CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT early years and childminders training programme

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1 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT early years and childminders training programme 1

2 CONTENTS 6 Why we provide training 7 How to order/book Early Years and Childminding CPD training 8 Hackney Learning Trust Early Years CPD training costs 9 Cluster based professional development network (PDN) meetings 9 Early Years coordinators forum 10 Forest School coordinators forum 10 Early Years senco forum CHILDMINDING WORKSHOPS AND FORUMS 11 Childminders forum meetings 11 Childminding team professional development 12 Early Years and Childminders conferences TRAINING COURSES FOR MANAGERS IN SETTINGS 13 Safer recruitment 13 Managing the disciplinary process 14 Managing the supervision process 14 Recruitment and selection 15 Preparing for an ofsted Early Years (childcare) inspection 15 Investigating allegations against members of staff and promoting good practice 16 Valuing diversity and promoting equality: practice and policy development HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSES 16 Health and safety in the workplace 17 Manual handling 17 Allergies, anaphylaxis and epi-pens 18 Paediatric first aid for babies and children 19 Risk assessment 19 Fire safety awareness 2

3 CONTENTS (cont) 20 Food hygiene 20 Emergency first aid at work SAFEGUARDING COURSES 21 Introduction to safeguarding and child protection for Early Years practitioners 21 Early Years designated safeguarding leads refresher 22 Refresher safeguarding and child protection for Early Years practitioners 22 Early Years designated safeguarding leads introduction LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT COURSES 23 Core training for sencos in Early Years 23 Supporting the development of babies 24 Making stories come alive 24 Heuristic play and treasure baskets 25 Makaton foundation for beginners 25 Makaton enhancement 26 Observation, assessment and planning including two year old check 26 Parents, Early Years and learning developing effective key person practice 27 Life at two 27 Expressive Art and Design 28 Planning for continuous provision to support children s independent learning 28 Understanding children s behaviour 29 Purposeful Play in Early Years through Physical Literacy 29 Creative maths and problem solving 30 Playing with sounds: developing children s early phonological awareness 30 Talking with Toddlers: Maximising Young Children's Communication Potential 31 Getting ready for School Early Literacy 31 Block Play The Value of Open-Ended Play 32 Early Years room leads and senior children s centre officers course 32 Early Years room leads and senior children s centre officers forums 33 Working with children developing English as an additional language (EAL) 3

4 CONTENTS (cont) 33 Why do we find boys so challenging? 34 How do Children Learn? STAY AND PLAY COURSES 34 Stay and play framework induction 35 Stay and play promoting healthy lifestyles 35 Stay and play effective planning observation and assessment Stay and play speech and language development; ages and stages and identifying children who need help Stay and play 2 part adult child interaction: maximising children s communication potential and role modelling for parents CHILDMINDERS ONLY COURSES 37 Childminder refresher safeguarding and child protection 37 Demystifying the EYFS 38 Completing your self evaluation form 38 Ofsted readiness, preparing for inspection FURTHER INFORMATION 39 CPD order and booking form Hackney Learning Trust terms and conditions 4

5 Dear Colleagues We are delighted to introduce our Early Years training programme for the academic year The brochure provides fee paying and free courses to all Hackney Early Years settings, Childminders, Stay and Play Workers and Early Years Teams in schools. They are delivered by the Early Years Quality Improvement Team, Children Centre Teachers, Early Support Team, Business Support Service, Safeguarding in Education Team, Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy Service and by external training providers on behalf of Hackney Learning Trust. The training programme reflects the training needs identified through evaluation of courses, analysis of data, issues raised at forums and Professional Development Network (PDN) meetings, visits to settings and schools, and feedback from practitioners. It is also based on the statutory requirements and guidance received from the Department for Education. The central programme of half day and full day training which will take place at Ann Tayler Children s Centre, Linden Children s Centre, Woodberry Down Children s Centre and The Tomlinson Centre covers a wide range of pertinent subjects. Each course will involve active listening; group discussion; practical activities; sharing of practice and experience; reading, reflecting and recording. For multi day courses, there will be opportunities to engage in between session tasks, designed to enable practitioners to reflect upon their own practice. It is important that we are able to evaluate the impact of training when carrying out support and challenge visits to settings. In this way we make sure that our children receive the best possible start to their learning and development. I hope that schools, settings and practitioners will find the training offer relevant and useful and that it will continue to contribute to the improvements in Early Years provision across the sector, resulting in improved outcomes for all children and families in Hackney Best wishes, 5

