Early Years Hub Health and Safety Solutions (NW) Ltd Our training courses #Saturday #CPD in house Our trainers

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1 Early Years Hub is part of Health and Safety Solutions (NW) Ltd and brings together training, information, support and advice for those working in the early years and schools sector. Our training courses provide high quality, affordable training, delivered to meet the needs of our customers. We know and understand that early years providers work long hours and have designed our courses with this in mind. Our courses are often therefore delivered in the evenings and at weekends as well as during the daytime. Our First Aid courses are awarded by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB). Our safeguarding courses are endorsed and quality assured by a number of Greater Manchester Local Authority, Local Safeguarding Children Boards. We have developed a new focus for weekend training in this calendar particularly in response to childminders who tell us that they find it difficult to travel in the evenings from a distance. Our new #Saturday #CPD courses will hopefully help practitioners to access training in a time and cost effective way. Check out where they are referenced in the calendar. We frequently deliver in house for those settings who have groups of staff wanting to train together. Our in-house courses cost 350 for up to 15 staff and then 15 per person per head for up to 25 at any one time based on a hour course. Prices exclude First Aid and some of our longer courses. Please ask for details for in house prices for these courses. Our trainers are experts in the field of health and safety including experienced and skilled early years practitioners who design and deliver courses using a working knowledge and understanding of current practice and guidance relating to the early years workforce. They include early years graduates, those with early years professional status, qualified teachers, children centre leaders and experienced Ofsted inspectors. We are members of the organisation National Early Years Trainers and Consultants, NEyTCO. 1

2 We offer information, support and advice at various levels whether it be bespoke consultancy or through our Hub Hybrid Packages. Our packages comprise of training, consultancy, paperwork to support various elements of EYFS practice, audits and risk assessment including OFSTED inspection audits. These packages can be tailored to meet the individual needs of settings and range from Bronze, Silver and Gold packages starting from 499. Contact us for more details on these cost effective packages. Ofsted Inspection Audits can be delivered in any early years setting as a means by which to determine readiness and preparation for inspection and to steer you towards achieving the best outcomes through the process. Audits can be helpful for newly registered settings, established settings seeking to improve their Ofsted judgment or just settings that want to do a health check to see where practice sits in preparation for their next inspection. Audits are conducted by practicing early years Ofsted inspectors and consultants with experience of working as HMI Ofsted inspectors. If you are interested in our Ofsted Inspection Audits contact us for further details. To book on any of our courses or events please us at enquiries@health-safetysolutions.net It is important that you tell us your name, setting details, the course and date that you wish to book onto. Please include a contact number to refer back to in the . 2

3 PAYMENT Payment can be made by either of the following methods: By cheque payable to Safeguarding Training Ltd and posted to Early Years Hub, Health and Safety Solutions (NW) Ltd, Bury Business Lodge, Europa House. Barcroft Street, Bury. BL9 5BT. Or payment can be made on the day of the event by paying either cash or cheque. (unfortunately we are unable to take credit/debit card payment) For payment by BACS transfer please pay Safeguarding Training Ltd Santander Banking Sort Code , Account Please reference your payment with the name of your setting. NON-PAYMENT AND CANCELLATIONS If payment is NOT made, before or on the night of the course certificates WILL NOT BE ISSUED. We ask that payment is made for courses cancelled less than a week before the course date. OUR OFFICES Health and Safety Solutions (NW) Ltd - Early Years Hub,Suite 18, Bury Business Lodge, Europa House, Barcroft Street, Bury. BL9 5BT. Office telephone number office hours only, Monday - Friday. OUR TRAINING VENUE Training is delivered at the above address at Bury Business Lodge either at the Europa House or Imperial House. Please check confirmation s for details of each course. Early Years 3

