Early years and childcare training opportunities on the Shop
Early years and childcare practitioners (including wraparound childcare providers) can use the Devon Education Services Shop to book onto short courses and eLearning. Training is typically subsidised (and in some cases fully funded) to support the continuing professional development of individuals within the early years and childcare workforce in Devon.
How to find training on the Shop?
The easiest way to browse training is to follow this link which will take you to the early years and childcare and wraparound section of the Shop: Early years, childcare, wraparound childcare advice and training | DES
Next, filter the search by putting a ‘tick’ in the ‘training’ box and also the ‘resources’ box. This will display related early years and childcare training including eLearning. You can also search by typing a keyword in the search box.
What early years training is available on the Shop?
You will be able to access safeguarding training, paediatric first aid training, various eLearning and short courses and networking sessions.
Here are some quick links:
- Safeguarding core training (for all staff): Early Years and Childcare: Safeguarding and Child Protection Core (all early years and childcare practitioners) online learning course | DES
- Enhanced level safeguarding training (for those with safeguarding responsibilities, and Childminders): Early Years and Childcare: Safeguarding and child protection enhanced (DSL/DDSL) training (online or in person) (group 3) | DES
- LADO: EYCS: Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) online learning | DES
- Provider network meetings: Early Years and Childcare: Provider Network Meeting | DES
- Paediatric first aid training: Early Years and Childcare: Paediatric First Aid | DES
- Sendco forums: Early Years SENDCo Forums | DES
- New to Sendco: Early Years – New to SENDCo (online) | DES
How do I create a Shop account?
You will need a Shop account in order to book onto training opportunities on the shop. You can register for an account here: Shop registration page | DES
We have provided instructions on how to create a shop account, if you haven’t already got one.
Important information:
Please note – you will not be able to access DEL for training.
Contact us:
If you need help finding training or setting up a Shop account, please contact us: eywd@devon.gov.uk
