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Early Years Foundation StageTraining ProgrammeTerm 3 – Summer April - July 2019

Alison (Early Years Practitioner and Manager at First Steps Nursery)

WelcomeWelcome to the 2019 Summer term training programme for the private, voluntary and independent early years and childcare sector (PVI). We are pleased to continue to offer FREE*, high quality face to face and e-learning training courses to support your continued professional development.

Regular attendance at courses will support you in maintaining and developing a quality early years and childcare service and will help ensure you are meeting current Ofsted requirements.

This term we are sharing good practice and inspiration from Durham practitioner and setting manager Alison; thank you Alison for taking part!

We are continuing with our focus on communication and language in the early years by launching our 2019 pledge to Close the Word Gap in County Durham. We would love to see as many settings as possible joining in with the call for action. Please see page 10 for more details.

We also welcome Professor Robert Winston to Durham, as he joins our Pedagogies of Care – Durham baby conference as keynote speaker. Don’t forget to book your place using your provider portal account and code EYFS337.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to professional development and self-improvement. We always welcome your comments and suggestions on the kind of courses that you would like to see.

Best wishes Helen

*Training is delivered free of charge for PVI early years practitioners within theCounty Durham Local Authority, unless otherwise stated in the course outline.

BookingTo book a place please use your provider portal account. If you are not registered with the provider portal email [email protected] for assistance.

You will receive an email confirming your allocation of place approximatelytwo weeks prior to the course date. Please contact us if you do not receive a reply from us. Your place is not guaranteed until you have received confirmation.

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Level 2 safeguarding systems and processes Code: EYFS418

Target audience: This course is aimed at all early years practitioners

Course outline

This course will help you develop a shared understanding of the processes, principles, roles and responsibilities outlined in national and local guidance for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Duration 29/04/20199.30am - 3.30pm

Venue Durham Leadership Centre, Spennymoor, DL16 6YP

Shape, space and measure in practice Code: FOU511

Target audience: This course is aimed at early years practitioners working with 0-5 year olds

Course outline

This course focuses on how shape, space and measure can be developed across the 0-5 age range, using provision, observation opportunities, language and where appropriate, direct teaching. This course will include smaller group work with subject specialists across specific ages (e.g. 0-3 years and 3-5 years).

Duration 01/05/20199.30am - 4.00pm


Places are limited to one per setting for oversubscribed courses. Supply cover is not paid for staff attending courses. Lunch will only be provided on full day courses.

For enquiries please telephone 03000 268 917 (please note, no bookings can betaken over the telephone).

Cancellation policy and chargesAll cancellations must be made in writing by email or letter. Any cancellationsmade with less than 24 hours-notice will be charged at £50 per person.

If we need to cancel a course (for example, due to inclement weather) we will contact you as soon as possible.

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Safer workforce Code: EYFS420


Course outline

The course is aimed at practitioners who are involved in the recruitment and selection process. Achieving a safer workforce means thinking about and including issues to do with child protection and promoting the welfare of children at every stage of the process. It starts with planning the recruitment exercise and when the post is advertised, ensuring the advertisement makes clear the organisation’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Practitioners attending this course must have completed a level 2 safeguarding course within the last three years.

Duration 17/05/20199.30am - 3.30pm


Target audience: This course is aimed at SENCos

New support for SEN Co-ordinators (SENCo) Code: EYFS419

Course outline

You will develop a greater understanding of the relevant legislation and your responsibilities. You will be guided through the use of SEN support plans and other practices in light of current legislation.

Duration14/05/20199.00am - 4.00pm Venue Durham Leadership Centre,

Spennymoor, DL16 6YP

The Solihull Approach Code: EYFS427


Course outline

The Solihull Approach foundation course introduces the Solihull Approach to professionals working with families with children under 5 years. It focuses on baby brain development, containment, reciprocity and behaviour management. Solihull Approach (the first five years) resource packs will be provided for training only. Should you wish to purchase your own copy to use in your setting these can be ordered from www.solihullapproachparenting.com

Duration 03/05/2019, 10/05/20199.30am - 4.00pm


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Number in practice Code: FOU512


Course outline

This course focuses on how high quality provision for number can be developed across the 0-5 age range. It will explore the skills and developmental stages of number, look at the use of provision, observation, and where appropriate direct teaching strategies matched to children’s needs. This course will include smaller group work with subject specialists 0-3 years and 3-5 years.

