Medication management (school age childcare)
This session has been designed to develop the knowledge and understanding of staff at all levels working in school age …
This session has been designed to develop the knowledge and understanding of staff at all levels working in school age …
This session has been created to give you an understanding of what working in school age childcare might look like, …
Induction for new workers to school age childcare Read More »
This session has been designed to give a fundamental understanding of play to those members of staff and volunteers who …
The national guidance for Early Years: Realising the Ambition has been out for a while now. For many of us, …
Refreshing the ambition – five key surprises in Realising the Ambition Read More »
The COVID pandemic was a few years ago now, but its effects are continuing, and so is the cost of …
Are the kids OK? Why are we still seeing greater need and what can we do? Read More »
There are lots of different views about how we should understand and respond to children’s behaviour, but most people are …
Behaviour is communication – but what does it say? Read More »
Providing high quality early learning and childcare is one of the most important jobs anyone can do for children and …
ELC is meant to be all about play and fun and it is, of course. But sometimes we have to …
Difficult conversations – how to approach them and what to do afterwards Read More »
Schemas are most often described as repeated patterns of behaviour seen in the play of young children, such as transporting, …
Next level schemas – from action to learning and thinking Read More »
Scotland has recently put the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child into domestic law. Guidance and inspection frameworks …
Not “too young”! Making rights and equalities real in ELC Read More »
Are you trauma-informed? ACE-Aware? Attachment-led? Resilience-building? There’s a lot of noise about trauma and adversity in childhood and it is …
Trauma informed practice in 3 easy steps (and 2 difficult ones) Read More »
This course is designed for professionals working with young children, for example in Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) or early …
Designed to support potential childminders in Scotland through every stage of the registration process and beyond. Our Childminding Induction Support …
Designed to support potential childminders in Scotland through every stage of the registration process and beyond. Our Childminding Induction Support …
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
This course aims to support your understanding and knowledge of ‘Realising the Ambition: Being Me’ and how childminders can implement …
This course aims to support your understanding and knowledge of ‘Realising the Ambition: Being Me’ and how childminders can implement …
The purpose of this course is to consolidate and build upon your child protection knowledge. This course is designed with …
The purpose of this course is to consolidate and build upon your child protection knowledge. This course is designed with …
This course will help you operate your business in a professional manner, whilst complying with the Health and Social Care …
This course will help you operate your business in a professional manner, whilst complying with the Health and Social Care …
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 »
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 »
Bumps2Bairns.com provides advice on all aspects of children’s development from pre-birth to starting school, including identifying what is “normal” and …
So, what are the ingredients for good mental health for young children? How do geography, politicsand culture impact that? And …
Supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing Read More »
Supporting children’s development is an introductory course for anyone who is interested in children’s development, especially support staff in schools, such …
The Early Years Scotland Events page summarises the latest professional learning sessions being hosted by Early Years Scotland. The list …
Engagement with this course will support practitioners to explore how to;
These sessions will explore how to support and improve high quality observations through self study, moderated forums and regular live …
Observation: The Power of Noticing, Understanding and Responding Read More »
The Care Inspectorate, Scottish Childminding Association and the Scottish Government have been working together to deliver free, themed online support …
Childminding self evaluation and self improvement support session Read More »
Course Description – This course is made up of 2 SQA accredited units and is designed to enable you to …
Course Description – This SQA accredited unit is designed to enable you to gain knowledge and understanding of additional support …
Supporting children and young people with additional support needs Read More »
This course offers continuing professional development for those already working with children and young people in a childcare setting. These …
Course Description – The SQA-certificated Forest Kindergarten course has been put together to specifically meet the needs of practitioners who …
This course is for people who have a lead role and responsibility within their organisation for Child Protection practice. This would include …
This training is suitable for everyone who works with children, whether you work directly with children or indirectly in an …
The module aims to address the following learning outcomes: Using inspiring, child-led and play-based approaches to develop children’s early learning …
After completing this course you should be able to: Identify the broad range of additional support needs that children in …
Building confidence in identifying and responding to additional support needs Read More »
Your learning will cover the following learning outcomes: How are early language and literacy linked to and build on other …
Supporting the Development and Progression of Children’s Early Language and Literacy Read More »
By the end of this module you will be able to: Fully appreciate the role that parents play in supporting …
Supporting Parents to Further Engage in Their Child’s Development Read More »
In this module, you will develop an understanding of: How a range of social factors can impact on children’s health, …
The Education Scotland Events page summarises the latest professional learning sessions being hosted by Education Scotland. The list of available …
This FAIB regulated and certificated course is delivered over 2 day with a total of 12 hours learning time, excluding …
This FAIB regulated and certificated course is delivered over 3 days with a total of 18 hours contact time, excluding …
This FAIB regulated and certificated course is delivered over 1 day with a total of 6 hours contact time, excluding …
