshops (new to role) Page 4 Section 2 Safeguarding workshops Page 6 Section 3 Section 4
Workshops – Child development (unsuitable for practitioners with little or no experience of working with children) Workshops – Planning and assessment
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Section 5 Workshops - Prime (unsuitable for practitioners without a level 3 qualification or above)
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Section 6 Workshops - Specific (unsuitable for practitioners without a level 3 qualification or above)
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Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 Section 10 Section 11
Workshops – Working with children with additional needs/SEND Leadership and management Advanced workshops (unsuitable for practitioners without a level 3 qualification or above) Forums, briefings and networks Conference
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Learning Agreement
This Learning Agreement applies to practitioners going on any of the workshops, network meetings or conferences that Surrey Early Years and Childcare Service run.
If you go on any of our training you are agreeing to the following:
I have met with my manager, and understand the course is relevant to my role.
We will all take responsibility for starting and ending sessions on time. So everyone will arrive on time and finish breaks promptly.
I agree to complete the workshop in full, going to the whole workshop session and following days (if applicable). I understand that if do not do this I will not get a certificate of attendance.
Only one person should speak at a time.
I may disagree with others views but if I do I will make sure I am respectful to the person I am disagreeing with.
I can express different points of view, but everyone has the responsibility to draw attention to remarks that are racist, sexist, homophobic or offensive in anyway, even if unintentionally.
I agree that the contributions and feelings of participants expressed as part of the course may be used as part of the assessment process but should otherwise be confidential to the group.
I agree to switch off my mobile phone, except in certain circumstances, which we will talk about as a group at the start of the session.
I will value and listen to contributions.
I will value and respect difference.
I am responsible for my own learning process.
We will incorporate any special needs anyone may have and create an accessible environment.
If at any time there are breaches to the above principles, or a disruption to the training environment, then the trainer may use their discretion to immediately stop the workshop. If the situation is not immediately resolved then this may result in the workshop being halted and attendees asked to leave. If this occurs then certificates will not be issued.
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Section 1 – Introductory workshops (new to role) These workshops are suitable for you if you are a practitioner who is new to early years
Developing Practice in the Early Years Foundation Stage including Working together to safeguard children (WTSC)
This two day workshop aims to develop your skills in working effectively with young children and their families and deepen your understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). It includes Working Together to Safeguard Children (WTSC) - you do not need to book this separately. Content
introducing the EYFS
child development and observations
learning through play indoors and out
including all children and communicating effectively. Ideally new practitioners should finish this training within their first six months of employment.
Book - Developing Practice in the Early Years Foundation Stage See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ______________________________________________________________________________
Health and safety (e-learning) This short e-learning workshop will introduce you to health and safety requirements in the workplace. Content
health and safety laws, policies and procedures
moving, lifting and handling people and objects
premises, personal safety and security/risk assessment
medication and healthcare. You can work through the materials at your own pace (it takes approximately half an hour to complete). Please note:- After successful completion of this training if you require a certificate you should contact [email protected]
Book - Health and safety (e-learning)
Click here and follow the instructions. FREE ______________________________________________________________________________
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Working together to safeguard children (WTSC)
This half day workshop aims to give you the opportunity to develop awareness of what to do if you have concerns about the safety and welfare of children and young people. Content
recognise abuse and understand the impact of abuse
understand guidance and law relating to safeguarding children
identify what children and young people want and need to feel safe
understand what multi-agency working means
know what individuals need to do about reporting concerns, including in their own work setting.
New practitioners should attend this workshop within the first six months of employment. This workshop is not open to you if you work in a Local Education Authority (LEA) school. You need to refresh Working Together to Safeguard Children (WTSC) every 3 years, by attending a safeguarding children refresher. For more information about safeguarding training please download our safeguarding training flow chart If, after looking at the safeguarding flow chart you find that it is a safeguarding children update you need, please go to Safeguarding children refreshers.
Book - Working together to safeguard children (WTSC)
See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £15 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ______________________________________________________________________________
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Section 2 – Safeguarding workshops These workshops are for you if you are a practitioner who needs an awareness and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
You need to refresh Working Together to Safeguard Children (WTSC) every three years, by
attending a safeguarding children refresher.
You need to update your Multi-agency foundation training modules 1 and 2 (Surrey Safeguarding
Children Board) every two years by attending Designated Child Protection Officer (DCPO):
refresher.
To find out more about safeguarding training please download the safeguarding training flow
chart and DSL flow chart.
