Early Years Training courses in Cornwall
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| Cornwall Education Authority Early Years Training Courses | ||||
| Course Title | Date, Venue, Time | Amount of CPD Hrs | Cost | Course info |
| Getting to Know the Early Years Foundation Stage | 25 February 2016 The Falmouth Hotel 1.00-3.30 03 March 2016 St Erme Community Centre, Nr Truro 1.00-3.30 21 April 2016 Carew House, Bodmin 1.00-3.30 09 June 2016 The Lescudjack Centre, Penzance 6.00-8.30 16 June 2016 Merlin MS Centre, St Austell 6.00-8.30 23 June 2016 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 6.00-8.30 | 2.5hrs | £20 | Attendees will need to bring the following documents: • Development Matters • Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage |
| Understanding the Characteristics of Effective Learning | 02 March 2016 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 1.30-4.00
12 May 2016 Newquay Sports Centre 6.00-8.30 | 2.5hrs | £20 | Attendees will need to bring an example planning sheet (blank or completed |
| Effective Teaching, Learning and Assessment Helping to improve children’s progress | 12 November 2015 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 6.00-8.30
17 November 2015 The Lescudjack Centre, Penzance 1.00-3.30 19 November 2015 Kingsley Village, Fraddon 1.00-3.30 10 March 2016 Helston Children’s Centre 1.00-3.30 15 March 2016 Merlin MS Centre, St Austell 6.00-8.30 17 March 2016 Carew House, Bodmin 1.00-3.30 17 May 2016 St Erme Community Centre, Nr Truro 1.00-3.30 18 May 2016 Trickys, Redruth 6.00-8.30 19 May 2016 Millennium House, Pensilva 1.00-3.30 | 2.5hrs | £20 | Attendees will need to bring the following documents: • Development Matters • Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage • Three children’s Learning Journeys with a range of development (with permission from parents) |
| Moving On: Moderation and Preparation for Baseline Assessment | 03 May 2016 Wadebridge Children’s Centre 4.00-5.30
05 May 2016 Helston Children’s Centre 4.30-6.00 05 May 2016 Tintagel Children’s Centre 4.00-5.30 19 May 2016 Hayle Children’s Centre 4.30-6.00 19 May 2016 Looe Primary Academy 4.00-5.30 23 May 2016 Bude Children’s Centre 4.30-6.00 24 May 2016 Berrycoombe School, Bodmin 4.00-5.30 24 May 2016 St Stephen’s Children’s Centre,Launceston 4.30-6.00 25 May 2016 Callington Children’s Centre 4.00-5.30 25 May 2016 Darite Primary School, Liskeard 4.00-5.30 26 May 2016 Saltash Children’s Centre 4.00-5.30 08 June 2016 Redruth Children’s Centre 4.30-6.00 08 June 2016 Torpoint Children’s Centre 4.00-5.30 15 June 2016 Malabar Children’s Centre, Truro 4.30-6.00 15 June 2016 Pondhu Children’s Centre, St Austell 4.00-5.30 | 1.5hrs | £10 | Please bring copies of learning journeys (with permission from parents). |
| Involving Parents or Carers in their Children’s Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage | 12 November 2015 Trickys, Redruth 1.00-3.30
08 March 2016 St Erme Community Centre, Nr Truro 6.30-9.00 28 June 2016 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 1.00-3.30 | 2.5hrs | £20 | |
| Early years planning, support and monitoring | 29 February 2016 Penrose Water Gardens, Shortlanesend 1.00-3.30
27 June 2016 Carew House, Bodmin 1.00-3.30 | 2.5hrs | £20 | |
| The Digital World of the Early Years Child | 10 February 2016 Millennium House, Pensilva 6.00-9.00
