Training Information
The Curriculum and Literacy Team provides many training opportunities through workshops for providers across a range of topics, including
- Business
- Committee Training
- Learning and Development
- Childminder training
The training is offered throughout the year and is advertised either on the Support Services for Education website, or on Eventbrite, and on our social media pages.
Some of our training held in the summer term 2021 for the preparation of the new EYFS is on our YouTube channel for you to watch back with staff whenever suits you. You can find the playlist on Somerset Early Years and Childcare YouTube Playlist.
Course details
Training courses
Voluntary not Amateur (Committee) – Fully Funded
Preparing for your Annual General Meeting – Fully Funded
Financial Viability and Sustainability
Marketing and Grants
Employment Responsibility
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) training for Prospective Childminders
We can deliver the courses listed below as bespoke training to individual settings, through Early Years Communities. Prices start from £150. For more details please email: EarlyYearsTeam@somerset.gov.uk.
Bespoke training courses
Performance management
Safeguarding Management Responsibility
From Wriggling to Writing
Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning
Letters and Sounds – Phase 1
Meaningful Maths
Explore, experience and challenge – effective outdoor play
Maths through stories
Me Read? No Way!
Enabling Environments
Early Years Resources
Briefings, news bulletins and videos
Spring Term 2023 Provider Information Evenings
Watch the recording here