6 WHY WE PROVIDE TRAINING High quality Early Years provision makes a difference to children s life chances and the higher the quality of this provision, the longer its impact can be seen. Effective leadership, staff qualifications and training are the key drivers of quality. The Early Years training programme is intended to inform, refresh and update practitioners knowledge and understanding of child development, pedagogy and practice. Whereas some of the courses do give practical advice and ideas, the emphasis is on providing challenge and discussion, enabling practitioners to reflect and evaluate their current provision, and to plan improvements and developments needed to raise standards. Children are entitled to learn in an environment which is underpinned by the highest regard for their safety and welfare, and which allows parents to be confident that their child is well cared for. With this in mind, we provide a comprehensive range of training around meeting the welfare standards. Settings should complete risk assessments to identify their training needs in this area. The Hackney Learning Trust training programme includes Cluster Based Professional Development Networks (PDNs) Early Years Coordinators Forums Early Years SENCO Forums Health and Early Years cluster meetings Childminder Forums and professional development workshops These forums and cluster meetings are available without charge to all Hackney settings and Childminders. All other Early Years Foundation Stage courses will be charged at a rate of 15 per delegate per course. This is to contribute towards room hire and administration costs. Details of how to book can found at the end of the training programme. Health and Safety courses will continue to be charged at the full cost of facilitating external trainers. Details of pricing can be found alongside the course details. 6

7 Early Years settings and childminders must purchase in advance the relevant CPD training package or specific course before booking a place on a course. Orders can be placed via the following methods: EARLY YEARS SETTINGS Website To order our Early Years CPD training packages, please visit our Services for Schools website and click on the Professional Training tab, selecting the Early Years section. Paper booking/order form If you prefer not to order online, you can complete an order form which can be downloaded from the website, scanned and ed to earlyyearsadmin@learningtrust.co.uk or send by post to: Angela Chigbo, Early Years Training Support Officer,, Queensbridge Road, London E8 3ND Booking Courses Once your order for a CPD training package has been placed, you will need to book delegates onto specific courses and submit to earlyyearsadmin@learningtrust.co.uk at least three weeks before the course is due to run. This can be done at the time of purchasing the training package or alternatively a booking form can be downloaded from the services for schools website: Please ensure you state the delegate s name, course description/code and date of course. If you have any queries about an early years course, please telephone CHILDMINDERS Paper booking/order form Please complete an order form indicating the relevant package you wish to purchase. Please ensure you state the delegate s name, course description/code and date of course you wish to attend. The order form can be obtained from the childminding team. This can be scanned and ed to childminding@learningtrust.co.uk or sent by post to: The Childminding Team, Hackney Learning Trust 1 Reading Lane, Hackney, London E8 1GQ Please note: We cannot take bookings over the phone. Please remember to retain a copy of the booking form for your own records. If you have any queries about a childminders course, please telephone

8 HACKNEY LEARNING TRUST EARLY YEARS CPD TRAINING COSTS HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSES ORDER CODE DESCRIPTION COST 27/EYS/010 Paediatric First Aid 80 27/EYS/011 Health & Safety in the Workplace 75 27/EYS/012 Manual Handling 55 27/EYS/013 Fire Safety Awareness 55 27/EYS/014 Emergency First Aid at Work 55 27/EYS/015 Food Hygiene 75 27/EYS/016 Risk Assessment 70 27/EYS/017 Allergies, Anaphylaxis and Epi-Pens 35 COURSES FOR SCHOOLS AND SETTINGS ORDER CODE DESCRIPTION COST 27/EYS/020 Package of 5 Early Years courses /EYS/021 Package of 10 Early Years courses /EYS/025 Early Years course 25 27/EYS/029 Makaton Foundation for Beginners 70 27/EYS/29 Makaton Enhancement 105 COURSES FOR CHILDMINDING DESCRIPTION COST Single Childminding course 20 Package of 3 Childminding courses 50 Package of 5 Childminding courses 75 Some courses in this brochure are not Health and Safety courses, or included as part of the packages. Where this applies, the cost will be stated against the relevant course. Please note that all prices include VAT 8

9 CLUSTER BASED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NETWORK (PDN) MEETINGS Professional Development Network (PDN) meetings are run by a range of Local Authority professionals with the principle aim of ensuring that Early Years practice across Hackney is of the highest quality. PDN meetings offer a unique opportunity to discuss local and national developments in the Early Years sector. The meetings also provide setting leaders and managers with a forum to network and share good practice, build local area relationships and to support sustainable improvements in practice. They are also be used to consult with providers upon any proposed changes to policy and practice PDN meetings are organised in three geographical clusters based on the Children s Centre areas (North A/B, Central C/D and South E/F) which enable practitioners to develop closer, more effective partnerships with colleagues and other professionals. Early Years managers and senior leaders from the private, voluntary and independent sector (Playgroups and Nurseries). CLUSTER A & B CLUSTER C & D CLUSTER E & F 1pm 4pm 10am 1pm 1pm 4pm Woodberry Children s Centre Linden Children s Centre Thursday 16 November 2017 Thursday 22 March 2018 Thursday 14 June 2018 COST FREE to all Thursday 9 November 2017 Thursday 8 March 2018 Thursday 21 June 2018 Wednesday 8 November 2017 Wednesday 7 March 2018 Wednesday 20 June 2018 EARLY YEARS COORDINATORS FORUM This termly forum provides the opportunity for Early Years Co-ordinators and members of Senior Leadership Teams in schools to share effective practice, develop leadership skills and keep up-to-date with current Early Years issues. The forum provides an opportunity to build local area relationships and to support sustainable improvements in practice. Early Years Coordinators and members of senior leadership teams in schools. HALF DAY FORUM 9am 12:30pm Thursday 12 October 2017 Thursday 8 February 2018 Thursday 17 May 2018 COST FREE to all Hackney Early Years settings 9

