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Schools and Early Years Improvement Service

Training, Support and Developmentfor Early Years Practitioners

Annual Training Programme September 2019 – July 2020

www.enfield.gov.uk/if

FOREWORD

Dear Colleague

The Enfield Early Years annual training programme provides courses designed to support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Training in all aspects of the EYFS is a fundamental part of professional development and Ofsted have an expectation that all practitioners have access to training to ensure their knowledge and practice is kept up to date and continues to develop and improve.

The courses are delivered by the local authority’s Early Years Childcare Team and colleagues across other services and agencies. Courses are continuously analysed, evaluated and developed to address training needs and to ensure that training delivered is responsive to changes in legislation and Ofsted requirements.

Schools and Early Years Improvement Service [email protected]

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SECTION 1 Terms and ConditionsEarly Years MembershipEarly Years Training Manual

SECTION 2Inset DaysEarly Years Inset Sessions Persona DollTheory of Mind

SECTION 3Statutory CoursesPaediatric First Aid TrainingBasic Child Protection Training Advance Child ProtectionThe Prevent Duty/ British Values

SECTION 4SEN&D TrainingFacilitating the Development of Sensory-Motor Skills in ChildrenIdentifying & Supporting Children with Speech Language & Communication NeedsRole of the New SENCOWorking with Parents of Children with SEN&DRole of the Effective SENCO (Advance)

TABLE OF CONTENTS


SECTION 5Early Years TrainingFive to ThriveMaths EverywhereDelivering the EYFS OutdoorsUnderstanding Child Development to support the Observation, Assessment and Planning Cycle Every Childs a Talker (ECAT)Ofsted Framework & Pedagogy Supporting Children with English as an Additional LanguageUnderstanding the EYFSLeadership & Management within the New Ofsted FrameworkSupporting and Developing Your Baby Room Practice and ProvisionLetter & Sounds (Phase One)

SECTION 6ForumsSENCO ForumEarly Years ForumChildminders Forum

SECTION 7Adult LearningInitial Briefing for ChildmindersComprehensive Childminding Two Day Training CourseIntroduction to Childcare Taster Training programme Job Readiness Programme

TABLE OF CONTENTS


SECTION 1

Terms and ConditionsEarly Years MembershipEarly Years Training Manual


Early Years MembershipThe annual subscription per provider for the Early Years membership will run from January – December.The Early Years membership includes:ll Forumsll Job Vacancy Bulletinll Marketing material

The fee for joining the membership remains the same regardless of when you join:PVI: £55Childminders: £35

Early Years Training Course Booking and PaymentBookings are made on a first come first served basis.

Registered Providers, Out Of School Provisions and Childminders: Please request all training courses via the Provider Portal.

Proposed Providers, Out Of School Provisions and Proposed Childminders: Please request all training courses by emailing: [email protected]. Please include full course details including dates.

On receipt of a request, the training team will confirm a provisional booking (subject to availability). Instructions on how to make course payment will be included in the provisional booking email sent to you.

Once payment has been made you will receive a confirmation receipt from WorldPay containing the transaction ID which must be forwarded in full to [email protected]. We are unable to complete your booking unless you email the transaction ID. You will then be sent email confirmation of your booking and place on the course.

Failure to make payment and send receipt to the training team may result in your provisional booking being taken.

Course participants must take a printed or electronic copy of the

Terms and Conditions


confirmation letter to the training course. If proof of payment cannot be confirmed the participant may be refused entry to the course.

General Charging PolicyPlease note payment must be made and the applicant’s place confirmed via email 48 hours before attending a course.

If a late payment has been made and all course places have been taken we will endeavour to book you onto the next available course. If there are no more courses available, we will issue a refund.

Payment for coursesCourses must be paid 48 hours in advance of the course date and will be charged at the standard rate. Participants must bring a printed or electronic copy of the confirmation letter to the training course. Participants who provisionally book and arrive on the day without having made payment will be charged the ‘on the day’ rate published in the manual. This would apply if there is means to accommodate you on the day, otherwise you will be turned away. Certificates will only be issued once payment has been made.

CancellationsWe operate a strict no refund policy for cancellations once payment has been received and a space confirmed. However providers may send a replacement participant. Please ensure you email [email protected] with any changes at least 24 hours before the course date. This is to ensure the trainer has sufficient time to compile registers and changes to certificates.

Please contact [email protected] to discuss any exceptional circumstances regarding course cancellations or refunds.

Cancellations by Local AuthorityIf the course is cancelled by the Local Authority we will endeavour to notify all participants in good time and either propose an alternative date or a credit to your account.



Changes to Courses by Local AuthorityEvery attempt will be made to provide the training course or event as described in the training outline. However, where changes to the date, time or venue are made participants will be notified by email at the earliest opportunity.

AttendanceAll participants should arrive promptly to ensure the course can start on time. Late arrivals may not be allowed entry and is at the discretion of the trainer on the day.

We are unable to accommodate children at any of the training courses. Please ensure you have made alternative arrangements for children in your care on the day of the training courses.