27 June 2016 Chacewater Village Hall, Nr Truro 1.00-4.00 | 3hrs | £20 | Please bring along a copy of ‘Online Safety; A Toolkit for Early Years Settings’ if you have one |
| Information, Support and Guidance for Meeting the EYFS Statutory Framework Welfare Requirements | 16 November 2015 Camborne By appointment
30 November 2015 Bodmin By appointment 14 December 2015 Camborne By appointment 11 January 2016 Bodmin By appointment 25 January 2016 Camborne By appointment 08 February 2016 Bodmin By appointment 22 February 2016 Camborne By appointment 07 March 2016 Bodmin By appointment 21 March 2016 Camborne By appointment 11th April 2016 Bodmin By appointment 25 April 2016 Camborne By appointment 09 May 2016 Bodmin By appointment 23 May 2016 Camborne By appointment 06 June 2016 Bodmin By appointment 20 June 2016 Camborne By appointment 04 July 2016 Bodmin By appointment | FREE | By Appointment 1p-4pm | |
| Meeting the Welfare Requirements Preparing for Ofsted (private, voluntary and independent sector providers) | 27 November 2015 Newquay Sports Centre 1.00-4.00
21 January 2016 Trickys, Redruth 6.00-9.00 07 March 2016 Trickys, Redruth 9.30-12.30 | 3hrs | £20 | Policy folder and an example of a staff file, including induction and supervision and a list of questions about the setting operation that need to be addressed as part of the training |
| Leading an Outstanding Setting in the Private, Voluntary and Independent Sector | 26 January 2016 Oasis Childcare Centre, Ludgvan 9.15-12.00
26 April 2016 Oasis Childcare Centre, Ludgvan 9.15-12.00 | 2.45hrs | £20 | |
| Developing Effective Leadership in Private, Voluntary and Independent Settings | 11 November 2015 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 9.30-12.00
10 March 2016 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 9.30-12.00 14 June 2016 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 9.30-12.00 | 2.5hrs | £20 | |
| Attracting, Recruiting, Managing and Retaining Volunteers in Early Years Settings | 04 March 2016 Tricky’s, Redruth 1.00-4.00
24 June 2016 Merlin MS Centre, St Austell 1.00-4.00 | 3hrs | £20 | |
| Completing an Effective Self Evaluation Form (SEF) for those in the Private, Voluntary and Independent Sector | 18 January 2016 Merlin MS Centre, St Austell 1.00-4.00
10 May 2016 Trickys, Redruth 6.00-9.00 | 3hrs | £20 | A copy of your last inspection report and your latest completed SEF |
| Health and Safety in a Childcare Setting | 12 January 2016 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 9.30-12.30
05 May 2016 Chacewater Village Hall, Nr Truro 6.00-9.00 | 3hrs | £20 | Please bring copies of your policies relating to health and safety and an example of a risk assessment and any checklists you currently use. |
| Introduction to Safeguarding Awareness Single Agency Training | 10 November 2015 Penrose Water Gardens, Shortlanesend 6.00-9.00
28 November 2015 Oasis Childcare Centre, Ludgvan 10.30-1.30 07 December 2015 Merlin MS Centre, St Austell 9.30-12.30 15 January 2016 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 9.30-12.30 02 February 2016 St Erme Community Centre, Nr Truro 6.00-9.00 11 March 2016 Trickys, Redruth 1.00-4.00 26 April 2016 Millennium House, Pensilva 6.00-9.00 05 May 2016 Chacewater Village Hall, Nr Truro 9.30-12.30 21 May 2016 Kingsley Village, Fraddon 1.00-4.00 08 June 2016 The Hub Club, Pool 1.00-4.00 25 June 2016 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 10.00-1.00 04 July 2016 Penrose Water Gardens, Shortlanesend 1.00-4.00 | 3hrs | £10 | |
