Early Years and Childcare Training and Support Programme

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1 Early Years and Childcare Training and Support Programme Autumn 2015 Summer 2016 contents next page

2 Welcome to the Training and Support Programme Welcome to the Early Years and Childcare Training and Support Programme! Thank you for your commitment to training and continuing professional development through Cambridgeshire County Council over the last year. For , we have expanded our brochure to include updated information about our other services, alongside the familiar extensive programme of training and qualifications. We hope that the paper copy of this document, which a massive 97% of you said you valued, will continue to be a useful reference guide throughout the year. We know, too, from our surveys of provider views, that many of you will take advantage of our new online booking system, through Learn Together Cambridgeshire. Our programme of activity is now available to book directly via this address: Updates and new courses will appear here throughout the year. Do add it to your favourites and tell us what you think! It s also very exciting to include information about new partners and colleagues. Teaching schools are now offering more training. In Cambridgeshire we have a specialist early years teaching school, made up of 6 of our nursery schools, actively supporting quality improvement across the sector. You will find more information about their programme for the coming year in this brochure. Our 2016 Conference Yes we can! Supporting Children to Achieve will focus on Accelerating Achievement of vulnerable children. This is a key priority for Cambridgeshire County Council, and we will continue to support you to identify and meet the needs of those children who are at risk of not achieving their potential. We were delighted to be one of the first local authorities to implement the Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) for three and four-year-olds. We continue to encourage providers to find innovative ways of spending this new money to benefit EYPP children. You might choose to build the skills of your staff with one of the training providers featured in this brochure! I hope the wide range of courses and other development opportunities you find here will support you in improving your provision in a structured and managed way. We will continue to do everything we can to offer the early years and childcare sector a full, balanced and coherent programme, to meet changing needs and improve outcomes for all children. Gill Harrison Head of Service Early Years This training and support programme includes information about; Qualification training Qualification funding Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses The early years core offer to private and voluntary early years and childcare providers, including briefings and forums The early years core offer to maintained and independent schools and academies, including briefings and forums The early years charged offer to providers and schools and academies 2

3 Contents Welcome... 2 CPD Course suitability table Guide to course symbols... 7 Using this Training and Support Programme Career and Qualification Guidance Qualification Funding Qualification Training Courses Early Years and Childcare Core Offer Foundation Years Forums, Committee, Owner and Manager Briefings Child Protection and Safeguarding Courses Special Educational Needs Courses Equalities and Inclusion Courses Early Years Foundation Stage Courses including additional charged support Leadership, Management and Governance Courses including additional charged support Conferences Out of School Club courses including additional charged support Schools courses including additional charged support First Aid and Food Safety courses Childminders Cambridge Early Years Teaching School Venue Addresses Booking and Bursary Forms Contact Details

4 Course suitability quick view Course Page Suitability Child Protection and Safeguarding CM OOS EY/PV VR SCH CC GOV OWN Basic Child Protection Child Protection for Designated Person Child Protection Refresher for Designated Person Safer Recruitment Training Safety Matters Update on Staying Safe in the Foundation Stage E Safety Working with children and families affected by domestic abuse Common Assessment Framework Special Educational Needs (SEND) CM OOS EY/PV VR SCH CC GOV OWN SENCo Designated Course for Designated Personnel 46 3 SENCo Course for Designated Personnel Refresher 47 3 Special Needs in Out of Schools Provision 48 3 Identification of Children with SEND Enhancing the Learning of Children with SEND Equalities and Inclusion CM OOS EY/PV VR SCH CC GOV OWN Equalities Named Coordinator (ENCo) Designated Person Training Equalities Named Coordinator (ENCo) Designated Person Refresher Training Equalities and Diversity in Planning and Practice English as an Additional Language (EAL) in more depth British Values in the Early Years Foundation Stage Persona Dolls Improving Outcomes for Traveller Children

