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    Technology

    Stay safe online  What will I learn?  This free NDNA online course offers early years practitioner’s advice in staying safe online and minimising risks when using the internet.  Once you have added and paid for this item in your cart, you will receive an email giving you full information on how to access this online course.  Please note: you will need to create a Development Z…
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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  …

    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.   …

    Shape, Space & Measure

    Large or small, square or round, these are maths skills children need to develop.  What will I learn?  This online childcare course will give you the skills to help young children’s mathematical development, focussing on shape, space and measure. It gives you advice and activities for each age group.  Course key topics  • Key stages of mathematical development  • The nee…
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    Numbers

    Help children learn their numbers from the very start  What will I learn?  This online childcare course will give you the confidence to help children develop their maths skills, focussing on numbers. It gives you advice and activities for each age group.  Course key topics  • Key stages of mathematical development  • The needs of the unique child  • Using the environme…
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    All Mathematics

    An introductory-level online course for new practitioners.  Understand the basics and importance of Maths in the Early Years.  Key course topics:  • What “maths” means in the early years  • The key components of maths: weighing, counting, measuring and shapes  • Brain development in relation to maths  • Develop your environment to support maths  • Different t…

    All Mathematics

    This is a higher level course for experienced practitioners and graduates.  Help children develop their maths from an early age.  What will I learn?  This NDNA online course will help you become more confident and involved in helping children develop their maths skills. The course shows how easy Maths can be incorporated into play.  Course key topics  • Key theories and rese…

    All Mathematics

    Mud, the park, or the woods outdoor activities that help children learn maths!  What will I learn?  This NDNA online course will help you link every outdoor situation to learning about numbers, shape, space and measure but keeping it fun at the same time!  Course details  Duration: You can claim three CPD hours towards your professional development. This course is certific…
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    Writing

    Key skills and techniques to help children learn to write.  What will I learn?  This short online course will help practitioners offer the best support to children learning to write. It covers age and stage appropriate activities you can use to give children confidence to pick up a pen.  Key topics include:  • Why writing is an important method of communication  • Assessin…

    Reading

    Key skills and techniques to enhance children's love of reading  Support children's early literacy by developing your story-telling skills. This short online course will help you understand how children learn to read. It also gives practical tips on engaging children in books and how to bring stories to life. Key topics include: • Why reading is important for young children • I…
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    Reading

    Phonics is a method of teaching children the relationship between written letters of the alphabet and the sounds of spoken language.  Let's look at Phonics is a short introductory course that will give practitioners a basic understanding of phonics.  Key topics include:  • Phonic sounds and the sound groups  • The letters and sounds programme  • Using phonics in ch…
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    Teaching & Learning

    Strategies to promote home learning What will I learn? Parental involvement in early learning has a greater impact on children's well-being and achievement than any other factor.  Parents are keen to help their children but sometimes need support to do so. This online course will give practitioners an increased understanding of the importance of the home learning environment and it…

    Teaching & Learning

    Essex Primary SCITT is a well-regarded established teacher training provider with a long record of training excellent primary teachers in partnership with schools across Essex. We are now also running a very successful graduate employment based programme for those working in the early years sector, which leads to Early Years Teacher Status in settings across the east of England. We were…
    Date: 27/08/19 (expired)
    Where: Glasgow

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    Teaching & Learning

    This NDNA childcare course will help you develop your understanding and working knowledge of the Building the Ambition guidance document. Course detailsDuration: Half day Who should attend: This course is aimed at all childcare practitioners.  Level: Intermediate  What will I learn? This NDNA childcare course will help you develop your understanding and working kno…
    Date: 29/08/19 (expired)
    Where: Edinburgh

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    Teaching & Learning

    This NDNA childcare course will help you develop your understanding and working knowledge of the Building the Ambition guidance document. Course detailsDuration: Half day Who should attend: This course is aimed at all childcare practitioners.  Level: Intermediate  What will I learn? This NDNA childcare course will help you develop your understanding and working kno…