Duration 05/06/20199.15am - 3.30pm


Things to think about in out of school provision Code: EYFS421

Course outline

This course will look at how you can support children’s care needs in out of school provision. How do the care needs differ from younger children and how do you meet the vast complexities in age range? How can you support children’s emotional needs and for their health and wellbeing? The course will look at the different approaches and how to identify children’s fears and anxieties.


Duration 22/05/20196.30pm - 8.30pm


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The toxic QUAD - working together to safeguard children from the effects of potential risk factors Code: EYFS422


Course outline

This course is designed to increase understanding of and professional response to parental substance misuse, domestic abuse, parental mental health issues and parental learning disabilities/difficulties (the toxic QUAD) and their potential impact on parenting capacity and on children’s health, development and wellbeing. Practitioners attending this course must have completed a level 2 safeguarding course within the last three years.

Duration 06/06/20199.30am - 3.30pm


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I like to move it, move it... Code: FOU513


Course outline

Current guidance identifies that children under 5 should be physically active for at least 3 hours every day. This course will focus on how children get to know about their bodies and what they are capable of doing and how we can support them in becoming lifelong movers.

Duration 12/06/20199.15am - 4.15pm


Principles of planning Code: EYFS424

Target audience: This course is aimed at early years practitioners working with 0 - 5 year olds

Course outline

This course gives you an opportunity to unpick and discuss what makes effective planning. You will understand how consideration given to the learning environment and understanding the key ingredients of planning will enable you to offer meaningful learning opportunities for children.

Duration 25/06/20199.00am - 4.00pm


Being part of a team around the family (TAF) workshop Code: EYFS423


Course outline

A team around the family (TAF) meeting takes place when an assessment identifies the need for a multi-agency response. It provides the opportunity to discuss how a families needs can be met. This course is designed for any practitioner who may be asked to attend a TAF. It will offer an understanding of the TAF process and your role and responsibility within this.

Duration 14/06/20199.30am - 12.30pm


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Level 2 safeguarding systems and processes Code: EYFS433


Course outline

This course will help you develop a shared understanding of the processes, principles, roles and responsibilities outlined in national and local guidance for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Duration 10/06/20199.30am - 3.30pm


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Pass it on!Durham practitioners sharing good practice and inspiration with other Durham practitioners. A chat with Alison, Early Years Practitioner and Manager at First Steps Nursery.

Something that makes me proud as a practitioner...Seeing children be excited and absorbed in all they do and watching them grow as independent individuals. Having those special bonds with both children and their carers. I am also super proud of my team! I couldn’t do it without them!

One tip I would like to share with other practitioners...You have to be a special person to work with children. Enjoy every little moment. Every day is a challenge but you could make such a difference.

A course I would recommend…Level 2 safeguarding systems and processes is always very informative and provides an opportunity to ask questions. It also keeps practitioners up to date on current issues.

Another favourite is Oh to be 2! This course went a long way in influencing how we operate our two year old room and how we reflect on the environment as a whole. We love the quote “sometimes we need to speak to a 2 year old to understand life again.”

Most special childhood memory....Some of my strongest early memories are packing a picnic and heading to the beach, whether it was sunny or not! Building castles, burying my Dad (leaving his head out of course), plodging in the icy sea and of course... ice-cream!

A special thanks to Alison and First Steps Nursery for taking part!

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Funded places and checking eligibilityUniversal entitlement All children are entitled to 15 funded hours per week (for the equivalent of 38 weeks per year) from the term following their third birthday. No check is required for this entitlement apart from seeing proof of age.

Two year old entitlement (Free play and learn) Qualifying 2 year olds are entitled to 15 funded hours per week (for the equivalent of 38 weeks per year) from the term following their second birthday. It can be offered by any registered provider with an Ofsted judgement of Good or above.

Parents will need to show you proof of eligibility before they can be offered a funded place. This can be in the form of a letter from the Local Authority, a Golden Ticket, or a 6 digit code. Parents receive the 6 digit code after completing an eligibility check themselves via the parent portal and this can be verified through the provider portal.

30 hour entitlement (30 hours free childcare)The 30 hours free childcare for working parents started in September 2017. It can be offered by any registered provider with an Ofsted judgement of Requires Improvement or above. It is important that you update your information on the FamiliesInformation Service (FIS) website www.countydurhamfamilies.info to let parents know that you are offering either all or part of the 30 hours.

More details on these entitlements and checking processes can be found on the FIS website at: www.countydurhamfamilies.info

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Safeguarding

elearning opportunities available via the LSCB websiteDurham Local Safeguarding Children Board have a range of elearning coursesavailable for you to access at a time to suit you.

