SEND - The Building Blocks of Behaviour - seeking connection not control

Due to unforeseen circumstances this training has been postponed to the Autumn Term.  New dates will be advertised soon.  Please join the waiting list to be notified of the new dates.

This interactive online course is an opportunity for us to explore one of the biggest topics in early childhood - behaviour. Developing relational approaches can be difficult when we are faced with lots of different emotions, feelings and behaviours. This course addresses some of the key ways in which we can develop boundaries that help us to connect with rather than control children. Through the two sessions you will come to understand;

• What is meant by developmentally appropriate behaviour, and how to understand in the context of expressing needs.
• The differences between top-down and bottom-up behaviours, and why we must be flexible in behaviour support. 
• The importance of helping children to move through moods.
• How to move beyond correcting and controlling behaviour, but instead connecting with the behaviour, and therefore the child.
• Why wellbeing and well-doing is crucial in behaviour support. 

This course will include a digital workbook, certificate, and you will complete some interactive gap tasks.

Delivered by: Kerry Payne who is an Early Years SEND Specialist and has worked with  a local authority. Kerry has had strategic responsibility for the quality of SEND provision including developing the SENCO and SEND-Based training programmes. She lectures at a London University and is currently undertaking a PHD in early childhood early intervention. 

Dates: to be confirmed (2 part course)

Time:  7:00pm - 9:00pm

Venue: on-line webinar

Cost:  £45 Members/£65 non members

PLEASE NOTE PATA'S NORMAL REFUND POLICY DOES NOT APPLY FOR THIS BOOKING.  WE ARE UNABLE TO GIVE REFUNDS OR CREDITS ONCE A BOOKING IS MADE.  WE CAN, HOWEVER, CHANGE THE NAME OF DELEGATES ATTENDING UP UNTIL MIDDAY FRIDAY 11th JUNE  THE SAME NAMED PERSON MUST ATTEND ANY BOTH SESSIONS

FULL PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE INVOICE DATE BY BACS, CASH (AT THE PATA OFFICES) OR CHEQUE.  

Birth to Five Matters

Birth to Five Matters is an alternative to Development Matters and has been developed ‘by the sector, for the sector’.  As both Development Matters and Birth to Five Matters are non statutory settings can chose to use either (or neither!) of these to help with shaping their curriculum.

(We have a 'Development Matters' session with Dr Julian Grenier on 5th July)

We are delighted that Caroline Eaton who was on the working party for Birth to Five Matters will be delivering a talk about Birth to Five Matters.

During the session, Caroline will provide:-

a general overview of Birth to Five Matters including:-

• The shape of the document
• How Birth to Five Matters came about and the process involved
• What the website has to offer
• The role Caroline herself played on the working party
• Support for 'Planning in the Moment' from the document
• Comparison between this document and the new development matters

This session will give you an overview of what Birth to Five Matters is about and how it could work within your setting. There will be a Q&A session at the end to give you the opportunity to ask questions. For those of you who have already undertaken Planning in the Moment with Anna Ephgrave you might be interested to know that Anna is firmly in favour of Birth to Five Matters and was herself involved in shaping it!

Delivered by: Caroline Eaton, a member of the working party for Birth to Five Matters

Date: Wednesday 16th June  Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Venue: on-line (Zoom)

Cost: 

PLEASE NOTE:

• PATA'S NORMAL REFUND POLICY DOES NOT APPLY FOR THIS BOOKING.  WE ARE UNABLE TO GIVE REFUNDS OR CREDITS ONCE A BOOKING IS MADE.  WE CAN, HOWEVER, CHANGE THE NAME OF DELEGATES ATTENDING UP UNTIL MIDDAY FRIDAY 11th JUNE
• (Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out zoom invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date)

Members:  £20 for the 1st person, then £15 per person thereafter (if all booked together). 

One attendee £20

Two attendees £35

Three attendees £50

Four attendees £65

Five attendees £80

Six attendees £95

Seven attendees  £110

Eight attendees £125

Nine attendees £140

Ten attendees £155

If you require more than 10 places please book 10 places and email training@pataglos.org.uk to advise them of the number of places you require before settling your invoice.

Non Members  £30 per person

Identifying and Supporting SEND in the Context of the EYFS Reforms with Kerry Payne

PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS NOT FULLY BOOKED. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BY JOINING THE WAITING LIST SO WE CAN GAUGE IF THERE IS ENOUGH INTEREST TO RUN ANOTHER DATE.

PLEASE SEE INFORMATION BELOW REGARDING PAYMENT WHICH IS REQUIRED WITHIN 7 DAYS TO SECURE YOUR PLACE - THANKYOU.

