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    New to Early Years: Apprentice Support Programme - Funded (EY712)

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    Course overview

    Eligibility: This course is open to any apprentice working in an Early Years setting in South Gloucestershire only. 

    This programme is delivered over four fun, interactive two‑hour sessions, designed to support Early Years apprentices to build confidence, knowledge, and practical skills in key areas of child development. The sessions provide a relaxed and supportive space to learn together, share experiences, and reflect on everyday practice, with activities and ideas that can be applied immediately in the setting.

    Session 1: Importance of Play
    This session explores why play is central to children’s learning and development. Apprentices will learn about the Characteristics of Effective Learning and how play supports healthy brain development, curiosity, problem‑solving, and lifelong learning.

    Session 2: Introduction to Communication and Language
    Apprentices will explore how communication and language develop through positive, meaningful interactions. The session highlights inclusive approaches that support all children to build confidence, listening skills, and expressive language.

    Session 3: Introduction to Physical Development
    This practical session focuses on gross and fine motor development, offering hands‑on ideas to support coordination, strength, and independence through active play.

    Session 4: Introduction to Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED)
    This session introduces attachment, the role of the key person, and strategies to support self‑regulation and emotional literacy.

    Each session is practical, engaging, and packed with ideas to try straight back in the setting. 

    Apprentices will need to attend all sessions

     

    Learning outcomes

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

    • Why play is fundamental to healthy brain development and lifelong learning
    • The Characteristics of Effective Learning and how they can be applied in everyday practice
    • Child development in communication and language
    • How high‑quality, inclusive communication supports all children’s learning
    • Attachment and the importance of strong, consistent relationships in early years
    • The role of the key person in supporting children’s emotional wellbeing
    • How to promote positive behaviour through self‑regulation and emotional literacy
    • Physical development as a sequence of developmental changes
    • Practical ways to enhance and support children’s physical development

     

    Charges

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

    This course is funded and settings will receive £100 per apprentice to release their apprentice to attend the 4 sessions. Apprentices will need to attend all sessions. Maximum of 2 apprentices per setting.

    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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