10 FOREST SCHOOL COORDINATORS FORUM This forum will take place termly and will be an opportunity for all cluster-based Forest School Coordinators to come together to share good practice, celebrate successes, discuss challenges and concerns and new research and developments within the Forest School field. The focus will be on development of Forest School sites and how local neighbouring settings have engaged with the programme. We will also explore the impact on children s wellbeing and attainment, and impact on parents attitudes. The forum is open to Forest School Lead Practitioners based in schools and settings HALF DAY FORUM 1:30pm 4pm Thursday 12 October 2017 Thursday 8 February 2018 Thursday 17 May 2018 COST FREE to all Hackney Early Years settings EARLY YEARS SENCO FORUM This termly forum is used to share good practice between settings and to discuss issues relating to SEN. The forum is used to update practitioners on local and national policy initiatives and aims to support settings with any concerns or queries. The forum provides practical tips for supporting children with SEN in Early Years settings Early Years SENCOs and Early Years workers in Private, Voluntary and Independent Sector nurseries and playgroups or those who have attended the core training on the Code of Practice and IEP target setting. HALF DAY FORUM 2pm 3:30pm Tuesday 7 November 2017 Tuesday 13 March 2018 Tuesday 12 June 2018 COST FREE to all Hackney Early Years settings 10

11 childminding workshops and forums CHILDMINDERS FORUM MEETINGS The forum aims to improve the effectiveness of Hackney Learning Trust in supporting existing childminders and those who wish to become childminders in the future. You can forward to us any agenda items two weeks before each forum meeting. FORUM OBJECTIVES To contribute and share your views. To keep up-to-date with current Early Years issues. To share best practice and meet with other childminders from across the borough. The forum is open to childminders ONE EVENING FORUM 7pm 9pm Ann Tayler Children s Centre Tuesday 17 October 2017 Tuesday 03 July 2018 COST FREE to all Childminders in Hackney CHILDMINDING TEAM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS These workshops will focus on different aspects of childminders professional development. Using hands on exciting approaches and practical activities we will explore ideas around implementing quality practice of the EYFS. The workshops offer informed practical insight and a chance to share new ideas. The sessions are topical and will explore current issues in Early Years. Previous subjects have included Safer Sleeping, Breast Feeding, Immunisations, Dealing with Allegations, How to have crucial conversations, Montessori approach. Decisions about the sessions will be made approximately one month before the date. Suggestions on topics are welcomed. These workshops are open to Childminders ONE EVENING WORKSHOP 6:30pm 9:00pm Ann Tayler Children s Centre Tuesday 14 November 2017 Tuesday 12 June 2018 COST 7pm 9:30pm Linden Children s Centre Wednesday 15 March 2018 FREE to all Hackney Early Years settings 11

12 childminding workshops and forums HACKNEY EARLY YEARS & CHILDMINDERS CONFERENCES The annual conferences include key note speakers, practical workshops, lunch, stalls and much more. Sessions are led by recognised experts and are great occasions where Hackney s Early Years practitioners and registered childminders can share their views and best practice, meet with other childminders and practitioners from across the borough and keep up-to-date with current Early Years issues. EARLY YEARS ONE DAY CONFERENCE 8:45am 4pm Tuesday 20 February 2018 CHILDMINDER S ONE DAY CONFERENCE 9:30am 3:30pm Venue TBC Saturday 24 February 2018 COST 45 including VAT 12

13 training courses for managers in settings SAFER RECRUITMENT This course provides training to help PVI Early Years settings fulfil their responsibility to have in place safer recruitment and selection practice within the wider context of safeguarding children. To understand the importance of planning a recruitment exercise, making the right decisions and using structured interviews. To look at pre-employment checks on candidates selected for interview. To examine the need for ongoing awareness and vigilance and consider how PVI settings can develop and maintain an environment that deters and prevents abuse and challenges inappropriate behaviour. Managers, senior leaders, owners, trustees and management committee members who have responsibility for recruiting people to PVI settings. ONE DAY COURSE 9:30am 4pm Thursday 18 January 2018 MANAGING THE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS This course provides managers working in the PVI Early Years settings the skills to handle disciplinary issues in the workplace effectively. At the end of the workshop delegates will have: A clearer understanding of what discipline means and what the procedure should look like. Understand how to have difficult conversations with staff members who are under-performing. Be able to investigate disciplinary issues Increased knowledge of the law the importance of following the procedure. Identify the issue and how to deal with it i.e. informally or formally. Understand the two stages within the formal process An understanding of the use of warnings if necessary An understanding of what happens at a hearing An understanding of what happens at the appeals stage Managers, senior leaders, owners, trustees and management committee members who have responsibility for recruiting people to PVI settings. Thursday 10 May