Identifying and supporting children with SEND is crucial, but we can often become too focused on identifying delays or concerns rather than embracing the different ways children learn. This course explores how we can simultaneously support the areas of need while developing a deeper understanding of the child and their learning characteristics. In this course, you will consider:

• How to build relationships with children throughout SEN support and beyond
• How to plan for children’s independence and managing self.
• different observational techniques for children with developmental differences
• how to use alternative developmental documents to celebrate and build upon learning
• the interlink between observation, planning & assessment, and the Graduated approach

Delivered by: Kerry Payne, who is an Early Years SEND Specialist and has a background working with a local authority. Kerry has had strategic responsibility for the quality of SEND provision including developing the SENCO and SEND-Based training programmes. She lectures at a London University and is currently undertaking a PHD in early childhood early intervention. 

Whilst it is not mandatory to attend all, we strongly advise you to also attend 'EYFS Changes with Dr Julian Grenier' on Tuesday 4th May, 6:00pm - 7:00pm which will provide a briefing on the EYFS changes and 'Understanding the EYFS reforms and their impact on the PVI (private, voluntary and independent) sector with Pennie Akehurst' which will delve deeper into the changes and will be an interactive session on either May 18th or May 25th.

Date: Tuesday 22nd June  Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Venue: on-line (Zoom)

Cost: 

PLEASE NOTE:

• PATA'S NORMAL REFUND POLICY DOES NOT APPLY FOR THIS BOOKING.  WE ARE UNABLE TO GIVE REFUNDS OR CREDITS ONCE A BOOKING IS MADE.  WE CAN, HOWEVER, CHANGE THE NAME OF DELEGATES ATTENDING UP UNTIL MIDDAY MONDAY 7TH JUNE
• (Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out zoom invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date)

Members:  £25 per person

Non Members  £35 per person

NETWORK MEETING 6 (via Zoom)  - Covid Closure and New Starts

This will be our last network meeting where the pandemic takes priority. Over time, and as things have changed, settings have settled into covid secure ways of working and there is less need to share and support with regards to it – but the network meetings remain a place to share anything current and topical and so you will always be able to share any successes and challenges in this space.

A hot topic right now are the EYFS reforms and so this network meeting will also be open to discussion around them. Bring your issues, concerns or just your interest and join us for the last network meeting of a strange year!

Whilst we will always have a focus to the network meetings, we are also mindful that there may be different concerns relating to a continued evolving situation. The network meetings will therefore always be topical taking into account the current landscape.

This network meeting is open to Early Years Managers and Deputies in PATA member settings and provides a great opportunity to meet with colleagues from other settings and share experiences and expertise.

Suitable for: Early Years Managers and Deputies. 

Date: Tuesday 29th June

Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Venue: n/a – the training will be carried out via Zoom

Cost: £7.50 for PATA Members (book onto 5 meetings during the 2020/21 academic year and receive your 6th meeting free)

(Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out zoom invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date)

Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person taking part) to ensure we send the Zoom Invitation to the correct email address.

 If all places are taken, please join the waiting list. If you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer out your place to those on the waiting list

Alistair Bryce-Clegg "Building a Rich and Nurturing Learning Environment"

Course aim The aim of this course is to provide Early Years practitioners with the opportunity to reflect on the learning environments that they create and consider how those spaces promote wellbeing, engagement, progress and attainment. Alistair will be particularly focussing on what makes a language rich environment and how to capitalise on the opportunities that it offers.

Course information Alistair will be drawing on his 30 years of experience in the Early Years along with examples from current research and practice to discuss the significant impact that the environment can have on children’s wellbeing and progress. He will be looking at how environments are created, how the resources that we choose invite emotional and cognitive responses from children and how language and literacy development can be successfully promoted for active engagement.

Delivered by: Alistair Bryce-Clegg, a former headteacher and now runs a consultancy company that delivers training promoting the importance and power of play-based learning. Alistair has also appeared on the television in such programmes as the BAFTA nominated ‘Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds’

Suitable For: Any Early Years Foundation Practitioners and Managers

Date: Thursday 1st July

Time:  7:00pm - 8:30pm

Venue: on-line

Cost: £18 for members / £20 for non members 

• Zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out zoom invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date. 

• PLEASE NOTE PATA'S NORMAL REFUND POLICY DOES NOT APPLY FOR THIS BOOKING. WE ARE UNABLE TO GIVE REFUNDS OR CREDITS ONCE A BOOKING IS MADE. WE CAN, HOWEVER, CHANGE THE NAME OF DELEGATES ATTENDING UP UNTIL MIDDAY TUESDAY 29TH JUNE

Development Matters with Dr Julian Grenier

Development Matters is an alternative to Birth to Five Matters.  As both Development Matters and Birth to Five Matters are non statutory, settings can chose to use either (or neither!) of these to help with shaping their curriculum.

