About this event

Broad aims of the Network:
1. To bring together EYs SENCo’s from Worcestershire Early Years Settings to share good practice and discuss common issues in order to continue to improve outcomes for children.

2. To update staff on National and Local Early Years and SEND initiatives to inform further CPD needs.

3. To raise awareness and expectations re Special Needs Education in the Early Years including issues and developments around planning, transition support, assessment and tracking tools, and current developments.

4. To develop a continuing working and supportive partnership between the Early Years SENCo’s and Early Years Inclusion personnel.

5. An opportunity to discuss specific issues with your inclusion officer.

About this event

The Government’s Prevent Strategy talks about British Values and asks all educational establishments, including early years to be teaching these values, but what does this mean for early years practitioners, and what are Ofsted looking for?

This session aims to give practitioners an understanding of the Prevent Strategy and the requirement to teach ‘British Values’. We will consider the ways in which these values reflect those already embedded in early years and identify current examples of good practice. We will also explore ways to further develop the teaching of values in order to better support the Prevent Strategy, meet the requirements of Ofsted and achieve better outcomes for children.

Standard Cost 32 + VAT

For: All Early Years Practitioners working in PVI early years settings / school ran or governor led nurseries

Trainer: Nicky Burford

About this event

The course will aim at answering the following questions: What is Parental Conflict?
The difference between parental conflict and domestic abuse
Risks and factors
Child’s voice
What is Harmony at Home?
Digital Toolkit and resources
Role of the Practitioner (DSL)
Practitioner resources

Cost:
Free to all schools regardless of purchasing the Safeguarding SLA and free to all PVI early years settings.

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Specifically for Childminders

This course is for Leaders and Managers of PVI Nurseries, Childminders, Pre-Schools and Out of School Clubs .

This course is designed to ensure that you are fully prepared for your Ofsted inspection visit. It includes important information about the inspection framework and inspection activities and practical activities to ensure that you achieve the positive outcome you deserve.

If you are interested in an evening course please register interest with Ian Morris - IMorris@wrocschildrenfirst.org.uk directly

Cost: £35 + VAT
Trainer: Gill Owen - IDA Early Years

About this event

An overview of how autism presents in Early Years Settings and a raft of strategies.

Trainer: Kimberly Turnbull


Cost - £16 + VAT per delegate

Delegates can be referred to attend this training from Pre-School Forum (PSF). As such the training will then be free, however PSF will confirm a specific quote that MUST be included at the point of booking to ensure no charges are made.

About this event

Aimed at SENCO’s and setting managers/ childminders, anyone involved with funding for SEND children

An overview of how to claim inclusion funding for children with additional needs. The one hour workshop will provide insights into:
- The different levels of funding and the expectation of support and interventions at each stage
- Guidance on when and how to claim the funding
- Explain the funding available for each age group
- How to predict the funding you will receive and plan appropriate spend
- Provide guidance on how to record appropriate spend, and record impact of the funding
- Guidance on discussing the funding with parents/carers

Cost - £12 + VAT

Delivery - virtual via MS Teams
Trainer - Becky White

About this event

This training is aimed at all those working in early years and childcare settings, including practitioners, committee members, auxiliary staff, administrators and anyone else who would like an introduction to safeguarding and child protection. Content includes understanding what abuse is, signs and symptoms, legislation and guidance, and what to do it you are concerned. The training meets the Worcestershire Safeguarding Children’s Partnership requirements

Delegates are expected to refresh training at this level at least every 3 years, and content is updated periodically to reflect new legislation, guidance and practices.

Standard Cost £25.00 + VAT (£30 incl VAT)

Trainer: Cheryl Green

About this event

Audience – Nursery, pre-school, and Reception

Focus: - Ensuring that everyone involved in the transition process is prepared and confident in knowing what makes an effective and successful transition for our young children,

Course information
Young children are expected to go through many major transitions before the age of 5 that will inevitably have an effect on their lives in many ways. We must do everything we can to help these transitions to be as smooth and meaningful as we can. As we know each child is unique and therefore transitions for children from one setting or class to another will not necessarily look the same. Each child comes with a slightly different story attached to them with chapters that need careful consideration.

Time needs to be put aside before each transition period to ensure that when the moment comes, as the child strides towards the next step, that everything is ready for them.

This course is predominantly aimed at both Reception teachers and pre-school/Nursery staff as they are in the pivotal point of these transitions, transferring children from pre-school settings and also sending another group onto Year 1. However, Year 1 colleagues are also essential to be part of the discussions, messages and sharing of ideas.

For the last two years, we have experienced transitions for children in a very different way due to Covid restrictions and we have learnt many new and valuable lessons around different and effective ways we can approach transitions for children, families and schools.


Cost - £30 + VAT per delegate
Trainer - Gill Deakin

About this event

The course will aim at answering the following questions: What is Parental Conflict?
The difference between parental conflict and domestic abuse
Risks and factors
Child’s voice
What is Harmony at Home?
Digital Toolkit and resources
Role of the Practitioner (DSL)
Practitioner resources

Cost:
Free to all schools regardless of purchasing the Safeguarding SLA and free to all PVI early years settings.

About this event

How to manage an effective transition to Reception from an Early Years Setting for children with autism

Trainer: Kimberly Turnbull


Cost - £12 + VAT per delegate

Delegates can be referred to attend this training from Pre-School Forum (PSF). As such the training will then be free, however PSF will confirm a specific quote that MUST be included at the point of booking to ensure no charges are made.