4 CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2017 Friday 8th 9.30am 4.30pm Paediatric First Aid Requalification (non EYFS ) Saturday 9th 9.30am 4.30pm Paediatric First Aid full course, 12 hours, part 1 Wednesday 13th 6.30pm 9.00pm Thursday 14th 6.30pm 9.30pm What s maths got to do with it? Safeguarding Children Saturday 16th 9.30am 4.30pm Paediatric First Aid full course, 12 hours, part 2 Monday 18th 1.30pm 4.00pm Letters and Sounds Phase 1 Monday 18th 6.30pm 9.00pm Working with babies Wednesday 20th 9.00am 4.00pm Paediatric First Aid full course, 12 hours, part 1 Thursday 21st 9.00am 4.00pm Paediatric First Aid full course, 12 hours, part 2 Friday 22nd 9.30am 11.30am Monday 25th 1.30pm 4.00pm Fire Safety New to the Early Years Foundation Stage Monday 2nd 6.30pm 9.00pm Wednesday 4th 9.00am 4.00pm OCTOBER 2017 Now you see it now you don t, observation and assessment in early years Food Hygiene Friday 6th 9.30am 11.30am Saturday 7th 9.30am 4.30pm Monday 9th 9.00am 4.00pm Wednesday 11th 1.30pm 4.00pm Thursday 12th 6.30pm 9.30pm Monday 16th 9.00am noon Tuesday 17th 6.30pm 9.00pm Wednesday 18th 6.30pm 9.00pm Thursday 19th 6.30pm 9.00pm Prevent awareness Emergency Paediatric First Aid 6 hours Emergency First Aid at Work Effective use of assessment data in the early years Safeguarding Children Fire Marshall Designated professional lead for safeguarding and child protection in early years Let s get it write. Supporting early writing skills in early years Supporting children s behaviour #Saturday #CPD courses Course content and prices are detailed in our individual course section of the calendar. All of the above courses are delivered at Bury Business Centre, Barcroft Street, Bury. BL9 5BT. 4

5 NOVEMBER 2017 Saturday 11th 9.30am 4.30pm Paediatric First Aid full course, 12 hours, part 1 Saturday 11th 9.30am 12.30pm Wednesday 15th 6.30pm 9.00pm Safeguarding EYFS Meet the parents Saturday 18th 9.30am 4.30pm Paediatric First Aid full course, 12 hours, part 2 Saturday 18th 10.15am 12.30pm Friday 24th 9.30am 4.30pm Thursday 30th 9.00am 4.00pm DECEMBER 2017 Early Childhood and Neuroscience Emergency First Aid at Work Paediatric First Aid Saturday 2nd 9.30am 4.30pm Emergency Paediatric First Aid, 6 hours Saturday 2nd 9.30am noon Letters and Sounds Phase 1 Saturday 2nd 1.00pm 3.30pm Wednesday 6th 1.00pm 4.00pm Wednesday 6th 6.30pm 9.00pm Friday 8th 9.00am 4.00pm Wednesday 10th 6.30pm 9.00pm Tuesday 16th 6.30pm 9.00pm JANUARY 2018 What s maths got to do with it? Developing mathematical thinking and understanding in the early years Fire Marshall What a challenge! - Challenging the mathematical thinking of 3 and 4 year olds Emergency First Aid at Work New to the Early Years Foundation Stage Distinct Leadership in the Early Years Saturday 20th 9.30am 4.30pm Paediatric First Aid full course, 12 hours, part 1 Saturday 20th 9.30am 12.30pm Designated professional lead for safeguarding and child protection in early years Saturday 27th 9.30am 4.30pm Paediatric First Aid full course, 12 hours, part 2 Saturday 27th 9.30am 4.30pm Thursday 8th 6.30pm 9.15pm Saturday 10th 9.30am 4.30pm Saturday 10th 9.30am noon Saturday 10th 1.00pm 3.30pm Thursday 15th 6.30pm 9.00pm FEBRUARY 2018 How to achieve good and outstanding in Ofsted inspections Supporting children with English as additional language (EAL) Emergency Paediatric First Aid, 6 hours Let s get it write. Supporting early writing skills in early years Now you see it now you don t, observation and assessment in early years Supporting Children s Behaviour #Saturday #CPD courses Course content and prices are detailed in our individual course section of the calendar. All of the above courses are delivered at Bury Business Centre, Barcroft Street, Bury. BL9 5BT. 5

