Froebel in childhood practice course
This course is designed for professionals working with young children, for example in Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) or early […]
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Creative Play
National STEM CPL Module
The module aims to address the following learning outcomes: Using inspiring, child-led and play-based approaches to develop children’s early learning
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Building confidence in identifying and responding to additional support needs
After completing this course you should be able to: Identify the broad range of additional support needs that children in
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Supporting the Development and Progression of Children’s Early Language and Literacy
Your learning will cover the following learning outcomes: How are early language and literacy linked to and build on other
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Supporting Parents to Further Engage in Their Child’s Development
By the end of this module you will be able to: Fully appreciate the role that parents play in supporting
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Understanding the Social Factors which may Impact on Children’s Outcomes in the Early Years
In this module, you will develop an understanding of: How a range of social factors can impact on children’s health,
Early learning and childcare – national induction resource
Introduction Scottish Government’s national induction resource for people joining the early learning and childcare workforce sets out how you can
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Playwork Intervention Approaches
This course covers playwork intervention styles – approaches that adults can use to facilitate play and to work with individual
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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
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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
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Outdoor Maths and Literacy
Explore the developmental benefits of outdoor maths and literacy for children. In February 2018, as part of the 1140 hours
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Outdoor and Risky Play
Be confident your outdoor environment supports risky play for all children. Duration: Half day Who should attend: All practitioners Level:
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The Art of Open Ended Play
Engagement with this course will support practitioners to explore how to; •develop a highly engaging and creative environment for children•understand
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Recognising and Supporting Schematic Play
This course is the first in a series of courses to support effective early years practice and will inspire you
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Understanding Autism
This workshop provides our most up to date understanding of autism and includes examples of how autism affects different people
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Understanding Behavioural Challenges
This course is an interactive workshop where we look at the causes of behaviour and techniques to de-escalate situations, to
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Introduction to Signalong
The aims of this workshop are to understand the purpose and use of sign-supported communication, and how to use signing
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Outdoors What Ever the Weather
A one day course packed with practical play and learning ideas – to make the most of our variable UK
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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
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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
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Play Types Toolkit
The Play Types Toolkit training is for schools and education professionals, and others working with children in various settings. The
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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
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Nature Play and Nurture consultancy
Nature play in your grounds – audit and suggestions Light touch grounds development, such as willow domes, landscape planting and
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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
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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
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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
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Aiding Better Communication
There are several teaching techniques and communication systems helpful to support a variety of daily living activities and skills. In
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Disability Awareness
This discussion-based workshop offers you the opportunity to think about and discuss disability. We share different perspectives and outline models
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Inclusive Play
Our inclusive play training aims to develop your inclusive play practice, and build your confidence in creating dynamic and imaginative
High Quality Learning Experiences
This course will explore how to develop a highly engaging and creative curriculum and provide an outstanding range of innovative,
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Creating Inclusive Play Opportunities
This training course provides an introduction to practical approaches that support children of all abilities and needs to participate in,
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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
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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:
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Building the Ambition
Duration: half day Who should attend: all childcare practitioners Level: Intermediate What will I learn? Delegates will explore current understanding
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