Early Years

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings, Childminders and Schools.

South Gloucestershire Early years Settings, Childminders, and Schools will explore sustainability and climate change, using eco-friendly practices and action planning to integrate environmentally conscious practices into the foundation of childhood development play and learning for a sustainable future in their communities. We are caretakers of the planet.   

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Pre-Schools, Nurseries, Managers, Leads and Practitioners.

Do you feel confident to describe your curriculum?  Do you know the difference between curriculum and pedagogy?  Would you like to understand how your curriculum can be inclusive for all children within your setting?  This training will support your understanding and development of your curriculum and implementation of pedagogy and practice.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders and assistants.

Do you feel confident to describe your curriculum?  Do you know the difference between curriculum and pedagogy?  Would you like to understand how your curriculum can be inclusive for all children within your setting?  This training will support your understanding and development of your curriculum and implementation of pedagogy and practice.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings, Childminders and Schools.

This virtual one hour session will explore sustainability and climate change, using eco-friendly practices and action planning to integrate environmentally conscious practices into the foundation of childhood development play and learning for a sustainable future.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings, Childminders and Schools.

This virtual one hour session will explore sustainability and climate change, using eco-friendly practices and action planning to integrate environmentally conscious practices  into the foundation of childhood development play and learning for a sustainable future.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Language Champion settings only.

This in-person session is open to all settings who have had one or more practitioners attend the South Gloucestershire Language Champion training.  Join fellow Language Champions to explore inclusive strategies, current research, and practical approaches, enhancing outcomes across early years settings.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Language Champions only.

This in-person 1.5 hour session is open to all settings who have had one or more practitioners attend the South Gloucestershire Language Champion training.  Join fellow Language Champions to explore inclusive strategies, current research, and practical approaches, enhancing outcomes across early years settings.  

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Language Champion Settings only.

This in-person 1.5 hour session is for all settings who have had one or more practitioners attend the South Gloucestershire Language Champion training.  Join fellow Language Champions to explore inclusive strategies, current research, and practical approaches, enhancing outcomes across early years settings. 

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings and Schools.

This virtual one hour session looks at the NSPCC's Talk PANTS with Makaton.  This programme helps children with communication differences to stay safe from abuse and promotes safeguarding practice.  Using Makaton symbols and signs, it teaches the five key rules.  This session is for information only and is not a Makaton certified workshop.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Practitioners working in School Nursery Classes.

This in-person three session course is open to all nursery practitioners (teachers, nursery nurses, teaching assistants) working in school-based nursery classes (with children aged 2, 3 and 4 years).  A wide variety of topics, based on practitioner needs, will be covered. 

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings and Schools.

This virtual one hour session will help to promote inclusive communication by encouraging people to share, develop and use Makaton signs and symbols in everyday life.  Makaton is a communication programme that combines signs, symbols and speech to support communication.  

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings and Schools who have an interest in Makaton.

This virtual session promotes inclusive communication by encouraging people to share, develop and use Makaton signs and symbols in everyday life.  Makaton is a communication programme that combines signs, symbols, and speech to support communication. 

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings and Schools.

Makaton Sign and Share promotes inclusive communication by encouraging people to share, develop and use Makaton signs and symbols in everyday life.  Makaton is a communication programme that combines signs, symbols and speech to support communication. 

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings and Schools.

This virtual one hour session promotes inclusive communication by encouraging people to share, develop and use Makaton signs and symbols in everyday life.  Makaton is a communication programme that combines signs, symbols, and speech to support communication. 

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Schools staff working in School-Based Nursery and Reception Classes.

This in-person three part course, run by our team of Early Years Advisors, is open to Reception Teachers and TAs either new to or returning to EYFS, including ECTs.  We aim to equip attendees with the skills and knowledge needed to be able to effectively support all children within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Eligibility: This course is open to all South Gloucestershire Early Years practitioners.

This virtual one hour webinar for Early Years practitioners will explore strategies for working in partnership with families to support babies learning.  This session will introduce the concept of Funds of Knowledge - the rich culture knowledge, skills and experiences that children and families bring with them into early years settings.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Practitioners and Childminders.

This virtual one hour webinar is open to all Early Years staff working with babies who would like to explore the importance of interactions and what quality interactions with babies look like.  We will be exploring and reflecting on the concept of serve and return interactions - an essential foundation for early communication, attachment, and brain development.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings and Childminders.

This virtual one hour webinar is open to early years practitioners who want to gain a deeper understanding of babies sensory needs.  It will help to support practitioners in deepening their valuable understanding of babies sensory needs and how these sensory needs can influence babies' behaviour, development and sense of well-being.  

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Practitioners working in Baby Rooms.

This in-person two part course is open to those who are new to the baby room, returning to the role of in need of a refresher.  It will cover the fundamental aspects of working with children 0-2 years old.  We will be exploring the latest research and best practice in working with babies.

Eligibility: This course is open to Early Years Settings and Childminders.