6 MARCH 2018 Saturday 3rd 9.30am 4.30pm Paediatric First Aid full course, 12 hours, part 1 Saturday 3rd 9.30am 12.30pm Monday 5th 6.30pm 9.00pm Safeguarding Children Practice makes perfect quality teaching, learning and assessment Saturday 10th 9.30am 4.30pm Paediatric First Aid full course, 12 hours, part 2 Wednesday 18th 6.30pm 9.00pm Saturday 21st 9.30am 12 noon Saturday 21st 1.00pm 3.00pm APRIL 2018 What a challenge! - Challenging the mathematical thinking of 3 and 4 year olds Health and Safety in a childcare setting Fire Safety Saturday 21st 9.30am noon Letters and Sounds Phase 1 MAY 2018 Thursday 10th 6.30pm 9.30pm Safeguarding Children Saturday 12th 9.30am 4.30pm Paediatric First Aid full course, 12 hours, part 1 Saturday 19th 9.30am 4.30pm Paediatric First Aid full course, 12 hours, part 2 Saturday 9th 9.30am 4.30pm Saturday 9th 9.30am noon Wednesday 13th 6.30pm 9.00pm Wednesday 20th 6.30pm 9.00pm JUNE 2018 Emergency Paediatric Fist Aid Let s get it write. Supporting early writing skills in early years Working with babies Now you see it now you don t, observation and assessment in early years JULY 2018 Wednesday 4th 6.30am 9.00pm New to the Early Years Foundation Stage Saturday 7th 9.30am 4.30pm Paediatric First Aid full course, 12 hours, part 1 Saturday 7th 9.30am 12.30pm Safeguarding Children Saturday 14th 9.30am 4.30pm Paediatric First Aid full course, 12 hours, part 2 #Saturday #CPD courses Course content and prices are detailed in our individual course section of the calendar. All of the above courses are delivered at Bury Business Centre, Barcroft Street, Bury. BL9 5BT. 6

7 PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID - FULL COURSE Aims of the course: To understand the role of the first aider including references to the importance of preventing cross infection; the need for recording incidents and actions; and the use of available equipment. This course is compliant with the Early Years Foundation Stage 2017 and covers the following areas: Help a baby or child who is suffering from anaphylactic shock Help a baby or child who has had an electric shock Help a baby or child who has burns or scalds Help a baby or child who has a suspected fracture Help a baby or child with head, neck or back injuries Help a baby or child who is suspected of being poisoned Help a baby or child with a foreign body in eyes, ears or nose Help a baby or child with an eye injury Help a baby or child with a bite or sting Help a baby or child who is suffering from the effects of extreme heat or cold Help a baby or child having: a diabetic emergency; an asthma attack; an allergic reaction; meningitis; and/or febrile convulsions Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider (including appropriate contents of a first aid box and the need for recording accidents and incidents) Length of course: 12 hours. Target audience: Early years providers and practitioners. 70 This course supports the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the Leadership and Management judgment area of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 7

8 PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID REQUALIFICATION This 6 hours re-qualification course for those who have attended the full 12 hour Paediatric Fist Aid course in the last 3 years. This is not suitable for those required to adhere to the EYFS, This course covers how to help a baby or child who: is unresponsive and breathing is unresponsive and not breathing, including: the chain of survival the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) on a child is choking is bleeding is suffering from shock is burnt or has a scald has a medical emergency, including seizures The course also includes details on accident reporting and administering medication. Length of course: 6 hours. Target audience: School staff not working under the EYFS requirements. 45 8