Participants must bring confirmation of booking email on the first day of the course.

Participants booked to attend courses are requested to sign the attendance register upon arrival and must be available to attend for the duration of the session Please do not book a member of staff onto training if arrangements cannot be made to stay for the duration of the course.

Certificates may be issued for some training courses and will only be issued to participants who have attended the full duration of the training.

Course CertificatesCertificates of attendance will only be issued for statutory courses and to participants who have attended the full duration of the training course.

If a course certificate is required for attendance of non-statutory courses, a charge of £2.50 per certificate will apply. Payments must be made prior to a certificate being issued. Please ensure that you make payment when booking a place to attend the course so that the certificate can be distributed to you on the day.

Replacement certificates will only be issued for training courses delivered



by the Early Years Childcare Team. Certificates can only be issued within six months of the confirmed attendance date of the course. Please note payment must be made prior to a certificate being issued.

We are unable to provide replacement certificates for courses delivered by external training organisations commissioned to deliver courses on our behalf. Should you require a duplicate/ replacement certificate for such courses you will need to contact the training company directly.

RefreshmentsTea and coffee will be provided.

For full day courses please make your own arrangements for lunch.

Code of conductFor participants to benefit from the training course the following ground rules must be adhered to at all times:ll All mobile phones to be switched off or set to silent.ll Diversity and individuality to be respectedll Confidentiality to be respectedll All participants are expected to participate fully in both the theoretical and

practical aspects of the course.ll It is advisable to wear suitable clothing for course activities as some

courses will contain practical content.ll Delegates are expected to arrive on time and stay for the full duration of

the training course.

Inclusion & EqualityThe School Improvement & Early Years Service are committed to providing an inclusive training experience for all participants to ensure equality of access to all training and development events. If you have any specific needs relating to the training environment or learning materials, please contact [email protected] to discuss before booking your course placement.



Course EvaluationsEach participant will be expected to complete an evaluation of the training course and evaluation forms will be provided at the end of each training course.


SECTION 2

Inset DaysEarly Years Inset SessionsPersona DollTheory of Mind


Early Years PVI Inset Sessions

All training courses printed in the manual can be booked to be delivered as an inset day. Additional courses listed below are available to book as inset days:ll Persona Doll Trainingll Theory of Mind – Imaginative Play

Facilitators: Early Years Childcare Team

If you would like to discuss a bespoke training course please email [email protected] to arrange a meeting

Inset Days


Inset Days

Persona Doll Training

Target Audience: Early Years practitioners

Course relates to: Personal Social and Emotional Development & Prevent Duty and British Values

Course Content:Persona dolls Support young children to develop the opportunity to tackle discrimination and bullying in a supportive environment and to actively challenge stereotypes.

The training will enable practitioners to support young children to develop their emotional literacy skills and become actively involved in problem solving.

The training will: 1. Promote the importance of promoting equalities in Early Years2. Enable practitioners to understand how a Persona Doll can be used with

their setting3. Allow practitioner to identify and plan how to introduce a persona doll in

their setting

Facilitators: Childcare Team


The Theory of Mind – Imaginative Play

Target Audience: Early Years practitioners/ Working with children 0-5 years

Course relates to: EYFS: Learning and Development Requirements: 1.9

Course Content:This course will explore how practitioners can support children in critical thinking through play. This is often highlighted in Ofsted reports as an area for improvement.

Learning Outcomes:ll To gain knowledge of how children’s thinking and understanding of the

world around them can be developed through imaginative playll To learn how to support children’s critical thinking through play and

interactionsll To understand how children develop their own ideas, make links between

ideas and develop strategies for doing things

Facilitators: Gill Critchlow & Jackie Steele

Inset Days

Cost:PVI Inset Sessions Week Days:

Half day £150 (3 hours)Full day £300 (6 hours)Staff Meetings: £50 per hourWeekends: Half day £450 (3 hours)Full day £900 (6 hours)Staff Meetings: £100 per hour

Basic Child Protection (Weekdays)

Half day (3 hours) £150 (maximum of 6 practitioners)Additional places £35 per person

Basic Child Protection (Weekends rate applies)

Half day (3 hours) £450 (maximum of 6 practitioners)


SECTION 3

Statutory CoursesPaediatric First Aid TrainingBasic Child Protection Training Advance Child ProtectionThe Prevent Duty/British Values


Statutory

Paediatric First Aid Basic Level Training (12 Hour Course)

Who should attend:Early Years practitioners/those working with 0-5 years.

