Workshops for early

years practitioners

Autumn term 2015

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Before we waste any of your time, we’d like to point out that this directory is for early years practitioners in Surrey. If you’re a registered home-based childcarer (registered childminder or nanny), a playworker or a member of staff at a children’s centre, click here and then choose the directory that has been tailored for you. Now that you know you’re in the right place, on to more practical matters. We hope that you’re getting to grips with this new online format of the directory, we wanted to make it quicker and easier for you to search for and book onto courses that interest you. If you prefer a piece of paper in your hands, you can still print any pages that grab your attention. Whether you’re new to early years with little or no experience of working with children, or you’re a seasoned professional looking to gain more in depth knowledge in a subject, you’ll find something in here for you. You will notice that some workshops have Good Level of Development (GLD) in the title. These workshops have been identified as providing information that supports practitioners in developing a Good Level of Development in children throughout their foundation years, 0-5. Good levels of development are part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Profile. It’s also designed to tell parents or carers about their child’s development against the EYFS. If any of the workshops you’re interested in are fully booked, click here to ask for another one. If we have enough requests for a workshop in a specific area we will consider adding an extra date to the programme. If you have any questions or feedback about these workshops, please email eycs.training@surreycc.gov.uk

Section 1 Introductory workshops (for all levels) Page 4 Section 2 Safeguarding children refresher workshops Page 10 Section 3 Workshops (unsuitable for practitioners with little or no

experience of working with children) Page 12

Section 4 Advanced workshops (unsuitable for practitioners without a level 3 qualification or above)

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Section 5 Leadership and management workshops Page 23 Section 6 Forums, briefings and networks Page 28

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Learning Agreement

This Learning Agreement applies to practitioners going on any of the workshops, network meetings or conferences that Surrey Early Years and Childcare Service run.

If you go on any of our training you are agreeing to the following:

I have met with my manager, and understand the course is relevant to my role.

We will all take responsibility for starting and ending sessions on time. So everyone will arrive on time and finish breaks promptly.

I agree to complete the workshop in full, going to the whole workshop session and following days (if applicable). I understand that if do not do this I will not get a certificate of attendance.

Only one person should speak at a time.

I may disagree with others views but if I do I will make sure I am respectful to the person I am disagreeing with.

I can express different points of view, but everyone has the responsibility to draw attention to remarks that are racist, sexist, homophobic or offensive in anyway, even if unintentionally.

I agree that the contributions and feelings of participants expressed as part of the course may be used as part of the assessment process but should otherwise be confidential to the group.

I agree to switch off my mobile phone, except in certain circumstances, which we will talk about as a group at the start of the session.

I will value and listen to contributions.

I will value and respect difference.

I am responsible for my own learning process.

We will incorporate any special needs anyone may have and create an accessible environment.

If at any time there are breaches to the above principles, or a disruption to the training environment, then the trainer may use their discretion to immediately stop the workshop. If the situation is not immediately resolved then this may result in the workshop being halted and attendees asked to leave. If this occurs then certificates will not be issued.

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Section 1 – Introductory workshops These workshops are suitable for you if you are a practitioner who is new to early years or you are new to the subject areas

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beginners guide to managing an early years setting This one day workshop aims to touch on everything a new or prospective manager should know about how to run an effective early years setting. Content:

thinking about the business: financial forecasting and budgets

getting the team right: recruiting suitable staff and how to keep them

your statutory duties: unpicking the ‘musts’ and the ‘shoulds’ of the EYFS.

Book - Beginners guide to managing an early years setting

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Code of Practice and inclusion for SEND 14 This 4 day workshop is aimed at both experienced and new SENCOs. The workshops will cover and offer strategies to support early intervention and identification of special educational needs and disability (SEND). Content:

statutory duties as outlined in the Code of Practice and how this applies in your day to day practice

processes in Surrey, the new educational health and care plans and individual support plans

1 page profiles and how to identify and plan for Desired Outcomes, working in a person centred way with children and their families.

Book - Code of Practice and inclusion for SEND 14

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Designated Child Protection Liaison Officer (DCPO): new to role Please note the DCPO role was formerly known as Child Protection Lead Officer – CPLO

This one day workshop aims to develop the skills you need to take the lead on child protection issues within playwork, early education or childcare settings.