5 Course suitability quick view Course Page Suitability Early Years Foundation Stage CM OOS EY/PV VR SCH CC GOV OWN Back to Basics The Early Years Foundation Stage Back to Basics The Role of the Key Person Back to Basics The Enabling Environment Characteristics of Effective Learning (COEL) Playing and Exploring Engagement Characteristics of Effective Learning (COEL) Active Learning Motivation Characteristics of Effective Learning (COEL) Creating and Thinking Critically Effective delivery of the EYFS The Prime Areas Effective Delivery of the EYFS The Specific Areas Supporting Children's Emotional Well-being Child Development Attachment Five to Thrive Supporting Emotional Resilience Child Development Schema in Action! Observation, Assessment and Planning Shared Assessment Matters Best Practice for Two Year Olds Unlocking their Potential Developing Mixed Age Provision in Settings Introduction to Treasure Baskets and Heuristic Play Introduction to Block Play Having Fun with Phonics Using Every Child a Talker (ECAT) materials and resources in early years settings ECAT Refresher Creativity in the Early Years Forest School An Introduction Forest School: Beyond the Basics Supporting Creativity in the Great Outdoors Forest School: Beyond the Basics Fire Experiences Enhancing Skills Forest School: Beyond the Basics Games in the Great Outdoors Supporting the Home Learning Environment Behaviour Management Strategies for Early Years Supporting Boys Unlimited Learning Supporting Children to reach their full potential Transitions and School Readiness

6 Course suitability quick view Course Page Suitability Leadership, Management and Governance CM OOS EY/PV VR SCH CC GOV OWN Leadership New to Leadership Leadership Supervisions and Appraisals Leadership Developing an Effective Team Leadership Managing Conflict Leadership Understanding statutory duties Leadership Maintaining Good and Outstanding Ofsted Judgements Leadership To be the best Supporting Quality Practice The Roles and Responsibilities of the Management Committee Sustainability and Marketing Planning for your Annual General Meeting (AGM) Management and Governance Getting it Right Safer Recruitment Training Conferences CM OOS EY/PV VR SCH CC GOV OWN Early Years Conference Just Play Conference Safeguarding Conference Forest School Conference Courses for Out of School Settings CM OOS EY/PV VR SCH CC GOV OWN Special Educational Needs in Out of School Provision Playful Environments on a Budget Positive Behaviour Strategies for Out of School Clubs Risky Play

7 Course suitability quick view Course Page Suitability Courses for Schools CM OOS EY/PV VR SCH CC GOV OWN New to Early Years Foundation Stage Securing Judgements in the Early Years Foundation Stage The role of the teaching assistant in the EYFS Working with Mixed Age Reception and Year 1 Classes Characteristics of Effective Learning Phonics and Literacy in the EYFS Effective Maths in the EYFS First Aid and Food Safety CM OOS EY/PV VR SCH CC GOV OWN First Aid Level 2 Award in Food Safety Courses for Childminders CM OOS EY/PV VR SCH CC GOV OWN Childminder Support Sessions Every Child a Talker (ECaT) for Childminders Key to the symbols CM OOS EY/PV VR SCH CC GOV OWN Childminders Out of school clubs and holiday playschemes Early years, private and voluntary settings and staff working in onsite childcare provision Settings and nannies on the Ofsted Voluntary Childcare Register Schools including Academies and Independent schools Children s Centres Governors and Committees Owners Childminders and staff working within Early Years Settings in schools and children s centres (such as pre-schools or out of school clubs) can access training at the private/voluntary rate. Other staff working in schools e.g. reception classes, school nursery classes will be charged at the appropriate school rate. Staff working outside of Cambridgeshire will be charged at the out of county rate. 7

8 Using this training programme Booking Procedures for Courses can be booked for the whole academic year. Please note training courses can be delivered to individuals or groups of settings, subject to capacity. For further information and cost please ; Please read the following information thoroughly Booking onto training courses Information for managers To book online: You may now book courses online using the Learn Together Website. Booking online will enable you to book a place immediately and receive confirmation immediately. You can update your own booking at anytime with any changes that you may need to make. When booking online it is important that you or whoever is completing the booking answers all questions accurately and honestly. You must NOT book more than four people onto one course. See the relevant page for limitations on Designated Person courses, First Aid courses and some conferences. To book on line using Learn Together schools and settings must register first. You should have received information on how to complete this short process. If you have not done so please contact: eyctraining@cambridgeshire.gov.uk for instructions. To book by /fax or post: Please ensure that a booking form is completed for each person. It is important that all forms are completed in full. If you do not supply all the information required the booking may be delayed. Bookings sent to the office will be processed in date received order. We strongly recommend that you book online if possible as all available places on a course may be booked by other providers online whilst your booking is waiting to be processed. You can find interactive booking forms on the website: These can be sent to us: By post to Box No OCT1215, Shire Hall, Castle Hill Cambridge, CB3 OAP By to eyctraining@cambridgeshire.gov.uk By fax to Other information for managers: Before you send a member of staff to a course please ensure that you have received a letter of confirmation. On occasions the confirmation has been sent to delegates spam/junk folders. Please be aware of this and check those folders for incoming s about training. Places on all courses are limited to four per setting unless stated otherwise. The limit is two per setting on designated/named person courses (SENCo induction, SENCo Refresher, Equal Opportunities, and Child Protection designated personnel) and two on First Aid courses, Food Safety Courses and some conferences. When booking staff onto training courses please ensure that you fully discuss the aims of the course with them and its relevance to their role within the setting. Please ensure that the practitioner knows that they will be expected to participate fully in the course and complete the required evaluation forms in detail. They will also be expected to share their learning when they return to the setting. Before booking a course please ensure that your setting has sufficient staff cover as we are not able to refund booking fees. 8

