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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 Board requirements for both universal and targeted 1 training and includes additional content relating to the EYFS and inspection.

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 £32.00 (£38.40 incl VAT)

About this event

This training is aimed at the Designated Safeguarding Lead in settings (nurseries, pre-schools, out of school clubs) and the deputy DSL. This is a refresher and is therefore aimed at those who have previously completed either the full ‘Safeguarding in Early Years for the DSL’ course or ‘Targeted 2’.

The DSL is expected to refresh training at this level at least every 2 years and content is reviewed periodically to reflect new legislation, guidance, practices and research.

Content includes refreshing knowledge in some areas, for example signs and symptoms, and includes new policies and procedures and explores the role of the DSL and how to support and improve the teams practice and knowledge


Cost: £32 plus VAT (£38.40 incl VAT)

About this event

This training is aimed at the Designated Safeguarding Lead in settings (nurseries, pre-schools, out of school clubs) and the deputy DSL. This is a refresher and is therefore aimed at those who have previously completed either the full ‘Safeguarding in Early Years for the DSL’ course or ‘Targeted 2’.

The DSL is expected to refresh training at this level at least every 2 years and content is reviewed periodically to reflect new legislation, guidance, practices and research.

Content includes refreshing knowledge in some areas, for example signs and symptoms, and includes new policies and procedures and explores the role of the DSL and how to support and improve the teams practice and knowledge


Cost: £32 plus VAT (£38.40 incl VAT)

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To support the early identification of children with additional needs. Including:
- Tools available to support practitioners
- Guidance on observations and how to record progress
- Communicating your observations to parents/carers
- Individual Planning guidance
- Graduated Response
The second session will look at Provision Mapping, a way of organising your information about children in a readily accessible and easy to manage format. The process enables you to target support and strategies and identify any gaps that can be developed by your staff team.


Standard Cost £54.00 + VAT (incl £64.80)

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This training is aimed at the Designated Safeguarding Lead in childminding businesses and the deputy DSL. This is a refresher and is therefore aimed at those who have previously completed either the full ‘Safeguarding in Early Years for the DSL’ course or ‘Targeted 2’.

The DSL is expected to refresh training at this level at least every 2 years and content is reviewed periodically to reflect new legislation, guidance, practices and research.

Content includes refreshing knowledge in some areas, for example signs and symptoms, and includes new policies and procedures and explores the role of the DSL and how to support and improve the teams practice and knowledge


Cost: £32 plus VAT (£38.40 incl VAT)

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FOCUS: To Be Confirmed


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.

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To support managers have a clear understanding of the importance of supervision.


Objective – to give managers the knowledge to establish robust system of supervision and
develop meaningful and useful supervision sessions with staff


Cost: £2.00 + VAT (£26.40 incl VAT)

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A course specifically designed to meet the needs of professional child carers, who, in consultation with a child's parents/carers, have identified the potential need to administer medication to a child in an emergency.

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This course will enable you to complete the appropriate paperwork required to demonstrate the ‘additional and/or different’ work you provide for children known to outside specialist agencies. IPM’s (Individual Provision Map's formally known at Individual Education Plans) will provide your team with a way of demonstrating the child’s progress as a direct result of your interventions.

New SENCO’s will find this an essential course, however it is also relevant for key people who will contribute to the writing of IPM’s.

Cost: £32 plus VAT (incl £38.40)

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Audience: Prospective Childminders and Newly registered Childminders

Designated Safeguarding Lead one day training

This training is aimed at the Designated Safeguarding Lead for Childminder business. The full course is for those who are new to the DSL role and have not completed this level of training before.

Content includes a detailed look at signs and symptoms, legislation, guidance and responsibilities, record keeping, making referrals, multi agency working, child protection meetings, serious case reviews, and exploring barriers to good practice.

The training meets the Worcestershire Safeguarding Children’s Partnership requirements for the Designated Safeguarding Lead training, includes the role of the DSL and additional content relating to the EYFS and inspection

Cost:£42 + VAT (£50.40 inc VAT)