Equalities and inclusion

* Cambridgeshire Essentials

Audience

This course is aimed at senior staff members holding a minimum level three qualification and with at least two years post-qualifying experience. The role of ENCo is a responsible position which should be viewed as part of the management team. 

Aims

Completion of this 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.

Note for schools, this course is only suitable for your staff if you have on-site childcare provision.

Additional information

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 the sessions. Learners must complete all aspects, including the additional work, to complete the course.

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Cost details

* Cambridgeshire Essentials

Audience

This session is aimed at the named ENCo for the setting. We recommend that ENCo's attend the refresher training annually. 

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.

Develop an understanding of any key changes in legislation and practice that will influence the work of the ENCo.

Increase awareness of equalities issues and explore effective strategies which could be used.

Consider how to implement any changes to further develop high-quality provision.

Additional information

Learners should have access to the ENCo handbook during the delivery of the session. 

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Cost details

* Cambridgeshire Essentials

Audience

This session is aimed at the ENCo for the provision.

Aims

This is an opportunity for the ENCo to book a 30-minute slot with an adviser to discuss any matters relating to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for their provision. 

Additional information

Please indicate the subject you wish to discuss/receive support for so that the adviser can prepare any resources before the session. 

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Audience

All early years practitioners.

Aims

The course will explore the importance of listening to children and involving them in the organisation and development of our early years provisions. It will consider how effectively we are listening to children, and how their views can be used to positively influence practice and support inclusion.

Throughout the course, participants will consider the different methods of listening to children, including through non-verbal communication. The course will explore how children's voices can be used to develop the curriculum and environment, including reflecting on meeting the needs of all children and helping them to engage and thrive.

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Cost details

* Cambridgeshire Essentials

Audience

Ideally, trainees will have attended 'Understanding children's behaviours and interactions' training.

Aims

• To provide knowledge and understanding of the importance of play in practice.
• To support practitioners in recognising the impact of high-quality, playful interactions for children.
• To build on practitioners' understanding of inclusion in a broad sense, and how play fits into this.

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Cost details

Audience

All early years practitioners.

Aims

This course will explore how and why early years providers can adapt their practice to meet the diverse needs of all children.

Participants will consider their statutory responsibilities and develop a deeper understanding of the importance of reasonable adjustments and the impact of inclusive practice on children’s learning, wellbeing, and sense of belonging.

Through discussion, practical examples, and reflective activities, participants will build confidence in identifying barriers, adapting provision, and embedding inclusive approaches within their everyday practice.

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Cost details

Audience

All practitioners working with early years children who would like to develop a therapeutic approach to understanding children's behaviours and interactions.

Aims

Understand why behaviours occur in young children. Explore early brain development and its impact on behaviour. Reflect on inclusive practice and positive interactions. Recognise the adult’s role in creating supportive environments.

Additional information

Learners will receive some pre-course material to support them during the session.

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.