Content

the role of the DCPO

policies, procedures and legislation

reporting concerns, whistle blowing and safe working practice

dealing with allegations against staff. DCPOs must complete the Working together to safeguard children (WTSC) workshop and multi-agency foundation training modules 1 and 2. You need to update your multi-agency foundation training modules 1 and 2 every two years, by attending a Designated Child Protection Officer (DCPO): refresher. This workshop is not open to you if you work in a Local Education Authority school. For more information please download our DCPO flow chart. If, after looking at the flow chart you find that it is a DCPO refresher you need, please go to Safeguarding children refreshers. Book - Designated Child Protection Liaison Officer (DCPO): new to role See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Defining leadership: an introduction for new managers

This one day workshop will introduce you to the basic elements that promote the development of positive leadership.

Content

defining leadership and management

leadership qualities – the responsibilities of a leader

team building and the dynamics of teams

coaching and mentoring. Book - Defining leadership: an introduction for new managers See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Developing Practice in the Early Years Foundation Stage including Working together to safeguard children (WTSC)

This two day workshop aims to develop your skills in working effectively with young children and their families and deepen your understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). It includes Working Together to Safeguard Children (WTSC) - you do not need to book on separately.

Content

introducing the EYFS

child development and observations

learning through play indoors and out

including all children and communicating effectively. Ideally new practitioners should finish this training within their first six months of employment. Book - Developing Practice in the Early Years Foundation Stage including Working together to safeguard children (WTSC) See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Domestic Abuse: Understanding the Multi-Agency Approach This one day workshop aims to ensure that participants understand the complex nature of Domestic Abuse and the roles that everyone have to play in identifying, supporting and signposting those affected by Domestic Abuse. To promote positive and effective outcomes through partnership working and good practice. Content

different aspects of domestic abuse

the impact of domestic abuse on victims and children

the roles and responsibilities of different agencies.

Book - Domestic Abuse: Understanding the Multi-Agency Approach Surrey County Council’s Training Administration Team run these workshops. To find out what dates are available please click here and scroll down to find dates for Domestic Abuse: Understanding the Multi-Agency Approach.

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Food hygiene for catering (e-learning)

This e-learning workshop is aimed at you if you who are involved in preparing children's meals and snacks. It takes approximately two hours to complete.

Content

food poisoning, bacteriology, prevention of contamination and personal hygiene

premises and pest control

cleaning and disinfection

the law. You can work through the materials at your own pace, but we ask that you finish the e-learning package within one term. You will be sent a certificate once you have completed the workshop. Book - Food hygiene for catering (e-learning) Please request a place by emailing eycs.training@surreycc.gov.uk with your name and the name of your setting. We are limiting places to three per setting per term. We want to alert you to the fact that best practice requires you to update your food hygiene training every three years. FREE (to be completed in one term). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Health and safety (e-learning) This short e-learning workshop will introduce you to health and safety requirements in the workplace. Content

health and safety laws, policies and procedures

moving, lifting and handling people and objects

premises, personal safety and security/risk assessment

medication and healthcare. You can work through the materials at your own pace (it takes approximately half an hour to complete) and if you request one, you’ll receive a certificate once you’ve completed the package. Book - Health and safety (e-learning) Click here and follow the instructions. FREE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Introducing the Equality Act 2010 Revisions to the EYFS that came into effect from September 2014 have removed the clear guidance given on promoting equality of opportunity, now simply requiring providers to ‘follow their legal responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 (3.58). This half day workshop aims to help you meet your statutory duties under the Equality Act 2010. Content:

Recognising equality principles

Understanding the Equality Act 2010

Applying equality principles and duties within early years settings. Book - Introducing the Equality Act 2010 See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £15 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.

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This one day workshop will help you develop your confidence, skills and knowledge whilst working outside. It will help you to make the most of the unique opportunity that the outside environment has to offer.

Content

the importance of outdoor play and planning effectively for outdoor play

resourcing your outdoor area and making the most of the natural environment

a child centred approach to outdoor learning

observing and supporting the characteristics of effective learning during outdoor play. Please note, the afternoon activities will be outside, so please make sure you dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day!

Book - Introducing outdoor learning See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Safer recruitment and safe working practices introduction This one day workshop will allow you as a manager and/or employer to consider how you employ staff, whilst making sure of the safety and well being of vulnerable children. It will help those responsible for recruiting and interviewing staff to review their setting’s recruitment policies and practices. Content

identify the key features of staff recruitment that help, deter or prevent the appointment of unsuitable people

gain an awareness and understanding of offender behaviour consider policies and procedures that minimise opportunities for abuse and make sure that concerns are reported quickly.