Course relates to: Ofsted Requirements

Course Content:ll Planning for First Aid emergencies involving babies and childrenll Dealing with emergencies involving babies and childrenll Resuscitating babies and childrenll Recognising and responding appropriately to:• Anaphylactic shock• Electric shock• Bleeding• Poisoning• The emergency needs of babies and children with chronic medical

conditions including: epilepsy, asthma, sickle cell, diabetes, meningitis and other serious sudden illnesses

ll Responding appropriately to:• Burns and scalds• Choking• Suspected fractures• Head, neck and back injuries• Foreign bodies in eyes, ears and noses• Eye injuries in babies and children• Bites and stings• Febrile convulsionsll Responding appropriately to the effects of extreme heat and cold

Number of places: 16Facilitator: Principle TrainingStandard Rate: £70On the Day Rate: £140


Statutory

Date: Saturday 12 October & Saturday 19 October

Time: 09:30 - 16:30

Venue: Cuckoo Hall Academy

Booking Code: PFA1210

Date: Wednesday 20 November & Thursday 21 November

Time: 09.30 - 16:30

Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Room 1)


Date: Tuesday 10 December & Wednesday 11 December

Time: 09.30 - 16:30



Date: Saturday 18 January & Saturday 25 January

Time: 09.30 - 16:30



Date: Wednesday 29 January & Thursday 30 January

Time: 09.30 - 16:30




Statutory

Date: Tuesday 3 March & Wednesday 4 March

Time: 09:30 - 16:30

Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Executive Suite)


Date: Saturday 7 March & Saturday 14 March

Time: 09.30 - 16:30



Date: Saturday 9 May & Saturday 16 May

Time: 09.30 - 16:30



Date: Monday 11 May & Tuesday 12 May

Time: 09.30 - 16:30



Date: Saturday 13 June & Saturday 20 June

Time: 09.30 - 16:30




Statutory

Date: Tuesday 16 June & Wednesday 17 June

Time: 09:30 - 16:30



Date: Saturday 4 July & Saturday 11 July

Time: 09.30 - 16:30



Date: Monday 6 July & Tuesday 7 July

Time: 09.30 - 16:30




Statutory

Child Protection – Information about the course

All Child Protection courses provided by Enfield are Statutory training courses meeting the requirements for all staff teams.

Exploring Duty of Care in line with ESCB (Enfield Safeguarding Children’s Board) procedures – this training promotes understanding of national guidance and procedures.

The Child Protection training is structured into the following two courses:

Course Title Duration Update requirement

Who must attend

Basic Child Protection [Robust Training]

3 hours Must be updated on a 3-yearly basis

All members of your staff community (Including Managers and your Designated Safeguarding Team)

Designated Staff (Advanced Child Protection) Training

1 day Must be updated on a 2-yearly basis

Any named member of your Designated Safeguarding Team


Statutory

Basic Level Child Protection

Who should attend:This training is for ALL individuals (including childminders and out of school provisions) who come into contact with children in their everyday work whether this is in a paid or unpaid capacity.

Course relates to: Ofsted Requirements, Section 3: The Safeguarding & Welfare Requirements, Points: 3.4, 3.5, 3.6.

Course Content:This course provides participants with an overview of safeguarding and child protection, including:

ll The categories of abuse and how to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse.ll The relevant legislation and guidance and the role of Enfield Safeguarding

Children’s Board (ESCB).

Course Objective:By the end of the training, practitioners will:ll Have developed an awareness of and an ability to act on concerns about

the safety and welfare of children in line with current legislationll An awareness of national and local procedures to be followed, including

the ways in which information is shared across professional boundaries and recorded appropriatelyll An awareness of safe practice and the procedures for dealing with

allegations against staffll The ability to identify current legislation which informs existing early years

practice in protecting children from harmll Name and describe the possible signs and indicators of abuse in children

under five in order to respond appropriately, following the national and local guidelines of child protection procedures

You do not need to attend this course if you have attended Child Protection training in the last 3 years.


Date: Thursday 7 November

Time: 09:30 - 12:30


Facilitators Christiana Kromidias & Suzanne Tillisch

Booking Code: BCP0711

Date: Saturday 23 November

Time: 09:30 - 12:30


Facilitators Gill Critchlow & Anne Maher


Date: Saturday 1 February

Time: 09:30 - 12:30


Facilitators Sera Mehmet & Elli Pashourtides


Statutory

Number of places: 30Facilitators: Early Years Childcare TeamStandard Rate: £35On the Day Rate: £70


Date: Wednesday 11 March

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Room1)

Facilitators Christiana Kromidias & Suzanne Tillisch


Date: Saturday 6 June

Time: 09:30 - 12:30


Facilitators Gill Critchlow & Anne Maher


Date: Tuesday 23 June

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Executive Suite)

Facilitators Sera Mehmet & Elli Pashourtides


Statutory


Statutory

Advance Designated Child Protection Training – One Day Course

Who should attend:Staff working as part of the management/ leadership team in their setting (including child minders) or the Child Protection Designate who are attending an Advanced Course for the first time.

