If you are unable to attend on this date, we are also running this training on 14th October and 26th November.
If you are interested in bespoke Planning in the Moment, exclusively for your School or Setting, then please contact us on training@pataglos.org.uk
Multiple bookings - please contact training@pataglos.org.uk for a group booking discount.
We can also run a Planning in the Moment Taster Session (please note this does not replace the full day training) and an Enabling Environments course. Please email training@pataglos.org.uk for further information.
We welcome bookings from all over the UK and internationally - we have noticed a number of bookings recently from Welsh Schools and settings - please note that this training session is generic and will not be specific to the Welsh Curriculum unless it is booked as a bespoke session.
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:-
It will also touch on:-
Literacy and Numeracy in Early Years
Date: Thursday 4th September Time: 9:15am - 3:00pm
The training will be delivered in 3 sessions. The approximate timings are as follows:-
Session 1 9:15am until 10:45am (Please be logged on by 9:10am ready to be admitted from the waiting room)
Session 2 11am until 12:45pm
Session 3 1:15pm until 2:30pm (please allow until 3pm).
Venue: Online
Delivered by: Anna Ephgrave
Cost: (one person per booking) Members: £75 / Non Members £115
If you have multiple people wishing to attend this session please contact training@pataglos.org.uk for a group booking price.
Important additional Information:
Please ignore the advertised date. We are currently gauging interest to run this training for a third time. Please join the waiting list and we will be in touch if and when a new date is confirmed. This is likely to be in September.
This session is ideal for anyone working in an early years setting in England. During the session, we will explore the EYFS Safeguarding Reforms (2024) to help you prepare for their implementation from September 2025
(On Thursday 18th September, 6:30pm - 8pm we will be running a 'Safer Eating (EYFS Reforms)' Session - for further information and to book please click here)
Suitable for: All Early Years Practitioners
Date: to be confirmed
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cost: Members £15 (Normally £21) / Non Members £39
A Session with Ofsted - Early Years Inspection Changes
Please ignore the advertised date of 14th September. This has been postponed from 3rd July - please join the waiting list and we will notify you when a new date is confirmed by Ofsted.
Unfortunately Ofsted have advised us (4th June) that they will now only be able to give a general update on Ofsted during this session on 3rd July and not the detailed information on the inspection changes that we had hoped for. With this in mind and following conversations with Ofsted we have taken the decision to postpone the session on 3rd July until the Autumn Term when Ofsted have indicated they will be in a better position to update us all with further information.
Join Wendy Ratcliff (Ofsted Principal Officer for Early Education and Early Years Inspector) for this free event for PATA Members.
Ofsted have now launched their consultation on the changes to the way that inspections are carried out and the report card system that they are proposing.
Further details to follow.
Join us for this hour-long discussion followed by a 30-minute Q&A.
Suitable For: Any Early Years Practitioners
Delivered by: Wendy Ratcliff (Ofsted Principal Officer for Early Education and Early Years Inspector)
Date: date to be confirmed Time: 6:30pm - 8pm
Cost: Members Free of charge / Non Members £30
(Member places are subsidised by the Group Support & Development Fund)
In April 2024 the DfE consulted about changes to the EYFS safeguarding and welfare requirements and subsequently published their response in October. This session is ideal for anyone working in an Early Years setting in England. We will explore the Safer Eating/Food and Drink facility requirements covered by the DfE's Safeguarding Reforms (2024) consultation to help you prepare for their implementation from September 2025.
Date: Thursday 18th September
Time: 6:30pm - 8pm
Cost: Members £33 / Non Members £60
Course Aim: To define the term 'Key Person' and explore what the EYFS statutory framework says about the Key Person.
Course Information: During the session, we will cover:
Delivered by: Sue Asquith, an award winning, freelance trainer and published author with over 26 years of experience in working in the early years sector including working as a registered childminder, working in affiliation with her local children's centres, working on DfE funded projects, assessing and writing and delivering training throughout the UK and internationally.