| SENCO Induction Days | 16 & 17 November 2015 Merlin MS Centre, St Austell 9.30-4.00
08 & 09 February 2016 The Hub Club, Pool 9.30-4.00 23 & 24 February 2016 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 9.30-4.00 07 & 08 March 2016 Newquay Sports Centre 9.30-4.00 06 & 07 June 2016 Millennium House, Pensilva 9.30-4.00 13 & 14 June 2016 Merlin MS Centre, St Austell 9.30-4.00 27 & 28 June 2016 Trickys, Redruth 9.30-4.00 | 6.5hrs | £30 | |
| Early Years Foundation Stage Summer Conference Meeting the Needs of Children with SEN and Disability | 13 May 2016 Pavilion Centre, Wadebridge 9.30-4.00
14 May 2016 Pavilion Centre, Wadebridge 9.30-4.00 | 6.5hrs | £30 | |
| Cluster Meetings (Spring 2016) Supporting the Health and Wellbeing of Two Year Olds | 08 February 2016 Bude Children’s Centre 6.00-7.30
09 February 2016 St Stephen’s Children’s Centre, Launceston 6.00-7.30 10 February 2016 Looe Children’s Centre 6.30-8.00 11 February 2016 Liskerrett Centre, Liskeard 4.00-5.30 24 February 2016 Torpoint Children’s Centre 4.00-5.30 24 February 2016 Dragon Leisure Centre, Bodmin 4.30-6.00 24 February 2016 Dragon Leisure Centre, Bodmin 6.30-8.00 25 February 2016 Saltash Children’s Centre 6.00-7.30 25 February 2016 The Lescudjack Centre, Penzance 6.00-7.30 01 March 2016 Pondhu Children’s Centre, St Austell 6.30-8.00 08 March 2016 Wadebridge Children’s Centre 4.00-5.30 09 March 2016 Boscastle Pre-school 6.30-8.00 09 March 2016 Redruth Children’s Centre 6.30-8.00 16 March 2016 Perranporth Children’s Centre 6.30-8.00 17 March 2016 Helston Children’s Centre 6.00-7.30 | 2.5hrs | £10 | |
| Early Years Foundation Stage Spring Conference Improving Practice for Two Year Olds | 11 March 2016 Pavilion Centre, Wadebridge 9.30-4.00
12 March 2016 Pavilion Centre, Wadebridge 9.30-4.00 | 6.5hrs | £30 | |
| Tuning in to Boys’ Development in the Outdoor Environment | 14 January 2016 Camborne Nursery School 1.00-3.00
02 March 2016 Truro Nursery School 9.30-11.30 10 May 2016 Truro Nursery School 1.00-3.00 22 June 2016 Camborne Nursery School 1.00-3.00 | 2.5hrs | £15 | Please bring suitable clothing and footwear as you will be going outdoors during the session. |
| Identifying and Supporting High Achievers | 02 March 2016 St Erme Community Centre, Nr Truro 1.00-3.30
11 May 2016 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 1.00-3.30 | 2.5hrs | £20 | Development Matters |
| Diversity and Inclusion Working with Ethnic Minority Children and Families in Early Years Settings | 11 February 2016 Newquay Sports Centre 6.00-8.30
15 June 2016 Millennium House, Pensilva 9.30-12.00 | 2.5hrs | £20 | |
| Hubs to Support Children with English as an Additional Language | 12 January 2016 Redruth Children’s Centre 1.30-4.00
20 January 2016 The Lescudjack Centre, Penzance 1.30-4.00 20 January 2016 Newquay Children’s Centre 1.30-4.00 21 January 2016 Saltash Children’s Centre 1.30-4.00 27 January 2016 The Park Children’s Centre 1.30-4.00 29 January 2016 St Stephens Children’s Centre, Launceston 1.30-4.00 19 April 2016 Redruth Children’s Centre 1.30-4.00 21 April 2016 Torpoint Children’s Centre 1.30-4.00 25 April 2016 The Clays Children’s Centre 1.30-4.00 27 April 2016 The Lescudjack Centre, Penzance 1.30-4.00 29 April 2016 Wadebridge Children’s Centre 1.30-4.00 11 May 2016 The Park Children’s Centre 1.30-4.00 | 2.5hrs | FREE | |
| Five to Thrive | 01 February 2016 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 9.30-4.00