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Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL formerly DCPO) briefings for DSL, Deputy DSL & managers/owners (Max 2 per setting)
This half day briefing is for DSLs, deputy DSLs and manager/owners. Content
network with colleagues
find out about new safeguarding initiatives and policy development
get support on safeguarding issues from colleagues and our advisory team. Book – Designated safeguarding lead briefing See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop FREE
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Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL formerly DCPO): new to role
Please note the DSL role was formerly known as Designated Child Protection Officer – DCPO This one day workshop aims to develop the skills you need to take the lead on child protection issues within playwork, early education or childcare settings. Content
the role of the DSL
policies, procedures and legislation
reporting concerns, whistle blowing and safe working practice
dealing with allegations against staff. DSLs must complete the Working together to safeguard children (WTSC) workshop and multi-agency foundation training modules 1 and 2. You need to update your multi-agency foundation training modules 1 and 2 every two years, by attending a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): refresher. This workshop is not open to you if you work in a Local Education Authority school. For more information please download our DSL flow chart. If, after looking at the flow chart you find that it is a DSL refresher you need, please go to Safeguarding children refreshers.
Book - Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): new to role See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ______________________________________________________________________________
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL formerly DCPO): refresher Please note the DSL role was formerly known as Designated Child Protection Officer – DCPO
This one day workshop is aimed at you if you are a DSL who leads on child protection issues, but
it is not suitable for you if you work in a Local Education Authority (LEA) school.
Content
the role of the DSL
policies, procedures and legislation
reporting concerns
whistle blowing and safe working practice and dealing with allegations against staff. Book - Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL formerly DCPO): refresher
See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £15 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ______________________________________________________________________________
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Domestic Abuse: Understanding the Multi-Agency Approach
This one day workshop aims to ensure that participants understand the complex nature of Domestic Abuse and the roles that everyone have to play in identifying, supporting and signposting those affected by Domestic Abuse. To promote positive and effective outcomes through partnership working and good practice. Content
different aspects of domestic abuse
the impact of domestic abuse on victims and children
the roles and responsibilities of different agencies.
Book - Domestic Abuse: Understanding the Multi-Agency Approach
Surrey County Council’s Training Administration Team run these workshops. To find out what dates are available please click here and scroll down to find dates for Domestic Abuse: Understanding the Multi-Agency Approach. ______________________________________________________________________________
Safeguarding children refresher for group settings
This half day workshop is aimed at you if you are a practitioner who needs to update your WTSC.
It is not suitable for you if you work in a Local Education Authority (LEA) school or if you take a
lead role for child protection in your setting (Designated Safeguarding Lead).
Content
overview of child protection
protecting yourself
raising concerns about children's safety and well-being
changes in legislation.
Book - Safeguarding children refresher for group settings
See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £15 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
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Section 3 – Workshops - Child Development These workshops are unsuitable for you if you have little or no experience working with children
Beyond continuous provision (NEW)
In this training we will consider how to create opportunities to develop and extend children’s learning. Content
investigating how children learn and what effect this should have on setting’s provision
exploring the role of the adult in supporting enhanced learning outcomes
considering how a high quality environment supports and develops learning
understanding how higher level skills underpin extended learning
looking at strategies, resources and activities to enhance continuous provision Book – Beyond continuous provision See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
Boys! Supporting Boys Learning & Development in the Early Years Is your setting meeting the specific learning needs of young boys? This one day workshop will explore the environment that boys need, to ensure that they are able to develop successfully and how to provide experiences and understand their learning needs. Content
how boys develop
an environment for boy’s learning including adult support
boy’s language and literacy
rough and tumble, weapon and super hero play Book – Boys! Supporting Boys Learning & Development in the Early Years See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
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How children develop and learn This two day workshop explores child development of the under fives, and aims to give you a deeper understanding when you’re observing young children and making assessments. It will include how children display the characteristics of effective learning when playing and how practitioners can use these to understand the ways in which children learn. Content
brain development before and after birth
child development from birth to five
the importance and role of the supportive adult while children learn through play
how the characteristics of effective learning can be used to identify how children learn Book - How children develop and learn See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
Learning outdoors (formerly ‘Introduction to outdoor learning) This one day workshop will help you develop your confidence, skills and knowledge whilst working outside. It will help you to make the most of the unique opportunity that the outside environment has to offer. Content
the importance of outdoor play and planning effectively for outdoor play
resourcing your outdoor area and making the most of the natural environment
a child centered approach to outdoor learning
observing and supporting the characteristics of effective learning during outdoor play. Please note, the afternoon activities will be outside, so please make sure you dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day!
