This 2 day course will review the knowledge, skills and objectives necessary for First Aid.

This will include CPR, resuscitation, bandaging, burns, and other First Aid issues.  A copy of the latest edition of the First Aid at Work manual will be provided and the new certificate will be valid for three years.

Attendance is required on both dates.

Candidates can now requalify up to 28 days after the expiry but must produce their First Aid at Work certificate on the first day of the course as proof of eligibility (this has been extended throughout the Covid-19 pandemic)

Practitioners will:

• be up-to-date and confident in their ability to deal with First Aid situations as and when they arise at work

Those renewing their Health and Safety Regulations, First Aid at Work certificate

This session will explore developing and delivering a curriculum which embeds the ethos of challenge, promoting curiosity and effective learning for children in our settings. 

Understanding why we, as practitioners, are doing what we are doing and being able to confidently assess the impact of that learning for children is key to their development and progression.  

The characteristics of effective teaching and learning will be explored to support practitioners in identifying, scaffolding and celebrating opportunities for learning in line with the EYFS. 

The session will also explore supporting children with SEND in settings to ensure all children are reaching their fullest potential in these crucial early years. 

PVIs and Childminders

Training will include:

• Learning about fine and gross motor skills
• Mark making
• Prewriting shapes
• Letter formation
• Assistive technology available to support handwriting/writing development

Pupils will:

• benefit from carefully planned support tailored to meet individual needs 

Staff will:

• have increased confidence to support pupils with their fine motor skills development and mark making with a view to developing their handwriting
• have an understanding about the variety of assistive technology available to support handwriting/writing development

SENCOs, Teachers, and support staff supporting children with Down Syndrome

A drop-in session for staff who are using the Word Up approach with pupils. 

The session can be tailored to meet individuals needs and provide advice, support and resources. 

Practitioners will:

• have increased confidence in using effective strategies to engage pupils and develop their language and reading

SENCOs, Class Teachers, and Teaching Assistants