14 training courses for managers in settings MANAGING THE SUPERVISION PROCESS This course enables participants to explore the performance management cycle and gain the practical skills required to implement robust supervision for monitoring staff performance and development.. To understand the importance of planning a recruitment exercise, making the right decisions and using structured interviews. To look at pre-employment checks on candidates selected for interview. To examine the need for ongoing awareness and vigilance and consider how PVI settings can develop and maintain an environment that deters and prevents abuse and challenges Inappropriate behaviour. Managers, senior leaders, owners, trustees and management committee members who have responsibility for recruiting people to PVI settings. ONE DAY COURSE 9:30am 4pm Thursday 23 November 2017 Thursday 18 January 2018 Thursday 7 June 2018 RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION This course enables participants to explore the performance management cycle and gain the practical skills required for implementing robust supervision and monitoring staff performance and development. To understand the importance of planning for recruitment To gain specific knowledge and understanding of the following; Advertising, Writing employee specifications, Short listing, Candidate interviews and techniques, Retaining staff through effective inductions, probation and appraisals and Employee benefits. To gain practical skills that can be implemented and which should be used in conjunction with safer recruitment and safeguarding principles. Managers, owners and committee members of existing pre-school or full day care provision who are responsible for recruiting staff to work within an early years setting. ONE DAY COURSE 9:30am 4pm Thursday 11 January

15 training courses for managers in settings PREPARING FOR AN OFSTED EARLY YEARS (CHILDCARE) INSPECTION This course is designed to focus on managers of registered EY childcare settings on what to expect from an inspection, covering statutory requirements, policies and documentation, staffing (suitable people) and evaluation. This course will provide managers with the tools to lead an inspection in order to show the provision at its best, and enable their staff to feel empowered and confident to manage the inspection process. The course will focus on Welfare Requirements in the morning and Learning and Development aspects in the afternoon. To have an understanding of the regulatory / inspection process To develop skills to manage an inspection and support staff with the inspection process To review key evidence required to support inspection findings To have a consistent approach to quality improvement To develop an action plan based on the recommendations in order to maintain capacity to improve Managers of any registered early years setting due an inspection Recommended for any setting with an OFSTED judgement of Requires Improvement or Inadequate. Wednesday 11 October 2017 Thursday 14 June 2018 INVESTIGATING ALLEGATIONS AGAINST MEMBERS OF STAFF & PROMOTING GOOD PRATICE This course provides an overview of what an allegation is and the process that needs to be followed when an allegation is made against a member of staff. It also looks at what makes a setting safe and best practice to avoid allegations. To be aware of what an allegation is and the actions to be taken when an allegation is made against a member of staff, including how to carry out the investigation and the employment, child protection and criminal processes that may need to be pursued. To be aware of the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer To be aware of what makes an organisation safe and best practice to avoid allegations Managers, senior leaders, owners, trustees and management committee members who have responsibility for recruiting people to PVI settings. 9am 1pm Tuesday 21 November 2017 Thursday 17 May

16 training courses for managers in settings VALUING EQUALITY & PROMOTING DIVERSITY: PRACTICE & POLICY DEVELOPMENT The course enables participants to explore diversity issues and to gain practical skills for effective team working with children in a nondiscriminatory way, whilst considering the promotion of British values. To provide a framework for settings to evaluate their current policy. To look at legal guidance and practice around diversity and equal opportunities, with reference to the promotion of British values To look at how settings will promote and value diversity and differences. To consider what is meant by anti discriminatory practice. To consider what is meant by cultural diversity and cultural conflict. Managers and senior practitioners. Wednesday 8 November 2017 health and safety courses Please note that Health & Safety Course are priced individually and are not included in any packages HEALTH & SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE This course is tailored to settings and individual needs to make the working and learning experience relevant and fit for purpose. It ensures that Early Years managers, practitioners and employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the general public. To provide participants with an understanding of their health and safety responsibilities and how to manage and work in a safe manner. Managers, senior leaders, owners, trustees and management committee members who have responsibility for recruiting people to PVI settings. QUALIFICATION GAINED Managers, senior leaders, owners, trustees and management committee members who have responsibility for recruiting people to PVI settings. ONE DAY COURSE 9am 4pm COST: 75 including VAT Wednesday 1 November 2017 Tuesday 17 April

17 health and safety courses MANUAL HANDLING This course teaches learners techniques to lift, carry, push and pull objects safely within their individual capabilities. Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, employers are required to take appropriate steps to reduce the risk of injury to employees this includes suitable training. To enable participants to undertake manual tasks safely. To enable participants to assist in manual handling risk assessments. Early Years, childcare practitioners and childminders who carry out manual handling at work, or who provide essential information about manual handling hazards and their control. QUALIFICATION GAINED Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Manual Handling. COST: 55 including VAT 9am 12:30pm Thursday 8 February 2018 ALLERGIES, ANAPHYLAXIS AND EPI-PENS This course will provide participants with an awareness of the dangers faced by allergy sufferers who may go into anaphylactic shock following exposure to food or substances to which they are allergic. The course will prepare attendees with how to plan for and support children with allergies. To raise awareness of the dangers faced by allergy sufferers who may go into anaphylactic shock following exposure to food or substances to which they are allergic Early Years, Childcare Staff and Childminders working in the voluntary, private, independent and maintained sectors COST: 35 including VAT 9am 1:30pm Thursday 15 March