Book - Introducing outdoor learning
See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ______________________________________________________________________________
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Schemas
This one day workshop will help you to understand children's schemas and why they are an important way in which children learn, giving you confidence in encouraging children to get the most out of schema inspired play. Content
schemas and cognitive development
different types of schema and how to recognise them
developing, enhancing and resourcing for schemas in children's play
observing children engaged in schema activities.
Book – Schemas See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ______________________________________________________________________________
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Section 4 – Workshops - Planning and assessment These workshops are unsuitable for you if you have little or no experience working with children ______________________________________________________________________________
Observing children in the early years
This 2 x half day workshop (you must attend both sessions to complete the training) offers practical ideas that help you analyse observations to support meaningful planning and the concise recording of children's learning and development within the framework of the EYFS and Development Matters. Content
how to observe children
how to use observation to inform planning
what to document and how to document
how to make a summative assessment
involving parents and reporting
planning future provision and support Please note – if you have previously attended our Planning, Observing & Documenting workshop, but feel you still need support when observing children, then please book on this course. Book – Observing children in the early years See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop.
£25 non-refundable booking fee – please have your credit/debit card ready
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Section 5 – Workshops: Prime areas of learning These workshops are unsuitable for you if you have little or no experience working with children ______________________________________________________________________________
Communication and language ______________________________________________________________________________________
Babbling Babies: developing communication skills with children under two (GLD)
This one day workshop will give practitioners working with children from birth to two, information
and practical ideas to support the communication and language development of the children in
their care.
Content
communication and language development from birth to two years old
putting communication and language in the context of the Early Years Foundation Stage
(EYFS)
supporting children's communication through routines, the environment and effective practice.
Book - Babbling Babies: developing communication skills with children under two See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Developing interactions (GLD) This one day workshop is for experienced practitioners to consider how the quality of their interactions supports children’s learning and development. There will be an opportunity to explore, through practical activities, how they can develop interactions between themselves and the children in their setting, developing the key person role and enhancing relationships. We will look at peer interactions and the development of social skills and how adults can support this. We will reflect on how communication affects the quality of our interactions and others’ wellbeing. Content
understand what is needed for good interaction
develop skills to identify and support high quality interactions
understand how to apply this in your own setting
Book - Developing interactions See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ______________________________________________________________________________
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How and why children chatter (GLD)
This 1 day workshop gives you information and practical ideas to support the communication and language development of three to five year olds. Content
how children develop communication and language
what common difficulties may occur
how practitioners can support children in their setting, including examples of practical activities.
Book – How and why children chatter See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable booking fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
Supporting young children speaking (GLD) This half day workshop aims to support you in developing children’s speaking. Content
put ‘speaking’ in the context of the acquisition of language.
reflect on ‘speaking’ skills in the context of the EYFS prime area.
cover the different aspects and components of speaking
provide participation in practical activities to support the development of ‘speaking’ skills. Book – Supporting young children speaking See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £15 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ______________________________________________________________________________
Understanding language (GLD)
This half day workshop aims to enable you to effectively support children's acquisition of understanding. Content
understanding as part of language acquisition
practical activities that support the development of understanding within the EYFS prime areas
practical strategies to support understanding the different levels of questioning
Book - Understanding language
See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop.
£15 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
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Personal social and emotional _______________________________________________________________________________________
Supporting behaviour development in young children (GLD) This two day workshop aims to help you understand the role that all adults play in the implementation of effective behaviour management strategies within the EYFS. Content
child development – recognising the emerging sense of self and age appropriate behaviour
behaviour management strategies – putting the policy into practice
creating a supportive learning environment
when and how to refer children for further support.
