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 …
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 …
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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 »
This training course explores various aspects of risk in children’s play. It is relevant to people working with (or responsible for …
The session looks at play in relation to Adverse Childhood Experiences and its potential to be a protective factor for …
This training course introduces the concept of loose parts and explores the benefits this offers children in their play setting. …
This course provides an overview of playwork research and practice regarding self-directed play. It is ideal for those new to …
This training course provides an introduction to practical approaches that support children of all abilities and needs to participate in, …
This training course provides an introduction to creating self-directed play opportunities outdoors. It is ideal for both those new to …