This FAIB regulated and certificated course is delivered over 1 day with a total of 6 hours contact time, excluding …
The Education Scotland: National Improvement Hub -Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) page, summarises the latest professional learning resources available from …
Education Scotland: A summary of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) resources Read More »
General Information We have developed this resource as a response to the Early learning and childcare sector, who have asked …
This resource is an easy reference for information, including Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC), Wellbeing Indicators (SHANARRI), Building …
Explore what you need to know and be able to do to engage effectively with children and young people. This …
Introduction This ebook will help your implement a mentoring programme in your early learning and childcare service. This book has …
Mentoring for early education and childcare ebook Read More »
Introduction Scottish Government’s national induction resource for people joining the early learning and childcare workforce sets out how you can …
Early learning and childcare – national induction resource Read More »
You can practice recording observations of children’s development in this free learning resource from the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) …
This HACCP online training course has been created for all food business managers and supervisors. This online HACCP Level 3 course teaches …
This Food Hygiene level 2 online course as been created for all food handlers who require a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate. …
Created for anyone working where human blood could be present this online Blood borne Pathogens training courseeducates learners about how to …
Learn how to reduce risks to the health & safety of your employees by establishing an effective management system that …
In this online 1-hour course on Paediatric First Aid you will learn a range of potentially life-saving skills. This course …
Engagement with this course will support practitioners to explore how to; •develop a highly engaging and creative environment for children•understand …
This online Self Study Course looks at how practitioners can work with families to share their focus on the importance …
This course is the first in a series of courses to support effective early years practice and will inspire you …
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 »
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 »
The importance of play in learning covers the following topics: The policy context for play in Scotland, what is play …
This course aims to raise your awareness of the Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) approach and its connection …
This course is designed to increase your skills and knowledge of Signalong, the popular early years sign language.. In our …
This course meets childcare registration requirements for employees working in a low-risk workplace who care for babies and children. If …
This course is suitable for high risk workplaces and recommended for larger businesses and those with more complex risks such …
The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is ideal for anyone needing a regulated First Aid Training qualification. This …
This course is for those who have a current First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification …
Diagnosis of clinical shock in a casualty Treatment for shock Burns Common cause of burns in both domestic and workplace …
Two day Paediatric First Aid course £750 providing 12 places (Currently reduced to 6 due to Covid-19) An in depth …
A one day course packed with practical play and learning ideas – to make the most of our variable UK …
This long term course is ideal for nurseries seeking to support the expansion of hours through better and more effective …
Practical workshop involving the participation of the whole EY staff team in a setting. We help build on ideas, assessing …
A series of 8 sessions, taking staff, parents and children outdoors, supporting attachment and bonding through natural play. Max of …
The course covers the following topics – the context for play in Scotland, why play is important, Getting it Right …
The PDA: Strategic Planning for Play, level 8, is an exciting new CPD qualification which is designed to promote and …
Managing risk in play covers the following themes: the policy context for play in Scotland, including guidance from the regulator, …
The Play Types Toolkit training is for schools and education professionals, and others working with children in various settings. The …
This course aims to raise your awareness of the Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) approach and its connection …
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 in your grounds – audit and suggestions Light touch grounds development, such as willow domes, landscape planting and …
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 »
This 10-day training course is the nationally recognised level required if you want to lead at Forest School. The first …
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 »
f you want to develop as an assistant at Forest School level 2 training is for you. This 5-day training …
EFAW 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work This 6 hour course for small or low risk work places provides …
FAW 3 Day First Aid at Work This 18 hour course for all work places where First Aiders are required, …
This course is one in a series of Early Years Scotland mini self study courses to support effective early years …
Behaviour: Supporting Positive Relationships Mini Self Study Course Read More »
This course is one in a series of Early Years Scotland mini self study courses to support effective early years …
This course is one in a series of Early Years Scotland mini self study courses to support effective early years …
Building Children’s Understanding of Numeracy and Mathematics Read More »
This course is one in a series of Early Years Scotland mini self study courses to support effective early years …
This course is one in a series of Early Years Scotland mini self study courses to support effective early years …
This course will explore how to develop a highly engaging and creative curriculum and provide an outstanding range of innovative, …
This course aims to raise your awareness of child abuse and encourages you to take a pro-active approach to child …
This course aims to raise your awareness of child abuse and encourages you to take a pro-active approach to child …
This course looks at the current guidance on child-led participation and children’s rights in relation to participation. It is for …
This course looks at the current guidance on child-led participation and children’s rights in relation to participation. It is for …