9 EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK Our emergency first aid at work course covers the content specified in the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations This course gives learners the skills to help someone who is: unresponsive and breathing unresponsive and not breathing (including the use of an automated external defibrillator/aed) having a seizure bleeding heavily suffering from shock burnt It also includes information on: dealing with an emergency assessing a casualty monitoring a casualty where to get help electrical incidents accident recording and reporting control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) Length of course: 6 hours. Target audience: Nominated First Aiders acting on behalf of settings providing first aid to adults on site. 45 9

10 EMERGENCY PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID The emergency PFA course should be undertaken face-to-face and last for a minimum of 6 hours. This course is compliant with the Early Years Foundation Stage 2017 and covers the following areas: Be able to assess an emergency situation and prioritise what action to take Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and breathing normally Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally Help a baby or child who is having a seizure Help a baby or child who is choking Help a baby or child who is bleeding Help a baby or child who is suffering from shock caused by severe blood loss (hypovolemic shock) Length of course: 6 hours. Target audience: Early years practitioners, newly qualified entrants to the early years workforce who have completed a level 2 and/or level 3 qualification. This course is not suitable for childminders. 45 This course supports the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the Leadership and Management judgment area of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 10

11 FIRE SAFETY This course will support those responsible for the safety of premises and buildings, equipping them with understanding and knowledge of how to manage essential aspects of fire safety. Course content includes the following; how to recognise the cost of fire the role of the fire marshal liaison with the fire service action on discovering a fire fire safety legislation the chemistry of fire common causes of fire fire safety precautions and prevention fire drills and evacuation how to use fire extinguishers Length of course: 2 hours. Target audience: Proprietors of settings, managers, childminders and those responsible for health and safety. 30 This course supports the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the Leadership and Management judgment area of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 11

12 HEALTH AND SAFETY IN A CHILDCARE SETTING An ideal course for early years practitioners and managers of provision to ensure that all aspects of health and safety are addressed. The course is underpinned by the Early Years Foundation Stage Course aims; To support early years practitioners to create safe and secure environments where children can learn and develop, keep healthy and stay safe. Legislative context Health and Safety Law Implementing the EYFS Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements (2017) Developing effective communication systems Assessing and managing risk Implementing risk / benefit in play Safety on trips and outings Evidence for Ofsted Length of course: 2.5 hours. Target audience: Early years providers, practitioners, childminders, school staff working with the EYFS. 38 This course supports the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the Leadership and Management and Personal development, behaviour and welfare judgment areas of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 12

13 SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN Course aims: To provide important information regarding the safeguarding of children enabling delegates to respond confidently and appropriately should they be concerned about the safety and welfare of a child. Objectives: Safeguarding - a legislative context/historic influences Understanding and applying Local Authority Thresholds of Need Early Help and its role within safeguarding Recognising signs and indicators of abuse and neglect or that a girl may have been subjected to (or is at risk of) female genital mutilation Responding to a disclosure Information sharing Current/emergent themes, CSE, FGM and Prevent Allegations of professional abuse This course will use bespoke Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) guidance and threshold details for all delegates attending and has been endorsed by a number of LSCB s in Greater Manchester. All trainers delivering this course are experienced safeguarding practitioners. Length of course: 3 hours. Target audience: Early years providers and practitioners including childminders. 40 This course supports the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the Leadership and Management and Personal development, behaviour and welfare judgment areas of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 13

14 DESIGNATED LEAD FOR SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION IN AN EARLY YEARS SETTING To enable those responsible for taking the designated professional lead role for safeguarding and child protection to understand their role and responsibilities in respect to safeguarding requirements. The course takes into account the needs of those managing and supervising staff within early year s including the role of child-minders. This course is the next level from our Safeguarding Children course. Using professional judgements to make decisions as to whether a child is suffering, or is likely to suffer significant harm Understanding the thresholds of need (bespoke LSCB requirements) Supporting others in their agencies to recognise and respond to abuse and neglect of a child or young person To understand and provide appropriate supervision and support for staff, particularly when they are engaging in child protection processes. (working with child-minder assistants) Working with parents maintaining a child centred process Having difficult conversations Effectively working with children s services, collaboration and challenge Managing ongoing suitability of staff working with children Managing allegations against a professional Length of course: 3 hours. Target audience: Those responsible for the designated safeguarding lead role in early years settings including childminders. 40 This course supports the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the Leadership and Management judgment area of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 14