Further details about this session to follow

(We have a 'Birth to Five Matters' session on 16th June)

Delivered by: Dr Julian Grenier, who led on the revision of Development Matters for the Department for Education.

Date: Monday 5th July  Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm (last 30 minutes will be Q and A)

Venue: on-line (Zoom)

Cost: 

PLEASE NOTE:

• PATA'S NORMAL REFUND POLICY DOES NOT APPLY FOR THIS BOOKING.  WE ARE UNABLE TO GIVE REFUNDS OR CREDITS ONCE A BOOKING IS MADE.  WE CAN, HOWEVER, CHANGE THE NAME OF DELEGATES ATTENDING UP UNTIL MIDDAY THURSDAY 1ST JULY
• (Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out zoom invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 working hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date)

Members:  £25 for the 1st person, then £20 per person thereafter (if all booked together). 

One attendee £25

Two attendees £45

Three attendees £65

Four attendees £85

Five attendees £105

Six attendees £125

Seven attendees  £145

Eight attendees £165

Nine attendees £185

Ten attendees £205

If you require more than 10 places please book 10 places and email training@pataglos.org.uk to advise them of the number of places you require before settling your invoice.

Non Members  £37.50 per person

Understanding the EYFS reforms and their impact on the PVI (private, voluntary and independent) sector with Pennie Akehurst

ALL PENNIE AKEHURST 'EYFS' COURSES IN MAY, JUNE AND 6TH JULY ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED.  WE HAVE SPACES ON 8TH JULY AND 21ST SEPTEMBER SESSIONS.

PLEASE SEE INFORMATION BELOW REGARDING PAYMENT WHICH IS REQUIRED WITHIN 7 DAYS TO SECURE YOUR PLACE - THANKYOU.

Significant changes have been made to the EYFS over the last few months, some of which have been tried and tested whilst others reflect the need to change outdated and unrealistic practices. This two-hour session will cover the headline changes that have been made to all parts of the statutory framework including potential changes to the welfare requirements (if these haven't been published by the time we meet).

During our time together we will:

·  Consider the implications of the changes that have been made to the educational programmes in the EYFS.

·  Consider the implications of the changes that have been made to the ELGs.

·  Reflect on the proposed changes to the welfare requirements (if these haven't yet been published in the statutory framework)

·  Reflect on what all of this may mean for curriculum delivery and general practice.

Delivered by: Pennie Akehurst who has previously delivered our Ofsted training and who has worked in early years and childcare for over 30 years and now runs her own consultancy company

Whilst it is not mandatory to attend both, we strongly advise you attend 'EYFS Changes with Dr Julian Grenier' on Tuesday 4th May, 6:00pm - 7:00pm which will provide a briefing on the EYFS changes.

We are also running SEND training session in relation to the EYFS changes 'Identifying and Supporting SEND in the Context of the EYFS Reforms with Kerry Payne' on Wednesday 9th June

Date: Tuesday 6th July  Time: 7pm - 9pm

Venue: on-line (Zoom)

Cost: 

PLEASE NOTE:

• PATA'S NORMAL REFUND POLICY DOES NOT APPLY FOR THIS BOOKING.  WE ARE UNABLE TO GIVE REFUNDS OR CREDITS ONCE A BOOKING IS MADE.  WE CAN, HOWEVER, CHANGE THE NAME OF DELEGATES ATTENDING UP UNTIL MIDDAY FRIDAY 2nd JULY
• (Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out zoom invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date)

Members:  £25 per person

Non Members  £35 per person

Understanding the EYFS reforms and their impact on the PVI (private, voluntary and independent) sector with Pennie Akehurst

ALL PENNIE AKEHURST 'EYFS' COURSES IN MAY AND JUNE  ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED.  WE HAVE SPACES ON THIS DATE AND OUR 21ST SEPTEMBER SESSION.

PLEASE SEE INFORMATION BELOW REGARDING PAYMENT WHICH IS REQUIRED WITHIN 7 DAYS TO SECURE YOUR PLACE - THANKYOU.

Significant changes have been made to the EYFS over the last few months, some of which have been tried and tested whilst others reflect the need to change outdated and unrealistic practices. This two-hour session will cover the headline changes that have been made to all parts of the statutory framework including potential changes to the welfare requirements (if these haven't been published by the time we meet).

During our time together we will:

·  Consider the implications of the changes that have been made to the educational programmes in the EYFS.

·  Consider the implications of the changes that have been made to the ELGs.