Course relates to: Section 3: The Safeguarding & Welfare requirements Points: 3.4 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8

Course Content:ll The referral systemll Implementing Signs of Safetyll The role and responsibilities of the Child Protection Lead within the settingll Practical exploration and implementation of threshold decisionsll Managing allegations against staffll Updates of national guidance and procedures – including the

development of policy and procedure guidance. ll Implementation of ‘Duty of Care’ across the setting including awareness

raising, staff induction, training. ll Exploration of challenging topics including online safety, radicalisation,

CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) and HBV (Honour Based Violence including FGM – Female Genital Mutilation)

Learning Outcomes:ll To have a working knowledge of the child protection system including the

referral pathwaysll To develop confidence in managing concerns and allegationsll To ensure that staff can make timely decisions in this complex area

NB. You MUST have completed Basic Child Protection within the last three years. This course must be completed every TWO years.

Number of places: 45Facilitators: Education Child Protection Ltd Standard Rate: £50On the Day Rate: £100


Statutory

Date: Monday 25 November

Time: 09:30 - 15:30


Booking Code: ACP2511

Date: Saturday 7 December

Time: 09:30 - 15:30



Date: Thursday 4 June

Time: 09:30 - 15:30

Venue: The Millfield (Strand Room)


Date: Saturday 27 June

Time: 09:30 - 15:30




Statutory

The Prevent Duty/ British Values (Basic Level)

Who should attend:Early Years Practitioners/ PVI & childminders

Course relates to:Ofsted: Effectiveness of Leadership & Management. Provider should promote equality, diversity and British Values

Local Authority requirements: Child Protection and safeguarding referrals and reportable concerns

Course Content:ll An overview of Prevent Duty and what this means and how it fits into an

early years context as part of your Safeguarding duties ll An overview of British Values and what this means in everyday terms

within an early years environment ll Early years documentation requirements ll Reflecting on British Values within your practice/provision

Course Objectives:By the end of the training, practitioners will be able to demonstrate key elements of The Prevent Duty.

By the end of the session, practitioners will be able to describe the 4 British Values and how they apply to everyday practice in an Early Years setting

Number of places: 30Facilitators: Christiana Kromidias & Suzanne TillischStandard Rate: £35On the Day Rate: £70

Date: Tuesday 6 February

Time: 09:30 - 12:30


Booking Code: PD0602


SECTION 4

SEN&D TrainingFacilitating the Development of Sensory-Motor Skills in ChildrenIdentifying & Supporting Children with Speech Language & Communication NeedsRole of the New SENCOWorking with Parents of Children with SEN&DRole of the Effective SENCO (Advance)


Non-Statutory

Facilitating the Development of Sensory-Motor Skills in Children

Who should attend: Early years practitioners

Course relates to: The Children and Families Act 2014, 0-25 The SEND Code of Practice, The EYFS framework. Equality Act 2010

Course Content:Develop a practical working knowledge of how we can facilitate the development of children’s motor skills through “tweaking” or adapting play environments and by engaging our children in fun sensory-motor activities.

This practical hands-on course will provide delegates with a solid theoretical background and a chance to actively explore a wide range of suggested activities.

ll Review the general principles of sensory motor developmentll Develop an understanding of neural pathways and neural plasticityll The importance of meaningful practice and repetitionll How sensory motor development impacts on exploration and learningll Practical and fun nursery-based strategies

Number of places: 30Facilitators: Lily Tocker (Occupational Therapist) & Chris Japal (Area Senco)Fees: Early Bird Rate: £35On the Day Rate: £70

Date: Wednesday 13 NovemberTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Room 1)Booking Code: SMS1311


Non-Statutory

Identifying & Supporting Children with Speech, Language & Communication Needs



Course Content:ll Understand the importance of speech, language and communication for

children’s overall developmentll Understand the importance and benefits of adults supporting the speech,

language and communication development of the children in your settingll Be able to provide support for the speech, language and communication

development of the children in your settingll Be able to contribute to maintaining a positive environment that supports

speech, language and communication

Autism tier 2 training session should be booked if practitioners require training regarding non-verbal children

Number of places: 20Facilitator: Anshoo Kapila-O’Shea (Speech & Language Therapist)Fees: Early Bird Rate: £35On the Day Rate: £70

Date: Tuesday 19 NovemberTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: The Millfield (Bridport Room)Booking Code: SLC1911


Role of the New SENCO (Includes statutory and non -statutory content relating to the Local Offer, inclusion funding and EHCP

Who should attend: All Early years SENCOs working in PVI settings SENCOs completing the CERTSEY Level 3 course or SENCOs considering participating in the course.


Course Content:ll Inclusive practicell The role of the SENCOll Observation and assessmentll Developing partnership with parentsll Planning and reviewing desired outcomes and targetsll Making reasonable adjustments to support inclusionll Differentiation in an enabling environmentll The Local Offer and Enfield services and referral routes

Number of places: 30Facilitator: Jackie Steele Early Years Teacher Advisor SEN/DFees: Early Bird Rate: £35On the Day Rate: £70

Non-Statutory

Date: Wednesday 27 NovemberTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Room 1)Booking Code: NS2711


