Cluster 1 Network Meetings (EY720)
Eligibility: This network is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years settings and childminders working in Cluster 1, however those working in other clusters are welcome.
An opportunity for childminders and early years providers to connect, share effective practice, and take part in discussion about current national and local developments, with a focus on key priorities and activity within the local cluster area.
Cluster 2 Network Meetings (EY721)
Eligibility: This network is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years settings and childminders working in Cluster 2, however those working in other clusters are welcome.
An opportunity for childminders and early years providers to connect, share effective practice, and take part in discussion about current national and local developments, with a focus on key priorities and activity within the local cluster area.
Cluster 3 Network Meetings (EY722)
Eligibility: This network is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years settings and childminders working in Cluster 3.
An opportunity for early years settings to share practice and engage in discussion around what is happening nationally & locally within the cluster area.
Cluster 4.5 Settings Autumn Network 2026 (EY696)
Eligibility: This network is open to South Gloucestershire settings (pre-schools and nurseries) managers, deputies, SENDCos, designated safeguard leads and practitioners in cluster 4.5
This network is for nursey and pre-school practitioners in cluster 4.5 to come together to share practice and engage in what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster area.
Cluster 4.5 Settings Spring Network 2027 (EY697)
Eligibility: This network is open to South Gloucestershire settings (pre-schools and nurseries) managers, deputies, SENDCos, designated safeguard leads and practitioners in cluster 4.5
This network is for nursey and pre-school practitioners in cluster 4.5 to come together to share practice and engage in what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster area.
Cluster 4.5 Settings Summer (June) Network 2027 (EY699)
Eligibility: This network is open to South Gloucestershire settings (pre-schools and nurseries) managers, deputies, SENDCos, designated safeguard leads and practitioners in cluster 4.5
This network is for nursey and pre-school practitioners in cluster 4.5 to come together to share practice and engage in what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster area.
Cluster 4.5 Settings Summer (May) Network 2027 (EY698)
Eligibility: This network is open to South Gloucestershire settings (pre-schools and nurseries) managers, deputies, SENDCos, designated safeguard leads and practitioners in cluster 4.5
This network is for nursey and pre-school practitioners in cluster 4.5 to come together to share practice and engage in what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster area.
Cluster 6 Network Meetings (EY713)
Eligibility: This network is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years settings and childminders working in Cluster 6 only.
These one hour, virtual Cluster 6 networks meeting provides an opportunity for early years professionals to connect, share updates, and discuss current developments across the local authority and wider sector. The sessions encourage collaboration, reflection, and professional dialogue, while also creating opportunities to plan future face-to-face connections and strengthen local networks.
Clusters 4.5 and 6 Childminders Autumn Network 2026 (EY692)
Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire registered childminders in clusters 4.5 & 6.
This network is for childminders to come together to gain updates, share practice and engage in what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster area.
Clusters 4.5 and 6 Childminders Spring Network 2027 (EY694)
Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire registered childminders in clusters 4.5 & 6.
This network is for childminders to come together to gain updates, share practice and engage in what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster area.
Clusters 4.5 and 6 Childminders Summer Network 2027 (EY695)
Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire registered childminders in clusters 4.5 & 6.
This network is for childminders to come together to gain updates, share practice and engage in what is happening nationally and locally within the cluster area.
EYFS Briefing Sessions (EY707)
Eligibility: This course is open to reception and nursery class teachers in South Gloucestershire schools only.
Updates and guidance for teachers leading and working in nursery and reception classes in South Glos Primary Schools
Holding a Pre-School Annual General Meeting (EY648)
Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Pre-School Committee Members and Managers
This session will teach you how to confidently run a compliant AGM. We will provide you with everything you need to know before, during and after the day, packed with practical tips and ready-to-use templates.
Level 3 Certificate in Leading Forest School (EY520)
Eligibility: This course is open to anyone who would like to develop, set up and deliver Forest School Programmes and become a qualified Forest School Leader.
This course will allow you to explore and enrich your knowledge, developing a stronger understanding of the Forest School approach by engaging with its core principles, philosophy, and ethos, promoting personal growth through outdoor learning and child-centred educational practices.
Pre-School Committee Support Network (EY658)
Eligibility: This Network is open to South Gloucestershire pre-school committee members and setting managers
This network provides an informal space where pre-school committee officers connect, share ideas, tackle common challenges, learn from lived experience, and build confidence in leadership, governance, and effective succession planning.
Recruiting Early Years Staff (EY657)
Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years leaders, managers and pre-school committee members.
This course will guide you through confident, safer recruitment and inspiring inductions – covering every stage from deciding to recruit to helping new starters thrive from day one.
