Childminding Induction Support Programme
Designed to support potential childminders in Scotland through every stage of the registration process and beyond. Our Childminding Induction Support …
Face to Face
Parental Involvement: Laying Foundations for Effective Partnerships
An integral part of a professional childminding service is developing effective partnerships with parents. In this course you will learn …
Parental Involvement: Laying Foundations for Effective Partnerships Read More »
Curriculum for Excellence: Early years (3-5 Years)
The aim of this course is to introduce the Curriculum for Excellence and provide an understanding of how it works …
Curriculum for Excellence: Early years (3-5 Years) Read More »
Realising the Ambition
This course aims to support your understanding and knowledge of ‘Realising the Ambition: Being Me’ and how childminders can implement …
Enhanced Child Protection
The purpose of this course is to consolidate and build upon your child protection knowledge. This course is designed with …
The Business Side of Childminding
This course will help you operate your business in a professional manner, whilst complying with the Health and Social Care …
Infection Prevention and Control in a Childminding Setting
Learn about germs and the spread of infection and what precautions you should put in place to prevent the spread …
Infection Prevention and Control in a Childminding Setting Read More »
Understanding Child Development 0-3 Years
Helping children to develop as confident, enthusiastic, and effective learners is central to childminding. Skilled childminders observe all the time …
Award in Forest Kindergarten
Course Description – The SQA-certificated Forest Kindergarten course has been put together to specifically meet the needs of practitioners who …
Child Protection Lead Training
This course is for people who have a lead role and responsibility within their organisation for Child Protection practice. This would include …
Child Protection Awareness Training
This training is suitable for everyone who works with children, whether you work directly with children or indirectly in an …
Education Scotland: Events
The Education Scotland Events page summarises the latest professional learning sessions being hosted by Education Scotland. The list of available …
Paediatric First Aid at Work
This FAIB regulated and certificated course is delivered over 2 day with a total of 12 hours learning time, excluding …
First Aid at Work
This FAIB regulated and certificated course is delivered over 3 days with a total of 18 hours contact time, excluding …
Emergency Paediatric First Aid at Work
This FAIB regulated and certificated course is delivered over 1 day with a total of 6 hours contact time, excluding …
Emergency First Aid at Work
This FAIB regulated and certificated course is delivered over 1 day with a total of 6 hours contact time, excluding …
Education Scotland: National Improvement Hub – Early Learning and Childcare
The Education Scotland: National Improvement Hub -Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) page, summarises the latest professional learning resources available from …
Education Scotland: National Improvement Hub – Early Learning and Childcare Read More »
Visual Communication
Learning outcomes include:
Skills for School & Life
Learning outcomes include: Increased insight into activity analysis and grading to promote optimal independence
Sensory Room Design & Use
Learning outcomes include:
Regulation & Relaxation
Learning outcomes include:
Practical MSN Strategies
Learning outcomes include:
Oh Behave
Learning outcomes include:
MSN Awareness
Learning outcomes include: An increased appreciation of common MSN conditions and their co-exisiting presentations. Improved insight into MSN related factors …
Move & Learn
Learning outcomes include:
Making Sense
Learning outcomes include:
Playwork Intervention Approaches
This course covers playwork intervention styles – approaches that adults can use to facilitate play and to work with individual …
Risk and Play
This training course explores various aspects of risk in children’s play. It is relevant to people working with (or responsible for …
Play and Resilience
The session looks at play in relation to Adverse Childhood Experiences and its potential to be a protective factor for …
Loose Parts Play
This training course introduces the concept of loose parts and explores the benefits this offers children in their play setting. …
Introduction to Play
This course provides an overview of playwork research and practice regarding self-directed play. It is ideal for those new to …
Leadership and Management
Full day training to improve the skills and knowledge of Early Learning and Childcare managers and leaders in order to …
Working Together to Support Families
Duration: Full Day What will I learn?
Risky Play, Safer Learning!
Develop practitioner confidence in supporting children to assess and manage risks during their everyday experiences. Duration: Full Day What will …
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Duration: Half Day Who should attend: Suitable for all early years practitioners working with children of all age Level: Introductory …
Pre Birth to Three
Every interaction counts – provide the highest quality care to babies and toddlers with NDNA Scotland’s popular training course. What …
Promoting Positive Behaviour
Strategies to support and promote positive behaviour in young children Duration: Half day Who should attend: Suitable for practitioners working …
Outdoor Maths and Literacy
Explore the developmental benefits of outdoor maths and literacy for children. In February 2018, as part of the 1140 hours …
Outdoor and Risky Play
Be confident your outdoor environment supports risky play for all children. Duration: Half day Who should attend: All practitioners Level: …
Understanding and supporting transitions in ELC
Duration: Half Day What will I learn?