Book - Supporting behaviour development in young children See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
Supporting children to develop relationships (GLD)
Personal, social and emotional development involves helping children to develop a positive sense of themselves, and others; to form positive relationships and develop respect for others; to develop social skills and learn how to manage their feelings. This one day workshop will explore how we can support children in achieving a good level of development in their personal, social and emotional development. Content
exploring the stages of development that children pass through when forming relationships
the role of the practitioner
the importance of developing social skills for life
social interaction groups
Book – Supporting children to develop relationships See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
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Physical _______________________________________________________________________________________
Physical development – the foundations of learning (New)(GLD)
Movement is the basis for learning in young children. This workshop will explore the development of physicality from before birth, through the development of sensory systems to establish clear links with learning. We shall also explore how current lifestyles are impacting on this development and contributing to modern day issues. Content brain development and physicality movement and learning modern lifestyles and their effects on physical development the importance of movement spaces and ideology
Book – Physical development See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
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Section 6 – Workshops: Specific areas of learning These workshops are unsuitable for you if you have little or no experience working with children
Literacy _______________________________________________________________________________________
Developing early literacy (NEW) (GLD) This is a full day’s training which focuses on the importance of a firm foundation of pre-reading and writing skills to underpin the development of later literacy. It will include research and information to support the development of early literacy. Content
Sharing books from birth
The importance of a language rich environment where speaking and listening are key skills
Making learning to read and write a multi sensory experience.
The importance of developing key physical skills
The main components for developing early reading and writing
Much of this day has been developed from 2 previous workshops (Tell me a story and More than a scribble). There will be a series of half day workshops which will look at specific aspects of literacy. This term they are: Storytelling for practitioners and children and Pre-writing skills.
Book – Developing early literacy See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
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Getting ready to write (NEW) (GLD)
For practitioners who want to develop an understanding of how to support children’s pre-writing skills. We will be looking at planning engaging mark-making activities. Content
The importance of activities to develop physical strength
Using Write Dance and Funky Fingers
Ideas for sensory activities
Book – Pre-writing skills
See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop.
£25 non-refundable booking fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
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Storytelling for practitioners and children (NEW)(GLD) Both practitioners and children need to develop the understanding of how to tell a story. We will be looking at the theory and practice behind using the narrative and why this is so important for developing literacy skills. Content
Strategies and ideas for adults to use when storytelling orally
Developing and using the narrative, including recount and recall and sequencing
Props and activities to support children’s storytelling Book – Storytelling for practitioners and children
See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop.
£25 non-refundable booking fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
Mathematics _______________________________________________________________________________________
Everyday Maths – Mathematical understanding (GLD)
This one day workshop will support how you develop children's mathematical skills. We will look at providing an enabling inside and outside environment, including resourcing with real mathematical experiences. Content explore the important role that adults play in developing and extending children's mathematical
thinking. identify how real experiences enhance children's understanding of mathematical concepts explore how good mathematical resources can be free, recycled or low cost Identify the mathematical learning in children's everyday play
Book - Everyday Maths See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
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Understanding the world _______________________________________________________________________________________
Look, listen, touch, smell: what’s in your world?
This practical 1 day workshop aims to give you ideas on how to support children of all ages, including young babies, discover and make sense of the world in which they live. Ignite and inspire the natural curiosity of the children in your care. Content
supporting children to develop their skills of observation, exploration, investigation
enabling children to use tools and materials independently
planning and providing learning opportunities based on children’s first hand experiences
that develop the Characteristics of Effective Learning.
Book - Look, listen, touch, smell: what’s in your world?
See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable booking fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ______________________________________________________________________________
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Section 7 – Workshops - Working with children with additional needs/SEND These workshops are unsuitable for you if you have little or no experience working with children
Autistic Spectrum Conditions
This one and a half day workshop, delivered by the Surrey Portage team, links to the National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme, and aims to provide lots of ideas on how to support children with autism. Content
understanding the triad of impairment
overcoming barriers to inclusion
strategies for supporting learning and development
using the Early Years Foundation Stage to strengthen inclusive practice.
Book - Autistic Spectrum Conditions See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
Code of Practice and inclusion for SEND
This 3 day workshop is aimed at both experienced and new SENCOs. The workshops will cover and offer strategies to support early intervention and identification of special educational needs and disability (SEND). Content
statutory duties as outlined in the Code of Practice and how this applies in your day to day practice
processes in Surrey, the new educational health and care plans and individual support plans
1 page profiles and how to identify and plan for Desired Outcomes, working in a person centred way with children and their families.
Book - Code of Practice and inclusion for SEND See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ______________________________________________________________________________
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Physical and sensory impairment
This half day workshop is developed in partnership with the Physical and Sensory Support Service (PSSS) and aims to improve your knowledge of physical and sensory impairments and help you develop strategies to support children with SEND, particularly those with physical and sensory difficulties. Content
develop your awareness of physical and sensory impairments
identify the implications of those impairments for children in early years settings
develop strategies to promote access to learning for all children with physical and sensory impairments.
