Observing children
You can practice recording observations of children’s development in this free learning resource from the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) …
Outdoor play
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. …
Risky Play, Safer Learning!
Develop practitioner confidence in supporting children to assess and manage risks during their everyday experiences. Duration: Full Day What will …
Pre Birth to Three
Every interaction counts – provide the highest quality care to babies and toddlers with NDNA Scotland’s popular training course. What …
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: …
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 …
Understanding Autism
This workshop provides our most up to date understanding of autism and includes examples of how autism affects different people …
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 (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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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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, …
In the Woods Workshop
The Secret Garden Outdoor Nursery in Letham, Fife, opened its invisible doors for the first time in 2008, as the …
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 …
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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. …