02 February 2016 Merlin MS Centre, St Austell 9.30-4.00 03 February 2016 Trickys, Redruth 9.30-4.00 | 6.5hrs | FREE | |
| Emotion Coaching | 13 January 2016 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 9.30-4.00
14 January 2016 Merlin MS Centre, St Austell 9.30-4.00 15 January 2016 Trickys, Redruth 9.30-4.00 | 6.5hrs | FREE | |
| How to Understand and Manage Young Children’s Behaviour | 21 & 22 January 2016 Carew House, Bodmin 9.30-4.00
25 & 26 January 2016 The Hub Club, Pool 9.30-4.00 28 & 29 January 2016 Wheal Martyn, St Austell 9.30-4.00 25 & 26 April 2016 Trickys, Redruth 9.30-4.00 05 & 06 May 2016 St Erme Community Centre, Nr Truro 9.30-4.00 11 & 12 May 2016 Carew House, Bodmin 9.30-4.00 | 6.5hrs | £30 | |
| Remember Me Bereavement and critical incident support for early years settings | 19 January 2016 Trickys, Redruth 1.00-4.30
26 January 2016 Merlin MS Centre, St Austell 1.00-4.30 02 February 2016 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 1.00-4.30 | 3.5hrs | £20 | |
| Communication Counts Play for Language | 07 March 2016 Wadebridge Children’s Centre 6.30-8.30 15 March 2016 St Erme Community Centre, Nr Truro 6.30-8.30 | 2hrs | FREE | |
| Communication Counts The Word Journey | 09 May 2016 Liskerrett Centre, Liskeard 6.30-8.30 16 May 2016 The Lescudjack Centre, Penzance 6.30-8.30 | 2hrs | FREE | |
| Early Communication and Language through Play | 01 March 2016 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 1.00-3.30
19 April 2016 St Erme Community Centre, Nr Truro 6.30-9.00 17 May 2016 Trickys, Redruth 1.00-3.30 | .5hrs | FREE | |
| Letters and Sounds Phase One | 02 February 2016 St Erme Community Centre, Nr Truro 1.00-3.30
09 February 2016 Millennium House, Pensilva 1.00-3.30 10 May 2016 Parkhouse Centre, Bude 1.00-3.30 17 May 2016 Trickys, Redruth 6.00-8.30 | 2.5hrs | £20 | Letters and Sounds Phase One pack – if your setting has one |
| Ready for Writing | 15 March 2016 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 6.30-9.00
14 June 2016 Trickys, Redruth 1.00-3.30 | 2.5hrs | £20 | |
| Cornish Tales | 12 January 2016 St Erme Community Centre, Nr Truro 1.00-4.00
19 January 2016 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 1.00-4.00 | 3hrs | £20 | |
| Eating Well for Under Fives | 09 February 2016 St Erme Community Centre, Nr Truro 6.00-9.30
10 February 2016 Carew House, Bodmin 1.00-4.30 21 June 2016 Trickys, Redruth 6.00-9.30 22 June 2016 Millennium House, Pensilva 1.00-4.30 | 3.5hrs | £20 | |
| Mathematics – Indoors and Outdoors | 10 February 2016 and 09 March 2016 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 1.00-3.30
27 April 2016 and 11 May 2016 Merlin MS Centre, St Austell 1.00-3.30 | 2.5hrs | £30 | Development Matters |
| Making Sense Sensory processing difficulties and the impact of this on behaviour and learning | 19 November 2015 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 9.30-4.00
04 February 2016 Trickys, Redruth 9.30-4.00 09 February 2016 Carew House, Bodmin 9.30-4.00 21 June 2016 Trickys, Redruth 9.30-4.00 23 June 2016 Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston 9.30-4.00 | 6.5hrs | £35 | |
| Using Visual Supports in the Early Years | 12 November 2015 Newquay Youth Centre 1.30-3.30