Date: Tuesday 23rd September
Time: 3:15pm - 4:45pm
More details to follow.
The session will be run by the PATA Senior Management Team and is open to all PATA Member settings.
Suitable for: Committee Members, Manager and Deputies.
Date: Friday 26th September Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cost: FREE (for PATA members only)
Course Aim: This introductory course offers an overview of the characteristics of effective learning and schemas.
Course Information: The EYFS defines characteristics of effective learning as
· Playing and exploring - children investigate and experience things and 'have a go'
· Active learning - children concentrate and keep trying if they encounter difficulties, and enjoy achievements
· Creating and thinking critically - children have and develop their own ideas, make links between ideas and develop strategies for doing things
How children learn is just as important as what children are learning. This course will provide guidance for practitioners about what the characteristics are and how we can use them effectively when reflecting on the quality of children’s learning. A schema is a pattern of repeated actions and the awareness of schemas will help practitioners describe how children approach their learning. The role of the adult is critical in observing, identifying and understanding the 3 key characteristics and children’s fascinations to gain a better awareness of how to enable children to become lifelong learners.
Delivered by: Kate Beevers who is a qualified teacher with over 25 years experience of working with children and their families: in Schools, Early Years settings, and as an Adult Education tutor.
Date: Thursday 9th October 2024
Venue: on-line
Cost: (one person per booking) Members £33 Non Member £60
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If you are unable to attend on this date, we are also running this training on 4th September and 26th November.
Date: Tuesday 14th October Time: 9:15am - 3:00pm
The EYFS Statutory Framework states 'Providers must provide access to an outdoor play area. If that is not possible, they must ensure that outdoor activities are planned and taken on a daily basis (unless circumstances make this inappropriate, for example unsafe weather conditions). Providers must follow their legal responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 (for example, the provisions on reasonable adjustments).'
Each season presents unique opportunities for children to learn outdoors, actively learning and playing and exploring the changes as they occur in the natural world. The winter months can bring challenges (in terms of the weather) but also some fabulous opportunities including learning about nature, frost, ice and snow. Spring helps us to continue to explore plants, birds and animals, etc as the weather starts to warm up.
During the session we will:
Date: Tuesday 14th October
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Venue: online
SEND: Supporting Children with Additional Needs and Behaviour
Course Aim: the aim of this session is to explore how to support children with SEND looking at behaviour as a way of communication.
Course Information: During this practical and reflective session, we will explore how to support children with SEND by deepening our understanding of behaviour as communication. We’ll look at the impact of sensory integration on behaviour, and how to recognise and respond to sensory needs in the setting. The course will also focus on building and nurturing meaningful, restorative relationships that support children’s wellbeing and development. Ideal for anyone working closely with EYFS children with additional needs.
Suitable For: All Early Years Practitioners.
Delivered by: Kelly Turner, who has worked in education for over 16 years. Kelly is a SEND consultant in Gloucestershire.
Date: Thursday 16th October
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Course Aim – To help participants understand regulation and dysregulation in children and how we can support children to be regulated.
Course Information – How can we recognise what regulation and dysregulation is in children? Explore what helps a child to be regulated and identify what might be the cause of their dysregulation. The course will include some practical ways in which we can support children who are dysregulated, leaving you with a menu of ideas to add to your wellbeing toolkit.
Suitable For: All Early Years Practitioners
Date: Wednesday 22nd October
This webinar explores what it means to create neurodivergent-affirming workplaces in early childhood settings. Just as our children are diverse, so too is our workforce bringing a rich range of lived experiences that are often present but not always represented. This session invites participants to reflect on how workplace cultures, expectations, and practices can either include or exclude, and encourages practical thinking around building environments where all educators can thrive.
Suitable For: All staff members (practitioners and support/admin staff)
Delivered by: Kerry Murphy 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.
