The COVID pandemic was a few years ago now, but its effects are continuing, and so is the cost of […]
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There are lots of different views about how we should understand and respond to children’s behaviour, but most people are
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Providing high quality early learning and childcare is one of the most important jobs anyone can do for children and
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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 »
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
Froebel in childhood practice course 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
The Early Years Scotland Events page summarises the latest professional learning sessions being hosted by Early Years Scotland. The list
Early Years Scotland: Events 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 »
The module aims to address the following learning outcomes: Using inspiring, child-led and play-based approaches to develop children’s early learning
National STEM CPL Module Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Learning outcomes include: Increased insight into activity analysis and grading to promote optimal independence
Skills for School & Life Read More »
Learning outcomes include: An increased appreciation of common MSN conditions and their co-exisiting presentations. Improved insight into MSN related factors
Duration: Full Day What will I learn?
Working Together to Support Families Read More »
Duration: Half Day Who should attend: Suitable for all early years practitioners working with children of all age Level: Introductory
Personal, Social and Emotional Development Read More »
This workshop provides our most up to date understanding of autism and includes examples of how autism affects different people
Understanding Autism Read More »
Moving and Handling is a key part of the working day for most childcare employees and carers. Poor moving and
Moving and Handling: Working with Children Read More »
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 »
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 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 »
In our first Understanding Challenging Behavior course you get to explore some of the causes of challenging behavior and discuss
Understanding Challenging Behaviour 2 Read More »
This course is designed to increase your skills and knowledge of Signalong, the popular early years sign language.. In our
Signalong – follow on Read More »
We deliver a wide range of tailored outdoor play and learning opportunities and like for our training to be designed
Outdoor Play and Learning Training Read More »
This course is an interactive workshop where we look at the causes of behaviour and techniques to de-escalate situations, to
Understanding Behavioural Challenges Read More »
The aims of this workshop are to understand the purpose and use of sign-supported communication, and how to use signing
Introduction to Signalong Read More »
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 Read More »
Nature play in your grounds – audit and suggestions Light touch grounds development, such as willow domes, landscape planting and
Nature Play and Nurture consultancy Read More »
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
Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders Read More »
f you want to develop as an assistant at Forest School level 2 training is for you. This 5-day training
Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants Read More »
There are several teaching techniques and communication systems helpful to support a variety of daily living activities and skills. In
Aiding Better Communication Read More »
This discussion-based workshop offers you the opportunity to think about and discuss disability. We share different perspectives and outline models
Disability Awareness Read More »
Our inclusive play training aims to develop your inclusive play practice, and build your confidence in creating dynamic and imaginative
This course is one in a series of Early Years Scotland mini self study courses to support effective early years
Exploring Autism in the Early Years Read More »
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 »
This training course provides an introduction to practical approaches that support children of all abilities and needs to participate in,
Creating Inclusive Play Opportunities Read More »
Learning outcomes include: Improved insight into the importance of taking a positive approach and utilising ‘out the box’ thinking and
Price£15 Parents/Carers £30 Professionals Delivery TypeFace to face Training ProviderSensationALL Growing up & Relationships Learning outcomes include:
Growing up & Relationships Read More »
Meet the basic rights of the child through consulting with children. Duration: full day Who should attend: all childcare practitioners
Consulting with Children Read More »
Embed the 14 values of GIRFEC into your setting’s practice Delegates will learn about how to embed the 14 values
Getting it Right for Every Child Read More »