15 PREVENT AWARENESS This workshop will support those who work with children to understand the Governments Prevent Strategy. It will consider the responsibilities placed on providers including, schools and early years provision to adhere to the Counter Terrorism and Security Act (2015) and have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. Course aims: Why people enter into crime How criminal leaders recruit impressionable people, particularly those with no identity or sense of purpose That hate crime is more easily instilled in people looking for a sense of identity That vulnerable people will see radicalisation as a good thing That vulnerable people will consider the idea of self-harm including death to obtain identity and belonging The course is delivered by approved trainers who have been accredited by the Home Office to deliver Prevent workshops. Length of course: 2 hours. Target audience: School staff, designated safeguarding leads, community groups and childminders. 30 This course supports the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the Leadership and Management and Personal development, behaviour and welfare judgment areas of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 15

16 SUPPORTING CHILDREN S BEHAVIOUR Course aims: To understand behaviour and to develop the skills and understanding of how to promote positive behaviour and respond appropriately to incidents of challenging behaviour. Objectives: Understand how legislation, frameworks, code of practice. and policies relate to positive behaviour support Understand the context of proactive and reactive strategies To be able to promote positive behaviour To be able to respond appropriately to incidents of challenging behaviour To be able to review revised approaches to promoting positive behaviour Consider strategies that support the individual needs of all children Working with parents Length of course: 2.5 hours. Target audience: Staff working with young children in early years settings who are adhering the the EYFS. 38 This course supports the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the Leadership and Management and Personal development, behaviour and welfare judgment areas of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 16

17 SUPPORTING THE LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT OF EAL LEARNERS IN EARLY YEARS SETTINGS Course Aims: To help practitioners to understand and support language development for young children with English as an additional language. Objectives: the benefits of bilingualism the stages of additional language acquisition effective planning for adult interactions with young EAL learners modelling talk effectively resources to support first language ideas for promoting talk in all areas of the setting communicating with parents how to value children s cultural backgrounds in the life of the setting *This course will be delivered by expert practitioners from the Curriculum and Language Access Service, Bury MBC. Length of course: 2.5 hours. Target audience: Staff working in schools and early years settings who work with children with EAL. 38 This course supports the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements and Learning and development aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits across all judgment areas of the Common Inspection Framework (2015) with specific focus on Teaching, learning and assessment. 17

18 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND NEUROSCIENCE - WORKSHOP ON EARLY YEARS AND NEUROSCIENCE SCHOOL READINESS IN THE 21ST CENTURY: NURTURING THE FOUNDATIONS OF SELF-REGULATION The workshop will focus on the importance of understanding neuroscience and its implications in practice. It will draw upon research and theory that underpins factors when considering how to best support young children as they progress towards school. Course content will consider: How brains are built Emotions and executive function - the brain in the palm of the hand Neural plasticity and the growth mind-set How to nurture children s self-regulation and growth mind-set Our trainer: Mine Conkbayir is the author of Early Childhood Theories and Contemporary Issues (Bloomsbury, 2014) and Early Childhood and Neuroscience: Theory, Research and Implications for Practice (Bloomsbury, 2017). She has worked in the field of early childhood education for over 17 years and is currently undertaking a PhD in early childhood education and neuroscience to further her work in this complex and challenging subject of infant brain development. Length of course: 2.5 hours. Target audience: Teachers, teaching assistants, early years practitioners including childminders. 38 This course supports both the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements and Learning and development areas within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the Leadership and Management, Personal development, behaviour and welfare and teaching, learning and assessment judgment areas of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 18