18 November 2015 Saltash Children’s Centre 6.00-7.30 01 December 2015 The Lighthouse Children’s Centre, Falmouth 9.30-11.30 03 February 2016 Launceston Children’s Centre 6.00-7.30 09 February 2016 Pondhu Children’s Centre, St Austell 1.30-3.30 10 February 2016 Liskeard Children’s Centre 6.00-7.30 24 February 2016 Helston Children’s Centre 6.00-8.00 25 February 2016 Newquay Youth Centre 6.00-8.00 01 March 2016 Torpoint Children’s Centre 6.00-7.30 09 March 2016 Hayle Children’s Centre 6.00-8.00 16 March 2016 St Teath Pre-school 6.00-7.30 16 March 2016 Windmill Nursery, Redruth 6.00-8.00 22 March 2016 Trelander Children’s Centre, Truro 9.30-11.30 16 May 2016 The Park Children’s Centre, Falmouth 6.30-8.30 | hours vary | £15 | |
| Makaton Beginners Workshop | 04 & 05 February 2016 Treloweth Children’s Centre, Camborne Kelly
14 & 15 March 2016 Pondhu Children’s Centre, St Austell Karen or Tracey | 6.5hrs | £65 | For contact details Tracey Hayton 07791 531866 thayton@cornwall.gov.uk Michelle Kevern 07973 813857 mkevern@cornwall.gov.uk Kelly Martin 07772 565690 kemartin@cornwall.gov.uk Karen Richardson 07973 497414 krichardson@cornwall.gov.uk |
| Makaton Foundation Workshop | 15 & 22 June 2016 Helston Children’s Centre Kelly 05 & 12 July 2016 Trelander Children’s Centre, Truro Tracey or Karen | 6.5hrs | £65 | For contact details Tracey Hayton 07791 531866 thayton@cornwall.gov.uk Michelle Kevern 07973 813857 mkevern@cornwall.gov.uk Kelly Martin 07772 565690 kemartin@cornwall.gov.uk Karen Richardson 07973 497414 krichardson@cornwall.gov.uk |
How to book onto these Early Years Training courses
Online at www.cornwall.gov.uk/childcaretraining
Safeguarding courses in Cornwall
| Cornwall Safeguarding Courses | ||||||
| Course Title | Course Code | Date | Time | Venue | Amount of CPD Hrs | BOOK |
| If you would like to book onto any of these courses then inform your manager who will be able to book you onto the courses | ||||||
| Early Help Training | PEH | 24/11/2015 | 1.00pm – 4.00pm | The Business Space , Truro PLACES LIMITED | 3hrs | BOOK |
| Early Help Training | AEH | 16/12/2015 | 9.30am – 12.30pm | Carn Brea Leisure Centre , Redruth | 3hrs | BOOK |
| Early Help Training | PEH | 16/12/2015 | 1.00pm – 4.00pm | Carn Brea Leisure Centre , Redruth | 3hrs | BOOK |
| Early Help Training | AEH | 23/02/2016 | 9.30am – 12.30pm | The Business Space , Truro | 3hrs | BOOK |
| Early Help Training | PEH | 23/02/2016 | 1.00pm – 4.00pm | The Business Space , Truro | 3hrs | BOOK |
| Early Help Training | AEH | 16/03/2016
Note – Lead Professional training follows in the afternoon | 9.30am – 12.30pm | The Exchange , Wadebridge | 3hrs | BOOK |
| Early Help Training | AEH | 22/03/2016
Note – Lead Professional training follows in the afternoon | 9.30am – 12.30pm | Carn Brea Leisure Centre , Red | 3hrs | BOOK |
| Lead Professional Training | LP | 01/12/2015 | 1.00pm – 4.00pm | The Business Space , Truro | 3hrs | BOOK |
| Lead Professional Training | PLP | 16/03/2016
Note – Early Help training takes place in the morning | 1.00pm – 4.00pm | The Exchange , Wadebridge | 3hrs | BOOK |
| Lead Professional Training | PLP | 22/03/2016
Note – Early Help training takes place in the morning | 1.00pm – 4.00pm | Carn Brea Leisure Centre , Redruth | 3hrs | BOOK |
| Level 3 Multi-Agency Child Protection training with a focus on Child Sexual Exploitation | SE3 | 23/11/2015 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | Trethorne Leisure Park | 7hrs | BOOK |
| Level 3 Multi-Agency Child Protection training with a focus on Child Sexual Exploitation | SE3 | 07/12/2015 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | The Exchange , Wadebridge | 7hrs | BOOK |