18 health and safety courses PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN This course covers a full first aid syllabus adapted to the particular needs presented by the education/ childcare environment. It conforms to the standards required by law and includes both theory and practical sessions. To manage First Aid priorities such as incidents, asthma, basic life support for adults, child and baby choking, casualty examination, unconsciousness, anaphylaxis, fractures, control of bleeding and shock, asthma, eye and ear injuries, burns and scalds, childhood illnesses including meningitis and febrile convulsions, First Aid kits, regulations, recording and reporting. Staff in maintained settings, PVIs and Childminders who are responsible for emergency First Aid. QUALIFICATION GAINED Certification is dependent on successful continuous assessment of the participant. Those participants who successfully complete the course and are deemed to have reached the required standard are issued with a certificate valid for three years 2 DAY COURSE 9am 4pm Saturday 7 October and Saturday 14 October 2017 Wednesday 11 October and Wednesday 18 October 2017 Wednesday 8 November and Wednesday 15 November 2017 Wednesday 22 November and Wednesday 29 November 2017 Wednesday 6 December and Wednesday 13 December 2017 Wednesday 10 January and Wednesday 17 January 2018 Saturday 20 January and Saturday 27 January 2018 Wednesday 21 February and Wednesday 28 February 2018 Wednesday 7 March and Wednesday 14 March 2018 Wednesday 18 April and Wednesday 25 April 2018 Saturday 5 May and Saturday 12 May 2018 Wednesday 9 May and Wednesday 16 May 2018 Wednesday 6 June and Wednesday 13 June 2018 Wednesday 20 June and Wednesday 27 June 2018 Wednesday 4 July and Wednesday 11 July 2018 COST: 80 including VAT 18

19 health and safety courses RISK ASSESSMENT This course helps to improve the workplace culture for occupational health and safety by enabling learners to understand the basic principles of risk assessment. To provide participants with the ability to contribute both to the maintenance of a safe work environment and to the process of formal risk assessment. Practitioners responsible for the management of health and safety in the workplace, Early Years managers, practitioners and Childminders. Especially relevant to those carrying out risk assessments in settings. COURSE RE-REQUISITES Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (recommended). QUALIFICATION GAINED Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment. 1 DAY COURSE COST: 70 including VAT 9am 4pm Tuesday 7 February 2018 FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS This course helps an organisation to meet its duties under current fire safety legislation by providing employees with essential knowledge about fire safety, helping them to understand how to prevent a fire from starting as well as what actions to take if a fire does break out. To provide participants with sufficient knowledge to prevent fires starting and to assist in fire emergency situations. Early Years managers and practitioners and Childminders. Especially relevant to those with specified responsibilities regarding fire, including fire marshals / wardens in nurseries, playgroups and childcare and Childminder settings. QUALIFICATION GAINED CIEH Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness. 9:00am 12:30pm Tuesday 21 November 2017 COST: 55 including VAT 19

20 health and safety courses FOOD HYGIENE This course addresses the food safety and hygiene needs within Early Years settings. It focuses on identifying the critical points in a process where food safety problems (or hazards ) could arise and putting steps in place to prevent things going wrong. To underline employee s responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers. To ensure that the food served or sold is perfectly safe to eat. To enable participants to handle food safely. Anyone who prepares, handles or cooks food e.g. kitchen, nursery, childminders and playgroup staff. QUALIFICATION GAINED Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering. 1 DAY COURSE COST: 75 including VAT 9:30am 4:30pm Tuesday 17 October 2017 Thursday 18 January 2018 Thursday 8 February 2018 Thursday 5 July 2018 EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK This course covers a full first aid syllabus adapted to the particular needs presented by the childcare environment. It conforms to the standards required by law and includes both theory and practical sessions. To manage priorities such incidents as, asthma, basic life support, casualty examination, anaphylaxis, unconsciousness, control of bleeding, burns and scalds, regulations, First Aid kits and recording and reporting. Staff in maintained settings, PVIs and Childminders who are responsible for emergency First Aid. QUALIFICATION GAINED Certification is dependent on successful continuous assessment of the participant. Those participants who successfully complete the course and are deemed to have reached the required standard are issued with a certificate valid for three years. 1 DAY COURSE COST: 55 including VAT 9:00am 4pm Thursday 2 November 2017 Thursday 17 May

21 safeguarding courses Safeguarding courses are free to all early years practitioners in Hackney INTRODUCTION TO SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION FOR EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONERS This course provides participants with an overview of safeguarding and child protection, including the categories of abuse and how to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse. It will cover relevant legislation and guidance and the role of Hackney Children s Social Care. To develop an awareness of and an ability to act on concerns about the safety and welfare of children in line with current legislation. To develop an awareness of national and local procedures to be followed, including the ways in which information is shared across professional boundaries and recorded appropriately. To be aware of safe practice and the procedures for dealing with allegations against staff. Practitioners working in private, voluntary, independent and maintained settings with children aged 0-5 regardless of their role in the setting. 1 DAY COURSE 9:15am 4:30pm Tuesday 19 September 2017 Tuesday 28 November 2017 Wednesday 23 January 2018 Wednesday 14 March 2018 Tuesday 24 April 2018 Thursday 7 June 2018 EARLY YEARS DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEADS REFRESHER This course provides a refresher in terms of safeguarding and child protection for DSLs, including relevant legislation and guidance and the role of Hackney Children s Social Care. Participants will revisit safe working practice, preparing for OFSTED and of the procedures for dealing with allegations against staff. To refresh awareness of the role and responsibilities of a DSL. To refresh awareness of how to respond to concerns about the safety and welfare of children in line with current legislation To refresh awareness of national and local procedures to be followed, including the referral process and the ways in which information is shared across professional boundaries and recorded appropriately. Early Years Designated Professional Leads for Safeguarding (DSL) or Deputy DSLs, who have attended previous DSL training. This refresher training must be undertaken every two years. 9am 1pm Thursday 2 November 2017 Tuesday 27 February 2018 Tuesday 12 June

