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    Behaviour

    Techniques to promote positive behaviour and address challenging behaviour What will I learn? Behaviour is learnt, but it is also a product of the environment. Behaviour can be considered as a form of communication. NDNA’s online course will give practitioners the skills to promote good behaviour in young children. It will also help you interpret and correctly address …

    Teaching & Learning

    An on demand webinar by Claire Warden about Talking Tubs. During this webinar you will learn about:  Why do we use a Talking Tub?  What is a Talking Tub?  How to set up a Talking Tub?  How to use a Talking Tub? For further details please follow this link

    Safeguarding

    Understand your requirements under the Prevent Duty and promote fundamental British Values appropriately. "NDNA's Prevent Duty and Fundamental British Values course is great, very informative guidance for all early years practitioners to follow!" - Red Balwn Nursery The information contained in this short course is applicable to all childcare practitioners. Key topics: •E…

    Nature pedagogy

    An on demand webinar by Claire Warden about STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths. During this webinar you will learn about: The facet of water as a stimulant for children's thinking The big ideas and the fascinations of children and nature The challenges practitioners face when incorporating nature into our practice For further details please…
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    Teaching & Learning

    Provide the highest quality childcare for children and families with this online course from NDNA. What will I learn? In this online course you will understand how to take your practice to outstanding levels of quality. This course, relevant to all nations, will support you to provide exemplary practice, enabling you to gain or maintain the highest quality of care for childr…
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    Nature pedagogy

    An on demand webinar by Claire Warden about Nature Preschools & Documentation. During this webinar you will learn about:  Why bother with documentation and planning  The Nature Pedagogy Continuum  Values of practice  The role of Floorbooks in Nature Preschools  How to respond to the child's voice in your planning framework  How to share the …
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    Teaching & Learning

    What will I learn? This short online course will support practitioners with how boys learn. It covers how to plan your environment to ensure it excites and motivates both genders.  Boys learn differently to girls and early years practitioners can play a key part in reducing the achievement gap. The course includes lots of practical ideas and activities. Key topics include: …

    All Expressive Arts and Design

    An on demand webinar by Claire Warden about Transient Art.  During this webinar you will learn: How to use outdoor space for transient art The 7 elements of art Lines and their many uses For further details please follow this link

    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…

    Nature pedagogy

    An on demand webinar by Claire Warden about Nature Pedagogy.  In this webinar Claire will explain the underlying philosophy of Nature Pedagogy. She will give examples of how to engage children in authentic real world learning inside, outside and beyond. Learning outside the classroom is a key part of early years and primary practice and is on the rise in settings across the wor…
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    Health & Safety

    NDNA and The Safer Food Group are working in partnership to offer two online food hygiene training courses.   These courses are unique to childcare and use clips filmed within an early years setting. These are the UK's lowest cost, fully accredited Food Hygiene training courses for early years.  Both certificates are accredited by Qualifi, a leading National UK Awarding Organisat…

    Health & Safety

    The UK's first online health and safety course developed especially for childcare practitioners by our partners, The Safer Food Group.  • All online – study when you want to, 24/7 • Only takes around 6-8 hours to complete • 16 practical chapters featuring videos of real life nursery situations • Accredited by Qualifi and recognised by OFQUAL • Ideal for anyone working …
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    Teaching & Learning

    Learn the basics of the EYFS and begin your career in childcare  What will I learn?  This online childcare course gives you the basic information you need to understand the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You will also learn about Development Matters and the Common Inspection Framework. This course is ideal for people new to the sector.  Course details  Duration: You …
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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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    Leadership & Management

    Understand the financial aspects of running a nursery business.  What will I learn?  This online course provides an understanding of effective financial processes to those with financial responsibility.  Course key topics:  • Effective financial controls and record keeping  • Legislation requirements of nursery finance  • Financial management software benefits…