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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):

  1. Policy and Legislation
  2. Explorations of Prejudice
  3. Narrowing the Gap
  4. Cultural Capital
  5. British Values
  6. 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.

* Cambridgeshire Essentials