Last updated:

5th September 2024

Early years training and Professional development events

Booking

Before booking on courses, please read the Early Years Training terms and conditions to ensure you have familiarised yourself with the booking and cancellation procedures and the associated charges. 

For courses that use the regular Early Years Booking form, if you know the course details you can head straight to link below.

Please note payment for courses will need to be made in advance of attending training via the online payment service. 

Remember to cancel your place if you are subsequently unable to attend. All cancellations must be made in writing to childcaretraining@wokingham.gov.uk 

Book Early Years Training form

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EY Inclusion Champions

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The course covers 6 sessions over the year, an opportunity to be part of a network of like-minded professionals sharing good practice and developing practical skills to become inclusion champions a

The Role of the DSL

DSL Focused Topics

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This session is specifically aimed at the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or/and DSL deputies within each childcare setting, including childminders and is free to attend, although booking is req

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NEN Transition

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This training aims to provide delegates with the knowledge, skills and understanding to plan transitions and implement processes to improve the education and wellbeing of children in the Early Year

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Early Years PVI Forum

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The aims of the forum are: 

Provide updates in legislation, statutory requirements and recommended best practice

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Childminder Forum

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The aims of the forum are: 

Provide updates in legislation, statutory requirements and recommended best practice

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Wokingham Early Years Roundtable

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All Early Years colleagues, from nursery settings and reception classes, are warmly invited to join us for an online Early Years Roundtable conversation with Ruth Swailes. 

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Universal Safeguarding - CANCELLED

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Identify the signs and indications of child abuse in order to respond appropriately in accordance with local child protection policy and procedures. 

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NEW DSL induction

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This induction course provides new Early Years Designated Leads & deputies with the essential knowledge to fulfil their safeguarding role effectively. 

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Universal Safeguarding

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Identify the signs and indications of child abuse in order to respond appropriately in accordance with local child protection policy and procedures. 

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Wokingham Early Years Roundtable

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All Early Years colleagues, from nursery settings and reception classes, are warmly invited to join us for an online Early Years Roundtable conversation with Ruth Swailes. 

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EY SENCO Induction

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Training for new EY SENCOs in the private voluntary and independent sector in group settings for the under-fives.

Other Early Years Training

Please click on the link below for more information about other Early Years training opportunities including: Early Years Autism Awareness Self-Directed learning, Berkshire West Safeguarding Children Partnership training, Safeguarding E-Learning, Prevent training and ASSIST workshops.

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