Date: Tuesday 4th November
Cost: Members £38 / Non Members £71
Course Aim: To support practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of how boys learn and develop strategies to channel their energies using practical ideas and reflective practice.
Course Information: Research shows that there can be a massive gap in the development of boys compared to girls, with some being a whole year behind. This course will consider ways to adapt your environment to make it more appropriate for some children’s active learning styles and movement, by being creative in capturing boys interests with engaging and hands on activities.
Suitable For: Anyone working or volunteering within an early years setting or preschool
Date: Wednesday 5th November
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am (please note, if there is not sufficient demand for daytime training, we reserve the right to change the timings to 6pm - 7:30pm on the same day if required. If you are unable to attend in the evening we will be able to refund/credit you)
Cost: £33 for members / £60 for non members
Bilingualism is the norm for many children and families around the world and speaking more than one language has lots of benefits. Join us for this 75 minute session to learn how to support children and families with EAL.
Date: Monday 10th November
Time: 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Whilst we will always have a focus to the network meetings, we are also mindful that there may be different concerns relating to any current issues. The network meetings will therefore always be topical taking into account the current landscape.
Suitable for: Early Years Managers or Deputies.
Delivered by: Debs Adams and Michelle King. Debs has worked for PATA for over 10 years in a supporting membership role and has extensive knowledge of charity governance and compliance. Michelle is a PATA Early Years Support Officer and she previously spent 12 years as an early years educator, 5 years of this time as a setting manager. Between them they draw upon their differing specialisms to offer support and guidance.
Date: Tuesday 11th November
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: FREE for PATA members only (1 place per setting - Manager or Deputy)
(Failure to notify us of any non attendance may result in you not being able to attend future free network meetings).
In the Inspection Toolkit for Early Years providers, Inclusion is a thread that runs through every area and Ofsted have indicated that this will be a focus. See here.
Course Aim: the aim of this session is to help you provide an inclusive setting to support all children's needs.
Course Information: during the session we will explore how we can support all children's needs within an Early Years setting. We will look at:
Date: Thursday 13th November
Back in the Spring, Ofsted published a consultation outlining proposed changes to Education Inspections. Over 6500 responses were received with positive responses about the proposed report card system. Join us for this session to discuss the renewed Education Inspection Reporting System.
• help you get ahead and prepare for changes
• explore the changes to the renewed inspection process
• explore the early years education inspection toolkit
• look at the new report card system
Date: Wednesday 19th November
Time: 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Cost: Members £38 /Non Members £71
SEND: Supporting Parents of Children with SEND
Course Aim: this session aims to help you to focus on building strong, trusting partnerships with parents and carers of children with SEND.
Course Information: During the session we will explore how to support and advocate for families when additional needs are first emerging and offer practical strategies for engaging parents - even in challenging or sensitive situations. The course also provides insight into the parent and family perspective, helping practitioners develop more empathetic, inclusive practice.
Date: Thursday 20th November
This course explores oppositional behaviours is for practitioners working with children who demonstrate behaviours that challenge. It is intended to deepen understanding of the root causes of oppositional behaviours and to provide practical, evidence‐based tools for managing these behaviours without escalating into meltdowns. In addition, it helps to address oppositional behaviours in the moment but also to build a foundation for healthier long-term behavioural and emotional development.
The course aims to:
▪ Increase awareness and empower participants with an understanding of the multifaceted causes of oppositional behaviour, biological predispositions and environmental triggers.
▪ Equip adults with techniques for clear, empathetic communication that reinforces boundaries without escalating conflicts.
▪ Enhance emotional resilience and facilitate the development of strategies that help children manage strong emotions, reducing the likelihood of conflict and defiance.
▪ Foster an environment where children gradually acquire self-regulation, social and emotional skills that promote positive interpersonal relationships over time.
Delivered by: Zelpher Ferguson, a behavioural specialist.
Date: Monday 24th November
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
If you are unable to attend on this date, we are also running this training on 4th September and 14th October.