·  Reflect on the proposed changes to the welfare requirements (if these haven't yet been published in the statutory framework)

·  Reflect on what all of this may mean for curriculum delivery and general practice.

Delivered by: Pennie Akehurst who has previously delivered our Ofsted training and who has worked in early years and childcare for over 30 years and now runs her own consultancy company

We are also running SEND training session in relation to the EYFS changes 'Identifying and Supporting SEND in the Context of the EYFS Reforms with Kerry Payne' on Wednesday 9th June

Date: Thursday 8th July  Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Venue: on-line (Zoom)

Cost: 

PLEASE NOTE:

• PATA'S NORMAL REFUND POLICY DOES NOT APPLY FOR THIS BOOKING.  WE ARE UNABLE TO GIVE REFUNDS OR CREDITS ONCE A BOOKING IS MADE.  WE CAN, HOWEVER, CHANGE THE NAME OF DELEGATES ATTENDING UP UNTIL MIDDAY TUESDAY 6TH JULY
• (Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out zoom invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date)

Members:  £25 per person

Non Members  £35 per person

Understanding the EYFS reforms and their impact on the PVI (private, voluntary and independent) sector with Pennie Akehurst

PLEASE SEE INFORMATION BELOW REGARDING PAYMENT WHICH IS REQUIRED WITHIN 7 DAYS TO SECURE YOUR PLACE - THANKYOU.

Significant changes have been made to the EYFS over the last few months, some of which have been tried and tested whilst others reflect the need to change outdated and unrealistic practices. This two-hour session will cover the headline changes that have been made to all parts of the statutory framework including potential changes to the welfare requirements (if these haven't been published by the time we meet).

During our time together we will:

·  Consider the implications of the changes that have been made to the educational programmes in the EYFS.

·  Consider the implications of the changes that have been made to the ELGs.

·  Reflect on the proposed changes to the welfare requirements (if these haven't yet been published in the statutory framework)

·  Reflect on what all of this may mean for curriculum delivery and general practice.

Delivered by: Pennie Akehurst who has previously delivered our Ofsted training and who has worked in early years and childcare for over 30 years and now runs her own consultancy company

Whilst it is not mandatory to attend both, we strongly advise you attend 'EYFS Changes with Dr Julian Grenier' on Tuesday 4th May, 6:00pm - 7:00pm which will provide a briefing on the EYFS changes.

We are also running SEND training session in relation to the EYFS changes 'Identifying and Supporting SEND in the Context of the EYFS Reforms with Kerry Payne' on Wednesday 9th June

Date: Tuesday 21st September  Time: 7pm - 9pm

Venue: on-line (Zoom)

Cost: 

PLEASE NOTE:

• PATA'S NORMAL REFUND POLICY DOES NOT APPLY FOR THIS BOOKING.  WE ARE UNABLE TO GIVE REFUNDS OR CREDITS ONCE A BOOKING IS MADE.  WE CAN, HOWEVER, CHANGE THE NAME OF DELEGATES ATTENDING UP UNTIL MIDDAY FRIDAY 17th SEPTEMBER
• (Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out zoom invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date)

Members:  £25 per person

Non Members  £35 per person

Makaton - Level 3 and 4 (on-line)

Makaton is a multi-modal language programme that uses signs, symbols and speech for children and adults with speech, language and communication needs to build on their understanding and use of speech and language.

These are fun, informal sessions with a chance to practise the signs and symbols taught with each other and learn a new skill. You will receive workbooks, a certificate of attendance and will learn around 250 signs and symbols over the four sessions. 

The Level 3 and Level 4 training is run over four sessions (3 hours each). (Please note attendance by the same person at all sessions is required.)

Level 3 training helps you to improve and develop your signing and symbol skills and how to use them effectively every day.

You will revise the signs and symbols you learned in your Level 1 and 2 training and learn the signs and symbols for Stages 5 and 6 of the Core Vocabulary.

Level 4 training completes the Makaton Core Vocabulary and formal training.

You will revise the signs and symbols you learned in your Level 1, 2 and 3 training, and learn the signs and symbols for Stages 7 and 8 of the Core Vocabulary.

You will learn lots more vocabulary covering days of the week, numbers, time, weather, occupations etc.

The course fee includes a Makaton workbook which normally retails at £35

Suitable For: Anyone wishing to learn more about Makaton

Delivered by: Dawn McMullan-Cooper who is a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.