Book – Physical and sensory impairment See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £15 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ______________________________________________________________________________
Sensory Integration (NEW)
We now see more and more children in the Early Years with Sensory Integration difficulties, yet these sometimes can be missed. We all process input we receive from our senses in our day to day life without realising it, e.g. we hear a noise and we turn to it. When we can`t process the signals from our senses properly we call this a sensory integration difficulty, this can have a huge impact on children in our settings. Content introduction and overview on theories behind the reasons for sensory integration difficulties how we identify sensory Integration difficulties in relation to the different senses introduce strategies and activities to help support early years children with sensory integration
difficulties look at developing your EY environment to support sensory integration difficulties
Book – Sensory integration See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £15 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ______________________________________________________________________________
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Section 8 – Leadership and management These workshops are suitable for you if you are a leader or manager.
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Are you ready for your inspection?
This one day workshop is designed to help you prepare for your Ofsted inspection by giving you an understanding of current legislation. Content
consider the changes to the inspection framework and how these could be interpreted in practice
reflect on recent Ofsted reports
Book - Are you ready for your inspection? See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
Beginners guide to managing an early years setting This one day workshop aims to touch on everything a new or prospective manager should know about how to run an effective early years setting. Content
thinking about the business: financial forecasting and budgets
getting the team right: recruiting suitable staff and how to keep them
your statutory duties: unpicking the ‘musts’ and the ‘shoulds’ of the EYFS.
Book - Beginners guide to managing an early years setting See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
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Defining leadership: an introduction for new managers
This one day workshop will introduce you to the basic elements that promote the development of positive leadership. Content
defining leadership and management
leadership qualities – the responsibilities of a leader
team building and the dynamics of teams
coaching and mentoring.
Book - Defining leadership: an introduction for new managers See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ______________________________________________________________________________
Leadership skills: following the leader
This one day workshop aims to explore why developing followers is just as important as developing leaders. What is it like to be led? How do leaders give direction and enable followers to shine in their work? This workshop supports the development of individual followers within the staff team through discussions and activities that aim to clarify their roles and responsibilities. Content:
the theory of 'followership' and the link to strong leadership
identification of followership styles
understanding of individual role and responsibilities
what may hinder self motivation and individual initiative
ways to increase confidence and initiative This workshop will not benefit you if you already have a formal management qualification. Book Book – Leadership skills: following the leader See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
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Leadership skills: vision and planning
As leaders and managers you are operating in a highly competitive market, and as such need to have a clear identity and vision for your setting. This one day workshop supports you in reassessing where you are and in planning for the future. Content
where are you now
identifying where you want to be
how you might get there
making sure you don’t get lost on the way This workshop will not benefit you if you already have a formal management Book – Leadership skills: vision and planning
See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
Peer Observation (train the trainer) Changes to the Ofsted inspection process highlight the importance of peer observation in developing staff competency. This half day workshop will give managers a framework to successfully implement peer observation within their settings. Content
why implement peer observation?
how to implement peer observation - the personal and the practical
the challenges of peer observation
supporting your staff through the process of peer observation.
Book - Peer Observation
See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £15 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
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Planning for Progress (Including Early Years Pupil Premium, EYPP)
This one day workshop has been designed to support leaders and managers to track children's progress and identify cohort trends to inform future provision. It draws on the National Strategies document Progress Matters. Content
tracking the progress of individual children and using the information to identify future provision
compiling progress summaries for groups of children and identify gaps in learning for individuals or groups
planning and implementing changes to meet identified needs. Pupil Premium
Please note if you have already attended ‘Planning for progress’ in the past you will need to attend this new revised version that includes the EYPP. Ofsted will be updating their inspection framework to set out that effective use and impact of the EYPP will be assessed under the leadership and management judgement. To make this judgement, Ofsted will want to see evidence that a provider has considered how best to invest EYPP funding, how they expect to determine if the money improves a child’s outcomes over the short and/or long term and any evidence available on impact already achieved.
Book - Planning for Progress (Including Early Years Pupil Premium, EYPP) See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
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Safer recruitment and safe working practices introduction This one day workshop will allow you as a manager and/or employer to consider how you employ staff, whilst making sure of the safety and well being of vulnerable children. It will help those responsible for recruiting and interviewing staff to review their setting’s recruitment policies and practices. Content
identify the key features of staff recruitment that help, deter or prevent the appointment of unsuitable people
gain an awareness and understanding of offender behaviour consider policies and procedures that minimise opportunities for abuse and make sure that concerns are reported quickly.