22 safeguarding courses REFRESHER SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION FOR EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONERS This course provides a refresher in terms of safeguarding and child protection, including relevant legislation and guidance and the role of Hackney Children s Social Care. Participants will revisit safe working practice and the procedures for dealing with allegations. To have an increased awareness of and an ability to act on concerns about the safety and welfare of children in line with current legislation. To have an increased awareness of national and local procedures to be followed, including the ways in which information is shared across professional boundaries and recorded appropriately. To have an increased awareness regarding safe practice and the procedures for dealing with allegations against staff Practitioners working in private, voluntary, independent and maintained settings with children aged 0-5, who have previously undertaken safeguarding and child protection training. It is recommended that this refresher training is done every two years. 9am 1pm Tuesday 17 October 2017 Thursday 24 May 2018 EARLY YEARS DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEADS INTRODUCTION This course looks at the role and responsibilities of the Designated Professional Lead for Safeguarding (DSL) and provides in depth knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues, including how to respond when the signs and symptoms of abuse are recognised or a disclosure is made. It will cover relevant legislation and guidance and the role of Hackney Children s Social Care. Participants will consider what makes a setting safe and the procedures for dealing with allegations against staff. Participants will need to have completed an Introduction to Safeguarding & Child Protection course. To develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the DSL To develop an awareness of and an ability to act on concerns about the safety and welfare of children in line with current legislation. To develop an awareness of national and local procedures to be followed, including the referral process including the ways in which information is shared across professional Early Years Designated Professional Leads for Safeguarding (DSL) or Deputy DSLs. Those practitioners intending to become their setting s DSL 1 DAY COURSE 9:15am 4:30pm Wednesday 4 October 2017 Tuesday 6 March 2018 Thursday 10 May

23 learning and development courses CORE TRAINING FOR SENCOS IN EARLY YEARS This course enables all SENCOs to have a greater understanding of their role and responsibility. These three half day sessions each cover different aspects of the SENCO s role. At the end of the three sessions SENCOs will have a greater understanding of how to manage and organise their work, how to identify children, make referrals and organise groups. SENCOs will be expected to attend all three sessions, will be visited in their setting and will receive an information pack. SENCOs will be presented with a certificate at the end of the three sessions. To meet professionals from the Hackney Learning Trust SEN Services. To understand the role of SENCO in the context of working in Hackney To familiarise SENCOs with the National Framework for children with SEN and Disability and Hackney SEND and Inclusion Policy. SENCOs in Hackney s private, voluntary and independent sector 3 x Participants attend all 3 sessions Course 1 Course 2 Day 1 Wednesday 22 November 2017 Day 2 Wednesday 21 March 2018 Day 3 Wednesday 20 June 2018 Day 1 Wednesday 11 October 2017 Day 2 Wednesday 14 February 2018 Day 3 Wednesday 16 May 2018 SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF BABIES This course includes information and resources about how early development unfolds and what you can do to support young children s healthy growth and learning. The first three years of life are a period of incredible growth in all areas of a baby s development. A new-born s brain is about 25 percent of its approximate adult weight, but by age 3 it has grown dramatically producing billions of cells and hundreds of trillions of connections. Between birth and age 3, babies learn to give and receive love; to roll, crawl, stand, walk and run; to talk, joke, rhyme and sing. Each child develops at their own pace and in their own way. To identify key stages in the development of babies To understand the importance of secure attachments and quality interactions. To support children s transitions and practitioner partnership with parents. Early Years practitioners in private, voluntary and independent settings working with babies and Linden Children s Centre Friday 6 October 2017 Tuesday 6 March :30pm 9:00pm Ann Tayler Children s Centre Tuesday 6 February

24 learning and development courses MAKING STORIES COME ALIVE This course provides participants with ideas about how to bring children s story books to life. It enables participants to explore how stories can be shared in creative and interactive ways to support children s language skills and to encourage their enjoyment of books. The use of core books in early years practice will also be explored. To learn new ideas about how to use different multi-sensory approaches to reading stories in order to make story time fun and engaging experience for young children To understand how stories promote young children s language skills and overall development To provide practitioners with skills to use story props and other resources effectively to tell stories Practitioners working in private, voluntary, independent, maintained settings and childminders with children aged 0-5. Linden Children s Centre 6:30pm 9pm Ann Tayler Children s Centre Friday 12 January 2018 Tuesday 24 April 2018 HEURISTIC PLAY AND TREASURE BASKETS This course provides information about babies and infants early development and how practitioners can use treasure baskets and heuristic play resources to support this. It explores the cognitive development of babies and infants and how the brain s neural connections are formed through quality interactions and an environment that supports sensory play and exploration. To explore the benefits of using treasure baskets with babies to promote sensory development To understand what heuristic play is and how it supports infants exploratory play, cognitive development and motor skills To support practitioners to introduce quality treasure baskets and heuristic play resources into their setting Practitioners in private, voluntary, independent, maintained settings and childminders working with babies and under threes. Thursday 15 March