The Power of Wonder and Play.  Join us for a joyful and inspiring day dedicated to reigniting the magic of play in early years.  This exclusive conference for nursery, pre-school practitioners and childminders offers opportunities to connect, explore and nurture wellbeing.  Let's celebrate the wonder of play and its vital role in early childhood development.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Nursery and Pre-School Owners, Managers and Leaders.

This virtual one hour session is open to leaders and managers of South Gloucestershire settings to find out more about the Funded Apprenticeship Support Network offer and to share their thoughts and perspectives on how this can support the sector.  

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings and Childminders.

From 10 November 2025, Ofsted will be using a revised Early Years inspection framework, featuring a new report card, a five-point grading scale, and expanded evaluation areas.  This one hour virtual briefing provides an essential overview of the changes and their implications for practice.  Delivered by Ofsted representatives, the sessions offer practitioners the opportunity to explore the updates, ask questions and prepare confidently for future inspections.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders.

This 1.5 hour session is an opportunity for Childminders in South Gloucestershire to share practice and engage in discussion around what is happening nationally and locally within clusters 1 and 2.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders.

This 1.5 hour session is for Childminders working in clusters 1 and 2.  It will provide an opportunity to share practice and engage in discussion around what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster area.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders. Pre-Schools and Day Nurseries.

This in-person 1.5 hour session is an opportunity for childminders and early years settings in South Gloucestershire to share practice and engage in discussion around what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster area.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders, Pre-Schools and Day Nurseries.

This in-person 1.5 hour session is an opportunity for childminders and early years settings in South Gloucestershire to share practice and engage in discussion around what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster area.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Pre-Schools and Day Nurseries.

This 1.5 hour session  is an opportunity for Early Years Settings in South Gloucestershire to share practice and engage in discussions around what is happening nationally and locally within cluster 1.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings.

This 1.5 hour session is an opportunity for South Gloucestershire early years settings in cluster 1 to share practice and engage in discussion around what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster area.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings.

This 1.5 hour session is an opportunity for pre-schools and day nurseries to share practice and engage in discussion around what is happening nationally and locally within cluster 2.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings.

This in-person 1.5 hour session is an opportunity for Early Years Settings to share practice and engage in discussion around what is happening nationally and locally within cluster 2.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings.

This 1.5 hour session is an opportunity for early years settings to share practice and engage in discussion around what is happening nationally and locally within cluster 2.  

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Pre-Schools and Day Nurseries.

This in-person 1.5 hour session is an opportunity for early years settings in South Gloucestershire to share practice and engage in discussion around what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster area.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders and Early Years Settings.

This 1.5 hour session is an opportunity for Childminders and early years settings to share practice and engage in discussion around what is happening nationally and locally within cluster 3.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders, Pre-Schools and Day Nurseries.

This in-person 1.5 hour session is an opportunity for childminders and early years settings in South Gloucestershire to share practice and engage in discussion around what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster area.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders.

This 1.5 hour session for South Gloucestershire Childminders provides an opportunity to share practice and engage in discussion around what is happening nationally and locally within cluster 3.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders.

This 1.5 hour session provides an opportunity for South Gloucestershire Childminders to share practice and engage in discussion around what is happening nationally and locally within cluster 3.  

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings.

This 1.5 hour session for South Gloucestershire pre-schools and day nurseries is an opportunity to share practice and engage in discussion around what is happening nationally and locally within cluster 3.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings.

This 1.5 hour session is an opportunity for South Gloucestershire Pre-School and Day Nursery Practitioners to share practice and engage in discussions around what is happening nationally, and locally within cluster 3. 

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders and Early Years Settings.

This 1.5 hour network is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders, Nurseries and Pre-Schools in cluster 4.5 to all come together to share practice and engage in what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster area.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders.

This 1.5 hour network is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders in clusters 4.5 and 6.  It is an opportunity to all come together to share practice and engage in what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster areas.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders.

This 1.5 hour session is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders in clusters 4.5 and 6 to all come together together to share practice and engage in what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster areas.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders, Pre-Schools and Day Nurseries.

This in-person 1.5 hour network is open to South Gloucestershire childminders and setting leaders in cluster 4.5 to all come together as a cluster to share practice and engage in what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster area.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings.

This 1.5 hour network is open to South Gloucestershire Pre-Schools and Nurseries in cluster 4.5 to all come together to share practice and engage in what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster area.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings.

This 1.5 hour session is open to South Gloucestershire Pre-Schools and Nurseries in cluster 4.5 to come together to share practice and engage in what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster area.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders and Early Years Settings.

This 1.5 hour session is open to South Gloucestershire Pre-Schools, Nurseries and Childminders in cluster 6 to come together as a cluster area to share practice and engage in what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster area.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings.

This in-person 1.5 hour session is open to Setting Leaders in cluster 6 to all come together as a cluster area to share practice and engage in what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster area.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders, Managers, Business Managers, Finance Officers and Pre-School Committee Members.

