Early Years Service

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 

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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