Date: Wednesday 26th November Time: 9:15am - 3:00pm
The EYFS states ‘children’s back and forth interactions from an early age form the foundations for language and mental development.’
We know that high quality early years interactions are crucial for child development and this hour long session will consider how the setting, relationships and the role of the adults are important in maintaining these good interactions with our young children.
Suitable For: Any Early Years Practitioners.
Delivered by: Kate Beevers who is a qualified teacher with over 25 years experience of working with children and their families; in Schools and Early Years settings.
Date: Thursday 27th November Time: 6pm - 7:00pm
Cost: Members £21 / Non Members £39
Please ignore the advertised date. We are currently registering interest for this course - please join the waiting list to register your interest for this training and we will be in touch. Please note this course can be run as a bespoke session for your setting. Please email training@pataglos.org.uk
This relaxed and informative session is ideal for all new and experienced committee members and/or setting managers to exchange ideas and feel more confident in their role. Using the PATA constitution as a framework, we will break down each section and use this to discuss the committee’s full responsibilities both regulatory (Ofsted and Charities Commission) and day to day in the running of the setting.
Suitable For: Those involved in managing and leading settings – parents, committee members and managers.
We would strongly encourage both a committee member(s) and senior member of staff to attend this course. Whilst this course is entitled ‘Roles and Responsibilities: Key Facts for your Committee’ the emphasis of the course is on both the committee and senior staff working together and respecting and understanding each other’s roles, so we feel it is important and beneficial for both committee and senior members of staff to attend if possible.
Date: date to be confirmed
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm (exact times to be confirmed)
Please ignore the start date of December 2025 - these courses can be started at any time of the year.
NoodleNow provide online courses (there are currently 93 but this is increasing all the time). Once you are registered you can log in at any time and work through a course. At the end you will undertake a short test and if successful receive a certificate for your CPD file. All the courses are included in the cost and access is for one year from registration.
It's a great way for practitioners to upskill at their own pace, but also to pick a course to help with a specific issue - for example there is a course on dealing with biting. If you have a child who starts biting, any members of your team who are registered with NoodleNow can do the course as a refresher and come up with a plan of action.
We think that these courses will complement our 'live' training and provide you with another option for keeping your practice fresh and relevant.
Course included in the package cover everything from food safety, manual handling, physical development and outstanding practice. You can see the full list of courses here.
Cost (PATA Members only):
We are able to offer access to our members for
£25 per person (no additional VAT) with no minimum number and including Noodle Nibbles.
(Individual membership is usually £99+VAT or organisational membership (with a minimum of 5 people) is usually £25+VAT per person (so a minimum of £150). There is also a ‘bolt on’ package of short courses called Noodle Nibbles which are usually an extra £5+VAT per person which will be included in your package.)
The access will last for a year and you can do as many of the courses in that time as you wish for no additional costs.
PLEASE NOTE YOUR INVOICE MUST BE SETTLED BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE YOUR LOG IN DETAILS.
Please ignore the advertised date of 7th December.
PATA's preferred supplier for Forest School training is Inspired Forest School Training. PATA Members receive special discounts on training - Members can access a dedicated page on the Inspired Forest School Training website. Members can find information to access this by signing in and going here.
Please visit www.inspiredforestschooltraining.co.uk for further information or email info@inspiredforestschooltraining.co.uk.
A brief summary about Inspired Forest School Training:
Inspired Forest School Training is a local provider of outdoor learning qualifications, adhering to OFSTED standards and regulated by OFQUAL. They offer a range of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications designed for professionals working with children from birth to 18+. Our commitment is to deliver high-quality training in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Supported by local businesses, including the University of Gloucestershire and Active Gloucestershire, they have formed strong partnerships to enhance the impact of their programs. Their collaboration extends to professionals specialising in various age groups, ensuring that training is tailored to diverse educational settings - from EYFS to KS4 - making it relevant and effective for all stages of childhood and adolescence.
