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Early Years Training and Professional Development

IMPORTANT

Please note that due to the current situation, some training courses for School and Early Years colleagues are now cancelled/postponed.  Please check the specific event information below.

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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. 

To book a course place, browse the courses, note down the course code, and book online via the link in the course description. 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 

Other Early Years Training - Please click here 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.

Early Years Training Calendar

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March 2023
  • Therapeutic Thinking – Early Years
    Date 29 March 2023
    Time 09:30 - 16:00
    Summary This one day training aims to support settings develop a therapeutic approach to behaviour. It supports the inclusion of those children with difficult and dangerous behaviours whilst improving staff confidence and safety.
April 2023
  • Safeguarding Children Universal
    Date 19 April 2023
    Time 16:30 - 18:00
    Summary Identify the signs and indications of child abuse in order to respond appropriately in accordance with local child protection policy and procedures. This course has two sessions - both to be attended - 19th April 2023 & 26th April 2023.
May 2023
  • Safeguarding Children Universal (Day Session)
    Date 18 May 2023
    Time 10:00 - 11:30
    Summary Identify the signs and indications of child abuse in order to respond appropriately in accordance with local child protection policy and procedures. This course has two sessions - both to be attended - 18th May 2023 & 25th May 2023.
  • The role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
    Date 22 May 2023
    Time 16:30 - 18:30
    Summary Understand the safeguarding process within Wokingham. This course has two sessions - both to be attended - 22nd May 2023 & 30th May 2023.
June 2023
  • Safeguarding Children Universal
    Date 05 June 2023
    Time 16:30 - 18:00
    Summary Identify the signs and indications of child abuse in order to respond appropriately in accordance with local child protection policy and procedures. This course has two sessions - both to be attended - 5th June 2023 & 12th June 2023.
  • Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Network Forum
    Date 15 June 2023
    Time 18:30 - 20:00
    Summary This meeting is specifically aimed at the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) within each childcare setting and is free to attend, although booking is required. Where we can, a speaker will be invited to provide further information and knowledge on a variety of safeguarding topics.
July 2023
  • Early Years Leaders Forum
    Date 04 July 2023
    Time 18:30 - 20:00
    Summary Latest updates from Ofsted, Government and WBC. Update on latest research. Invited speakers as appropriate. Consultation and feedback from your Schools Forum representatives.
September 2023
  • Safeguarding Children Universal
    Date 19 September 2023
    Time 18:30 - 20:00
    Summary Identify the signs and indications of child abuse in order to respond appropriately in accordance with local child protection policy and procedures. This course has two sessions - both to be attended - 19th September 2023 & 26th September 2023.
October 2023
November 2023
  • Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Network Forum
    Date 07 November 2023
    Time 18:30 - 20:00
    Summary This meeting is specifically aimed at the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) within each childcare setting and is free to attend, although booking is required. Where we can, a speaker will be invited to provide further information and knowledge on a variety of safeguarding topics.
  • Safeguarding Children Universal
    Date 16 November 2023
    Time 16:30 - 18:00
    Summary Identify the signs and indications of child abuse in order to respond appropriately in accordance with local child protection policy and procedures. This course has two sessions - both to be attended - 16th November 2023 & 23rd November 2023.
  • Early Years Leaders Forum
    Date 29 November 2023
    Time 18:30 - 20:00
    Summary Latest updates from Ofsted, Government and WBC. Update on latest research. Invited speakers as appropriate. Consultation and feedback from your Schools Forum representatives.