9 Using this training programme You will receive a booking confirmation by . If you have not heard from us one week before the start date of the course please contact us. Do not just turn up to the course. Alternatively, if you do not contact us to chase your booking and do not attend you will be charged a nonattendance fee which reflects the actual course cost and not the booking fee. All courses are subject to a booking fee unless stated otherwise. Booking fees differ according to your type of provision Information for all delegates Please ensure that you bring the following items with you to the training course A copy of the confirmation letter, you may be asked to produce this as proof of booking. Note taking materials. Any other documents that have been requested on the confirmation letter. Lunch/refreshments, we are not able to provide lunch or snacks. We will provide hot drinks for breaks. If you have been sent pre-course reading please ensure that you have read it. You must arrive at least ten minutes before the session start time. At the end of the course you will be required to do the following; Complete the evaluation form fully. Complete and take back to your setting the action plan you have been supplied with, to share with your line manager. For selected courses, we will send you an impact monitoring form. Please open the and follow the link. It is essential that you complete the survey fully as this helps us to plan courses for the future and to ensure we meet our aims and objectives. Learn Together Cambridgeshire Event Booking Terms and Conditions Learn Together Cambridgeshire as part of Cambridgeshire County Council is committed to providing services that are of the highest standard and meet the needs of our customers. The following terms are standard across all bookable events. Transferring / Changing a Booking: A booked place on an event can be transferred to another suitable staff member up to five working days prior to the event date. Customers to affect the change either by direct update to the online booking system or via to the service delivering the event. Any transfers within five working days will be accepted only in the case of exceptional circumstance. Cancellations and Refunds: Full refunds will be given in the following instances Customers cancelling booking up to 15 working days prior to the event date Learn Together Cambridgeshire services cancelling the courses due to unforeseen circumstance, at any time No refunds will be given for Failure to attend a booked event Cancellation of booking within 15 working days of event date Additional charges may be levied for Failure to attend a subsidised/no charge event. Charges will be based on full (non-subsidised) cost of a standard place for the event. Changes to Events: Providers will endeavour to offer events as advertised however, reserve the right to change the date, location and provider of the events. All service led changes will not automatically result in refunds; payments will be transferred and will become subject to the terms and conditions above based upon the new date. All event bookings are subject to these terms and conditions, you will be asked for confirmation of agreement to the conditions upon booking. Payment of event acts as automatic agreement to the terms and conditions. 9

