Childminders

Audience

The DSL for early years and childcare in settings should be senior members of staff, ideally level three with at least two years post-qualifying experience, who have attended the 'Basic child protection' or 'Basic child protection refresher' course within the last two years.

Consideration must be given to part-time and shift hours to ensure a DSL is available in the setting during all opening times. There will therefore usually be a need for more than one trained DSL in a setting.

Aims

To gain an in-depth understanding of the role and the responsibilities of the DSL in an early years and childcare setting. To feel confident in fulfilling the role's requirements and have the skills to liaise with local statutory children's services agencies and local safeguarding partners.

This course will support compliance with section 3 of the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

A certificate will be issued on completion of the two-part course.

Additional information

Participants must have attended the 'Basic child protection' training or 'Basic child protection refresher' course within the last two years.

This is a two-part course. All sessions must be completed to receive a certificate.

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Cost details

If you have purchased an early years membership, you can attend this course at no additional cost. For non-members, the course costs £24.

Audience

This course is for the DSLs working in early years and childcare settings who have attended the two-part training previously and require refresher training after two years.

Aims

To refresh the DSL's understanding of their safeguarding role and responsibilities when working in an early years or childcare setting, provide relevant updates and support confidence going forward.

This course will support compliance with section 3 of the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

A certificate will be issued on completion of the full session. Training must be renewed every two years.

Additional information

Participants are expected to interact with the trainers and, where possible, have their cameras on. Participants should read the information emailed before the course via the booking email.

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Cost details

If you have purchased an early years membership, you can attend this course at no additional cost. For non-members, the course costs £12.

Audience

Childminders and assistants.

Aims

This session will help you to develop an understanding of current equalities legislation, raise awareness of equality, diversity, inclusion and prejudice. What do these look like in everyday practice. You will be encouraged to reflect on your own personal ideas and attitudes, discuss what you are already doing and consider how to further develop your practice.

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Cost details

If you have purchased an early years membership, you can attend this course at no additional cost. For non-members, the course costs £12.

Audience

Childminders and assistants.

Aims

In this session, we will consider the role childminders have in identifying and supporting children with emerging needs and SEND. We will discuss Cambridgeshire’s Early Years SEND Toolkit and develop an understanding of the importance of Early Identification. We will also learn about and raise confidence in using the Graduated Approach to SEND.

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Cost details

If you have purchased an early years membership, you can attend this course at no additional cost. For non-members, the course costs £12.

Audience

Childminders and assistants.

Aims

This session is designed to develop your understanding of teaching and learning. We will focus on the variety of ways children learn and how we can plan and create a curriculum that enables us to teach all children to get ready for starting school. We will also consider how we gather information when children begin in the setting and how we ensure smooth transitions when they move on. This session is an opportunity to learn and share together, so please come ready to share examples of your practice.

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Cost details

If you have purchased an early years membership, you can attend this course at no additional cost. For non-members, the course costs £12.