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Peer Observations nursery training

Observing your staff will improve interactions with children and the quality of your setting. Course details  Duration: Full day Who should attend: Leaders and Managers Level:  Intermediate  What will I learn? Leaders and managers need to oversee teaching and learning to identify which staff need support; something that Ofsted will judge nurseries on. This managers’ course will give you… Continue reading Peer Observations nursery training

Nursery leadership and management training

Become an outstanding leader at your nursery. Course details Duration: Full dayWho should attend: Owners and ManagersLevel: Intermediate Please note this course is for experienced managers. For those new to management, please see our course, Effective Team Leadership. What will I learn? This course will equip early years managers and leaders with the skills and knowledge to lead outstanding… Continue reading Nursery leadership and management training

Nursery training: Induction, supervision and appraisal

Improve nursery staff performance and staff retention. A full induction for new staff and consistent supervisions are key components to improving staff performance and retention. This managers’ course will give you the key skills required. Course details  Duration: Half day Who should attend: This course is suitable for those managing teams and early years settings including… Continue reading Nursery training: Induction, supervision and appraisal

Effective team leadership nursery training

An introductory course to becoming an effective team leader. Course details  Duration: Full day Who should attend: Newly appointed team leaders or deputy managers about to be promotedLevel: Introductory What will I learn? This childcare course will cover the fundamentals of people management. Attendees will gain a professional awareness of their responsibilities and increase their confidence in their… Continue reading Effective team leadership nursery training

Nursery Baby Room Leader training

Lead your nursery team to high quality practice for babies and toddlers. Course details Duration: Full dayWho should attend: Those who are, or are aspiring to be in a leadership roleLevel: Introductory What will I learn? The EYFS states that the member of staff in charge of the under two year-old’s room must have suitable experience of working… Continue reading Nursery Baby Room Leader training

Terrific Two Year Olds training course

A full-day in-house training course for practitioners responsible for the care, education and development of two-year-olds. Duration:  Full day  Who should attend: Suitable for early years practitioners working with children aged two. What will I learn? Two-year-olds are terrific. They are inquisitive individuals, unique in their interests and developing abilities. Two-year-olds go through rapid phases of… Continue reading Terrific Two Year Olds training course

Nursery training: Developing Self-Regulation, Supporting Well-Being

‘Self-regulation should now be considered a more important indicator of educational performance than IQ.’ Duration: Half Day Who should attend: All childcare practitioners What will I learn? Self-regulation is vital for emotional well-being. It helps to transition between tasks without fear or confusion. It inhibits impulses. Self-regulation helps children to cope with frustration, delay or distractions. Practitioners… Continue reading Nursery training: Developing Self-Regulation, Supporting Well-Being

Quality Teaching in the Early Years nursery training

Become an effective teacher to help children reach their full potential. Course Details Duration: Full dayWho should attend: This course is suitable for all childcare practitionersLevel: Introductory What will I learn? Early Years Practitioners are teachers. You teach children every day. This full day course will help you raise the quality of your teaching and demonstrate its impact at… Continue reading Quality Teaching in the Early Years nursery training

Outdoor and risky play nursery training

Be confident your outdoor environment supports risky play for all children. Duration: Half day Who should attend: PractitionersLevel: Introductory What will I learn? This introductory course gives practitioners the skills to provide the right outdoor environment. Key topics: To book this childcare course for your nursery please call 01484 407070 for a quote or email [email protected] Prices Prices are based on up… Continue reading Outdoor and risky play nursery training

Characteristics of effective teaching and learning nursery training

Vital for lifelong learning – Embed the Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning in your setting. Course details Duration: Full dayWho should attend: All childcare practitionersLevel: Introductory What will I learn? This NDNA childcare course will help you understand the three key ‘Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning’ – Engagement, Motivation, and Thinking. These characteristics must be central… Continue reading Characteristics of effective teaching and learning nursery training

Brilliant Babies – Working with birth-2 year olds

Every interaction counts – provide the highest quality care to babies and toddlers Duration: Full dayWho should attend: Practitioners new to working with babies or those wishing to refresh their practice.Level: Introductory What will I learn? This NDNA childcare course will show practitioners how they help babies make sense of the world around them. Your role is vital… Continue reading Brilliant Babies – Working with birth-2 year olds

Basic child protection and safeguarding training for nurseries

Nursery providers must train all staff in understanding safeguarding policy and procedures, and ensure staff have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues.  NDNA offers two options for basic safeguarding and child protection training for nurseries: online or face to face. Find out about our face to face training below.  Face to face training details All NDNA… Continue reading Basic child protection and safeguarding training for nurseries

NDNATalk Wales – live

Our Wales event provides you with the latest sector updates and support in policy and practice from the experts.  And best of all? It’s free to members. When: 13 March 2025Where: Lysaght Institute, NewportPrice: FREE to attend Speakers include More speakers to be announced soon

NDNA events

NDNA events We strive to keep our valued members informed about the things that matter. NDNA events keep you informed and support you in improving your practice, our speakers share their knowledge and expertise on key topics at these events. Are you looking to promote your products and services to the early years sector? Contact… Continue reading NDNA events

Virtual practice stream workshops

We are excited to share that we have reviewed our agenda and have decided to launch our virtual practice stream workshops. Our practice stream will be available virtually to better suit the needs and access of practitioners throughout the week. Join all workshops for only £25 (incl.VAT) per setting, enabling all your practitioners to improve… Continue reading Virtual practice stream workshops

NDNA Networks

Join forces with fellow members to share experiences and establish a collective voice. By working together, members in NDNA Networks can ensure their views are heard by local authorities. “Working with the Local Authority as a NDNA Chair makes a difference. My voice is heard and respected.” Mohammad Younis OBE – Chair, Peterborough Network “The… Continue reading NDNA Networks

Animals and pets at nursery

They say never work with children and animals, but as we know, working with children is hugely rewarding – so how can a nursery integrate animals and keep nursery pets in its provision? While most early years settings will have toy animals there’s no substitute for the real thing. Interacting with and learning about live… Continue reading Animals and pets at nursery