Date: Wednesday 29th September, 6th, 13th and 20th October

Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm (all sessions)

Venue: on-line

Cost: PLEASE NOTE PATA'S NORMAL REFUND POLICY DOES NOT APPLY FOR THIS BOOKING.  WE ARE UNABLE TO GIVE REFUNDS OR CREDITS ONCE A BOOKING IS MADE.  WE CAN, HOWEVER, CHANGE THE NAME OF DELEGATES ATTENDING UP UNTIL 2 DAYS BEFORE THE FIRST SESSION BEGINS

FULL PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE INVOICE DATE BY BACS, CASH (AT THE PATA OFFICES) OR CHEQUE.  

(Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out zoom invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date)

Members:  £125 (includes a Makaton workbook for each level)

Non Members  £140 (includes a Makaton workbook for each level)

The Education Inspection Framework (EIF) Refresher with Pennie Akehurst

We were only two terms into a brand-new inspection framework and barely had time to get to understand the changes and the potential implications for practice when Ofsted inspections stopped due to the pandemic.  

14 months on, inspections have recommenced, but now with a COVID lens. 

This session has been designed to provide an overview of the changes that were made to the inspection framework back in September 2019 and then to ensure that you understand the changes that have been made in relation to the COVID crisis.

The session covers:

·       Changes that have been made to the judgements and some of the headline implications for practice

·       The learning walk

·       Cultural capital

·       The additional considerations for inspectors due to COVID-19

·       Monitoring & self-evaluation

·       Performance management

·       And our analysis of the inspection reports that were published under the EIF prior to the COVID crisis.

Delivered by: Pennie Akehurst who has previously delivered our Ofsted training, EYFS Changes training and who has worked in early years and childcare for over 30 years and now runs her own consultancy company

Date: Tuesday 29th September  Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Venue: on-line (Zoom)

Cost: 

PLEASE NOTE:

• PATA'S NORMAL REFUND POLICY DOES NOT APPLY FOR THIS BOOKING.  WE ARE UNABLE TO GIVE REFUNDS OR CREDITS ONCE A BOOKING IS MADE.  WE CAN, HOWEVER, CHANGE THE NAME OF DELEGATES ATTENDING UP UNTIL MIDDAY TUESDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER
• (Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out zoom invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date)

Members:  £25 per person

Non Members  £37.50 per person

Curriculum and Curriculum Intent: How do you know that you have an effective Early Years Curriculum?  with Pennie Akehurst

Ofsted’s 3 I’s (intent, implementation and impact) have placed a huge spotlight on the word curriculum... but it’s very hard to talk about our curriculum intent, if we haven’t thought about the body of knowledge, skills and experiences that we want children to have during their time with us. How can we talk knowledgeably about what we intend to do with our curriculum if we haven’t got one?

Having a curriculum enables us to think about what children need to know, understand and be able to do once they leave us. It provides a framework that helps to organise our thoughts about what is important for children at different ages and stages of development.

This two-and-a-half-hour workshop we will unpick what a curriculum is and how we might go about creating one that reflects the needs of our children.

During our time together we will:

•       help you to understand what a curriculum is and what it needs to contain (including statutory content),

•       support you to understand the things that you have already done that make a contribution to your curriculum,

•       help you start to map out the content of your curriculum (what you want children to know, understand and be able to do),

•       think about how practitioners will use this document.

Delivered by: Pennie Akehurst who has previously delivered our Ofsted training, EYFS Changes training and who has worked in early years and childcare for over 30 years and now runs her own consultancy company

Date: Tuesday 5th October Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Venue: on-line (Zoom)

Cost: 

PLEASE NOTE:

• Zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out zoom invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date)

Members:  £28 per person

Non Members  £42 per person

Liz Pemberton, The Black Nursery Manager, presents 'Working towards Anti-racist Practice in the Early Years Setting’

Embedding cultures and diversity within an early years setting is a vital part of the EYFS. Children and their families will feel valued by the setting if resources and displays represent the ethnic, cultural and social diversity in society, and if they can see their own family background and culture represented as well as those of others. True inclusion means your setting will have diversity running through its core regardless of your current make-up of families on role.

Course Aim: To promote inclusive practice in the Early Years (under 5's) education sector, with a particular focus on how race, culture and anti-racism should be considered in this practice.

Course Information:  This 3 part course is aimed at practitioners who would describe themselves as beginners in the area of anti-racist practice. Much of the information is very broad and is not just Early Years specific, it can be applied to Reception Teachers, Learning and Participation Artists who work in schools, Youth Workers, Social Workers etc. 

Session 1 (6th October) Exploring key terminology in anti-racist practice including: white supremacy, white fragility, gaslighting and anti blackness. Defining racism and examining how it can show up in your practice and building confidence to ensure that practice always works towards being inclusive and culturally sensitive.

Session 2 (13th October) Understanding allyship, how to effectively challenge racism as a white person whilst creating safe spaces for Black and non-Black people of colour and also exploring unconscious bias.