This workshop is not open to you if you work in a Local Education Authority (LEA) school. Book - Safer recruitment and safe working practices introduction See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.

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Working together to safeguard children (WTSC) This half day workshop aims to give you the opportunity to develop awareness of what to do if you have concerns about the safety and welfare of children and young people. Content

Recognise abuse and understand the impact of abuse

Understand guidance and law relating to safeguarding children

Identify what children and young people want and need to feel safe

Understand what multi-agency working means

Know what individuals need to do about reporting concerns, including in their own work setting.

New practitioners should attend this workshop within the first six months of employment. This workshop is not open to you if you work in a Local Education Authority (LEA) school. You need to refresh Working Together to Safeguard Children (WTSC) every 3 years, by attending a safeguarding children refresher. For more information about safeguarding training please download our safeguarding training flow chart If, after looking at the safeguarding flow chart you find that it is a safeguarding children update you need, please go to Safeguarding children refreshers. Book - Working together to safeguard children (WTSC) See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £15 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Section 2 – Safeguarding refresher workshops These workshops are for you if you are a practitioner who needs to refresh your awareness and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

You need to refresh Working Together to Safeguard Children (WTSC) every three years, by

attending a safeguarding children refresher.

You need to update your Multi-agency foundation training modules 1 and 2 (Surrey Safeguarding

Children Board) every two years by attending Designated Child Protection Officer (DCPO):

refresher.

To find out more about safeguarding training please download the safeguarding training flow

chart and DCPO flow chart.

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Designated Child Protection Officer (DCPO) briefings for DCPO, Deputy DCPO & managers/owners (Max 2 per setting) Autumn term - domestic abuse awareness

In the autumn term we will be offering DCPOs and deputy DCPOs the opportunity to attend Domestic Abuse Awareness, this briefing will be delivered by the Domestic Abuse team.

We'll let you know through the Way Ahead e-bulletin the autumn term DCPO briefing dates and venues.

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Designated Child Protection Officer (DCPO): refresher Please note the DCPO role was formerly known as Child Protection Lead Officer – CPLO

This half day workshop is aimed at you if you are a DCPO who leads on child

protection issues, but it is not suitable for you if you work in a Local Education Authority

(LEA) school.

Content

the role of the DCPO

policies, procedures and legislation

reporting concerns

whistle blowing and safe working practice and dealing with allegations against staff. Book - Designated Child Protection Officer (DCPO): refresher

See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £15 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.

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Safeguarding children refresher for group settings

This half day workshop is aimed at you if you are a practitioner who needs to update

your WTSC. It is not suitable for you if you work in a Local Education Authority (LEA)

school or if you take a lead role for child protection in your setting (Designated Child

Protection Officers).

Content

overview of child protection

protecting yourself

raising concerns about children's safety and well-being

changes in legislation.

Book - Safeguarding children refresher for group settings

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Section 3 - Workshops These workshops are unsuitable for you if you have little or no experience working with children. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Autistic Spectrum Conditions This one and a half day workshop, delivered by the Surrey Portage team, links to the National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme, and aims to provide lots of ideas on how to support children with autism. Content

understanding the triad of impairment

overcoming barriers to inclusion

strategies for supporting learning and development

Using the Early Years Foundation Stage to strengthen inclusive practice. Book - Autistic Spectrum Conditions See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Babbling Babies: developing communication skills with children under two

This one day workshop will give practitioners working with children from birth to two,

information and practical ideas to support the communication and language

development of the children in their care.

Content

communication and language development from birth to two years old

putting communication and language in the context of the Early Years Foundation Stage

(EYFS)

supporting children's communication through routines, the environment and effective practice.

Book - Babbling Babies: developing communication skills with children under two See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Beyond these walls: looking at people and communities This practical 1 day workshop aims to provide useful ideas on how to resource for and support all children to explore, observe and find out about people and places as they make sense of themselves and their community. Content

how to support children talk about past and present events in their own lives and in the lives of family members

helping children appreciate and celebrate similarities and differences between themselves and others

creating a supportive and welcoming environment which reflects the uniqueness of children's experiences in their own family and the wider community

learning meaningfully about different families, communities and traditions in the wider world.