Non-Statutory

Working with Parents of Children with SEN&D

Who should attend: All Early years SENCOs working in PVI settings

Course relates to: SEN Code of Practice, Equality Act, Enfield Inclusion Model

Course Content:ll Participants will consider the possible impact on parents of discovering

their child has SENDll The importance of building positive relationships with parents in order to

maximise outcomes for the child

Number of places: 30Facilitators: Julia Hide (EY SEN Team Manager) & Jackie Steele (Early Years Teacher Advisor SEN/D)Fees: Early Bird Rate: £35On the Day Rate: £70

Date: Thursday 23 JanuaryTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Room 1)Booking Code: WP2301


Non-Statutory

The Role of the Effective SENCO (Advance Course)(Includes statutory and non -statutory content relating to the Local Offer, inclusion funding and EHCP

Who should attend: Senco’s & Manager

Course relates to: The Children and Families Act 2014, 0-25 The SEND Code of Practice, The EYFS Framework, Equality Act 2010 & Enfield Local Offer

Course Content:ll Observation and assessmentll Developing partnership with parentsll Planning and reviewing desired outcomes & targetsll Making reasonable adjustments to support inclusionll Differentiation in an enabling environmentll Inclusion Fundll Disability Access Fund (DAF)ll The EHCP processll Chairing a multiagency meeting

Number of places: 30Facilitator: Jackie Steele Early Years Teacher Advisor SEN/DFees: Early Bird Rate: £35On the Day Rate: £70

Date: Thursday 6 FebruaryTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Room 1)Booking Code: ARS0602


SECTION 5

Early Years TrainingFive to ThriveMaths EverywhereDelivering the EYFS OutdoorsUnderstanding Child Development to support the Observation, Assessment and Planning Cycle Every Childs a Talker (ECAT)Ofsted Framework & Pedagogy Supporting Children with English as an Additional LanguageUnderstanding the EYFSLeadership & Management within the New Ofsted FrameworkSupporting and Developing Your Baby Room Practice and ProvisionLetter & Sounds (Phase One)


Non-Statutory

Five to Thrive

Who should attend: Early Years Practitioners/PVI & childminders

Course relates to: EYFS 3.31. legal requirement for children aged under 2

Course Content:Five to Thrive is an approach to support the children’s workforce to develop the skills and knowledge to work with families. Through the training practitioners learn the skills to build parental capacity by increasing their understanding of the emotional development of their baby.

The approach is built upon the emerging evidence about neuro-science and baby’s brain development. It is a systemic approach to early intervention and positive parenting. It identifies the key parental activities contributing to brain development and promotes confident, reflective parenting. It enables practitioners to teach and model mindful interactions.

NB: ll At least one member of staff must hold a full and relevant level 3

qualification, and must be suitably experienced in working with children under two ll At least half of all staff must have received training that specifically

addresses the care of babies ll Where there is an under two-year-olds’ room, the member of staff in

charge of that room must, in the judgement of the provider, have suitable experience of working with under twos

Number of places: 30Facilitators: Sheila Mulvenny and Christina Enright (Kate Cairns Associates)Fees: Early Bird Rate: £50On the Day Rate: £100

Date: Thursday 3 OctoberTime: 09:30 - 17:00Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Room 1)Booking Code: FT0310


Non-Statutory

Maths Everywhere

Who should attend: Early Years Practitioners working with children aged 0-5 years

Course relates to: EYFS: Learning and Development: Mathematics – Numbers, Space, Shape and Measure

Course Content:ll How children learn about numbersll How to promote children’s mathematical vocabularyll How to develop a maths-rich learning environment, both indoors and

outdoors, which promotes children’s mathematical thinking and learning

Learning Outcomes:ll Increase practitioner understanding of children’s mathematical

developmentll To be able to implement resources and practical ideas to support

children’s mathematical developmentll Increase practitioner confidence in supporting parents and families to

enhance the home learning environment to support mathematics

Number of places: 30Facilitators: Christiana Kromidias & Suzanne TillischFees:Early Bird Rate: £35On the Day Rate: £70

Date: Thursday 31 OctoberTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Room 1)Booking Code: ME3110


Non-Statutory

Delivering the EYFS Outdoors

Who should attend: Early Years practitioners

Course relates to: The EYFS Curriculum

Course Content:ll Creative ways of maximising the outdoor environment to promote areas

of the EYFSll Encourage risk taking whilst supporting children within a safe environmentll Provide ideas and techniques for engaging children in outdoor learning

environmentsll Explore the benefits of embedding outdoor learning across the EYFS ll To support and extend children’s knowledge and understanding by

knowing what the learning opportunities are outdoors

Learning Outcomes:ll Share good practice around session planning and ideasll To gain confidence and remove perceived barriers surrounding outdoor

learning to develop children’s learning and developmentll Exploring the benefit of natural/ outdoor space as reflective, safe spaces

with reference to practicell Reflecting on the broader wellbeing benefits of embedding outdoor

learning across the curriculum

Number of places: 30Facilitators: Sera Mehmet & Gill CritchlowFees:Early Bird Rate: £35On the Day Rate: £70

Date: Tuesday 5 NovemberTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Executive Suite)Booking Code: EO0511


Non-Statutory

Date: Tuesday 5 DecemberTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Executive Suite)Booking Code: UCD0512

Understanding Child Development to support the Observation, Assessment and Planning Cycle

Who should attend: Early Years practitioners

Course relates to: EYFS Development Matters (7 areas of learning)

Course Content: To develop an understanding of how children learn and develop at different ages and stages from birth to five years old. The course will explore how children develop physical, social and emotional, communication, intellectual and thinking skills and how practitioners can use this knowledge to observe and plan appropriate and effective provision to promote children’s all-round development.

