Information about the Early Years training offer, feedback from Early Years Practitioners and booking on training.
The following documents provide an overview of the activities conducted during the last academic year, outlines future plans, and includes feedback received from delegates.
Feedback from settings and practitioners really helps the service to develop the offer of Information, advice and support. Find out what practitioners have learnt from our training, guidance and resources.
Early Years training feedback
“I will take away skills and insights that will make a significant difference to my setting and working practices…. ensuring that I can act quickly and confidently in situations such as choking, CPR, or allergic reactions.” – Early Years Apprentice on Paediatric First Aid.
“I will be more aware of how I speak with the babies and have a better idea on how to enhance their communication development.” - Apprentice Nursery Nurse on Nurture & Thrive.
“Purchasing some books shared and giving children opportunities to explore/create more independently.” - Childminder on Enabling Environments to support PSED.
“Using Scalves as a tool to do singing using different sounds…. Using Makaton through music.” - Childcare Assistant on Sing our Story.
“Enhanced our outdoor environment and exploring more with mud.” – Deputy Room Leader on Challenging Children's Thinking & Learning.
“I will definitely allow children to take more risks in the setting and introduce loose parts play.” – Room Leader on Challenging Children's Thinking & Learning.
“Great to have the reference sheets to check ages and development.” – Childminder on Understanding and Supporting Speech Sound.
“A good refresher course for me. I have been on trainings before with Nicola and always delivered to a high standard with great knowledge of her subject.” Early Years Practitioner on EYFS vs SEND.
“Check what am I doing, is it something that they can already do for themselves? What opportunities are there for language, independence, and learning. Allow time so I am doing routines with them not to them.” Childminder on Meaningful Care Routines.
“How to deal with special need children during snack time.” SENCO on Early Years - New to SENCO.