Book - Beyond these walls: looking at people and communities See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable booking fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Developing children’s listening and attention (GLD) This half day workshop aims to support you in developing children’s listening and attention. Content

place listening and attention in the wider context of language acquisition

participate in practical activities that support the development of listening and attention within the EYFS prime areas

consider practical strategies that support listening and attention

Book - Developing children’s listening and attention (GLD) See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £15 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Developing interactions (GLD) This one day workshop is for experienced practitioners to consider how the quality of their interactions supports children’s learning and development. There will be an opportunity to explore, through practical activities, how they can develop interactions between themselves and the children in their setting, developing the key person role and enhancing relationships. We will look at peer interactions and the development of social skills and how adults can support this. We will reflect on how communication affects the quality of our interactions and others’ wellbeing. Content

Understand what is needed for good interaction

Develop skills to identify and support high quality interactions

Understand how to apply this in your own setting

Book - Developing interactions (GLD) See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.

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Every child is equal: promoting equal opportunities in your setting This one day workshop aims to improve equality of opportunity in your setting, by sharing practical ideas on how to include and support the diverse needs of all the children in your care. Content

what does equal opportunities mean and what are the benefits; exploring the theory

including all children – practical ideas for planning the environment

including all children – practical ideas for resourcing

when does a child need extra support – your role in identifying this and who can help. Book - Every child is equal: promoting equal opportunities in your setting See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Everyday Maths (GLD) This one day workshop will support how you develop children's mathematical skills. We will look at providing an enabling inside and outside environment, including resourcing with real mathematical experiences. Content: explore the important role that adults play in developing and extending children's mathematical

thinking. identify how real experiences enhance children's understanding of mathematical concepts explore how good mathematical resources can be free, recycled or low cost Identify the mathematical learning in children's everyday play Book - Everyday Maths See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Fun with sounds (GLD)

This one day workshop is designed to help you understand the precursors to learning formal phonics, including sound discrimination, alliteration and the importance of rhythm and rhyme.

Content

letters and sounds – getting to know the programme

phase one – the seven aspects

the role of the practitioner and planning the environment – inside and out

practical ideas and activities. Book - Fun with sounds See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Hands on maths: numeracy outdoors This practical 1 day workshop aims to provide useful ideas on how to resource for and support all aspects of numeracy in the outdoor environment. Content

develop your outdoor area to support mathematical concepts

recognise mathematical learning in spontaneous play and know how to develop children's thinking

how to use recycled and natural materials to support mathematical play

supporting mathematics outdoors through the Characteristics of Effective Learning

Book - Hands on maths: numeracy outdoors See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable booking fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hands on maths: using sand and water This practical 1 day workshop aims to explore how you can support the development of mathematical language and the concepts of shape, space and measure using sand and water. Content Using sand and water to support the development of the early mathematical concepts shape,

space and ,measure the role of the adult in developing mathematical language through sand and water play developing the Characteristics of Effective Learning through critical thinking and abstract

thought enhancing sand and water environments to support collaborative play. Book - Hands on maths: using sand and water See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable booking fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hear our voices! This 1 day workshop, delivered in partnership with the Race and Ethnic Minority Achievement (REMA) team, aims to explore how bilingual children can be supported within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Content

first language

developing English with EAL children

parental links

cultural diversity

developing speaking and listening

strategies to support EAL children in their learning Book - Hear our voices! See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable booking fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.

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How children develop and learn This two day workshop explores child development of the under fives, and aims to give you a deeper understanding when you’re observing young children and making assessments. It will include how children display the characteristics of effective learning when playing and how practitioners can use these to understand the ways in which children learn. Content

· brain development before and after birth · child development from birth to five · the importance and role of the supportive adult while children learn through play · how the characteristics of effective learning can be used to identify how children learn

Book - How children develop and learn See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Key Person approach and attachment (GLD) This one day workshop aims to increase your understanding of the importance of positive relationships and how to work with the Early Years Foundation Stage to support children's personal, social and emotional development.

Content

attachment theory

child development

benefits of the key person approach

challenges and solutions for successfully embedding the key person approach.

Book - Key Person approach and attachment See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Look, listen, touch, smell: what’s in your world? This practical 1 day workshop aims to give you ideas on how to support children of all ages, including young babies, discover and make sense of the world in which they live. Ignite and inspire the natural curiosity of the children in your care. Content

supporting children to develop their skills of observation, exploration, investigation

enabling children to use tools and materials independently

planning and providing learning opportunities based on children’s first hand experiences

that develop the Characteristics of Effective Learning.