19 WORKING WITH BABIES Course aims: This course will support practitioners to address the care of babies as referenced in the EYFS Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements. It will help in their understanding of the importance of working with babies and young children to support their learning & development. Objectives: To have understanding of development and learning of babies and young children Brain development in the early years To be able to promote the learning of babies in accordance with the EYFS & characteristics of learning To assess indoor and outdoor environments & activities Understand the attachment need of babies - key worker system and possible effects and poor attachment theories To be able to engage with babies and to be sensitive towards their needs Length of course: 2.5 hours. Target audience: Early years practitioners working with children 0 2 yrs of age. 38 This course supports both the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements and Learning and development areas within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the Leadership and Management, Personal development, behaviour and welfare and teaching, learning and assessment judgment areas of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 19

20 WHAT S MATHS GOT TO DO WITH IT? DEVELOPING MATHEMATICAL THINKING AND UNDERSTANDING IN THE EARLY YEARS Course Aims: To support practitioners to develop mathematical thinking and understanding in the early years. Helping them to identify opportunities to introduce and support young children s learning. This course is aimed at practitioners working with 3-5 year olds. Objectives: To consider significant meaningful and creative contexts for mathematical development Understand the development of counting skills and how these can be supported Learn how to use early mathematical operations in playful contexts The find the balance between focused teaching and independent activities Our trainer: Liz Palmer is an experienced early years teacher and consultant, manager of the EYFS profile moderation for Bury MBC and an enthusiastic and skilled communicator. Liz has extensive working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Length of course: 2.5 hours. Target audience: Teachers, teaching assistants, early years practitioners including childminders. 38 This course supports the Learning and development area within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the teaching, learning and assessment judgment area of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 20

21 WHAT A CHALLENGE! - CHALLENGING THE MATHEMATICAL THINKING OF 3 AND 4 YEAR OLDS Course aims and objectives: To understand the importance of observation, assessment and planning in providing challenges to children s mathematical learning To know how to create an environment that provides the opportunities to extend children s mathematical understanding, developing problem solving and reasoning skills To understand the importance of the role of the adult in supporting and challenging children s mathematical thinking in play To plan a challenging mathematical activity for the children in your setting Our trainer: Liz Palmer is an experienced early years teacher and consultant, manager of the EYFS profile moderation for Bury MBC and an enthusiastic and skilled communicator. Liz has extensive working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Length of course: 2.5 hours. Target audience: Teachers, teaching assistants, early years practitioners including childminders. 38 This course supports the Learning and development area within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the teaching, learning and assessment judgment area of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 21

22 LETTERS AND SOUNDS PHASE 1 Course aims: To become familiar with Letters and Sounds Phase One. To understand the importance of using this programme to support learning for 3 and 4 year olds. Course objectives: To understand the principles that support the delivery of high quality phonics and the importance of this in preparing children for school To be more confident and informed in the delivery and assessment of the programme To understand the importance in providing a language rich environment to support children s learning and development through play To ensure provision and resources provide opportunities to enrich children s language across the seven areas of learning Our trainer: Liz Palmer is an experienced early years teacher and consultant, manager of the EYFS profile moderation for Bury MBC and an enthusiastic and skilled communicator. Liz has extensive working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Length of course: 2.5 hours. Target audience: Teachers, teaching assistants, early years practitioners including childminders. 38 This course supports the Learning and development area within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the teaching, learning and assessment judgment area of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 22