To access the elearning courses go to www.durham-lscb.org.uk/professionals/training-programme/lscb-e-learning-courses/ and register to use the site.

You will be able to view, select and complete a range of elearning opportunities,such as:

• Awareness of child abuse and neglect - core (level 1)• Safe sleeping for babies – reducing the risk of SIDS• Safeguarding children with disabilities• Risk assessment – understanding risk assessment when working with children,

young people and families

Claiming for funded placesAll funded places are now claimed through the provider portal, so if you want to provide funded places you will need to register as a funded provider with the Early Years Funding Team. To do this, email us on [email protected] for a form to provide basic details for the initial set up. Training can be given for the provider portal. Detailed instructions as well as deadline dates can be found on the For providers section of the FIS website at: www.countydurhamfamilies.info

Local OfferThe Local Offer is our directory of services for families with children who have Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND). Providers who offer services for children with SEND will show on the FIS website with a Local Offer tick. To get a Local Offer tick on your record login and answer the questions about SEND - tell us about any experience or training you have had, or whether you would like to work with children with SEND. If you need any help with this contact FIS on 03000 269 995.

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Close the Word Gap – our pledge 2019Children with strong foundations start school in a position to progress, but too many children fall behind early. We need to tackle development gaps, especially key early language and literacy skills.

2019 is the year County Durham Early Years join together to pledge to Close the Word Gap in County Durham.

Show your commitment by sharing with us what you are doing to Close the Word Gap in your setting and the difference it is making; be it every day routine things, small changes to practice or something larger scale. Don’t forget to include your parents – they have a role too!

We are developing a resource pack for those settings taking part. Please share with us on Facebook (@countydurhameyp) and we will be in touch!

Children’s book recommendations 2019!This year we are sharing the love of children’s books by recommending favourites from across the sector on our Facebook page.

To view recommendations so far visit http://www.countydurhamfamilies.info/kb5/durham/fsd/article.page?id=P4qP1_eUz9M and to recommend yours email [email protected]

We would love to hear your favourite and why!

What is new?

Early years email threat protocol A protocol has been put in place for early years providers to follow in the event of receiving an email threat. All providers should have received this protocol now, please contact 03000 268916 if you haven’t yet received this. Please add [email protected] to your contacts. This is the email address we will use to send you any information we receive and need to alert you about in the event of an email threat to Durham schools or early years settings.

Save the dates!National Awareness Days – some dates to inspire thinking around your planning this term and next!

SummerFamily Safety Week – 1 AprilSun Awareness Week – 13 May Learning at Work Week – 13 May Children’s Gardening Week – 25 MayThe Big Lunch – 1 and 2 June Child Safety Week – 3 JuneChildren’s Art Week – 8 June

AutumnRecycling Week – 23 September Family Learning Festival – 1 OctoberNational Baking Week – 14 OctoberSugar Awareness Week – 11 NovemberNursery Rhyme Week – 18 NovemberRoad Safety Week – 19 November

Keep checking our Facebook page for more information.

Early years leaders and childcare managers briefingA bi-annual information briefing including national updates and current topics for early years and childcare managers. The next briefing will take place on Tuesday 10 December 2019 at 9.30am at the Durham Leadership Centre, Spennymoor, DL16 6YP. To reserve a place please use your provider portal account using code EYFS431.

County Durham SEND in the Early Years 2019After a very successful first event last year we are pleased to confirm the team are holding another information event this year!

A fun, drop-in event for families and professionals about the support available for children aged 0-5 with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities.

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SEND in the Early YearsFriday 11 October 20199.30am – 5.30pmSpennymoor Leisure Centre, High Street, Spennymoor, Durham DL16 6DB

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[email protected] 268 917/267 903

Science of Learning – what can we do better or different?Join us at our first Science of Learning conference and launch of the second edition of the Oh to be 2! guidance.

The conference, for professionals working in the EYFS, includes a number of speakers from different backgrounds who will motivate and inspire their listeners by sharing their own experiences and knowledge around how children learn. An event with a difference that will encourage professionals to think outside the box!

Andy Cope – The Art of Being Brilliant!Niki Buchan – Natural Learning Early Childhood ConsultancyMartin Pace – Reflections Nursery

The conference will take place on Friday 22 November 2019 at Durham Leadership Centre, Spennymoor, DL16 6YP, 9.30am to 3.30pm. To reserve your place please visit our products and services page. Search for ‘Science of Learning Conference’ and click ‘Show Form’ to enter your details. Places cost £110 per delegate. Lunch included.

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Business supportWe are on Facebook! @countydurhameyp

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