Book - Look, listen, touch, smell: what’s in your world? See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable booking fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.

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Physical and sensory impairment This half day workshop is developed in partnership with the Physical and Sensory Support Service (PSSS) and aims to improve your knowledge of physical and sensory impairments and help you develop strategies to support children with SEND, particularly those with physical and sensory difficulties. Content

develop your awareness of physical and sensory impairments

identify the implications of those impairments for children in early years settings

develop strategies to promote access to learning for all children with physical and sensory impairments.

Book - Physical and sensory impairment See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £15 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Planning, observing and documenting children’s learning

This two day workshop offers practical ideas that help you analyse observations to support meaningful planning and the concise recording of children's learning and development within the framework of the EYFS and Development Matters.

Content

how to use Development Matters

how to use observation to inform planning

what to document and how to document

the use of proformas

how to make a summative assessment

involving parents and reporting

planning future provision and support. Book - Planning, observing and documenting children’s learning See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schemas This one day workshop will help you to understand children's schemas and why they are an important way in which children learn, giving you confidence in encouraging children to get the most out of schema inspired play. Content

schemas and cognitive development

different types of schema and how to recognise them

developing, enhancing and resourcing for schemas in children's play

observing children engaged in schema activities. Book - Schemas See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Supporting behaviour development in young children (GLD) This two day workshop aims to help you understand the role that all adults play in the implementation of effective behaviour management strategies within the EYFS. Content

child development – recognising the emerging sense of self and age appropriate behaviour

behaviour management strategies – putting the policy into practice

creating a supportive learning environment

when and how to refer children for further support. Please note if you have attended ‘It’s all about me!’ and ‘Supporting behaviour development in 3 – 5 year olds’ you do not need to attend this workshop.

Book - Supporting behaviour development in young children

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Supporting children to develop relationships Personal, social and emotional development involves helping children to develop a positive sense of themselves, and others; to form positive relationships and develop respect for others; to develop social skills and learn how to manage their feelings. This one day workshop will explore how we can support children in achieving a good level of development in their personal, social and emotional development. Content

exploring the stages of development that children pass through when forming relationships

the role of the practitioner

the importance of developing social skills for life

Social interaction groups Book – Supporting children to develop relationships See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Talking 2s: developing language skills for 2 year olds (GLD)

This one day workshop offers you information and practical ideas to support the communication and language development of 2 to 3 year olds.

Content

how communication & language develop (specific emphasis on 2 year olds)

setting up a communication friendly environment

working with parents to develop children's language

practical activities to support communication and language.

Book - Talking 2s: developing language skills for 2 year olds (GLD) See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Treasure baskets and heuristic play This 1 day workshop aims to supply you with information that will ensure that you get the most out

of using treasure baskets and how to provide quality heuristic play that develops children’s

cognitive and social skills.

Content

the origins of treasure baskets/what could go in a treasure basket and why?

the benefits of using treasure baskets - identifying preferences

what is heuristic play and resourcing for heuristic play?

developing children’s exploratory and social skills through heuristic play.

Book - Treasure baskets and heuristic play

See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop.

£25 non-refundable booking fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.

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Understanding language (GLD) This half day workshop aims to enable you to effectively support children's acquisition of understanding. Content

understanding as part of language acquisition

practical activities that support the development of understanding within the EYFS prime areas

practical strategies to support understanding the different levels of questioning

Book - Understanding language (GLD)

See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop.

£15 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.

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Working with parents and families This one day workshop aims to enable you as a practitioner to develop good communication and effective working practices with the diverse range of parents and families you support. Content

working with parents – the legal framework

respecting diversity – acknowledging the needs of all families

developing good communication skills

learning together through information sharing

engaging families with the two year old offer

effective multi-agency working

Book - Working with parents and families See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Wriggling, toddling and running: promoting physical development (GLD) This two day workshop aims to increase your confidence and knowledge in how to support the physical development and well-being of under five and provide an enabling physical environment. Content

expected physical development from birth to 5

identify the importance of developing all sensory systems, including vestibular and proprioceptive

look at the links between physical development and school readiness

participate in practical activities that support physical development Please note if you have attended ‘Wriggling, crawling and cruising’, Toddling and trundling’ and ‘Up and running’ you do not need to attend this workshop. Book - Wriggling, toddling and running: promoting physical development See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Confident communicators: leading language development (GLD)

This one day workshop draws on theory to explore how best to support and extend children's

communication and language skills, and will require you to relate this to your own practice.