Session 3 (20th October) How your resources should be audited to ensure anti-racist practice in the setting , engaging parents, carers and extended family in anti-racist practice  and whole team approaches to continuously work towards an anti-racist environment.

Suitable For: Anyone working with children under the age of 5.

Dates: Wednesday 6th, 13th and 20th October (3 sessions)

Time:  7:00pm - 8.30pm

Venue: on-line webinar

Cost: Special offer price.  Book by 30th April and the cost is £25 for members/£30 for non-members (for all three sessions).  After 30th April the cost will be £30 for members / £35 for non members (for all three sessions) (It is not compulsory to attend all three sessions, however, the same person named on the booking must attend the session(s))

PLEASE NOTE PATA'S NORMAL REFUND POLICY DOES NOT APPLY FOR THIS BOOKING.  WE ARE UNABLE TO GIVE REFUNDS OR CREDITS ONCE A BOOKING IS MADE.  WE CAN, HOWEVER, CHANGE THE NAME OF DELEGATES ATTENDING UP UNTIL MIDDAY WEDNESDAY 6TH OCTOBER.  THE SAME NAMED PERSON MUST ATTEND ANY OR ALL OF THE THREE SESSIONS

FULL PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE INVOICE DATE BY BACS, CASH (AT THE PATA OFFICES) OR CHEQUE.  

(Please note webinar invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out webinar invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date)

Anna Ephgrave's Planning In The Moment (via Zoom) 

Course Aim: To provide you with the necessary tools to help your children feel confident and independent especially through outdoor play and risk taking play. The course will give delegates the chance to explore the theory and rationale behind child-initiated play.

Course Information:  Delivered by Anna Ephgrave the course will cover:-   

• Rationale and Complexities of Child-Initiated Play 
• Planning and Teaching in the Moment    
• The Role of the Adult - interacting is your teaching
• Brain development and levels of involvement
• Enabling Environments with emphasis on developing an outdoor classroom
• Planning in the Moment and the paperwork associated with it

It will also touch on:-         

• Literacy and Numeracy in Early Years

Suitable For: Anyone working in Early Years (including Reception) who is implementing, or is intending to implement, Planning in the Moment

Date:  15th October 2021 - to be confirmed  Time: 9:15am - 3:00pm

The training will be delivered in 3 sessions:-

• Session 1: 9.30am - 10.45am

• Session 2: 11.30am - 12.45pm

• Session 3: 1.30pm - 3.00pm

Venue: On-line

Delivered by: Anna Ephgrave

Cost: PLEASE NOTE PATA'S NORMAL REFUND POLICY DOES NOT APPLY FOR THIS BOOKING.  WE ARE UNABLE TO GIVE REFUNDS OR CREDITS ONCE A BOOKING IS MADE.  WE CAN, HOWEVER, CHANGE THE NAME OF DELEGATES ATTENDING UP UNTIL MIDDAY WEDNESDAY 13TH OCTOBER

FULL PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE INVOICE DATE BY BACS, CASH (AT THE PATA OFFICES) OR CHEQUE.  

Members:  £95

Non Members  £120

Zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out zoom invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date. 

If you have multiple members of staff wishing to attend then we may be able to offer you a discount.  Please email training@pataglos.org.uk with the number of people you would like to book onto the course.

THE WORLD IS STILL A SAFE PLACE: SUPPORTING CHILDREN'S WELLBEING DURING THE PANDEMIC

Please ignore the advertised date - date is not yet confirmed - we are currently asking you to register interest by joining the waitlist for this course so we can gauge interest and then we will contact you with the advertised date.

Resident tutor, Colette Etheridge is best placed to offer outstanding topical training around the issues that this challenging time may raise for our youngest learners.

Course Aim: To provide practitioners/parents in early years settings with an understanding of how the Coronavirus pandemic may be impacting on a child and how best to support them.

Course Information: 

During this workshop, we will:

• Think about the child’s understanding and perspective of the pandemic;
• Consider the potential impact on a child’s emotional wellbeing;
• Consider how the current situation may impact on a child’s behaviour;
• Start to think about how to support a child.

Coronavirus has changed our way of life and we are all having to adapt and respond to this fast-moving situation with unrivalled levels of uncertainty. Understanding how the virus may impact on children will be crucial in any response we offer as both practitioners and parents. 

Please note that this is a vast subject and we may not be able to cover everything in the allotted time.

If all places are taken, please join the waiting list. If you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer out your place.

Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person taking part) to ensure we send the Zoom Invitation to the correct email address.

(Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out zoom invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date)

Suitable for: Practitioners and Parents.