23 EFFECTIVE USE OF ASSESSMENT DATA IN THE EARLY YEARS Course aims and objectives: To understand the context and importance of using assessment data in early years To know how to use effective assessment practices that inform planning and meet the needs of individuals and groups of children To know how to track children s progress and use this information to meet the learning and development needs of all children To understand the importance of measuring the progress children make from their starting points and in readiness for school The session will allow you to work with your setting s data. Please bring a set of data, including any tracking information for the pre-school aged children in your setting Our trainer: Liz Palmer is an experienced early years teacher and consultant, manager of the EYFS profile moderation for Bury MBC and an enthusiastic and skilled communicator. Liz has extensive working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Length of course: 2.5 hours. Target audience: This session is intended for managers, room leaders. 38 This course supports the and Learning and development areas within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the Leadership and Management, and teaching, learning and assessment judgment areas of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 23

24 NOW YOU SEE IT NOW YOU DON T, OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT IN EARLY YEARS Course aims: This course will introduce and help early years practitioners to understand and follow the process of observing, assessing and planning for children s learning. Course objectives will enable practitioners to: understand the importance of quality observation as part of the assessment and planning requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage use observation skills and techniques to effectively assess children s learning effectively support teaching and learning through observation use observation to support children and plan for their next steps in learning The session will allow you to work with your setting s data. Please bring a set of data, including any tracking information for the pre-school aged children in your setting Our trainer: Liz Palmer is an experienced early years teacher and consultant, manager of the EYFS profile moderation for Bury MBC and an enthusiastic and skilled communicator. Liz has extensive working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Length of course: 2.5 hours. Target audience: All early years practitioners in schools, day care settings including childminders. 38 This course supports the and Learning and development areas within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the Leadership and Management, and teaching, learning and assessment judgment areas of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 24

25 LET S GET IT WRITE. SUPPORTING EARLY WRITING SKILLS IN EARLY YEARS Course aims: The course will enable early years practitioners to consider how to support young children s early writing. Course objectives will enable practitioners to: have an understanding of the developmental stages of reading and writing in the early years support children in developing the skills they need to become capable, confident writers provide a stimulating, literate environment that reflects the interests and learning styles of all children use observation, assessment and planning to ensure the needs of all children are met Our trainer: Liz Palmer is an experienced early years teacher and consultant, manager of the EYFS profile moderation for Bury MBC and an enthusiastic and skilled communicator. Liz has extensive working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Length of course: 2.5 hours. Target audience: Early years practitioners in schools, early years settings including childminders. 38 This course supports the and Learning and development areas within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the Leadership and Management, and teaching, learning and assessment judgment areas of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 25

26 NEW TO THE EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE Course aims: This course is perfect for those just qualified staff or childminders who want to further their understanding of the EYFS. Ideal for those who want to refresh their knowledge and develop best practice. Course objectives: To understand the requirements of the statutory guidance of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how to deliver this in your setting To understand best practise in early years, the overarching principles and the context in which these take place To understand the importance of the learning and development requirements in delivering high quality teaching and learning that meets the needs of the children To understand the importance of assessment in early years and how to use this to support children s development and progress To understand how safeguarding and welfare requirements must be followed to ensure children are kept safe and well Our trainer: Liz Palmer is an experienced early years teacher and consultant, manager of the EYFS profile moderation for Bury MBC and an enthusiastic and skilled communicator. Liz has extensive working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Length of course: 2.5 hours. Target audience: Early years practitioners in schools, early years settings including childminders. 38 This course supports the and Learning and development areas within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the Leadership and Management, and teaching, learning and assessment judgment areas of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 26

27 PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT QUALITY TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT Course aims: To ensure that your setting is providing consistent quality teaching, learning and assessment. Course objectives: To understand what best practice looks like in early years To understand the importance of quality teaching to meet the needs of individuals and allow all children to reach their potential To know how to plan for quality learning experiences that meet the needs of all children To understand the importance of quality assessment in ensuring all children s needs are met and their progress is measured Our trainer: Liz Palmer is an experienced early years teacher and consultant, manager of the EYFS profile moderation for Bury MBC and an enthusiastic and skilled communicator. Liz has extensive working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Length of course: 2.5 hours. Target audience: Early years practitioners in schools, early years settings including childminders. 38 This course supports the and Learning and development areas within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the Leadership and Management, and teaching, learning and assessment judgment areas of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 27