10 Using this training programme Code of Conduct for Attendees We want the training to be enjoyable and beneficial for all people attending and therefore set out the following: Always let the Early Years Workforce Development Team know if you are unable to attend (the place can be offered to somebody else). Please see Event Booking Terms and Conditions page 9. You must attend the full course. We cannot certificate you for attendance if you leave early. We will inform the Manager of the setting when a learner is not certificated giving them the reason why. Respect confidentiality about issues raised in the training. Actively listen and respect other people s views (both trainer and other delegates). Engage and contribute to discussion, but ensure others are equally able to contribute. Respect the opinions and experience of others. Challenge discriminatory attitudes and behaviour. Payment Policy If you do not send a cheque with your booking form we will invoice your setting/school for the booking fee. If booking through the Learn Together website you may pay by card at the time of booking or request your setting/school to be invoiced. If your setting/school does not pay invoices on time you may be prevented from booking onto or attending other courses until the invoice is settled. Designated/Named Persons in settings guidance for early years and childcare settings Cambridgeshire County Council recognises the importance of designated, appropriately trained key personnel in each setting as a significant feature in ensuring quality. We strongly recommend that you ensure that your setting has suitable appropriately trained people undertaking these roles. In each of your provisions (excluding childminders) there should be a designated person for: Child Protection Special Needs Equalities (named person) The designated/named person in each of these areas should be a senior member of staff (Level 3 with at least two years post-qualifying experience) who is on site. It is important that part-time and shift hours are covered, so there may need to be more than one designated person for each area of work in a setting. The team funds a maximum of two places per setting. If your setting wishes to train more than two people you may do so but will be required to pay for the extra places. The cost is 62 per person, subject to availability; no bursary is available for additional staff. Designated Persons should update their training every three years by attending a Refresher Course. Should settings require additional designated persons they may access training at a cost of 62 per place This Training and Support Programme offers courses for the above roles which reflect the associated responsibilities, current best practice and legislation. These courses highlight local reporting and recording procedures which must be followed by Cambridgeshire settings. For Child Protection Designated Persons we would recommend that in addition to our training courses practitioners should also access courses provided by the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB). Information can be found at: There is a bursary scheme in place for private, voluntary and independent (PVI) early years and childcare settings undertaking Designated/Named Person training courses in this training programme. Please see below for information of how to claim the bursary. The claim form is on page

11 Using this training programme Claiming a bursary Private and Voluntary settings only How to claim your bursary Designated/Named Person courses (Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, SENCo). Complete the form prior to attending training. Take the form to the training session and ask the trainer to sign it, bursaries will not be paid without a trainer signature. The form cannot be signed after the course, so please do not forget this. You must return the form to us within one calendar month of attending the course or by 18 March 2016, whichever is soonest. Claims outside these timescales cannot be processed. Each setting may claim a maximum of two bursaries for each Designated/Named person course (or refresher course) every three years. An exception will be made if the Designated/Named person leaves the setting. The bursary is to be used by the setting towards staff cover costs and travel expenses. PLEASE NOTE: The bursary fund is limited and bursaries will only be paid subject to available funding. Childminders Childminders should access the Childminder Support Sessions that are arranged: Safeguarding Children Child Protection Special Educational Needs Equalities This training should be updated every three years. We do not provide a bursary for this training. 11

12 Careers and Qualification Guidance Careers and Qualification Information, Advice and Guidance Cambridgeshire Early Years Service remains committed to a highly qualified and skilled workforce as a critical part of improving outcomes for children. We recognise the enormous value of on-the-job learning, but believe this needs to be underpinned by an understanding of how young children learn and develop. Our qualifications programme and support for professional training are set out below. For more details contact: Telephone: Early Years Workforce Development Team on eyctraining@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. Full and Relevant Early Years and Childcare Qualifications The Department for Education has provided information for managers and practitioners working within the early years to check if qualifications are full and relevant. Managers and practitioners must check any proposed qualifications training or previous qualifications achieved prior to 2014 meets the government requirements. For an explanation of what full and relevant means visit this webpage: For all levels of qualification in early years visit this webpage: To check Level 3 qualifications before September 2014 visit this webpage: To check Level 3 qualifications after September 2014 visit this webpage: Early Years Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are open to all age groups and allow employees to earn a wage alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. Employment will normally be a minimum of 30 hours per week. An apprentice is employed at a low cost within a setting and studies for a qualification and other skills by attending college regularly. The employer must provide a mentor to support the apprentice s learning within the setting and ensure that the apprentice is released to attend college. The apprentice s practice is then assessed in the workplace as part of their qualification. The benefits to the employer are: motivated staff employed at a low cost a skilled workforce which should improve the quality of the setting and better outcomes for the children at the setting. The apprenticeship system is under review at the time of going to press. You must access the website for most current information: or contact your local training provider. Please be advised it is currently a requirement that GCSE A* C in English and maths must have been achieved by completion of the Early Years Educator Apprenticeship. However, from September 2015 it is proposed that these qualifications are achieved before the Apprenticeship starts (under review). Graduate Leader Programme Early Years Professional/Teacher We offer a setting premium is a payment to support good and outstanding settings with a member of staff who has achieved Early Years Teacher Status (EYT) or Early Years Professional Status (EYP). If your setting is in the private or voluntary sector and employs an EYP/EYT who works directly with the children you may be eligible for a premium. 12

