
Audience
This training is suitable for any practitioner working in early years and childcare.
Aims
Participants will gain an overview of the principles of Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and will consider how this agenda contributes to high quality early years and childcare practice.
Date | Time | Location |
Wednesday, 11 December 2024 | 10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 19 March 2025 | 6.30 pm to 8 pm | Online via Teams |
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 | 10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.
Audience
Experienced practitioners with an interest in issues around gender in early years and later impacts on children and adult's life journeys and career outcomes. Relevant to all practitioners including ENCOs.
Aims
To gain knowledge on the impact of gender stereotypes. Develop an understanding of how to breakdown gender stereotypes in practice. Recognise and respond to children's interest in gender. Supporting practitioners to share the impact of gender stereotypes with parents.
Date | Time | Location |
Thursday, 7 November 2024 | 10 am to 11.30 pm | Online via Teams |
Tuesday, 4 March 2025 | 7 pm to 8.30 pm | Online via Teams |
Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.
* Cambridgeshire Essentials
Audience
Level three practitioners with two years of post-qualifying experience and an interest in equality, diversity and inclusive practice.
Aims
Completion of the course will enable the learner to fulfil the role of ENCo within their setting:
- Develop an enhanced level of understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the ENCo
- Become familiar with the ENCo handbook and other materials which are relevant to the role of ENCo
- Consider everyday equality issues and explore effective strategies to embed high-quality inclusive practice
- Develop a vision for their setting, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
The course will be delivered in six online sessions. Areas of practice will include (but are not limited to):
- Policy and Legislation
- Explorations of Prejudice
- Narrowing the Gap
- Cultural Capital
- British Values
- Supporting Multilingual Learners.
There will be additional reading and short work-based tasks for learners to complete between sessions.
Additional information
Learners may wish to access the one-hour webinar ‘Introduction to ENCo’ which will provide an overview of the role before booking the full training.
Date | Time | Location |
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 |
10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 9 October 2024 |
10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 23 October 2024 |
10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 6 November 2025 |
10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 20 November 2025 |
10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 4 December 2024 |
10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 15 January 2025 |
10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 29 January 2025 |
10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 12 February 2025 |
10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 26 February 2025 |
10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 12 March 2025 |
10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 26 March 2025 |
10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 23 April 2025 | 10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 | 10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 | 10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 4 June 2025 | 10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 | 10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 2 July 2025 | 10 am to 11.30 am | Online via Teams |
Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.
* Cambridgeshire Essentials
Audience
Setting trained ENCo.
Aims
This course will provide an opportunity to become aware of any key changes and developments to equalities practice that the Named ENCo will need to be aware of and reflect upon.
Throughout this course, learners will:
- Develop an understanding of any key changes in legislation and practice that will influence the work of the ENCo
- Increase awareness of equality issues and explore effective strategies which could be used
- Consider how to implement any changes to further develop high-quality inclusive practice.
Additional information
Schools please note this course is only suitable for your staff if you have onsite childcare provision.
Date | Time | Location |
Wednesday, 27 November 2024 | 10 am to 12 pm | Hunts FA, Huntingdon |
Wednesday, 5 March 2025 | 1 pm to 3 pm | Online via Teams |
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 | 7 pm to 9 pm | Online via Teams |
Monday, 16 June 2025 | 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm | Sunley House, Papworth Everard |
Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.
Audience
Setting trained ENCo.
Aims
This is a half an hour one-to-one meeting via Teams to discuss any ENCo queries you may have.
Additional information
Please provide a brief summary of discussion focus when booking.
Date | Time | Location |
Wednesday, 2 October 2024 | 9.30 pm to 12.15 pm | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 27 November 2024 | 1 pm to 3.45 pm | Online via Teams |
Tuesday, 21 January 2025 | 5 pm to 7.45 pm | Online via Teams |
Wednesday, 5 March 2024 | 10 am to 12.45 pm | Online via Teams |
Tuesday 20 May 2025 | 1 pm to 3.45 pm | Online via Teams |
Wednesday 25 June 2025 | 5 pm to 7.45 pm | Online via Teams |
Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.