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The Short Courses include:
BIRTH TO THREE MATTERS
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT
EVERY CHILD MATTERS
SPECIAL NEEDS
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
CHILD PROTECTION
TREASURE BASKETS
RISK ASSESSMENT
SUPERVISION AND APPRAISAL
PROMOTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR
OUTDOOR PLAY
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
PARTNERSHIPS WITH PARENTS
ATTACHMENT AND THE KEY WORKER
PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID TRAINING (2 day)
Times, dates and venues will be confirmed once there are sufficient numbers to run the course.
If you would like us to come out to deliver any of these short courses to your own group or organisation please contact us to discuss it further
BIRTH TO THREE MATTERS (Full day)
Tues 9-3 / Wed 6.15-9pm x2 / Sat 9.15 -12.00am x2
Understanding aspects and components
Effective practice in promoting children’s development and learning
The play environment
Observations and record keeping
Partnerships with parents
£50.00 per person
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT (Full day)
Tues 9-3 / Wed 6.15-9pm x2 / Sat 9.15 -12.00am x2
Writing an advert, Job description and person specification
How to avoid discrimination
Interview techniques
Contracts of employment
Effective inductions
£50.00 per person
EVERY CHILD MATTERS (Full day)
Tues 9-3 / Wed 6.15-9pm x2 / Sat 9.15 -12.00am x2
What is ‘Every Child Matters’
What inspectors are looking for
How children can ‘Be Healthy’
‘Staying Safe’
How children ‘Enjoy and Achieve’
‘Making a positive contribution’
£50.00 per person
SPECIAL NEEDS (Full day)
Tues 9-3 / Wed 6.15-9pm x2 / Sat 9.15 -12.00am x2
Different types of Special Needs
Factors affecting children’s development and learning
Terminology and labelling
Different types of provision for children with Special Needs
Practical tips for looking after children
Where to get support or help
The role of the SENCO
£50.00 per person
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES (Full day)
Tues 9-3 / Wed 6.15-9pm x2 / Sat 9.15 -12.00am x2
Types of discrimination and the effects on children
Laws and legislation
Respecting and embracing diversity
Equality in the Early Years setting
Resources and materials to support equality
£50.00 per person
CHILD PROTECTION (Full day)
Tues 9-3 / Wed 6.15-9pm x2 / Sat 9.15 -12.00am x2
What is abuse?
Family structures and what is the norm
‘Every Child Matters’ principles
Procedures for protecting children including reporting suspicions
Confidentiality
Protecting yourself and where to get help
£50.00 per person
TREASURE BASKETS (Half day)
Tues 9-3 / Wed 6.15-9pm / Sat 9.15 -12.00am
What are Treasure Baskets?
Objects to put in your Treasure Basket
Benefits for babies and young children’s development and learning
Encouraging exploration and investigation
Treasure Baskets for babies and toddlers
Treasure Chests for young children
£30.00 per person
RISK ASSESSMENT (Half day)
Tues 9-3 / Wed 6.15-9pm / Sat 9.15 -12.00am
Possible risks and hazards in the home and outdoor environment
Why should we do risk assessments?
Writing a risk assessment
Reviewing your Risk Assessments
Where to go for help and support
£30.00 per person
SUPERVISION AND APPRAISAL (Half day)
Tues 9-3 / Wed 6.15-9pm / Sat 9.15 -12.00am
The purpose of supervision and appraisal
Effective supervision meetings
Being objective and encouraging honesty
Following up actions and reviews
Effective appraisal meetings
What to do if difficult or delicate circumstances arise
£30.00 per person
PROMOTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR (Half day)
Tues 9-3 / Wed 6.15-9pm / Sat 9.15 -12.00am
Understanding young children’s behaviour
Promoting positive self image and self esteem
Managing children’s inappropriate behaviour
Effective rewards and sanctions
Practitioners as good role models
£30.00 per person
POSITIVE PLAY ENVIRONMENTS (Half day)
Tues 9-3 / Wed 6.15-9pm / Sat 9.15 -12.00am
Play environments for babies and young children
Arranging the physical environment
Effects of sound and colour
Play areas with a difference
Creative use of resources and equipment
The outdoor environment
£30.00 per person
OUTDOOR PLAY (Half day)
Tues 9-3 / Wed 6.15-9pm / Sat 9.15 -12.00am
The value of outdoor play
Exploring the environment and nature
Seasonal activities
Gardening, planting and growing
Visits and trips to interesting places
Outdoor safety
£30.00 per person
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (Half day)
Tues 9-3 / Wed 6.15-9pm / Sat 9.15 -12.00am
Why have policies and procedures
Different types of policies
Effective procedures
Writing a policy and procedure
Reviewing policies and procedures
£30.00 per person
PARTNERSHIPS WITH PARENTS (Full day)
Tues 9-3 / Wed 6.15-9pm x2 / Sat 9.15 -12.00am x2
Parents as partners
Effective communication with parents
Parents and confidentiality
How to handle difficult situations
£50.00 per person
ATTACHMENT AND THE KEY WORKER (Half day)
Tues 9-3 / Wed 6.15-9pm / Sat 9.15 -12.00
Attachment theory and early attachment
Settling in with the Key Worker/Key Communicator
The importance of working with parents
Respecting parents wishes and preferences
£30.00 per person
PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID TRAINING (2 day)
Tues 9-3 x2 / Wed 6-9pm x4 / Sat 9 -12am x4
Recommended 12 hour course (4 evenings / Saturday mornings)
In local venues
Approved instructor
Certificate issued upon completion
Training meets Ofsted requirements
No tests or exams
Valid for 3 years
NB. YOU MUST ATTEND ALL SESSIONS TO BE AWARDED THIS
FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
£65.00 per person