| Level 3 Multi-Agency Child Protection training with a focus on Child Sexual Exploitation | SE3 | 01/02/2016 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | The Business Space , Truro | 7hrs | BOOK |
| Level 3 Multi-Agency Child Protection training with a focus on Child Sexual Exploitation | SE3 | 29/02/2016 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | Carn Brea Leisure Centre , Redruth | 7hrs | BOOK |
| Level 3 Multi-Agency Child Protection training with a focus on Child Sexual Exploitation | SE3 | 24/03/2016 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | The Business Space , Truro | 7hrs | BOOK |
| Level 3 Multi-Agency Child Protection training with a focus on Domestic Violence and Abuse | DV3 | 22/01/2016 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | The Business Space , Truro | 7hrs | BOOK |
| Level 3 Multi-Agency Child Protection training with a focus on Domestic Violence and Abuse | DV3 | 03/02/2016 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | Carn Brea Leisure Centre , Redruth | 7hrs | BOOK |
| Level 3 Multi-Agency Child Protection training with a focus on Domestic Violence and Abuse | DV3 | 04/02/2016 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | The Exchange , Wadebridge | 7hrs | BOOK |
| Level 3 Multi-Agency Child Protection training with a focus on Domestic Violence and Abuse | DV3 | 17/03/2016 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | The Business Space , Truro | 7hrs | BOOK |
| Level 3 Multi-Agency Child Protection training with a focus on Parental Substance Misuse | SM3 | 14/01/2016 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | Carn Brea Leisure Centre , Redruth | 7hrs | BOOK |
| Level 3 Multi-Agency Child Protection training with a focus on Parental Substance Misuse | SM3 | 27/01/2016 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | The Exchange , Wadebridge | 7hrs | BOOK |
| Level 3 Multi-Agency Child Protection training with a focus on Parental Substance Misuse | SM3 | 09/02/2016 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | Trethorne Leisure Park , near Launceston | 7hrs | BOOK |
| Level 3 Multi-Agency Child Protection training with a focus on Parental Mental Illness | MI3 | 12/02/2016 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | The Business Space , Truro | 7hrs | BOOK |
| Level 3 Multi-Agency Child Protection training with a focus on Parental Mental Illness | MI3 | 02/03/2016 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | The Exchange , Wadebridge | 7hrs | BOOK |
| Level 3 Multi-Agency Child Protection training with a focus on Parental Mental Illness | MI3 | 09/03/2016 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | Trethorne Leisure Park , near Launceston | 7hrs | BOOK |
| Level 3 Multi-Agency Child Protection training with a focus on Parental Mental Illness | MI3 | 15/03/2016 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | Carn Brea Leisure Centre , Redruth | 7hrs | BOOK |
| Safer Recruitment training | SFR | 28/01/2016 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | Carn Brea Leisure Centre , Redruth | 7hrs | BOOK |
| Safer Recruitment training | SFR | 29/02/2016 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | The Exchange , Wadebridge | 7hrs | BOOK |
| Safer Recruitment training | SFR | 03/03/2016 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | The Business Space , Truro | 7hrs | BOOK |