13 Qualifications Courses Please note: Funding for this programme is limited and subject to funding criteria and available budget. For further information please contact the Early Years Workforce Development Team. Telephone: Qualification Funding Early Years Workforce Development Team Qualification Funding Arrangements April 2015 March 2016 Funding for Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications A limited amount of qualification funding is available for childcare practitioners working in private, voluntary or independent early years and childcare settings. Funding is available for identified qualifications such as the; Level 2 Certificate in an Introduction to Early Years and Care (QCF) Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Playwork Level 3 Award in transition to Playwork (from Early Years) QCF 24+ Advanced Learning Loan The 24+ Advanced Learning Loan is also available for learners to help with the costs of a college or training course if you re 24 or older. Normally the training course must be a full level 3 course or above to qualify. Further information on 24+ Advanced Learning Loan can be obtained from your training provider. Further information is also available from the government Website: Funding for the Early Years Degree We currently have a very limited amount of funding towards course fees for new learners on Early Years Degree programmes. Funding is available for learners working in early years settings in the private voluntary and independent early years sector. Learners must be committed to completing an Early Years degree and then moving onto the Early Years Initial Teacher Training. The practitioner must have an interest in improving practice within their setting, work directly with the children and be willing to support other settings if required. Practitioners must demonstrate commitment to staying in the Early Years Sector on completion of their training. All funding is subject to budgetary restrictions and funding criteria. It is allocated on a year by year basis and there is no guarantee of future funding levels. If your setting is in the private or voluntary sector please contact the Early Years Workforce Development Team for further details. You must complete the funding application form fully; an incomplete form cannot be considered by the funding panel and will be returned by post to you. This may lead to a delay in the processing of your application. Student Finance Additional finance or a loan towards the cost of the Early Years Degree may be available through student finance. Further details can be accessed on For further information and support: Telephone: eyctraining@cambridgeshire.gov.uk 13

14 Qualifications Courses Level 2 Certificate in an Introduction to Early Years Education and Care (QCF) This qualification is suitable for a range of learners from the age of 16+ to help gain skills and knowledge whilst working under supervision. What will the qualification cover? The aim of this qualification is to prepare learners to work with children between birth and five years, with knowledge of children up to seven years. Learners could also progress on to the Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) (QCF)* Learning outcomes will include: An understanding of: The Role of the Early Years Practitioner Legislation, framework and professional practice relating to early years Play, development and learning for school An opportunity to: Undertake professional development Progress on completion to job roles such as nursery, pre-school or early years classroom assistants and nannies Assessment: All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods. This could include direct observation within the workplace, e-portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a set task. Course Duration Estimated 12 months depending on learner motivation and commitment. Training Provider Early Years Training Centre Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Regional College People and Business Development Ltd Pre School Learning Alliance Location Throughout Cambridgeshire Cambridge Huntingdon Throughout Cambridgeshire March * Please note that the Level 2 Certificate and the Level 3 Early Years Diploma qualifications may have different course names depending on the qualification Awarding Organisation. 14

15 Qualifications Courses Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) (QCF) This qualification is suitable for a range of learners from the age of 16+ years who are currently working in early years education and care. What will the qualification cover? The Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. Upon achievement of this qualification it is intended that learners will be able to enter the workforce as Early Years Educators*. Practitioners must have GCSE maths and English at grade C or above to undertake the qualification. Learning outcomes: Are structured around four themes and include an understanding of: Children s Health and well-being Legislation, frameworks and professional practice relating to Early Years Play, development and learning for school readiness Professional development Assessment: All units are internally assessed using a range of methods. It is recommended that significant placement experience should be undertaken in at least two different settings to cover the following age ranges: 0 1 year 11 months 2 2 years 11 months 3 5 years. Assessment methods used written task submitted by e-portfolio, observation in the workplace, professional discussion, reflective accounts and complete a longitudinal study. Course Duration Estimated 12 months depending on learner motivation and commitment. Training Provider Early Years Training Centre Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Regional College People and Business Development Ltd Pre School Learning Alliance Location Throughout Cambridgeshire Cambridge Huntingdon Throughout Cambridgeshire Peterborough Please note Level 3 Early Years Diploma qualifications differ in course name, to ensure your Level 3 is a full and relevant qualification it MUST have Early Years Educator (EYE) in the title 15