Content

how the environment can support children's communication and language

developing the role of the adult

relating methods of assessing children's communication and language to the Early Years

Foundation Stage prime area

sharing practical ideas to develop communication and language.

Book - Confident communicators: leading language development (GLD)

See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop.

£25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.

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Forest School taster

This half day taster session is run by Surrey Wildlife Trust, who aim to give you a practical

introduction to Forest School and support you if you are thinking about taking the Forest School

leader level 3 qualification and starting a Forest School.

Content

what Forest School is

the benefits of Forest School

Forest School in action

I want to start a Forest School - what next?

Book - Forest School taster

See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop.

£15 non-refundable course fee - please have your credit/debit card ready.

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Leading learning in the natural environment This one day workshop aims to give you a theoretical underpinning of the benefits that playing out in nature offers, so that you can lead development of learning in the natural environment. Content:

how nature supports emotional wellbeing

how nature supports physical development

how nature supports the development of risk assessment skills

how nature supports the development of creativity and imagination

Book - Leading learning in the natural environment

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Physical development around the world: moving forward (GLD) In many countries around the world, physical development and movement is recognised as a vital part of early childhood development. Is there the same awareness in the UK? In this one day workshop we explore our own attitudes and commitment to children’s spontaneous movement, and examine the links between movement and cognitive learning. Content

the global message – drawing on research from around the world

barriers to spontaneous movement – exploring our own perspectives

our responsibility towards understanding the importance of healthy lifestyles

creating environments for physical movement through space, freedom and staff development

Book - Physical development around the world: moving forward

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2 + 2 = 4 but how do children get there? (GLD) This one day workshop aims to support you in exploring how children acquire mathematical skills in the early years, from practical activities to using numbers in the abstract. Content

Identifying the hierarchical stages of mathematical development

How to use appropriate mathematical vocabulary

Scaffolding children's learning during practical activities

Taking part in a range of activities that support early mathematics skills Book - 2 + 2 = 4 but how do children get there?

See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop.

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Section 5 – Leadership and management

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Are you ready for your inspection? This one day workshop is designed to help you prepare for your Ofsted inspection by giving you an understanding of current legislation. Content

consider the changes to the inspection framework and how these could be interpreted in practice

reflect on recent Ofsted reports review your Ofsted self-evaluation – how to write an effective improvement plan

look at other Ofsted documents that clarify the inspection process and how inspectors make judgements.

Book - Are you ready for your inspection?

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FEE early education portal system training From January 2016 there will be a new way to claim and manage free early education for 2, 3 and 4 year olds funding. The Free Early Education Portal is a new online system that's replacing the paper process. You will be able to make claims for new children, manage your headcount children and make amendments to children's hours online - all in one place! The new system will make it quicker and easier to record, update and share information with us and helps to keep children's information secure.

These half day sessions will deliver guidance on the new process and how to navigate the online system.

If you have any queries about the Free Early Education Portal, please email us at portal@surreycc.gov.uk' Book – FEE early education portal system training See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. FREE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Leadership skills: effective communication and managing conflict This one day workshop will be delivered in two sessions, the monrning session will focus on effective communication and the afternoon session will focus on managing conflict. Effective communication – Effective communication is an important Leadership Skill that supports the transfer of information across the team and inter-professionally. Communication is about how we represent our thoughts and feelings, transmit knowledge, solve problems and build relationships with staff, parents and professionals that support the work of the setting. Effective communication and strong relationships are the foundation upon which high quality services are built – they underpin all that is recognised as good practice Content

Recognising essential communication skills

Discuss communication techniques

Practise effective listening. Managing Conflict - It is a Leadership skill to manage conflict appropriately and professionally because where relationships exist, conflict is inevitable. Conflict can be healthy as it can challenge, stimulate debate, and help relationships to grow, but you also need to understand that there isn’t always a resolution. Content

Identify the stages of conflict development.

