• Course overview

    Eligibility: This course is open to new and experienced practitioners working in a school-based nursery in South Gloucestershire.  It may be useful to EYFS leaders or senior leaders with responsibility for nursery education.

    This three-session network will cover a range of topics, providing a wealth of information to those attending.  There will be opportunities to network together and work with colleagues from other nursery classes to share knowledge and experiences. 

    Themes covered will include:

    • Timetables and routines
    • Indoor and outdoor environment
    • Observation, assessment and planning
    • Building your EYFS curriculum
    • Transition into Reception

    There will also be opportunities for delegates to share challenges and problem solve together during each session.

     

    Learning outcomes

    As a result of this course you will have knowledge and skills in the following areas:

    • Secure knowledge of EYFS requirements
    • Understanding of the ‘road to writing’ and ‘what comes before phonics’
    • Awareness of a range of timetables and routines that can support children to learn, following their own interests.
    • Understanding of the characteristics of effective teaching and learning
    • Understanding of the prime and core areas of learning and how to use these to build your EYFS curriculum
    • Assessment requirements for the nursery year and awareness of developmental milestones
    • How to access additional funding for children with SEND
    • Quality adult-child interactions

     

    Charges

    There is a charge of £0 per delegate for this course. 

    If this course has a cost for your setting and a booking is made before 1st September 2026, we will contact you in early September to request payment.  From 1st September 2026 you will be asked to pay via GovPay upon sign up, using a credit or debit card.

    Please ensure that you book onto the course date to complete your booking by clicking on ‘View and choose course dates’.  If you can no longer attend please cancel your place giving at least 7 days’ notice in order to be able to claim a refund.

    Please refer to our terms and conditions for more information.

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