25 learning and development courses MAKATON FOUNDATION FOR BEGINNERS Makaton signs and symbols can be used to support a range of learners. This course provides a detailed introduction to the Makaton vocabulary combining a practical approach with theory and technical information. It covers research into sign use, symbol design themes, the use and purpose of Makaton, and an overview of alternative systems of communication. To learn signs and symbols of the Makaton language programme (stages 1 4). To increase the ability of pupils with communication difficulties to access learning and social interaction at school. Teachers, Learning Support and Teaching Assistants and professionals responsible for using and teaching Makaton. QUALIFICATION GAINED Certified attendance. 2 DAY COURSE COST 70 9:30am 4pm Course 1 Course 2 Wednesday 11 October and Wednesday 18 October 2017 MAKATON ENHANCEMENT Thursday 18 January and Thursday 25 January 2018 This enhancement workshop concentrates on improving and developing participants own signing and translation skills using signs and symbols. Practical sessions look at users needs in depth, and the following aspects are explored: how to adapt communication to suit them, how to identify and create opportunities for the user to develop their communication skills, and how they can participate more in their community, using Makaton. To learn signs and symbols of the Makaton language programme (stages 5 8). To develop an advanced understanding of ways to use Makaton to support children with communication difficulties. School staff who have completed the two day Makaton Foundation Workshop and are confident and regular users of stages 1 4 of Makaton. QUALIFICATION GAINED Participants must attend all three sessions to gain an attendance certificate from The Makaton Charity. 3 DAY COURSE COST 105 9:30am 4pm Wednesday 6 June, Wednesday 13 June & Wednesday 20 June

26 learning and development courses OBSERVATION, ASSESSMENT PLANNING AND THE TWO YEAR OLD CHECK This course will focus on the importance of observations and how to record and use the information to plan the next steps in learning particularly in relation to the Progress Check at Two. It will support practitioners to gain a sound knowledge of child development and to make appropriate judgements of children s progress. It will provide practitioners with the confidence to the distinction between developmental concerns and behaviours typical of a developing child To consider the role of observation and assessment for learning. To practise making observations linked to the EYFS. To consider how to make assessments manageable and how to involve parents and children. To understand the requirement within the EYFS for completing progress reviews at around two years of age Early Years practitioners in private, voluntary and independent settings. Ann Tayler Children s Centre Linden Children s Centre Thursday 12 October 2017 Thursday 24 May 2018 PARENTS, EARLY YEARS AND LEARNING - DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE KEY PERSON PRACTICE This course aims to establish the importance of a key person approach and of family inclusion in early years settings. It will explore ways of working in partnership with parents to help support children s joy of learning, self-esteem, identity and culture. Building effective relationships can be challenging. Participants will look at some barriers to communication and will be introduced to strategies and a model of communication to help them overcome these. To understand how a key person approach improves communication with parents. To consider ways practitioners can support children to participate fully. To consider ways of involving parents. Practitioners working in private, voluntary, independent and maintained settings with children aged 0-5. Ann Tayler Children s Centre Thursday 9 November 2017 Monday 14 May

27 learning and development courses LIFE AT TWO This course aims to focus on improving quality in toddler rooms. It includes elements of self-evaluation, action planning and improvement strategies. To consider the role of observation and assessment for learning. To practise making observations linked to the EYFS. To consider how to make assessments manageable and how to involve parents and children. To understand the requirement within the EYFS for completing progress reviews at around two years of age Practitioners who are working with toddlers ONE DAY COURSE 9:30am 4pm Thursday 19 October 2017 Thursday 8 February 2018 Thursday 19 April 2018 Saturday 19 May 2018 EXPRESSIVE ARTS AND DESIGN: USING OPEN ENDED MATERIALS This course explores the range of experiences which support children s developing minds to think imaginatively. Creativity is more than banging a tambourine or painting a picture! Practitioners will develop their understanding of the key strands within children s creative development and how they can make links to other core curriculum areas when planning activities. To gain ideas for further developing children s access to, and exploration of a variety of media and materials To gain practical ideas for creating sound makers with children To learn how to value and extend children s ideas, imagination, language and thinking. Practitioners working in private, voluntary, independent and maintained settings with children aged 0-5. Friday 6 October 2017 Thursday 22 March