16 Qualifications Courses Level 3 Award / Certificate / Diploma in Playwork This qualification is suitable for staff who are working in the Playwork profession at assistant or supervisory level. What will the qualification cover? Learners will attend underpinning knowledge sessions during term-time to study a number of units to achieve the qualification. This qualification supports practitioners in their work with children aged 5 to 16 years old. Learning outcomes will include: The theories and principles of how children play and how to support the needs and rights of children to create diverse, inclusive play environments. How to support children and young people to manage risk, establishing and maintaining links with other organisations and individuals, and organisational frameworks. Understanding and supporting children and young people to plan for self-directed play. Working with parents/carers and families and working with colleagues in a playwork team. Assessment: All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods. This could include direct observation within the workplace, e-portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a set task. Course duration: Estimated 12 months depending on learner motivation and commitment. For start dates contact individual training providers. Training Provider Early Years Training Centre Huntingdon Regional College People and Business Development Ltd Location Throughout Cambridgeshire Huntingdon Throughout Cambridgeshire 16

17 Qualifications Courses Level 3 Award in Transition to Playwork (from Early Years) (QCF) This qualification is based on the National Occupational Standards for Playwork and has been developed for early years practitioners who hold a current and up to date level 3 early years qualification and would like to broaden their knowledge and work in playwork settings. What will the qualification cover? The qualification has two units and learners are required to complete written tasks through e-portfolio. The course will last twelve weeks and is delivered in term-time. Learning outcomes include: The theories and principles of play. How to support the needs and rights of children to create diverse, inclusive play environments. Consider ways to support children and young people to manage risk. To develop a knowledge of the importance of establishing and maintaining links with other organisations, individuals, and organisational frameworks. Assessment and course duration: The qualification is knowledge based only. Learners are required to complete and pass all written tasks to complete the course. For further details contact the Early Years Training Centre on or eyctraining@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Training Provider Early Years Training Centre Location Throughout Cambridgeshire This course is available as a distance learning package. However learners would need to attend the induction session. 17

18 Qualifications Courses Early Years Foundation Degree The foundation degree is designed for candidates who are already working with children. It offers an opportunity to develop professional understanding, vocational knowledge, academic and personal skills which will be of significant value to practice in the workplace. The foundation degree prepares learners to complete a full degree and then move on to Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT). Entry requirements general guidance Practitioners should have access to a suitable children's and young people's working environment as the breadth of students' expertise/experience will be considered as part of the entry progress. Learners will have an appropriate Level 3 Childcare Qualification. English and maths GCSE grade C or above are normally required. However, providers entry requirements do vary and the learner should seek advice from the training provider. What will the qualification cover? Contact the individual provider for details of course content, what the assessment process is and the course delivery. Course delivery can be by weekly class based sessions, full week study blocks or distance learning. Therefore it is important to choose the course and delivery method which is most appropriate. Contact details are on page 22. Fees The fees vary according to provider. Learners may apply to Student Finance ( for funding to supplement funding offered by the Local Authority. The Early Years Workforce Development Team is able to offer funding towards courses which are a recognised route to EYITT with the providers below: Training Provider Website for further information Location Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge playwork-and-education-harlow or Essex Cambridge Regional College CC=CH5FDEYPE1&CB=Foundation%20Degree%20in %20Early%20Years,%20Playwork%20and%20Education Cambridge Open University Distance learning Pen Green Corby degree_course/foundation-degree/ For learners who wish to become an Early Years Teacher, they must then top up their qualification to a full degree before undertaking the Early Years Initial Teacher Training. Several top up options are available, subject to available budget and learners meeting funding criteria. 18

19 Qualifications Courses BA (Hons) Top-up Overview The BA (Hons) top-up course enables Foundation Degree students to progress to the next level of learning. The top-up builds on previous learning and qualifications to increase both practical and theoretical knowledge. Generally this is a one year programme which will enable learners to move on to complete Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT). Entry requirements general guidance Providers entry requirements do vary and the learner should seek advice from the Training Provider on their course entry requirements. Generally the applicant must be a current practitioner in the sector with at least two years experience. He/she should have a relevant Foundation Degree Qualification plus GCSE English and maths with a minimum grade C, or equivalent. Duration One to two years depending on training provider Fees The fees vary according to provider. Learners may apply to Student Finance for funding to top-up funding offered by the Local Authority. The Early Years Workforce Development Team is able to offer funding towards courses which are a recognised route to EYITT with the providers below: Training Provider Website for further information Location Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford professional-practice-top-up Open University Distance learning Pen Green Corby course/ba-hons-top-up-degree-in-education-studieswith-early-years/ On completion of the Foundation Degree, learners must top up to a full degree before moving on to train as an Early Years Teacher. 19