This workshop is not open to you if you work in a Local Education Authority (LEA) school.
Book - Safer recruitment and safe working practices introduction
See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. 25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ______________________________________________________________________________
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Supervision and appraisals for owners/managers
This one day workshop will look at how regular supervision and appraisals can benefit both employers and employees by improving job performance, identifying strengths and challenges and by determining training needs for staff development. Content
the objectives and benefits of regular supervision and appraisals designing, preparing and structuring a supervision and appraisal system overcoming problems legal considerations.
Book - Supervision and appraisals for owners/managers See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ______________________________________________________________________________
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Section 9 – Advanced workshops These theory based workshops are unsuitable for you if you don’t have a level 3 qualification or above
_______________________________________________________________________________________ 2 + 2 = 4 but how do children get there? (GLD) This one day workshop aims to support you in exploring how children acquire mathematical skills in the early years, from practical activities to using numbers in the abstract. Content
identifying the hierarchical stages of mathematical development
how to use appropriate mathematical vocabulary
scaffolding children's learning during practical activities
taking part in a range of activities that support early mathematics skills Book - 2 + 2 = 4 but how do children get there?
See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop.
£25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ______________________________________________________________________________
Forest School taster
This half day taster session is run by Surrey Wildlife Trust, who aim to give you a practical
introduction to Forest School and support you if you are thinking about taking the Forest School
leader level 3 qualification and starting a Forest School.
Content
what Forest School is
the benefits of Forest School
Forest School in action
I want to start a Forest School - what next?
Book - Forest School taster
See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop.
£15 non-refundable course fee - please have your credit/debit card ready. ______________________________________________________________________________
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Risky Play - It’s OK!
This one day work shop is for managers and room leaders who want to increase their understanding of the importance of ‘risk-taking’ in play and to build their confidence to implement a risky, challenging environment. Content
what is the difference between risk and danger?
to take part in discussions about our risk averse society,
to challenge perceptions and explore our own attitudes to risk-taking.
to look at the consequences of not supporting risky play
to explore the benefits of allowing children to assess risks for themselves
to implement a risk-benefit assessment tool. Book - Risky Play - It’s OK! See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.
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Section 10 – Forums, briefings and networks _________________________________________________________
Early Years Local Area Forum This half day borough based forum is for children's centre managers, children's centre outreach workers and managers of Ofsted registered settings in the private and voluntary sector. Content
meet colleagues to share information about your local community
share expertise and resources that allow you to work together to best meet the needs of the children and families living in your community.
Book – Early years local area forum (Please book onto the forum in the borough where your setting is based). See dates, venues and book a place at this forum FREE
Early Years Teacher Network This evening network is designed to EYPs / EYTs in their practice. It is also a chance to meet and network with other EYPs / EYTs across Surrey, and share information and initiatives within the early years sector at a local and national level.
Please post your ideas for future networks on the Early Years Professional Status Forum If you need the forum log-in details please email [email protected]
Book - Early Years Teacher Network See dates, venues and book a place at this network. FREE
SEN forum This half day borough based forum is for Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCO’s) in Ofsted registered playwork, early education and childcare settings in the private, voluntary and independent sector. Content
network with colleagues within your borough
find out about new initiatives and policy development
get support from colleagues and our advisory team. Book – SENCO forum (Please book onto the forum in the borough where your setting is based). See dates, venues and book a place at this forum. FREE
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Section 11 – Conference __________________________________________________________ Teaching and play in the early years – a balancing act?' Conference Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector (Ofsted) commissioned a good practice survey to gather evidence to address the recurring myth that teaching and play are separate, disconnected endeavours in the early years. Research has never been clearer – a child’s early education lasts a lifetime. Securing a successful start for our youngest children, and particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, is crucial. It can mean the difference between gaining seven Bs at GCSE compared with seven Cs and is estimated to be worth £27,000 more in an individual’s salary over the course of their career. Such rich rewards are by no means guaranteed. When the first five years of a child’s life pass by so quickly, achieving the highest quality of learning and development is critical. We're running a conference all about the report and the findings on Friday 18 March 2016 at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Ofsted will be giving a keynote to open the conference. Our speakers for rest of the day will be Dr Kay Matheison and Helen Moylett who are well known to many of you through their research and writing on early years subjects. The conference is suitable for all early years practitioners. Book – Teaching and play in the early years – a balancing act? See dates, venues and book a place on this conference £65 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready ______________________________________________________________________________
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