The course content will cover: ll understanding child development form birth to five ll how observations of children’s play link to their developmental milestonesll understanding how a knowledge of child development supports effective

planning and provision

Number of places: 30Facilitators: Christiana Kromidias & Suzanne TillischFees: Early Bird Rate: £35On the Day Rate: £70


Date: Tuesday 21 JanuaryTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Room 1)Booking Code: ECT2101

Non-Statutory

Every Childs a Talker (ECAT)


Course relates to: EYFS

Course Content: ll Explore how Every Child a Talker (ECAT) can help you to create a

developmentally appropriate, supportive and stimulating environment in which children can enjoy experimenting with and learning languagell Explore the language provision in your setting through an auditll Explore the features of a communication friendly settingll Discuss Ways in which practitioners can support and develop

communicationll Discuss effective practice in securing parental engagementll Using online assessment tools (Tapestry) to records children’s progress

and development

Number of places: 30Facilitators: Sera Mehmet & Elli PashourtidesFees: Early Bird Rate: £35On the Day Rate: £70


Non-Statutory

Ofsted Framework & Pedagogy

Who should attend: Senior Managers working in PVI settings

Course relates to: The EYFS Statutory Framework, the Early years Inspection handbook

Course Content: This course will help to support Nursery Managers to confidently prepare for an Ofsted inspection and to raise awareness of what is expected from them under the EYFS Framework 2019 and how they can meet the standards to achieve a positive outcome.

Learning Outcomes:ll To understand what Ofsted will be looking for in the Early Years

Foundation Stage under the Inspection Frameworkll To be able to articulate and demonstrate what teaching and learning and

progress are like in the EYFS in your settingll To discuss and understand self-evaluationll To raise awareness of what evidence you may have and what you may

need to identify in next steps for your settingll To ensure you are meeting the Ofsted requirements regarding

safeguarding

Number of places: 30Facilitators: Christiana Kromidias & Anne MaherFees: Early Bird Rate: £35On the Day Rate: £70


Non-Statutory

Date: Monday 7 OctoberTime: 09:30 - 15.30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Room 1)Booking Code: OFP0710Date: Tuesday 28 January Time: 09:30 - 12.30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Executive Suite)Booking Code: OFP2801


Non-Statutory

Supporting Children with English as an Additional Language

Who should attend: Early Years Practitioners/ working with children from 0-5 years.

Course relates to: EYFS Learning and Development Requirements 1.7

Course Content: ll How children with English as a second language develop language

acquisition and its impact on learning ll Principles for learning English as an additional language in Early Yearsll Equalities and inclusion – ensuring access to high quality Early Years

provision for potentially vulnerable and excluded groups

Learning Outcomes:ll Increase understanding of how children with English as an additional

language from minority ethnic families develop language acquisitionll Review the meaning of equalities in relation to EYFSll Getting it right from the start for children and their families

Number of places: 30Facilitators: Sera Mehmet & Suzanne TillischFees: Early Bird Rate: £35On the Day Rate: £70

Date: Thursday 26 MarchTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Room 1)Booking Code: EAL2603


Non-Statutory

Understanding the EYFS

Who should attend: Early Years practitioners/ PVI & Childminders, Academies, Free Schools, LA School Nurseries and Independent Schools who are new to the EYFS or who would like to refresh their knowledge

Course relates to: All aspects of the EYFS Curriculum

Course Content: This course will explore the themes and principles underpinning the EYFS, the statutory requirements and tracking children’s progress using Development Matters.

Learning Outcomes:Participants will be able to: ll Begin to understand the importance of child development and how

children learn ll Understand the importance of an enabling environment both indoors and

outdoors in supporting children’s learning ll Explore strategies for effective adult-child interactions ll Gain skills in observing and assessing children’s learning, including an

introduction to the 2yr Progress Check ll Understand the importance of working in partnership with parents

Number of places: 30Facilitators: Elli Pashourtides & Stephanie HuseyinFees: Early Bird Rate: £50On the Day Rate: £100


Non-Statutory

Date: Thursday 10 OctoberTime: 09:30 - 15:00Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Room 2)Booking Code: UEYFS1010Date: Thursday 2 AprilTime: 09:30 - 15:00Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Room 1)Booking Code: UEYFS0204


Non-Statutory

Leadership & Management within the New Ofsted Framework & Pedagogy

Who should attend: This session is aimed at Managers & Deputy Managers working in the Early Years sector. It will also benefit individuals new to management positions wishing to seek more underpinning knowledge of the important role they play on impacting on the quality of the Early Years workforce.