20 Qualifications Courses Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) EYITT is focused on high quality care and education for the birth to five age range and leads to Early Years Teacher Status. To achieve Early Years Teacher Status by the end of the training programme, you will need to be able to demonstrate the Teachers Standards (Early Years) across the birth to five age range. Early Years Teachers will be specialists in early childhood development, trained to work with babies and young children from birth to five. Early Years Teacher Status is awarded to graduates who are leading education and care and who have been judged to have met all of the Teachers Standards (Early Years) in practice from birth to the end of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Entry requirements Entry requirements include GCSE Grade C and above (or recognised equivalent) in English, maths and science and, for the Graduate entry route, a degree on entry. The degree can be from any area of study. Before starting the course applicants will be required to pass the Professional Skills Tests for trainee teachers. Routes to Early Years Teacher Status for September 2015 For September 2015, there will be two funded routes to Early Years Teacher Status, both of 12 months duration. Routes 1 and 2 require a degree on entry, as well as GCSE in English, maths and science at grade C or above. 1. Graduate Entry (Mainstream) 2. Graduate Entry (Employed) The most appropriate route for practitioners currently working in early years settings is: 2. Graduate Entry (Employed) This route is for graduates who are either: 1. Already employed in an early years setting/early years department of a school 2. Newly recruited to an early years setting/early years department of a school to undertake Early Years Initial Teacher Training through an employment based route. You may be eligible for a grant of up to 7,000 towards the cost of the course and an additional 7,000 for your setting. Contact your training provider for further details. Training Provider Website for further information Location Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford Eastern Leadership Centre Cambs early-years-initial-teacher-training Pen Green Corby degree_course/early-years-initial-teacher-training 20

21 Qualifications Courses Initial Teacher Training; Early Years and Primary School Teacher with QTS (SCITT) Course overview Cambridge Early Years Teaching School in partnership with the Centre for Research for Early Childhood (CREC) offers an early years, school based route to qualification as a Primary teacher or Early years teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Successful students on the SCITT(School based initial teacher training) programme will be based at one of 6 Nursery school/centres in Cambridgeshire The teacher training programme will prepare trainees for teaching children aged 2-7 (including DfE designated age phases of Foundation Stage (3-5), and KS1 (5-7). The course is rigorous and carefully structured to combine: three periods of continuous, directed school experience which will include a good or outstanding Foundation Stage class and KS1 class high quality centre-based training action research based on assignments The course will have the additional focus on working with two year olds, supporting diversity and engaging families positively. Training provider: Cambridge Early Years Teaching School in partnership with The Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC). Route to Qualified Teacher Status The application process will be through the UCAS system UCAS: and further information will be available on the Cambridge Early Years Teaching school website during 2015 for course commencement September The web address is Entry requirements: All applicants should hold a Grade C (or equivalent) in English, mathematics and a science subject. The applicant must also hold an undergraduate degree of a UK Higher Education Institution or equivalent Duration: One year, full time. Fees: Course fees are funded by the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) Training Provider Website for further information Location Cambridge Early Years Teaching School Cambridgeshire 21

22 Qualifications Courses Training Provider Contacts Anglia Ruskin University East Road Cambridge CB1 1PT Tel: Web: Cambridge Regional College Kings Hedges Road Cambridge CB4 2QT Tel: Web: Early Years Training Centre Cambridgeshire County Council Early Years Training Centre (EYCC Training Centre) Box No OCT1215 Shire Hall Cambridge CB3 0AP Tel: Web: gov.uk/eyc Cambridge Early Years Teaching Schools Histon Early Years Centre New Road Histon Cambridge CB24 9LL Tel: Web: years.org Eastern Leadership Centre Chesterford Research Park Cambridge CB10 1XL Tel: Web: Huntingdonshire Regional College California Road Huntingdon PE29 1BL Tel: / Web: People and Business Development Blois Meadow Business Centre Steeple Bumpstead Haverhill Suffolk CB9 7BN Web: Pen Green Research BaseRockingham Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1AG Web: org/research Pre-school Learning Alliance Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Pre-school Learning Alliance 1st Floor Century House Market Street Swavesey Cambs CB24 4QG Web: The Open University Level 2, Stuart Hall Building Faculty of Education and Language Studies Walton Hall Milton Keynes MK7 6AA Web: 22