Understanding Autism
This workshop provides our most up to date understanding of autism and includes examples of how autism affects different people …
Paediatric First Aid (2 days)
This qualification provides the necessary skills and knowledge to deal with a range of emergencies involving children. On completion, candidates …
Moving and Handling: Working with Children
Moving and Handling is a key part of the working day for most childcare employees and carers. Poor moving and …
Moving and Handling with Hoist Training: Working with Children
Moving and Handling is a key part of the working day for most childcare employees and carers. Poor moving and …
Moving and Handling with Hoist Training: Working with Children Read More »
Epilepsy Awareness
Our Epilepsy Awareness course is an introduction or refresher course suitable for staff or volunteers working with clients with epilepsy, …
Emergency Paediatric First Aid
The aim of this qualification is for the candidates to attain the knowledge and practical competencies required to deal with …
Starcatchers Creative Skills in Early Childhood Practice SQA
For those who have completed the Creative Skills Training Programme, there is the opportunity to continue their learning and turn …
Starcatchers Creative Skills in Early Childhood Practice SQA Read More »
Starcatchers’ Creative Skills Training Programme
Develop your creative confidence to put expressive arts at the heart of early years practice and create inspirational learning spaces …
Starcatchers’ Creative Skills Training Programme Read More »
Starcatchers’ Creative Skills Training Programme (commissioned training)
Develop your creative confidence to put expressive arts at the heart of early years practice and create inspirational learning spaces …
Starcatchers’ Creative Skills Training Programme (commissioned training) Read More »
Out of School Care bespoke tailored training
SOSCN has written and delivers a number of training sessions all of which have been created to meet the specific …
Physical Activity and Wellbeing Training for out of school care staff
There are 2 sessions in the series that set out to give participants an understanding of the importance of physical …
Physical Activity and Wellbeing Training for out of school care staff Read More »
Resilience and adverse childhood experiences
Training Overview Building Resilience to counteract Adverse Childhood Experiences- how out of school care services can support children in their …
The importance of play in learning
The importance of play in learning covers the following topics: The policy context for play in Scotland, what is play …
1 day Paediatric Emergency First Aid at Work Course
This valuable one day course equips anyone who cares for children with the essential skills needed in an emergency. Resuscitation …
1 day Paediatric Emergency First Aid at Work Course Read More »
Understanding Challenging Behaviour 2
In our first Understanding Challenging Behavior course you get to explore some of the causes of challenging behavior and discuss …
Emergency First Aid at Work
Emergency First Aid at Work – this is a recognised basic First Aid course, accredited through SQA which covers all the …
GIRFEC into Practice
This course aims to raise your awareness of the Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) approach and its connection …
Signalong – follow on
This course is designed to increase your skills and knowledge of Signalong, the popular early years sign language.. In our …
Loose Parts Play Training
Loose parts aren’t prescriptive and offer limitless possibilities. A stick, for example, may become a fishing rod, a tool to …
Outdoor Play and Learning Training
We deliver a wide range of tailored outdoor play and learning opportunities and like for our training to be designed …
Emergency Paediatric First Aid
This course meets childcare registration requirements for employees working in a low-risk workplace who care for babies and children. If …
First Aid at Work
This course is suitable for high risk workplaces and recommended for larger businesses and those with more complex risks such …
Emergency First Aid at Work
The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is ideal for anyone needing a regulated First Aid Training qualification. This …
Annual First Aid Refresher
This course is for those who have a current First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification …
Emergency Childcare First Aid
Diagnosis of clinical shock in a casualty Treatment for shock Burns Common cause of burns in both domestic and workplace …
Paediatric First Aid
Two day Paediatric First Aid course £750 providing 12 places (Currently reduced to 6 due to Covid-19) An in depth …
Understanding Behavioural Challenges
This course is an interactive workshop where we look at the causes of behaviour and techniques to de-escalate situations, to …
Introduction to Signalong
The aims of this workshop are to understand the purpose and use of sign-supported communication, and how to use signing …
Outdoors What Ever the Weather
A one day course packed with practical play and learning ideas – to make the most of our variable UK …
Outdoors EY practitioner – 1140 hours
This long term course is ideal for nurseries seeking to support the expansion of hours through better and more effective …
My World Outdoors
Practical workshop involving the participation of the whole EY staff team in a setting. We help build on ideas, assessing …
Nurturing Nature (Early Years)
A series of 8 sessions, taking staff, parents and children outdoors, supporting attachment and bonding through natural play. Max of …
Planning for play – play, planning and place
The course covers the following topics – the context for play in Scotland, why play is important, Getting it Right …
Strategic Planning for Play – PDA
The PDA: Strategic Planning for Play, level 8, is an exciting new CPD qualification which is designed to promote and …
Managing risk in play
Managing risk in play covers the following themes: the policy context for play in Scotland, including guidance from the regulator, …
Play Types Toolkit
The Play Types Toolkit training is for schools and education professionals, and others working with children in various settings. The …
Nature Play and Nurture
3-day learner-centred CPL plus observation visit to Nature Play and Nurture session. For all Early Years staff (age 2 up to early …
Nature Play and Nurture consultancy
Nature play in your grounds – audit and suggestions Light touch grounds development, such as willow domes, landscape planting and …
Level 1 Award in Forest School Ethos and Principles