28 MEET THE PARENTS Course aims: This course will consider the important expectations of the EYFS to work with parents in order to achieve the best outcomes in children s learning and development. Course objectives: To enable practitioners to develop further their practice when working with parents and families To develop ways in which we can involve all parents and families in their children s learning Our trainer: Liz Palmer is an experienced early years teacher and consultant, manager of the EYFS profile moderation for Bury MBC and an enthusiastic and skilled communicator. Liz has extensive working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Length of course: 2.5 hours. Target audience: Early years practitioners in schools, early years settings including childminders. 38 This course supports the and Learning and development areas within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the Leadership and Management, and teaching, learning and assessment judgment areas of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 28

29 HOW TO ACHIEVE GOOD AND OUTSTANDING IN OFSTED INSPECTIONS Course aims: This course will provide delegates with an understanding of the process of Ofsted inspections for early years provision. It will support providers in their preparation and readiness for inspection drawing upon Ofsted guidance and experience and knowledge from trainers who have inspected early years provision. Course objectives: Understanding the descriptors and guidance in all judgment areas within the Common Inspection Framework Meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements Writing a Self-Evaluation (SEF) Gathering evidence, tracking children s progress individually and in groups How to conduct joint observations within the context of inspections Practical advice for child-minders Demonstrating outcomes and impact of use for those in receipt of the Early Years Pupil Premium Managing the inspection on the day guidance and advice to ensure positive outcomes Our trainers: Kath Gethin has extensive experience as an HMI Ofsted inspector in early years, children s centre and primary school inspections. Rachel Buckler is co founder of the Early Years Hub, trainer and early years consultant with experience as an early years inspector for Prospects. Both bring tremendous knowledge of Ofsted inspections as practitioners and inspectors. Rachel is also part of the North West, Ofsted Big Conversation steering group who regular meet with Ofsted and represent the early years sector. Length of course: 6 hours. Target audience: Early years practitioners in schools, early years settings including childminders. 78 This course supports all areas within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It is underpinned by all judgment areas of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 29

30 DISTINCT LEADERSHIP IN THE EARLY YEARS Course aims: The course will consider specific and distinct leadership within early years. Taking into account, caring, shared and distributed leadership styles that are essential when developing an effective early years workforce committed to achieving the best outcomes for children. It will exploring leadership models that best promote our work as early years leaders and consider how models such as collaborative, transformational and distributed leadership enable us to achieve successful and effective provision for young children. Course objectives will look at how we: Create vision Lead safe practice Lead educational programmes Lead integrated practice Our trainer: Rachel Buckler has worked within the early years sector for over 25 years and is passionate about developing the early years workforce to achieve the best outcomes for children. Her professional qualifications include the NNEB, ILM certificate in Management, BA with honours, Early Years and Education, the National Professional Qualification in Integrated Leadership and she has a Postgraduate Certifcate in Management. Rachel is a co the founder of the Early Years Hub and a trainer and early years consultant. Length of course: 3 hours. Target audience: Early years practitioners in schools, early years settings including childminders. 38 This course supports all areas within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It references all judgment areas, particularly Leadership and Management of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 30

31 FOOD HYGIENE Course aims: The course is designed principally for those who are, or intend to be, food handlers. A food handler is any person, in any type of food business, who handles food, whether open or packaged (food includes drinks and ice). Course objectives will look at how we: Legislation Food safety hazards Temperature control Refrigeration, chilling and cold holding Cooking, hot holding and reheating Food handling Principles of safe food storage Cleaning Food premises and equipment *There will be a multiple choice exam at the end of the course. Length of course: 6 hours. 40 This course supports the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017). It s focus for Ofsted inspection sits within the Leadership and Management and Personal development, behaviour and welfare judgment areas of the Common Inspection Framework (2015). 31