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Training and events 2020-2021

CACHE Accredited Level 3 Early Years SENCO Award (Invited delegates only)
Early Years Service

CACHE Accredited Level 3 Early Years SENCO Award (Invited delegates only)

The intention of this programme and qualification, in its design and planning, is to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills of Early Years SENCos in performing their role effectively.

The programme includes twelve sessions, with some time built in for the trainer to give individual or small group support as required.

The dates are available on GCCPlus 

New to SENCO for Early Years Providers June/July 2022
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New to SENCO for Early Years Providers June/July 2022

This training provides information and support for practitioners, within the Early Years sector, that are new to the SENCO role.

As well as understanding the role of the SENCO the training covers topics such as identifying children who may have additional needs, having sensitive conversations with parents and colleagues and supporting practitioners through the graduated pathway.

This training consists of 1 pre-recorded session and 3 online live sessions covering a range of topics that support Early Years Practitioners to become confident as a SENCo.

One member of staff per setting.

Please ensure you are able to use your camera and microphone during these sessions. There is an expectation that you contribute to discussions. Delegates must watch the pre-recorded session and attend all 3 live sessions in order to receive a certificate.

Practitioners must attend all sessions.

Committee Roles & Responsibilities - Summer 22
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Committee Roles & Responsibilities - Summer 22

his course is designed to give new and existing committee members an introduction to their roles and responsibilities of a voluntary management committee in an early years setting.

The training will cover the following areas:

Job descriptions for committee members.
An introduction to the Early years foundation stage - safeguarding and welfare requirements.
The expectation of Ofsted.
Supporting the Manager.
Ensuring sustainability of the setting.

Recruitment and Retention 06/06/22
Early Years Service

Recruitment and Retention 06/06/22

Widespread recruitment and retention problems within the sector have been widely reported both nationally and locally. This training will encourage you to review your current recruitment strategies to give you the best possible chance of recruiting the right person for your setting, but also looking at retention strategies to ensure new and current team members remain within your setting.

Managing Your Team Effectively 13/06/22
Early Years Service

Managing Your Team Effectively 13/06/22

This course is designed for managers and owners to ensure that staff are being managed effectively which in turn will aid retention within the setting. It is not easy to nurture and support staff taking into account the pressures of managing a setting, but effective management techniques will motivate the staff. It will cover supervision, appraisals, performance management as well as staff development and the skills required to ensure your team feel valued.

Business Planning - May 2022
Early Years Service

Business Planning - May 2022

It has never been more important to creating and maintaining a business plan to ensure your setting’s financial well-being whether it be to raise funds or look to funding opportunities, a well presented business plan is mandatory to prove your setting is sound and sustainable. We will cover the elements to assist you in creating a well-written, realistic business plan to ensure you focus your attention where your business needs it.

Childminder Pre-Registration Course 2022
Early Years Service

Childminder Pre-Registration Course 2022

This is an introductory session that covers everything you need to know about becoming a childminder

Please use the password sent with your joining instructions to access the training

Contact eyservice@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Nursery Funding Portal Training - 2022
Early Years Service

Nursery Funding Portal Training - 2022

This is an online training session to provide attendees with an understanding of the funding portal

This course will cover the following areas:

1. An overview of the funding portal
2. 30 hour funding
3. Inputting funding claims

Recruitment and Retention 06/05/22
Early Years Service

Recruitment and Retention 06/05/22

Widespread recruitment and retention problems within the sector have been widely reported both nationally and locally. This training will encourage you to review your current recruitment strategies to give you the best possible chance of recruiting the right person for your setting, but also looking at retention strategies to ensure new and current team members remain within your setting.

 Being ready for the statutory EYFS Profile
Early Years Service

Being ready for the statutory EYFS Profile

Welcome to the EYFS Moderation Assessment page.

Please find the virtual meeting room below to access our training session.

All of the resources for this will be added and will be found below 

Early Years - Business Planning March 2022
Early Years Service

Early Years - Business Planning March 2022

Committee Roles & Responsibilities - 18/02/2022
Early Years Service

Committee Roles & Responsibilities - 18/02/2022

The training will cover the following areas:

Job descriptions for committee members.
An introduction to the Early years foundation stage - safeguarding and welfare requirements.
The expectation of Ofsted.
Supporting the Manager.
Ensuring sustainability of the setting.

LIVE session - New to the EYFS for nurseries and preschool - 08/02/2022
Early Years Service

LIVE session - New to the EYFS for nurseries and preschool - 08/02/2022

New to the Early Years Foundation Stage for nurseries and preschool – LIVE follow up session  

An opportunity for practitioners new to working in nurseries and preschools, to further embed their knowledge around the reformed early years foundation stage.

Please watch Pre-recorded webinar if possible


Recruitment and Retention - 04/02/2022
Early Years Service

Recruitment and Retention - 04/02/2022

Recruiting the right staff for the right job is critical for business survival.   In today’s challenging environment, understanding good practice in this area is important for any business leaders involved in the recruitment and selection process.

Nursery Funding Portal Training BLANK
Early Years Service

Nursery Funding Portal Training BLANK

This is an online training session to provide attendees with an understanding of the funding portal

This course will cover the following areas:

1. An overview of the funding portal
2. 30 hour funding
3. Inputting funding claims

Early Years SENCo Award (Accredited Level 3)
Early Years Service

Early Years SENCo Award (Accredited Level 3)

As part of this programme delegates will gain NCFE Cache L3 Award for Special Education Needs Coordinator in Early Years Settings.

They will also be awarded with one Level 4 module: Coordinate Special Educational Needs Provision, this is a further CPD module that encourages qualification progression.


Getting to know the revised EYFS in Reception: Mathematics focus
Early Years Service

Getting to know the revised EYFS in Reception: Mathematics focus

Participants will acquire ideas about focused diagnostic assessment/direct teaching exercises that are linked with both number and shape/space. These will involve a range of resources being utilised and offer different points of inclusive access to learning for children associated with established trajectories, which will in turn provide secure foundations for their later transition into Key Stage 1. Guidance for working alongside parents to best support children will also be given.


Childminder Pre-Registration course 2021 ONLY
Early Years Service

Childminder Pre-Registration course 2021 ONLY

This is for the session run in 2021 - please refer to the 2022 session 

This is an information session for people who are considering becoming registered childminders.  This informative session will provide information about the requirements of registration as a childminder and the processes to follow in order to become registered.  You will have an opportunity to ask questions about the process and fully understand the requirements and make an informed decision about whether or not this is the correct career path for you.

EYFS Reform Briefing Session
Early Years Service

EYFS Reform Briefing Session

This is a briefing session to support settings to understand the changes in the EYFS from September 2021

The Self Update Provider Portal Training
Early Years Service

The Self Update Provider Portal Training

A knowhow guide to using the Self Update Provider Portal (SUPP).


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