Delivered by: Colette Etheridge, Counsellor and Child Behaviour Specialist

Date: To be confirmed

Time:  to be confirmed

Venue: n/a - the training be will carried out via Zoom.

Cost: £15 (for PATA Members - this includes anyone linked to your setting, so parents, volunteers etc can book but will need to do so via your setting's membership account.)

£25 for Non-Members

Understanding and Supporting the Anxious Child 

Please ignore the advertised date - date is not yet confirmed - we are currently asking you to register interest by joining the waitlist for this course so we can gauge interest and then we will contact you with the advertised date.

Course Aim: To provide staff working in Early Years Settings, Schools or Out of School Clubs with an understanding of how anxiety can impact on a child.

Course Information: During this workshop, we will:

• Explore anxiety and how the brain reacts to it;
• Have an opportunity to discuss how anxiety manifests in their setting;
• Consider how anxiety impacts on the behaviour of a child;
• Start to think about how to support a child with anxiety.  

Delivered by: Colette Etheridge, a counsellor and parenting practitioner.

Suitable For: Any Early Years Practitioners from support staff to Managers; anyone who works or volunteers with children in either Key Stage 1 or 2 and in a Playwork setting (Out of School Club) including breakfast, after school and holiday clubs.

(Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out zoom invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date)

Date: to be confirmed

Time:  to be confirmed

Venue: on-line

Cost: £28 for members / £38 for non members

ENABLING ENVIRONMENTS WITH ANNA EPHGRAVE (PLANNING IN THE MOMENT)

Please ignore the advertised date - date is not yet confirmed - we are currently asking you to register interest by joining the waitlist for this course so we can gauge interest and then we will contact you with the advertised date.

Aim:- to help practitioners evaluate and develop an enabling environment – a space that is rich and varied and enables children to fully immerse and engage in their learning.

Course Information: During the session we will cover:-

• the principles of an enabling environment

• what these principles look like in your indoor and outdoor spaces

• a consideration of 'benefit/risk' when making decisions about your environment/resources

• action planning and prioritising - putting effort into things that will have the most impact

Within the session we will consider and discuss the merits of plastic and natural resources as well as how to make the most of settings existing resources.

Suitable for anyone who has attended the full day training of Planning in the Moment.

Date: To be confirmed

Time:  6:00pm - 8:00pm

Venue: On-line

Cost: £30 for members / £40 for non members

Cost: PLEASE NOTE PATA'S NORMAL REFUND POLICY DOES NOT APPLY FOR THIS BOOKING.  WE ARE UNABLE TO GIVE REFUNDS OR CREDITS ONCE A BOOKING IS MADE.  WE CAN, HOWEVER, CHANGE THE NAME OF DELEGATES ATTENDING UP UNTIL ?

FULL PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE INVOICE DATE OR 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE (WHICH EVER IS SOONER) BY BACS OR CHEQUE.  

(Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out zoom invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date)

'Playful Brains - The Neuroscience and Evolution of Play' with Ben Kingston-Hughes

Please ignore the advertised date - date is not yet confirmed - we are currently asking you to register interest by joining the waitlist for this course so we can gauge interest and then we will contact you with the advertised date.

Course Aim: This course will take a fascinating look at the child's brain.  

Course Information:  "Step aboard the miniature submarine as we prepare to journey deep into the child's brain.  This course takes a practical look at the brain development of children and showcases a series of activities designed to help children build brains.  It takes delegates on a neurological journey into the child's brain through the latest research on neuroscience and a whole range of practical activities.  This workshop is fun, thought-provoking and might just help us build the brains of the future.

This course also looks at play in children as an evolutionary imperative that we restrict at our peril.  We look back to a time where there was no health and safety, no "Inside voice" and almost every aspect of learning was active rather than passive.  We will look into the catastrophic damage that 21st century restrictions are doing to the emotional, cognitive and neurological development of the child.

With all this in mind the role of the children's setting as an advocate for play is more important than at any time in history.  What can we do to help children reach their play potential."

Delivered by: Ben Kingston-Hughes. 

Ben Kingston-Hughes is a national award-winning trainer and Managing Director of Inspired Children. He has worked with children for over 30 years and has appeared on television.  His transformative training has been mentioned by Ofsted as an example of outstanding staff development and his distinctive blend of humour, neuroscience and real-life practical experiences make his training invaluable for anyone working with children. 

Suitable For: Anyone who works with children (Early Years, Reception, KS1, KS2, OOSC)

Date: Date to be confirmed

Time:  6.00pm - 9:00pm to be confirmed

Venue: on-line

Cost: £30 for members / £40 for non members

(Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out zoom invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date)

STAFF WELLBEING: IT'S OK NOT TO BE OK

Please ignore the advertised date - date is not yet confirmed - we are currently asking you to register interest for this course so we can gauge interest and then we will contact you with the advertised date.

