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Early Years Training and Professional Development

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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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October 2023
November 2023
  • EY Senco network – PVI Sector - Two identical Sessions
    Date 07 November 2023
    Time 15:30 - 17:00
    Summary Network meeting for SENCO's in the private voluntary and independent sector in group settings for the under-fives. Please contact Claire Doyle at claire.doyle@wokingham.gov.uk if you require further details.
  • 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.
  • EY SENCO Induction – PVI Sector - Two Sessions
    Date 13 November 2023
    Time 09:30 - 12:30
    Summary Training for new EY SENCOs in the private voluntary and independent sector in group settings for the under-fives. This course runs across two days and both should be attended. Please contact Claire Doyle at claire.doyle@wokingham.gov.uk if you require further details.
  • Autism Training via AET - Autism Education Trust
    Date 16 November 2023
    Time 09:30 - 12:30
    Summary This term the Early Years Team are offering training on Autism through the Autism Education Trust. The dates for this are Thursday 16th and Thursday 23rd November from 9:30-12:30. The training will be delivered at Brambles Children's Centre. Spaces will be limited to nine and allocated on a first come first served basis. The training is suitable for Early Years Practitioners, SENCos and managers who have children with a diagnosis of Autism or who have social communication difficulties. It is a...
  • 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.