Adventurous, Destructive and Risky Play in Early Years (EY730)
Eligibility: This course is open to Early Years settings, childminders and schools in South Gloucestershire.
This course explores the value of risky, superhero, weapon, and destructive play in child development. It highlights how such experiences support resilience, boundary testing, and critical thinking. Participants will learn to recognise the benefits of dynamic risk and support children in safely managing challenges within a nurturing outdoor environment.
Becoming a Language Champion Autumn 2026 (EY665)
Eligibility: This course is open to Early Years practitioners working with children aged 2-5, we will prioritise South Gloucestershire settings and childminders.
A four-session course training early years practitioners to become language champions, focusing on communication-rich practice, supporting neurodivergent and dual language learners, and using storytelling creatively. The course builds skills, inclusive strategies, and opens ongoing CPD through the local language champion network.
Becoming a Language Champion Spring 2027 (EY663)
Eligibility: This course is open to Early Years practitioners working with children aged 2-5, we will prioritise South Gloucestershire settings and childminders.
A four-session course training early years practitioners to become language champions, focusing on communication-rich practice, supporting neurodivergent and dual language learners, and using storytelling creatively. The course builds skills, inclusive strategies, and opens ongoing CPD through the local language champion network.
Childminder Makaton Sign & Share - Spring/Easter/ World Book Day (EY650)
Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire childminders only.
This session promotes inclusive communication by encouraging people to share, develop and use Makaton signs and symbols in everyday life.
Childminder Makaton Sign & Share - Summer/Holidays/Going to School (EY652)
Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire childminders only.
This session promotes inclusive communication by encouraging people to share, develop and use Makaton signs and symbols in everyday life.
Childminder Makaton Sign & Share - Winter/Christmas (EY659)
Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire childminders only.
This session promotes inclusive communication by encouraging people to share, develop and use Makaton signs and symbols in everyday life.
Curriculum-Based Outdoor Learning Level 2 Accredited (EY731)
Eligibility: This course is open to Early Years settings and schools.
The Level 2 Curriculum Based Outdoor Learning Practitioner qualification supports educators to develop and deepen their understanding of curriculum-based outdoor learning. Participants build confidence in planning, delivering, and evaluating sessions, enhancing outdoor spaces, engaging staff, children, and families, and exploring seasonal, sustainable, nature-based learning experiences.
Language Champion Autumn Network 2026 (EY660)
Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Settings & Childminders who have had one or more practiotioners attend the South Gloucestershire Language Champion training.
The Language Champion Network provides ongoing, neuro‑affirming professional development grounded in current speech and language research and early years practice. It supports practitioners to strengthen inclusive communication approaches, celebrate neurodiversity and champion language‑rich environments across early years settings.
Language Champion Spring Network 2027 (EY661)
Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Settings & Childminders who have had one or more practiotioners attend the South Gloucestershire Language Champion training.
The Language Champion Network provides ongoing, neuro‑affirming professional development grounded in current speech and language research and early years practice. It supports practitioners to strengthen inclusive communication approaches, celebrate neurodiversity and champion language‑rich environments across early years settings.
Language Champion Summer Network 2027 (EY662)
Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Settings & Childminders who have had one or more practiotioners attend the South Gloucestershire Language Champion training.
The Language Champion Network provides ongoing, neuro‑affirming professional development grounded in current speech and language research and early years practice. It supports practitioners to strengthen inclusive communication approaches, celebrate neurodiversity and champion language‑rich environments across early years settings.
Makaton For Early Years Settings (EY666)
Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings, Childminders, Reception and Nursery Class Teachers, SENCOs, SALT professionals Children's Centre Staff and Outreach Teams.
This new introductory workshop is designed for Early Years professionals who want to create an engaging and inclusive environment where all children can thrive. Makaton helps children connect, express themselves and feel understood. This will give practitioners confidence and tools to use Makaton immediately in Early Years settings.
Makaton Level 1 Workshop (EY741)
Eligibility: This course is open to anyone who needs to use Makaton at home or at work (not limited to early years)
Level 1 training is the starting point for learning Makaton. This course is for people interested in exploring Makaton and no previous experience is needed.
Makaton Level 2 Workshop (EY742)
Eligibility: This course is open to anyone who uses Makaton at home or at work (not limited to early years)
Level 2 Makaton training builds on the knowledge gained in Level 1 training. This course is for people interested in exploring Makaton further.
Makaton Sign & Share - Autumn/Hallowe'en/Bonfire Night (EY735)
Eligibility: This course is open to Early Years settings, childminders, Schools and practitioners working with young children in South Gloucestershire only.
This session promotes inclusive communication by encouraging people to share, develop and use Makaton signs and symbols in everyday life.
Makaton Sign & Share - NSPCC Talk PANTS (EY740)
Eligibility: This course is open to Early Years settings, childminders, schools and practitioners working with young children in South Gloucestershire only.
This session promotes inclusive communication by encouraging people to share, develop and use Makaton signs and symbols in everyday life.
Makaton Sign & Share - Spring/Easter (EY737)
Eligibility: This course is open to Early Years settings, childminders, schools and practitioners working with young children in South Gloucestershire only.
This session promotes inclusive communication by encouraging people to share, develop and use Makaton signs and symbols in everyday life.
Makaton Sign & Share - Summer/School (EY738)
Eligibility: This course is open to Early Years settings, childminders, schools and practitioners working with young children in South Gloucestershire only.
This session promotes inclusive communication by encouraging people to share, develop and use Makaton signs and symbols in everyday life.
Makaton Sign & Share - Winter/Christmas (EY736)
Eligibility: This course is open to Early Years settings, childminders, schools and practitioners working with young children in South Gloucestershire only.
This session promotes inclusive communication by encouraging people to share, develop and use Makaton signs and symbols in everyday life.
Makaton Sign & Share - World Book Day (EY739)
Eligibility: This course is open to Early Years settings, childminders, schools and practitioners working with young children in South Gloucestershire only.
This session promotes inclusive communication by encouraging people to share, develop and use Makaton signs and symbols in everyday life.
Mega Mathematicians - Supporting practice for pre-school (EY669)
Eligibility: This practical course is open to managers and practitoners working with pre-school children in nurseries and pre-schools across South Gloucestershire.
This session will support managers and/or practitioners with understanding how pre-school children learn maths.
A practical session exploring how pre-school children develop early mathematical understanding through play, routines, and everyday experiences. Using songs, stories, and activities, it supports concepts such as number, shape, pattern, spatial awareness, and measure, strengthening practitioners’ knowledge of early maths foundations and skills.
