Better play at Lunchtimes Expand Interactive course designed to develop the skill needed to make lunchtime play more engaging. This course demonstrates the value of effective play during lunchtimes and provides practical ideas for its implementation. Suitable for lunchtime supervisors. This is delivered over a half day. Contact us
Community Play Expand A hands on course to increase the confidence of those delivering play out in the community. The course covers the value of play for children's development the identification and management of risks and hazards and example of activities and policy and paperwork to support safe sessions. Suitable for anyone delivering outreach play in the community. Delivered over 1 day. Contact us
Traditional Playground Games Expand An interactive course bringing traditional games to life. The course covers the value of these games for children's development the identification and management of risks and hazards and example of games. Suitable for anyone involved in schools and Out of School provision. Delivered over 1 day. Contact us
Understanding the Adolescent Brain Expand Understanding the impact of brain development on those aged 11-25 and using this to nurture healthy development, resilience and self-esteem in young people. Suitable for professionals and parents. Delivered over 2-3 hours. Contact us
Partnership working Expand This course helps providers engage successfully with a wide range of partners. It covers the principles of partnership working and provides practical ideas about how to engage with partners. Suitable for managers and staff. Estimated learning 2 hours. Book now
How to be sustainable Expand This course enables providers to feel more confident using a range of business planning tools to help them run a successful setting. It helps providers take a business approach and provides tools for financial planning. Suitable for managers and committee members. Estimated learning time 2 hours. Book now
How to be a great employer Expand This course provides a range of robust and achievable tools that will help providers meet their legal and Ofsted requirements. Topics covered include Employment law Performance management Discipline and grievance Financial obligations e.g pensions Suitable for managers and committees. Estimated learning time 3 hours. Book now
Creating policies and procedures Expand This course will support providers to ensure they have robust policies that continue to be fit for purpose in an ever changing policy environment. It covers the principles of good policies and practical ways of staying up to date. Suitable for managers. Estimated learning time 2 hours. Book now
Planning for, and managing change Expand This course will enable a better understanding of how to plan for, and effectively manage, change. It covers change management skills, leadership, coaching, staff motivation and succession planning. Suitable for managers. Estimated learning time 3 hours. Book now For a more in depth training that focuses on the needs of your particular setting this can be delivered as face to face workshop.
Planning your risky play Expand This course will enable all providers to create safe and secure environments that offer opportunities for ‘risky’ and creative play that promote children’s learning. Topics covered include Relevant legislation Principles of risk assessment Record keeping Practical procedures Suitable for managers and staff. Estimated learning time 4 hours. Book now For a more in depth training that focuses on the needs of your particular setting this can be delivered as face to face workshop.
Employing Staff: Safer recruitment Expand This course will provide settings with the tools they need to be able to recruit good quality staff in line with best practice. It offers practical help with drafting job descriptions and advertising and interviewing staff. It also covers legal requirements around employment checks. Suitable for managers and HR. Estimated learning time 2 hours. Book now
Understanding protected characteristics Expand Developed with the Peoples Partnership. This course helps front line staff implement inclusive practice. it aims to improve their knowledge about the relevant legislation and terminology increase their understanding of the effect of discrimination and raise awareness about where to get advice. Suitable for all those working with children and families. Delivered over half a day. Contact us Don’t forget we are also able to produce and deliver bespoke training to meet your needs, so it is always worth contacting a member of the training department to discuss other possibilities. Contact us
Understanding the Developing Brain Expand This session will help you understand how the brain is constructed from birth; how it is shaped by experience and the environment; and most importantly, how the adults who work and live with children and young people have an enormous impact on how they develop. Contact us Suitable for professionals and parents. Delivered over 2-3 hours.
Play for Life Expand A fun interactive course that promotes the importance of physical play. Ares covered include: the value of play in children's development, the identification and management of risks and hazards and low cost activity ideas. Suitable for early early years professionals and parents. Delivered across 6-8 weeks. Contact us
Volunteers: Be the best Expand The aims to cover the key skills and knowledge for volunteering. Areas covered include: health and safety, equality and diversity ,customer care and safeguarding. Suitable for new volunteers. Estimated learning time 3 hours. Book now
Thinking of becoming a childminder? Expand This course helps people make a decision about becoming a childminder and getting started. Topics include: Regulation and legislation Policies and procedures Children’s wellbeing Providing a safe and stimulating environment Suitable for anyone who is thinking of being a childminder. Estimated learning time 3 hours. Book now
Effective committees Expand This course aims to support an understanding of the types of governances and legal structures available to childcare settings. It includes understanding the legal obligations of a charity, information on the various structures available as well as and recruiting retaining volunteers on the committee and understanding roles and responsibilities. Suitable for managers and potential committee members. Estimated learning time 2 hours. Book now
Managing challenging behaviour Expand This course will help to: identify children's behaviour is challenging to adults Identify causes of challenging behaviour Identify ways of reinforces positive behaviour Create a positive atmosphere where negative behaviour is less likely Suitable for manager and staff. Estimated learning time 3 hours. Book now For a more in depth training that focuses on the needs of your particular setting this can be delivered as face to face workshop. Contact us