PVI's and Childminders
child protection, if there’s been a gap since
basic training or a safeguarding incident has taken
place. It provides foundational knowledge for
Level 2: Intermediate Safeguarding.
- know the different areas of abuse - physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect
- recognise signs and respond to appropriately
- understand the significance of following policy and procedure
- understand role of MASH & LADO
- whistleblow confidently
New childminders & qualified staff
Unqualified staff
Childminding assistants
Apprentices
Governing bodies
This is a 2-part course, providing an in-depth look at best practice in the EYFS including:
- Understanding the statutory requirements of the EYFS curriculum
- Creating an environment that really enables learning for children and adults
- Developing manageable assessments, including the EYFS profile
- Building an effective team
Participants will have the opportunity to explore current research and deepen their understanding of how they can provide the best early years experience for their children.
Feedback from previous participants:
"The course has enabled me to develop my knowledge further..." Class Teacher
"As someone new to not only early years but teaching as a whole, I found it helped me to understand the process and goals of the early years..." School based student
"The course has provided a lot of info and increased my knowledge..." Deputy Head
Pupils will:
- experience high quality EYFS provision which will meet their needs
Practitioners will:
- increase their knowledge of EYFS pedagogy and how they can effectively deliver this in their setting
Settings will:
- make links with other settings and share effective practice through wider networking
Support Staff, ECTs, Qualified Teachers who are new to the EYFS, or Senior Leaders and staff who want to develop their understanding of EYFS pedagogy and practice.
Apple Teacher is a free professional development programme from Apple that introduces the basics of using iPad, explores productivity with Pages, Keynote and Numbers and then creativity with iMovie and GarageBand.
Over the two half-days, this course will work through all six ‘badges’ of Apple Teacher, enabling the attendee to gain their Apple teacher recognition by the end of the second workshop.
Schools will:
- Have staff who are better equiped to make effective use of iPad in the classroom
Pupils will:
- Enjoy more connected, creative, collaborative and personal learning experiences on iPad
Staff will:
- Be recognised as an Apple Teacher by the end of the second workshop
- Have the skills and knowledge to use a range of iPad apps and tools in the classroom
