Courses and Events for Early Years' Practitioners

NEW - see our new face-to-face training courses coming in the Autumn term - the very popular 'New to Working in the EYFS for Support Staff' and 'New to Early Years for Teachers' both led by our Headteacher Donna Harwood-Duffy; a Paediatric First Aid 2-day practical course run by Surrey First Aid, with other new courses to come; plus an EARLY EXCELLENCE event that we are hosting at Dorking Nursery School.

Maximum of 16 attendees (14 for Makaton);

• A buffet sandwich lunch will be provided along with refreshments throughout the day for all-day courses (please note the Paediatric first aid is bring your own lunch);
• There is no parking on site for attendees - please see separate info re local parking on our 'Contact us' page;
• Booking via website booking form only

NEW - three face-to-face training courses coming in the Summer term - we are pleased to welcome back Anni McTavish (from pre-Covid days!) to run a day's training of Creativity split into 2 half-day sessions so that you can attend one or both sessions - 'Feelings & Behaviour - A Creative Approach' in the morning and 'Making Books - Creating Homemade Books for Children of all ages' in the afternoon; the very popular 'Understanding the EYFS in Practice for Support Staff working in the EYFS' led by our Headteacher Donna Harwood-Duffy; and a Makaton Level 1 workshop run by Stella Rogers who regularly runs Makaton workshops for us.

• Maximum of 16 attendees (14 for Makaton);
• Current government guidance will be followed regarding the wearing of face coverings;
• A buffet sandwich lunch will be provided along with refreshments throughout the day for all-day courses;
• There is no parking on site for attendees - please see separate info re local parking on our 'Contact us' page;
• Booking via website booking form only

We have two new face-to-face courses this term - 'Following the Leader ... Leadership & Management in the Early Years' run by Tamsin Grimmer and a 'Makaton with Singing' half-day workshop.

Fri 17 March - 9.30-3.30 - 'Following the Leader ... Leadership & Management in the Early Years' - Tamsin Grimmer

We are excited to welcome back one of our previous trainers from pre-Covid times! Tamsin is an experienced early years consultant, passionate about young children’s learning who believes that all children deserve educators who are inspiring, dynamic, reflective and loving. Your feedback was excellent from her previous Leadership courses - 

• Tamsin is very knowledgeable about the subject which made the course enjoyable as well as interesting;
• The course has come round at the perfect time for me and was so relevant it reassured me that I am on the right track and has given me the confidence in areas I have been unsure on during our recent changes and merger with another school. Lots to take back and reflect on. Thank you!

Tues 21 March - 9.30 - 1.00 - 'Makaton with Singing' half-day workshop - Stella Rogers

Stella regularly runs our Makaton workshops and the Singing one is particularly useful and fun!  It is helpful for early years practitioners - teachers and classroom assistants as well as parents.

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• For our all day courses, a buffet lunch will be provided along with refreshments throughout the day or for half-day workshops, refreshments throughout the session;
• There is no parking on site for attendees - please see separate info re local parking within walking distance on our 'Contact us' page;
• Booking via website booking form only.

NEW - three training courses coming in the Autumn term - the very popular 'New to Early Years' for teachers and 'Understanding the EYFS in Practice' for Support Staff working in the EYFS. We are also running a Makaton Level 2 workshop for those of you who have already completed your Level 1 training.

Following Government advice, the format of the day is generally the same as pre-Covid, with a few 'tweaks'.  At the time of sending this out, the format will be as follows and we will update this if further guidance is issued:

Maximum of 16 attendees instead of 20 to reduce numbers in the training room;
Current government guidance will be followed regarding the wearing of face coverings;
A buffet lunch will be provided along with refreshments throughout the day;
There is no parking on site for attendees - please see separate info re local parking on our 'Contact us' page;
Booking via website booking form only

Two NEW FACE-TO-FACE training courses this term - the very popular 'New to Early Years' and a one-day 'Makaton Level 1' Workshop. 

Following Government advice, the format of the day is generally the same as pre-Covid, with a few 'tweaks'.  At the time of sending this out, the format will be as follows and we will update this if further guidance is issued:

Maximum of 16 attendees instead of 20 to reduce numbers in the training room;
Current government guidance will be followed regarding the wearing of face coverings;
A buffet lunch will be provided along with refreshments throughout the day;
There is no parking on site for attendees - please see separate info re local parking on our 'Contact us' page;
Booking via website booking form only;
 

At last! We are very excited to be making plans to return to our face-to-face early years training in the Autumn term. The first course on Thursday 7th October 2021 will be one that has been very popular in the past - 'New to Early Years' - run by our Headteacher, Donna Harwood-Duffy. It is aimed at newly qualified staff, those who are moving to the early years, or perhaps returning after a career break. Cost is £125 per person per course.

We will be re-assessing the situation at the start of the Autumn term and following guidance issued by the Government at that time.  In the meantime we have made a few adaptations, but the format of the day is generally the same with a few 'tweaks'.  At the time of sending this out, the format will be as follows and we will update this if further guidance is issued:

• Maximum of 12 attendees instead of 20 to reduce numbers in the training room;
• Current government guidance will be followed regarding the wearing of face coverings, please note this may be mandatory in communal areas and corridors;
• A buffet lunch will be provided along with refreshments throughout the day;
• There is no parking on site for attendees - please see separate info re local parking;
• Booking via website booking form only;
• Our cancellation charges have been amended to make allowances for Covid, as follows:
  • less than one calendar month – 50% charge
  • less than 10 working days – 100% charge
  • less than 10 working days, but cancellation due to Covid (illness or self- isolating) - no charge, but evidence of Covid isolation/illness will be required
  • We reserve the right to cancel a conference, in which case full refund will be made.

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Early Excellence to offer a series of practical and informative workshops.

Courses and Events for Early Years' Practitioners