Resident tutor, Colette Etheridge is best placed to offer outstanding topical training around the issues that this challenging time may raise for our youngest learners and our staff teams.

Course Aim: To provide anyone who is currently struggling with the Coronavirus Pandemic a safe space to discuss their concerns; whether they are on a personal or professional basis in a confidential environment.

Course Information: 

During this workshop, we will:

• Consider:

o  the impact of the Pandemic on us as a Society.
o  the impact on you personally (whether in your personal life or professional life).

• Start to think about how to best support ourselves during the current Pandemic crisis.

The course will give you the tools, strategies and techniques to help you cope with any anxieties you may currently be experiencing.

Please note that everything discussed during the course is in a safe environment and will be confidential. You may also find that many others are feeling exactly the same as you.

Please note that this is a vast subject and we may not be able to cover everything in the allotted time.

If all places are taken, please join the waiting list. If you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer out your place.

Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person taking part) to ensure we send the Zoom Invitation to the correct email address.

(Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out zoom invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date)

Suitable for: All Practitioners 

Delivered by: Colette Etheridge, Counsellor and Child Behaviour Specialist

Date: Date to be confirmed

Time:  6:00pm- 8:00pm to be confirmed

Venue: n/a - the training be will carried out via Zoom.

Cost: £15 for PATA Members / £35 for Non-Members

MANAGING STAFF WELLBEING - FROM A SOCIAL DISTANCE

Please ignore the advertised date - date is not yet confirmed - we are currently asking you to register interest by joining the waitlist for this course so we can gauge interest and then we will contact you with the advertised date.

Please note you can still undertake study whilst furloughed.

Resident tutor, Colette Etheridge is best placed to offer outstanding topical training around the issues that this challenging time may raise for our youngest learners.

Course Aim: 

To provide practitioners in early years settings with an understanding of how the pandemic is affecting the wellbeing of your staff.

Course Information: 

During this workshop, we will:

• Consider:

o the impact on staff who have been furloughed during the pandemic;

o the impact on staff who are working with children and their wellbeing during the pandemic;

o how staff returning to work may be feeling;

• Start to think about how to best support all members of staff, regardless of their current work status

The course will give you the tools to support your staff.

Please note that this is a vast subject and we may not be able to cover everything in the allotted time.

If all places are taken, please join the waiting list. If you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer out your place.

Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person taking part) to ensure we send the Zoom Invitation to the correct email address.

(Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out zoom invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date)

Suitable for: Anyone managing staff

Delivered by: Colette Etheridge, Counsellor and Child Behaviour Specialist

Date: Date to be confirmed

Time:  6:00pm - 8:00pm to be confirmed

Venue: n/a - the training be will carried out via Zoom.

Cost: £15 (for PATA Members) 

£25 Non members

Embedding Phonics in the EYFS

Please ignore the advertised date - the date is not yet confirmed - we are currently asking you to register interest by joining the waitlist for this course so we can gauge interest and then we will contact you with the advertised date.

Course Aim: This course will provide you with the necessary skills to embed Phonics into the curriculum.

Course Information: During the session we will discuss:

• Understanding the importance of early exposure to phonics in the Early Years
• How to use phonics effectively
• How to promote phonics in your setting and at home
• Phonics resources to use in your setting

Whilst we welcome any questions throughout the session, there will be a Q and A session at the end and an opportunity for everyone to discuss what has been learnt.

Delivered by: Laura Gallop, an EYFS Specialist.

Suitable For: Any Early Years Foundation Practitioners and Managers      

Date: date to be confirmed

Time:  6:00pm - 8:00pm tbc

Venue: on-line

Cost: £25 for members / £35 for non members

Embedding Maths in the EYFS

Please ignore the advertised date - the date is not yet confirmed - we are currently asking you to register interest by joining the waitlist for this course so we can gauge interest and then we will contact you with the advertised date.

Course Aim: This course will provide you with the necessary skills to embed Maths into the curriculum.

Course Information:  During the session we will discuss: 

• How maths fits into the Early Years framework
  
• The pivotal role that Mathematics plays in a child's development.
  
• What is problem solving and mastery
  
• Maths resources to use in your setting
  

Whilst we welcome any questions throughout the session, there will be a Q and A session at the end and an opportunity for everyone to discuss what has been learnt.

Delivered by: Laura Gallop, an EYFS Specialist.

Suitable For:  Any Early Years Practitioners and Managers

Date: to be confirmed

Time: 6:00am - 8:00pm tbc

Venue: on-line

Cost: £25 for members / £35 for non members