Upcoming training and development opportunities for early years and childcare practitioners
Please view some of the latest training coming up for early years and childcare practitioners in Devon.
You will need a DEL training account in order to book onto the DEL training. If you do not have a DEL account please email: eywd@devon.gov.uk with your full name, a unique email address, the name of the setting where you are currently employed and your job role.
You will need an account in order to book onto training opportunities from the Devon Education Services shop. Register for an account here: Shop registration page | DES (devoneducationservices.co.uk)
THIS LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE BUT SHOWS SOME OF THE LATEST UPCOMING TRAINING
Paediatric first aid training
This 12 hour course is consistent with the criteria set out in Annex A of the EYFS 2021.
This course comprises of:
- 6 hours independent study (eLearning)
- 6 hours skills assessment (in person; small groups of 12 maximum)
Dates of skills session:
- Saturday 20th July 2024 (9.30am – 4.30pm) – Holsworthy Children’s Centre
- Thursday 10th October 2024 (9.30am – 4.30pm) – Kenn Centre, Nr. Exeter
- Saturday 30th November 2024 (9.30am – 4.30pm) – Totnes Children’s Centre
Cost: £75 per person
Bookings for this course are now being taken from the SHOP: EYCS Paediatric first aid training | DES (devoneducationservices.co.uk)
(you will need to add both products (eLearning and skills session) to your basket in order to pay and book).
Email eywd@devon.gov.uk if you need help with booking on.
Safeguarding children awareness (Group 2)
This course aims to raise awareness of the need for child protection and to have a knowledge and understanding of relevant procedures. These workshops are suitable for all those working in the early years and childcare (level 2).
It can be undertaken either as eLearning or a virtual session. Needs to be refreshed every 3 years.
Virtual dates:
- Monday 17th June 2024 (1.30pm – 4.30pm) – Microsoft Teams – Book your place via the DEL training website.
eLearning course:
Email eywd@devon.gov.uk if you need help with booking on.
Playtime training
A 3 hour training session endorsed by Play England.
The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the role of an adult in creating supportive environments for children’s freely chosen play opportunities. Participants will be given the opportunity to participate in activities which will underpin this knowledge and how this can then be transferred into their own settings.
Training objectives:
- Introductory playwork theory
- The benefits of play
- The responsibilities of the adult in responding to children’s play
This training is for practitioners working in HAF funded settings and early years and childcare settings which provide out of school clubs.
Dates:
The training can be undertaken virtually or face to face.
- Mon 10 June 2024 (10am – 1.30pm) – Microsoft Teams
- Tues 18 June 2024 (6.30pm – 9.30pm) – Broadclyst Victory Hall, Nr. Exeter
Fully funded.
Book your place through the Devon Education Services Shop.
You will need an account in order to book. Email eywd@devon.gov.uk if you need help with booking on.
Basic food safety and infection control
Co-delivered by a Teignbridge Environmental Health Officer and an Early Years and Childcare Adviser, this fully funded 3-hour update session will cover:
- General food safety and hygiene updates
- Main causes of food poisoning and how to prevent them
- Allergens
- Managing pets in the childcare environment
- Infection control measures
This course is suitable for practitioners (childminders and those who work in group-based settings) who prepare and provide simple snacks and may heat food parents provide. It is not suitable for those who fully prepare and provide cooked food.
Please note: this is an update/refresher session only – a certificate of attendance will be given to those who attend, which will count towards your CPD. Priority will be given to Teignbridge providers, as places are limited.
Dates:
- Weds 26th June 2024 (6pm – 9pm) – Old Forde House, Newton Abbot (face to face)
Book your place through the Devon Education Services Shop.
Fully funded
Email eywd@devon.gov.uk if you need help with booking on.
Oral health improvement training
A fully funded 2 hour virtual session for early years and childcare practitioners and out of school practitioners about the importance of oral health. Training is aimed at those working with children aged 0-11 years.
Training objectives:
- The consequences of poor oral health
- Diet and its impact on the dentition
- Causes, symptoms and how to prevent tooth decay
- Techniques and support for helping people maintain good oral hygiene
Date:
- Weds 12th June 2024 (6.30pm – 8.30pm) – Microsoft Teams
Fully funded.
Book your place through the Devon Education Services Shop.
Email eywd@devon.gov.uk if you need help with booking on.
Sensory processing in the early years
This course will support practitioners to understand what typical development of sensory processing in the early years looks like, considering effective universal provision to support sensory development and meet lower level needs.
Date:
- Weds 26 June 2024 (9.30am – 12pm) – virtual
Cost: £27.50
Book your place through the Devon Education Services Shop.
Email eywd@devon.gov.uk if you need help with booking on.
AET making sense of autism – early years (online)
Basic awareness training for all those engaging with children in early years settings. This includes teaching and support staff, office and ancillary staff, caterers, caretakers, transport staff and governors.
The training will support participants in:
- understanding the key areas of developmental difference experienced by autistic children
- building and promoting positive relationships
- the importance of understanding the individual and building upon his or her strengths
- supporting children in accessing teaching and learning
Date:
- Thursday 13th June 2024 (9.30am – 12pm) – virtual
Cost: £35
Book your place through the Devon Education Services Shop.
Email eywd@devon.gov.uk if you need help with booking on.