23 Qualifications Courses Quality statement for Qualifications Training Providers All providers of qualification training included in this programme have signed up to the Early Years Workforce Development Team Quality Statement and Agreement. Through the statement and the evaluation of courses we aim to ensure that training: meets the individual needs of the participants is well planned is delivered by well-qualified and experienced trainer/s is open to monitoring and evaluation if requested complies with the Early Years Equalities Policy by: ensuring equality of access; and integrating equalities issues into all training. A copy of the quality statement and agreement is available on request from the Early Years Workforce Development Team. Subject to funding criteria and availability we may offer qualifications funding towards identified qualifications training offered by the listed providers where funding is not available elsewhere. 23

24 Early Years Core Offer Early Years Core Offer to Private and Voluntary Early Years and Childcare Providers Access to a range of differentiated support remains in place. The table below outlines other services that remain at no charge: Quality Assurance and Intervention Team Support Resources Jigsaw magazine and monthly newsletter Access to Cambridgeshire County Council early years training Data analysis Safeguarding Foundation Years Forums, Networks and Briefings Committee, Owner, Manager Briefings (COMs) Keep in Touch (KIT) visits, including support with self evaluation eg. Quality Framework Settings requiring support with improvement will receive an intensive focussed support package. ENCo Handbook Early Years and Childcare Quality Framework Staff Supervision in early years and childcare. Three editions of Jigsaw per year and monthly Early Years and Childcare News Round-up newsletter. Both also available online at: or See the Early Years and Childcare Training and Support Programme for details. Go to (Go to Workforce development ) or Data will be collated, analysed and disseminated. Assessment of funded two-year-olds Children s Centre reach data. Designated Person training and refresher training. Child Protection training. Telephone and advice and support. Tel: gemma.hope@cambridgeshire.gov.uk These provide a valuable opportunity to keep up to date with practice and policy. As they are locally based, they provide opportunities for networking between early years and childcare staff in schools, settings, children s centres, childminders and out of school settings. These briefings give the current national and local information and an opportunity to discuss implications for early years and childcare provision. 24

25 Early Years Core Offer Access to the Learn Together Website Activity to support important initiatives Education Portal: We may offer occasional briefings, events or resources to support key national initiatives, for example changes to the EYFS, or key local priorities, such as narrow the attainment gap for certain groups of children. The early years charged offer to private and voluntary early years and childcare providers is at the end of each section of this programme. The early years core and charged offer to maintained and independent schools and academies, including briefings can be located in the schools section of this programme. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses can be delivered directly to your school/setting. The cost for this is 98 per hour for a minimum of two hours. 25

26 Early Years Core Offer Early Years Core Offer to Maintained schools, Independent Schools and Academies Access to a range of differentiated support remains in place. Schools with early years provision, including places for funded two-, three- and four-year-olds, and out of school care, can access the support outlined in the private and voluntary section of this brochure. The table below outlines other services that remain at no charge: Foundation Stage Profile Moderation Training and guidance in making EYFS Profile judgements Keeping in Touch (KIT) visit for Nursery schools Cluster meetings for NQTs in the EYFS Access to Cambridgeshire County Council Early Years training Activity to support important initiatives Data analysis Safeguarding This is a statutory requirement and usually takes place in the Summer Term. For practitioners contributing to the completion of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Profile Assessments. This will take place each Autumn Term, to review the school s self evaluation, including examining available data. These are held each term. Early Years Advisers are a point of contact for these meetings. See the Early Years and Childcare Training and Support Programme for Settings and Schools for details. (There will be charges for some courses.) Go to (Go to Workforce development ) or There may be key national incentives that need disseminating, for example changes to the EYFS. There may also be key local priorities we would like to focus on, such as support for certain groups of children in order to narrow the attainment gap. Data will be collated, analysed and disseminated as follows: Statutory EYFS Profile (Reception) Autumn A (Reception) Assessment of funded two-year-olds Children s Centre reach area data. Current services from Education Child Protection. protection 26

27 Early Years Core Offer Foundation Years Forums, Networks and Briefings Access to the Learn Together Website Jigsaw magazine These provide a valuable opportunity to keep up to date with practice and policy. As they are locally based, they provide opportunities for networking between early years and childcare staff in schools, settings, children s centres, childminders and out of school Three editions per year and available online at: or Schools that have purchased the Primary Offer Element 1 and/or 2 are able to access support for Early Years as part of this package. 27