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    Speaking

    Support children with their speech and language development.  What will I learn?  This online NDNA childcare course looks at how children develop speech and language skills in the early years. It covers how to spot difficulties and what you can do to help.  Course key topics  • The impact of speech and language skills on a child’s development  • Attention and li…
    Date: multiple
    Where: online

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    Behaviour

    Reduce incidents of adverse behaviour by enhancing sensory processing skills  What will I learn?  This online NDNA childcare course will provide insight and strategies for managing children with adverse behaviours, such as biting. If a child has a problem developing their sensory processing skills, it has a huge effect on their behaviour.  Course key topics  • Knowled…
    Date: multiple
    Where: online

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    All Physical Development

    Support children who are showing signs of difficulty with physical development.  What will I learn?  This online NDNA childcare course will show practitioners how to identify delays in motor skills development. The course looks at the warnings signs of motor skills development, such as anger outbursts and strategies to support this type of behaviour.  Course key topics  …

    2 Year Olds

    Provide the highest quality care to babies and toddlers  What will I learn? This NDNA online introductory childcare course will support practitioners to understand what high quality provision looks like for babies and toddlers.  Course details  Duration: You can claim three CPD hours towards your professional development. This course is certificated on completion. Cours…

    FGM

    Date: multiple
    Where: Online

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    Safeguarding

    The Home Office has launched a free online training package dealing with female genital mutilation (FGM), developed with Virtual College. It will give teachers, police, doctors, social workers and Border Force staff the training they need to help them identify and assist girls who are at risk of FGM. You will need to register for this free course: click here to access this training

    All Physical Development

    Did you know nearly a quarter of children are overweight or obese by the time they join reception class? Become one of the first nurseries to hold a specific qualification in nutrition for early years, with NDNA and The Safer Food Group’s Level 2 Award in Nutritional Awareness.   …

    Safeguarding

    Level 2 Introduction to Child ProtectionUnderstand how to keep children safe with this Qualifi accredited Level 2 Introduction to Child Protection qualification.What will I learn?  This accredited Level 2 Introduction to Child Protection and Safeguarding online course will give you extra reassurance that you're providing high-quality safeguarding measures and meeting all EYFS requirem…

    Leadership & Management

    Online course Understanding the General Data Protection Regulation Get to grips with the General Data Protection Regulation and take the first steps to ensuring that your organisation is compliant. What topics will you cover? General principles and basic concepts of the GDPR Key actors under the GDPR and their role Rights of data subjects Obligation…

    Leadership & Management

    Demonstrate to Ofsted how you evaluate the quality of practice in your setting. Duration: Half dayWho should attend: Owners and ManagersWhat will I learn?Earlier this year, Ofsted removed the requirement for settings to complete their written self-evaluation form. However, self-evaluation continues to be an important aspect of the inspection process.Although providers do not need…
    Date: 13/06/19 (expired)
    Where: Manchester

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    Leadership & Management

    An introductory course to becoming an effective team leader The training in Leadership and Management went really well. Our staff felt that it gave them much more confidence in their leadership.  The speaker's knowledge and experience was valued by all the people I spoke to."  -Alison Dyke, Director, Nature Trails Ltd.Who should attend: Newly appointed team leaders or deputy ma…

    EYFS

    Following last year’s successful course, this course is being offered again.  Practitioners need to provide that stimulating and challenging environment to support and enhance young children’s learning. This course will explore how we can provide that environment and meet individual needs. Length of course 1 day. Who should attend? This training is open to all, part…
    Date: 18/06/19 (expired)
    Where: Southampton

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    Psychology

    This course explores the development of gender identity, and what it means to be transgender. It considers the needs of young people who might identify as transgender, those who are questioning and exploring their gender identity, and those whose gender expression does not necessarily conform to traditional gender stereotypes. Guidance will be provided about how schools might support th…
    Date: 18/06/19 (expired)
    Where: online

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    Floorbooks

    LIVE WEBINAR   Tuesday 18th June 2019 (10:00 BST) (9:00pm AEST) (5:00am EST) Presented by Claire Warden Motivational, clear and concise Join Claire as she demonstrates in front of the camera how she sets up and uses a Floorbook Claire will answer any questions you have on your own Floorbooks and you’ll have the opportunity to share your own expe…
    Date: 18/06/19 (expired)
    Where: Southampton

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    Outdoor Learning

    In this revised course, we will be exploring new ideas and activities to inspire and excite both adults and children when playing and learning outdoors. There will be opportunities to play, share and discuss examples of good practice to develop and take away to your own setting. Length of course Half day Who should attend? This training is open to all, particularly those…
    Date: 20/06/19 (expired)
    Where: Preston

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    Leadership & Management

    A Workshop in Cohort Tracking for nursery Leaders and Managers Boys, children with SEND and children from disadvantaged backgrounds...Leaders need to know how to analyse the data of such groups (and more!) and evidence their progress to Ofsted. NDNA’s Workshop will show you how to collect the data, analyse it and then apply it to help children progress and improve your practice.K…