Course relates to: EYFS, Leadership & Management

Course Content: ll Exploring the roles of Managers and the roles they play. The use of

motivational tactics within teamsll Team dynamics and the roles they play. ll The use of motivational tactics within teamsll Managing conflict and effective communication within teamsll Supervision, appraisal, disciplinary procedures and delegation skillsll Assembling quality and improving practice

Learning Outcomes:ll Explore theory and current legislation around all aspects of managing and

leadingll Develop strategies to manage change and motivational tactics whilst

relating back to your own practice in managing teamsll An opportunity to develop a professional supportive network

Number of places: 30Facilitators: Anne Maher and Gill Critchlow Fees: Early Bird Rate: £35On the Day Rate: £70

Date: Wednesday 29 AprilTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Executive Suite)Booking Code: LM2904


Non-Statutory

Supporting and Developing Your Baby Room Practice and Provision

Who should attend: Early Years Practitioners & Childminders working with children under the age of 2 years

Course relates to: Section 1: EYFS; Learning and Development requirements

Course Content: The course will explore the importance of meeting the developmental and emotional needs of babies and toddlers. It will include developing a creative and learning environment and the importance of attachment.

Learning Outcomes:ll To understand how to develop a safe learning environment specifically for

babies and toddlersll To have a good understanding of the specific needs of babies and

toddlers and how to meet themll To inspire ideas to support creativity within childcare settingsll To understand the importance of communication with babies

Number of places: 30Facilitators: Gill Critchlow & Anne MaherFees: Early Bird Rate: £35On the Day Rate: £70

Date: Thursday 19 MayTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Room 1)Booking Code: U21905


Non-Statutory

Letter & Sounds (Phase 1)

Who should attend: Early Years practitioners/ PVI & Childminders, Academies, Free Schools, LA School Nurseries and Independent Schools

Course relates to: Letters and Sounds Phase 1

Course Content: The Letters and Sounds Phase One teaching programme focuses on developing children’s speaking and listening skills, phonological awareness and oral blending and segmenting.

Phase One relies on and complements the provision of a broad and rich language experience, through the use of story, rhyme and song and paves the way for children to make a good start on reading and writing.

Learning Outcomes:Participants will:ll Develop their understanding of and confidence in using the Letters

and Sounds Phase One materials to develop children’s phonological awareness and links with the EYFS areas of Communication and Language, Writing and Readingll Explore how opportunities can be planned for using Phase One Phonics

across the continuous provisionll The opportunity to audit their learning environment to identify how

‘language rich’ it isll Explore how assessment can be used to plan discrete phonics ‘teaching

session’

Number of places: 30Facilitators: Elli Pashourtides & Stephanie HuseyinFees: Early Bird Rate: £35On the Day Rate: £70


Date: Thursday 28 NovemberTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: Millfield House (Strand Room)Booking Code: LS2811Date: Tuesday 30 JuneTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Room 1)Booking Code: LS3006

Non-Statutory


SECTION 6

ForumsSENCO ForumEarly Years ForumChildminders Forum


Non-Statutory

Early Years SENCO Forum

Includes statutory and non -statutory content relating to the local offer, inclusion funding and EHCP

Who should attend: SENCO/ Managers

Forums relate too: SEND Code of Practice 0-25 / EYFS statutory framework /Children and Families Act 2014/ Equality Act 2010

Forum Content:ll Network meeting for PVI SENCOs working in pre-school or day care

settingsll Updates and training opportunitiesll Working together - Establishing more effective partnerships with parents

and other professionalsll Practical demonstrations related to SEND provision/ enhancing learning

environments / effective use of resources designed to support SEND children and babies

SENCOs should attend the 3 forums as part of their networking and professional development.

Please note only ONE person per setting can attend as part of the Early Years membership package.

Facilitators: Early Years SEN TeamFees: Early Years Members: FreeNon Members: £35Number of Places: 60


Non-Statutory: Non-Statutory

Date: Wednesday 6 NovemberTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Executive Suite)Booking Code: SENF0611Date: Wednesday 18 MarchTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Executive Suite)Booking Code: SENF1803Date: Wednesday 20 MayTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Executive Suite)Booking Code: SENF2005


Non-Statutory

Early Years Forum

Who should attend: Owners/ Managers/ Deputy Managers

Early Years Forum meetings offer an opportunity to discuss local and national developments in the Early Years sector. The meetings provide setting owners/leaders and managers with an opportunity to network and share good practice. These meetings are also used to consult with providers upon any proposed changes to policy and practice.

Forum Content:ll The agenda will be dictated by current national and local matters relating

to the early years sectorll There will always be information about Ofsted and DfE updates and

Government changes/legislation

Learning Outcomes:ll Updates on legislationll Changes in policy and government initiativesll Local Early Years updates

Please note only ONE person per setting can attend as part of the Early Years membership package.