Explore strategies for managing conflict

Define roles to adopt according to the situation

Look at discussion techniques that are equally appropriate for managing conflict

Identify required behaviours for conflict resolution. Book – Leadership skills: effective communication and managing conflict See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Peer Observation Changes to the Ofsted inspection process highlight the importance of peer observation in developing staff competency. This half day workshop will give managers a framework to successfully implement peer observation within their settings. Content

why implement peer observation?

how to implement peer observation - the personal and the practical

the challenges of peer observation

supporting your staff through the process of peer observation.

Book - Peer Observation

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Planning for Progress (Including Early Years Pupil Premium, EYPP)

This half day workshop has been designed to support leaders and managers to track children's progress and identify cohort trends to inform future provision. It draws on the National Strategies document Progress Matters.

Content

tracking the progress of individual children and using the information to identify future provision

compiling progress summaries for groups of children and identify gaps in learning for individuals or groups

planning and implementing changes to meet identified needs. Pupil Premium

Please note if you have already attended ‘Planning for progress’ in the past you will need to attend this new revised version that includes the EYPP. Ofsted will be updating their inspection framework to set out that effective use and impact of the EYPP will be assessed under the leadership and management judgement. To make this judgement, Ofsted will want to see evidence that a provider has considered how best to invest EYPP funding, how they expect to determine if the money improves a child’s outcomes over the short and/or long term and any evidence available on impact already achieved. Book - Planning for Progress (Including Early Years Pupil Premium, EYPP) See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £15 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Risky Play - It’s OK! This one day work shop is for managers and room leaders who want to increase their understanding of the importance of ‘risk-taking’ in play and to build their confidence to implement a risky, challenging environment. Content:

What is the difference between risk and danger?

To take part in discussions about our risk averse society,

To challenge perceptions and explore our own attitudes to risk-taking.

To look at the consequences of not supporting risky play

To explore the benefits of allowing children to assess risks for themselves

To implement a risk-benefit assessment tool. Book - Risky Play - It’s OK! See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Self-evaluation – how to use Quality Improvement tools to evaluate your provision

This 3 day training is for managers of early years settings who want to learn more about the self-evaluation processes and the tools that are recognised as being good for this purpose. Content

looking in depth at the Environment Rating Scales, and how they can be used consistently

looking at the Surrey Quality Improvement Programme, with all the self-assessment tools it offers.

Training will be over three days in order to develop a clear understanding of each scale or tool, as well as writing up an action plan or improvement plan. We can only accept the same person attending all three days as knowledge learned in the classroom will need to be used in the setting and then evaluated at the next session. We will provide all the materials needed for taking part Book - Self-evaluation – how to use Quality Improvement tools to evaluate your provision See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop £25 non-refundable course fee – please have your credit/debit card ready.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supervision and appraisals for owners/managers This one day workshop will look at how regular supervision and appraisals can benefit both employers and employees by improving job performance, identifying strengths and challenges and by determining training needs for staff development. Content

the objectives and benefits of regular supervision and appraisals designing, preparing and structuring a supervision and appraisal system overcoming problems legal considerations.

Book - Supervision and appraisals for owners/managers

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Section 6 – Forums, briefings and networks

Early Years Teacher Network This evening network is designed to EYPs / EYTs in their practice. It is also a chance to meet and network with other EYPs / EYTs across Surrey, and share information and initiatives within the early years sector at a local and national level. Content Please post your ideas for future networks on the Early Years Professional Status Forum If you need the forum log-in details please email eycs.training@surreycc.gov.uk

Book - Early Years Teacher Network

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SENCO forum This term the forums will be held in each quadrant of the county. These sessions are for Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCO’s) in Ofsted registered playwork, early education and childcare settings in the private, voluntary and independent sector and is a briefing session. Content

network with colleagues

find out about new initiatives and policy development

get support from colleagues and our advisory team. Book - SENCO forum See dates, venues and book a place at this forum. FREE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Workforce development briefing – measuring the impact of training for Early Years Pupil Premium

Do you have plans to use Early Years Pupil Premium toward the professional development of your staff? If so this briefing meeting is an ideal opportunity for managers to find out how they can plan and effectively measure the impact of training. Content: at the briefing Workforce Development Advisors will:

offer advice and guidance on how to encourage and support the professional development of your staff team

Offer information on the training cycle including the training plan, impact analysis and reflective practice account

Share tools to support you in effectively measuring the impact of training

Book – Workforce development briefing See dates, venues and book a place on this workshop. FREE

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