The knowledge of their Lead Tutor, brings a wealth of experience in education, Scandinavian practices (the origins of Forest School), and extensive involvement with over 200 settings in six countries.
This unique blend of mastery enriches their training programs, offering participants insights into best practices derived from a global perspective. Their goal is to empower educators and childcare professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to create enriching practical learning experiences in natural settings.
What can Inspired Forest School Training offer our members?
Level 1 - Forest School Awareness - What is Forest School?
This aware provides a foundational understanding of the principles and practices associated with forest school education. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, participants gain insights into creating and facilitating nature-based learning experiences, fostering a connection between learners and the natural world.
Level 2 - Forest School Assistant - Support the FS Leader during sessions
Equipping individuals with the essential skills to support and contribute to forest school sessions. This practical training covers key aspects such as safety protocols, activity planning, and effective communication, preparing assistants to actively participate in creating enriching outdoor learning environments for children.
Level 3 - Forest School Leader - Train to lead sessions
The Level 3 Forest School Leader Qualification is a comprehensive training program for educators, providing advanced knowledge and skills to lead and manage forest school sessions independently. Participants learn to design and implement holistic outdoor learning experiences, emphasizing risk management, child development, and effective pedagogical strategies in natural settings.
CPD Continuing Professional Development
Workshops throughout the year to provide staff with a range of workshops to upskill and enhance the impact of outdoor learning and Forest School. These include: Willow Weaving with children, Outdoor First Aid, Forest School Refresher, Introduction to Beekeeping and more. https://www.inspiredforestschooltraining.co.uk/cpd
Members can access a dedicated page on the Inspired Forest School Training website. Members can find information to access this by signing in and going here.
How can our members contact you?
Website: https://inspiredforestschooltraining.co.uk
Please ignore the advertised date of 7th December. Please email training@pataglos.org.uk, to check availability of the next set of on-line dates which are:
(please note that all dates per level must be attended - 7.5 hrs for each level in total. If any sessions are missed then it will not be possible to continue with same cluster of dates and the trainer will liaise with you about attending potential other dates)
Taster online : 16th July 7pm - 8:30pm
Autumn Term
Levels can be booked individually or as combined Levels (eg, Levels 1 & 2 and Levels 3 & 4)
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 and a certificate of attendance.
Level 1 training provides a practical introduction to the Makaton Language Programme. Sessions include discussing commonly asked questions, hints and tips for effective signing and symbol use and how to start using Makaton in everyday situations at home or work. You will also learn the signs and symbols from Stages 1 and 2, and some of the Additional stage, of the Core Vocabulary.
Level 2 training in Makaton builds on what you learnt in Level 1. You will learn the signs and symbols from Stages 3 and 4, and the rest of the Additional stage, of the Core Vocabulary.
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.
The course fee includes a Makaton workbook per Level.
Taster Session These short sessions are designed for anyone who is interested in finding out about Makaton before deciding whether or not to attend further intensive Makaton training. The Taster session gives you a general introduction into what Makaton is and who uses it, with the opportunity to learn a few signs and symbols too (between 30 and 60).
Suitable For: Anyone wishing to learn Makaton
Dates: daytime, evening and weekends available
Please email training@pataglos.org.uk to check current availability for the courses.
Cost: (one person per booking)
Individual Levels Members £82 each / Non Members £86 each (normal Makaton cost is £90)
Levels 1 & 2 (combined) Members: £159 / Non Members: £169 (including a Makaton workbook for each level) Normal cost through Makaton is £180. The same person must attend all training for the combined level 1 and 2.
Levels 3 & 4 (combined) Members: £159 / Non Members: £169 (including a Makaton workbook for each level) Normal cost through Makaton is £180. The same person must attend all training for the combined level 3 and 4.
Taster Session Members £13 / Non Members £15
Suitable For: Anyone wishing to learn Makaton or build on their current knowledge.
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