This virtual one hour briefing is open to staff at all early years providers who offer early education entitlement funding places and have signed a Provider Agreement, or are looking to start offering it, but don't currently and are interested in knowing more about it.  

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders, Managers, Business Managers, Finance Officers and Pre-School Committee Members.

This virtual one hour session is open to staff at all early years providers who offer early education entitlement funding places and have signed a Provider Agreement, or are looking to start offering it, but don't currently and are interested in knowing more about it.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Reception and Nursery Class teachers.

This virtual one hour briefing will provide updates and guidance for teachers leading and working in nursery and reception classes in South Gloucestershire primary schools.  

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Pre-School Committee Members and Managers.

This in-person two hour session will provide all of the information you will need to enable you to plan and hold a successful pre-school annual general meeting, making sure that all requirements are fulfilled. 

Eligibility: This course is open to Baby Room Leaders and Managers from South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings.

This virtual three session course is for leaders, managers, and those with senior responsibilities for working in the baby room.  It will facilitate participants to explore their responsibility in leading practice effectively.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Pre-School Committee Members and Managers.

This virtual two session network is an informal opportunity for pre-school committee officers to get together and network with others in a similar role, to learn from each other's experiences, discuss common issues, and plan for future succession.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Schools Reception Class Practitioners.

These in-person two hour sessions are open to all practitioners working in Reception classes and those responsible for assessment in schools.  These sessions will explore EYFSP data requirements and will enable delegates to explore and agree assessment information for children at the end of their Reception year.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Childminders, Pre-Schools and Day Nurseries.

This virtual two hour session, run by Lynda Cordukes, South Gloucestershire Safeguarding Adviser, is a free refresher session for South Gloucestershire Early Years Practitioners.  We will explore local authority updates, safeguarding scenarios and early years specific safeguarding changes.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders.

This six session course is open to childminders working with early years children in South Gloucestershire.  This course equips childminders with essential knowledge and practical strategies to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).  It covers inclusive practices, early identification, working with families, and accessing support services.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire education professionals working in the early years, which includes Childminders, Pre-Schools, Nurseries and School Reception Classes.

This two session virtual course by Autism Education Trust (AET) provides delegates with an introduction to autism.  It is most appropriate for colleagues who are working in early years with little or no past experience of working and caring for children with autism.  

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire education professionals working in the Early Years, which includes Childminders, Pre-Schools, Nurseries and School Reception Classes.

This in-person Autism Education Trust (AET) module will help delegates to think about the reasonable adjustments that can be made to support young autistic children in their setting, with the aim of creating long lasting impactful change to the early years environment. 

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire educational professionals working in the Early Years, which includes Childminders, Pre-Schools, Nurseries and School Reception Classes.

This three session virtual course is an in-depth training around identification and support focusing on the four areas of need.  A basic knowledge of autism is needed and it is suggested that delegates will have already completed Autism Education Trust: Making Sense of Autism.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire education professionals working in the Early Years, which includes Childminders, pre-schools, nurseries and school reception classes.

This in-person Autism Education Trust module is intended for early years delegates who have had some previous training or have experience of working with autistic children and who want to deepen their understanding of autistic play.   

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire SEND trained Childminders.

This virtual 1.5 hour network is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders who have previously completed the SEND Childminder training.  It will be an opportunity to network with other South Gloucestershire Childminders to continue your professional development in supporting and including all children through professional discussions and collaboration. 

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire SEND trained Childminders.

This virtual 1.5 hour network is open to South Gloucestershire Childminders who have previously completed the SEND Childminder training.  It will provide an opportunity to network with other Childminders, continue your professional development in supporting and including all children.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years SENDCOs and Managers.

This in-person 1.5 hour session is the first in a series of SEND Surgeries suitable for SENDCOs and managers working in South Gloucestershire settings.  It will provide attendees with an opportunity to discuss focused SEND topics and network with other early years settings.  

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years SENDCOs and Managers.

This in-person 1.5 hour session is one of six surgeries covering different themes that delegates can choose based on their professional development needs.  There will also be an opportunity to network with other early years settings.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years SENDCOs and Managers.

This in-person 1.5 hour session is one of six surgeries covering different topics that delegates can choose depending on their professional development needs.  There will also be an opportunity to network with other settings.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years SENDCOs and Managers.

This in-person 1.5 hour session is one of six surgeries covering different themes that delegates can choose based on their professional development needs.  There will also be an opportunity to network with other settings.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years SENDCOs and Managers.

This in-person 1.5 hour session is one of six surgeries covering different themes that delegates can choose based on their professional development needs.  there will also be an opportunity to network with other settings.

Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings, Childminders and Reception and Nursery Class Teachers.

This virtual half hour briefing is for those practitioners interested n the Five to Thrive Approach, offering insights into brain development and attachment in children.  Attendees can deepen their understanding and optionally continue with further training to enhance their practice.