A 3-day Open Colleges Network-accredited introduction to Forest School combining lots of outdoor experience with some indoor information and theory …
Level 1 Award in Forest School Ethos and Principles Read More »
Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders
This 10-day training course is the nationally recognised level required if you want to lead at Forest School. The first …
Outdoor First Aid for Forest School and Outdoor Woodland Learning
Our Forest School and Outdoor Learning Practitioners first aid course is a 2-day (16 hour) first aid course, tailored to requirements of …
Outdoor First Aid for Forest School and Outdoor Woodland Learning Read More »
Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants
f you want to develop as an assistant at Forest School level 2 training is for you. This 5-day training …
Aiding Better Communication
There are several teaching techniques and communication systems helpful to support a variety of daily living activities and skills. In …
Disability Awareness
This discussion-based workshop offers you the opportunity to think about and discuss disability. We share different perspectives and outline models …
Inclusive Play
Our inclusive play training aims to develop your inclusive play practice, and build your confidence in creating dynamic and imaginative …
Child Protection Awareness
This is an interactive course with group discussion and small group exercises after each topic, and is suitable for all …
Introduction to Food Hygiene (REHIS)
The standard Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) course for staff and volunteers who serve food (including feeding) and/or …
Emergency First Aid at Work
EFAW 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work This 6 hour course for small or low risk work places provides …
First Aid at Work
FAW 3 Day First Aid at Work This 18 hour course for all work places where First Aiders are required, …
Hand in Hand Approach: using the Hand in Hand listening tools in childcare settings
Hand in Hand is a connection-based approach to parenting and working with children (see http://www.handinhandparenting.org). At the Secret Garden we have …
Hand in Hand Approach: using the Hand in Hand listening tools in childcare settings Read More »
In the Woods Workshop
The Secret Garden Outdoor Nursery in Letham, Fife, opened its invisible doors for the first time in 2008, as the …
Creating Inclusive Play Opportunities
This training course provides an introduction to practical approaches that support children of all abilities and needs to participate in, …
Developing a Play Policy
This session is relevant to anyone working anywhere children play and will enable you to create a good policy context …
Engaging Children in Developing Your Services
This course provide tools for seeking children’s views and involving them in developing your services. It is relevant to anyone …
Introduction to Outdoor Play
This training course provides an introduction to creating self-directed play opportunities outdoors. It is ideal for both those new to …
Forest School Leader (Forest and Outdoor Learning Award Level 8 – SCQF)
Forest School is an internationally recognised form of outdoor learning. It is more than just ‘playing outside.’ It is an …
Forest School Leader (Forest and Outdoor Learning Award Level 8 – SCQF) Read More »
FUNdamental Outdoor Skills Training
(Previously called Fire and Tools Skills) Teachers, facilitators and community groups often worry about doing outdoor activities because of health and …
FUNdamental Play Training – Sticks and String
FUNdamental Play Training is an activity based training day for people who work with Early Years children in the outdoors. …
Appreciating Autism
Learning outcomes include:
Autism Day
Learning outcomes include: Improved insight into the importance of taking a positive approach and utilising ‘out the box’ thinking and …
Growing up & Relationships
Price£15 Parents/Carers £30 Professionals Delivery TypeFace to face Training ProviderSensationALL Growing up & Relationships Learning outcomes include:
Adult role in supporting play and quality interactions
This NDNA Scotland course will give you the skills to perform your role as designated lead for child protection. Duration: …
Adult role in supporting play and quality interactions Read More »
Equality and Diversity
Course details Duration: Half day What will I learn? Understand and be able to explain the difference between equal opportunities …
Attachment and the Key Worker
A quality driven key worker approach positively affects children’s behaviour. Duration: half day Who should attend: all childcare practitioners Level: …
Building the Ambition
Duration: half day Who should attend: all childcare practitioners Level: Intermediate What will I learn? Delegates will explore current understanding …
Consulting with Children
Meet the basic rights of the child through consulting with children. Duration: full day Who should attend: all childcare practitioners …
Courageous Conversations
Increase your confidence in having difficult conversations with parents and professionals. Course details Duration: Half day Who should attend: Suitable …
Curriculum for Excellence
Course details Duration: Half day Who should attend: This course is aimed at all childcare practitioners, particularly those who wish …
Exploring Children’s Schemas
Duration: Half dayWho should attend: All childcare practitioners What will I learn?Whilst children play and learn they exhibit patterns of behaviours. These …
Getting it Right for Every Child
Embed the 14 values of GIRFEC into your setting’s practice Delegates will learn about how to embed the 14 values …
How Good is our Early Learning and Childcare?
Improve your self-evaluation through your understanding of the How Good is Our Early Learning and Childcare document. Duration: Half day …
Child Protection in a Childminding Setting
This course aims to raise your awareness of child abuse and encourages you to take a pro-active approach to child …
Child-led planning: Creating Meaningful Experiences
This course is for childminders who wish to improve or develop a planning system responsive to children’s needs, in line …
Child-led planning: Creating Meaningful Experiences Read More »
Children’s Rights: Participation in practice
This course looks at the current guidance on child-led participation and children’s rights in relation to participation. It is for …
Community Childminding
Children may be allocated a childminding place as part of a range of support services that the family might access. The …