28 learning and development courses PLANNING FOR CONTINUOUS PROVISION TO SUPPORT CHILDREN S INDEPENDENT LEARNING This course clarifies what good continuous provision looks like and how to develop practice further. Exciting and interesting child-initiated activities that can be accessed independently throughout the day are an essential part of good early year s provision. To share ideas for effective room layout and resourcing. To consider how the physical environment can support child-initiated learning. To explore the role the adult plays in planning and evaluating environments for learning. Having the initial conversation and listening to parents concerns. Putting parents in touch with other agencies. Early Years practitioners working in private, voluntary, independent and maintained settings with children aged 0-5. Tuesday 14 November 2017 UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN S BEHAVIOUR This practical and highly interactive course shows delegates how to use everyday activities and situations to develop children s social skills. Children learn about behaviour all the time. During a typical day there are endless opportunities for practitioners to support the development of children s social skills and support positive behaviour. This course will support practitioners to understand behaviour as communication and a means in which children show us what they need. We will also look at High/Scope Conflict Resolution to help children in their daily interaction. To investigate implications for delivery of EYFS. To highlight key areas, e.g. observation, key person, quality interactions with children and working with parents and what is meant by a play-based approach to learning. Practitioners working in private, voluntary, independent and maintained settings with children aged 0-5. Linden Children s Centre Tuesday 17 October 2017 Tuesday 22 May 2018 Tuesday 23 January

29 learning and development courses PURPOSEFUL PLAY IN EARLY YEARS THROUGH PHYSICAL LITERACY This course aims to raise awareness and understanding of how physical activity and outdoor exploration impacts on health, wellbeing and learning. On this training practitioners will explore theoretical and practical strategies to plan indoor and outdoor learning environments to improve children s access to high quality physically active play. Practitioners will learn about physical activity guidelines and how to promote the delivery of these in your setting and also at home. To plan and provide for high quality physically active play at your setting To understand progression in physical development skills To better understand the connection between physical development and wellbeing To learn new strategies for promoting family physical activity This course is for early year s practitioners and Stay and Play lead practitioners working in voluntary, private, independent and maintained settings. Tuesday 14 November 2017 Tuesday 5 June 2018 CREATIVE MATHS AND PROBLEM SOLVING This course focuses on how to embed mathematics throughout Early Years practice. It demonstrates the importance of an effective mathematical environment and the ways this impacts on learning. To explore play, games and activities that support mathematical talking and learning. To consider how to place mathematical learning in a play based curriculum. To develop practical ways of mathematical outdoors learning. Practitioners working in private, voluntary or independent settings. Linden Children s Centre Thursday 26 April

30 learning and development courses PLAYING WITH SOUNDS: DEVELOPING CHILDREN S EARLY PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS This course aims to show how young children can develop their phonological awareness through everyday nursery rhymes, tongue twisters and games. It looks at how young children learn to listen, are able to distinguish the sounds around them, recognise the sounds in speech and accurately pick out the features in it. To explore the key elements of a good programme for developing children s phonological awareness. To raise expectations of achievement of pupils in early years through developing phonological awareness and its links to successful literacy outcomes. To provide practical examples of good practice in aspects of Communication, Language and Literacy. Practitioners working in private, voluntary, independent settings and nursery practitioners in schools EVENING COURSE 6:30pm 9pm Ann Tayler Children s Centre Linden Children s Centre Ann Tayler Children s Centre Thursday 23 November 2017 Friday 11 May 2018 Tuesday 12 June 2018 TALKING WITH TODDLERS - MAXIMISING YOUNG CHILDREN S COMMUNICATION POTENTIAL This course enables practitioners to reflect on their own skills and interaction style. We discuss how practitioners can use these skills to support the communication development of all the children in their nursery. NB Every participant will need to bring a 5 minute recording of themselves playing with a child from their setting to each of the training sessions. To identify the skills you currently use to facilitate children s communication development and explore how to maximise them. To introduce other skills that have been proven to promote communication in young children. Early Years and Childcare Staff working in voluntary, private, independent and maintained settings. Thursday 16 November 2017 Thursday 8 December 2017 Thursday 17 May 2018 Thursday 7 June

31 learning and development courses GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL EARLY LITERACY This course focuses on children s early literacy development. Based on the REAL programme (Raising Early Achievement in Literacy) the course will provide practitioners with an understanding of children s early reading and writing development and how 3-4 year old children can be supported to develop their literacy skills. It will also provide practitioners with some simple literacy ideas that can be used to create home learning links with parents / carers. To explore the stages of children s early reading and writing development To understand the background of the REAL programme and its four literacy strands To gain some practical activity ideas around early literacy that can be used to support home learning Practitioners working with 3-4 year old children in private, voluntary, independent and maintained settings Thursday 19 April 2018 BLOCK PLAY THE VALUE OF OPEN ENDED PLAY This course focuses on the value of using blocks and other open ended resources to support children s learning across the early year s curriculum. Practitioners will learn how high quality block play can offer a range of rich experiences for children such as exploration of shapes and space, construction, problem solving, language and communication skills, social interaction as well as fine and large muscle control. There will also be an opportunity for practitioners to explore a block play resource for themselves. To understand the difference between open ended and closed resources To explore the different stages of block play To understand the many learning outcomes offered by a block play To understand the adults role in supporting children s use of blocks Practitioners working in private, voluntary, independent and maintained settings with children aged 0-5. Ann Tayler Children s Centre Thursday 10 May