Number of places: 60Facilitators: Christiana Kromidias & Anne MaherFees: Early Years Members: FreeNon Members: £35


Non-Statutory: Non-Statutory

Date: Tuesday 12 NovemberTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Executive Room)Booking Code: EYF1211Date: Wednesday 26 FebruaryTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Room 1)Booking Code: EYF2602Date: Tuesday 9 JuneTime: 09:30 - 12:30Venue: The Dugdale Centre (Executive Room)Booking Code: EYF0906


Non-Statutory

Childminders Forum

Who should attend: Registered Childminders

Childminders Forum meetings offer an opportunity to discuss local and national developments in the Early Years sector. The meeting provides childminders with an opportunity to network and share good practice. These meetings are also used to consult with childminders upon any proposed changes to policy and practice.

Forum Content:ll The agenda will be dictated by current national and local matters relating

to the Early Years sectorll There will always be information about any Ofsted updates and

Government changes/legislation

Learning Outcomes: ll Updates on legislation ll Changes in policy and government initiativesll Local Early Years updates

Forum Dates – November 2019, March 2020, June 2020. You will be able to access details from: https://new.enfield.gov.uk/if/childmindingsupport/ An invitation will be sent to all registered childminders at least 4 weeks prior to the forum

Number of places: 50Facilitators: Carol Perrin, Christiana Kromidias & Tia VassiliouEarly Years Members: FreeFor Assistants the fee is £10Non Members: £25

If you would like your registered assistant to attend the forum, there will be a charge of £10 payable via the provider portal.

Please note only ONE person per setting can attend as part of the Early Years membership package. If you wish to book more than one person per setting, you will be charged at the rate above. Payment must be made on the provider portal.


SECTION 6

Adult LearningInitial Briefing for ChildmindersComprehensive Childminding Two Day Training CourseIntroduction to Childcare Taster Training programme Job Readiness Programme


Non-Statutory

Initial Briefing for Childminders

Who should attend:This training is for individuals wishing to become a registered childminder.

Course Contentll Definitions of childcarell Details of local authority and Ofsted rolell Brief overview of the Early Years and Childcare Register requirementsll Ofsted registration process

Learning Outcomes:This session will provide you with information so that you can make a decision as to whether you would like to become a registered childminder and attend the two-day training.

Cost: £25 per person

Training Dates:Please look on Enfield Early Years website for further information and dates.https://new.enfield.gov.uk/if/becoming-a-childminder


Non-Statutory

Comprehensive Childminding Two Day Training Course

Who should attend: This training is for individuals who are interested in becoming a registered childminder and have attended the initial briefing.

Course Content:ll Introduction to the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation

Stage and the Childcare Register requirementsll Business, Tax and Marketingll The Ofsted registration process

Learning Outcomes:ll Understanding of relevant legislation

Please note you will receive a “start-up” folder, which includes relevant documents that you will need when becoming a registered childminder.

Cost: £95 per person

Training Dates:Please view Enfield Early Years website for further information and dates. https://new.enfield.gov.uk/if/becoming-a-childminder/


Non-Statutory

Introduction to Childcare Taster Training Programme

Who should attend:Parents, carers and volunteers who would like to gain an understanding of working with under 5’s.

Course ContentThe course is delivered over five weeks, once per week – in two-hour sessions. The course covers at a basic level the key areas of knowledge required when working with children in the early years sector. This includes: EYFS Curriculum, Welfare & Safeguarding requirements, Child Development, Child Protection, learning through play and managing behaviour and Sen&D.

Key Objectives:ll To provide a grounded basic understanding of the legislative

requirements placed on early years practitioners working within the early yearsll To give a snap shot of what the early years curriculum includes and how

under 5’s are taught through playll To provide knowledge on early years practices and responsibilities

Cost: Schools: £350 per course for up to 15 delegates PVIs: £195 per course for up to 15 delegates

NB: The course includes pre-course entry screening, training handouts and course certificates.

To discuss/ book a course please email [email protected].


Non-Statutory

Job Readiness Programme

Who should attend:Parents, carers and volunteers who are considering the possibility of getting back to work or a change of career.

Course ContentWeek 1: Job Readiness & 21st Century Recruitment Week 2: CV Writing workshop & Application ProcessWeek 3: Interview Techniques

Key Objectives:To prepare individuals with the key practical skills and knowledge to successfully seek employment

Cost: Schools: £150 per course for up to 12 delegates PVIs: £75 per course for up to 12 delegates

NB: The course includes training handouts and course certificates.

To discuss/book the course please email [email protected].


Venues

Dugdale CentreThomas Hardy HouseLondon RoadEnfieldEN2 6DS

Cuckoo Hall AcademyCuckoo Hall LaneEdmontonN9 8DR

Millfield HouseSilver StreetLondonN18 1PJ


Venues

Please note: there is a free carpark available on site a Cuckoo Hall Academy School. Please enter the school from the carpark entrance. There will be a sign that will signpost you to the porta cabin which is where the training suite will be located and the course will take place. The porta cabin is located a short walk from the carpark and can be seen.


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