ECT – EYFS

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EYFS courses

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01.Working with Adults: Managing support staff and developing relationships with Parents [Wed 17 Sep]view details +hide detail - £115.00 GBP Quantity

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This course will explore how ECTs can develop positive working relationships with parents, how to manage support staff and work with other professional colleagues effectively. The course encourages ECTs to reflect on and establish their classroom culture and values, which act as a platform to build and develop their working relationships upon. Participants will look in detail at the role of the Teaching Assistant within the classroom setting and how to maximise and develop them effectively.

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01. Working with Adults: Managing TAs and Developing Relationships with Parents [Wed 18 Sep]		£115.00 GBP
Total		£115.00 GBP

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01. Working with Adults: Managing TAs and Developing Relationships with Parents 17 September, 2025	9:30 am to 3:00 pm

02. Progression in Writing: Grammar and Sentence Building in the EYFS & KS1 [Tue 30th Sep]view details +hide detail - £95.00 GBP Quantity

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This course will support EYFS and KS1 teachers in developing subject-specific knowledge in grammar and punctuation and rigorous pedagogical approaches to support pupil learning in these areas: how to secure knowledge and build complexity through clear explanations, examples and illustrations of key concepts in EYFS and KS1. We will explore how this knowledge and practice can be woven into fiction and non-fiction writing units. Participants will leave with a strong understanding of progression. There will be opportunities to observe teaching in teachers' year group and reflect on how this could be applied to their own practice.

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02. Progression in Writing: Grammar and Sentence Building in the EYFS & KS1 (EYFS & KS1 Writing Part 1) [Tue 1 Oct]		£95.00 GBP
Total		£95.00 GBP

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02. Progression in Writing: Grammar and Sentence Building in the EYFS & KS1 30 September, 2025	1:45 pm to 3:45 pm

03. Curriculum and Assessment in the Early Years - An Introduction [Thu 16 Oct]view details +hide detail - £95.00 GBP Quantity

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The Early Years Foundation Stage is a crucial and distinct phase of a child’s education, with its own unique, developmentally-linked curriculum and a focus on holistic, observational assessment. This course includes: In this course, we will explore both statutory and non-statutory documents that are available to support Early Years Practice. ECTs and those new to the EYFS will learn more about the key principles that underpin Early Years Curriculum and Assessment. They will be encouraged to analyse and develop their own approach based on these key principles and expectations, whilst also being responsive to the unique needs and strengths of their setting. We will look at curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, and in our facilitated sessions spend time thinking about the management of planning and the environment.

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03. Curriculum and Assessment in the Early Years - An Introduction [Thu 17 Oct]		£95.00 GBP
Total		£95.00 GBP

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03. Curriculum and Assessment in the Early Years - An Introduction 16 October, 2025	1:45 pm to 3:45 pm

04. Developing Reading in the EYFS & KS1: Supporting early readers, preparing for reading, group reading and reading environments (EYFS&KS1 Reading Part 1) [Wed 12th Nov]view details +hide detail - £95.00 GBP Quantity

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This course will support teachers with developing their pedagogy in order to teach reading effectively in EYFS and KS1. Joining the two phases together will provide teachers with the starting points and journeys of a child's reading from EYFS to the end of KS1, as well as support children who may be working below age related expectations. We will discuss the crucial ‘pre-reading skills’ that children need, as well as how to support children in using their Phonics knowledge effectively to become confident and independent readers whilst aligning to your school's chosen SSP. Practitioners will critically analyse what makes effective group reading and they will have the opportunity to observe and analyse a filmed group reading session in their specific year group. There will also be practical take aways in how to improve and enhance your reading environments to encourage a love of reading. Participants will leave with a range of ideas to support group reading effectively, as well as some example planning and resources to support early readers.

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04. Developing Reading in the EYFS & KS1: Supporting early readers, preparing for reading, group reading and reading environments (EYFS&KS1 Reading Part 1) [Wed 13 Nov]		£95.00 GBP
Total		£95.00 GBP

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04. Developing Reading in the EYFS & KS1: Supporting early readers, preparing for reading, group reading and reading environments (EYFS&KS1 Reading Part 1) 12 November, 2025	1:45 pm to 3:45 pm

05. Mathematics Everywhere: Independent and Ongoing Provision (EYFS Maths Part 1) [Thu 27th Nov]view details +hide detail - £115.00 GBP Quantity

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This course will offer an opportunity to explore and discuss what makes effective independent provision in the Foundation stage and how we can support children to become enthusiastic and inquisitive mathematicians. Practitioners will spend time thinking about their own environments and how to develop mathematical language and problem solving through the classroom provision, lesson structure and effective interactions.

The course will include:

A learning walk through the Reception environment to evaluate the Mathematical engagment and talk taking place in the environment Discussion around the different areas of the classroom that promote mathematical talk and problem solving

Examples of resources and activities that promote mathematical engagement

A look at the expectations of mathematical language in EYFS

How to include mathematical talk successfully within Maths lessons How to equip and prepare your staff team to promote Mathematical talk within your environment

Strategies to support problem solving

What you can take home:

Lesson and activity ideas and resources to support early maths

Example activities for EYFS provision

Lots of useful documents to support planning and provision in EYFS

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Name	Description	Amount
05. Mathematics Everywhere: Independent and Ongoing Provision (EYFS Maths Part 1) [Thu 28 Nov]		£115.00 GBP
Total		£115.00 GBP

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05. Mathematics Everywhere: Independent and Ongoing Provision (EYFS Maths Part 1) 27 November, 2025	9:00 am to 12:00 pm

06. Developing Communication and Language [Thu 11 Dec]view details +hide detail - £95.00 GBP Quantity

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Early language learning is the foundation on which later success across the curriculum is built, and gaps in language acquisition between disadvantaged children and their peers can have a long-term impact on children’s attainment if not addressed effectively. This course includes: In this course, we will explore the reasons for the language gap between disadvantaged children and their peers and learn how it can be narrowed and closed by early years practitioners – through quality interactions and direct teaching techniques. We will make use of research, video footage and lesson examples. Participants will have time to discuss and rehearse techniques. What you can take home: A range of excellent examples of strong practice to support language development, key documentation and further reading in this area.

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06. Developing Communication and Language [Thu 12 Dec]		£95.00 GBP
Total		£95.00 GBP

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06. Developing Communication and Language 11 December, 2025	1:45 pm to 3:45 pm

07. Adaptive Teaching: SEND - whole class approaches, dyslexia and autism (EYFS&KS1) [Tue 15 Jan]view details +hide detail - £95.00 GBP Quantity

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This session will give participants a strong understanding of what inclusion looks like within the classroom and school and of the identification of SEN. It will provide in depth opportunities to improve universal provision - through quality first teaching. It will introduce attendees to a toolbox of strategies to support pupils with a range of SEN, including a spotlight focus on dyslexia and autism. The knowledge built in this session will be useful support for ECTs to understand how to adapt their teaching for pupils with and without a diagnosis or support plan.

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07. Effective Teaching of Phonics for Reading and Spelling [Tue 14 Jan]		£95.00 GBP
Total		£95.00 GBP

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07. Adaptive Teaching: SEND - whole class approaches, dyslexia and autism (EYFS&KS1) 15 January, 2026	1:45 pm to 3:45 pm

08. PSED in the EYFS - supporting healthy emotional and behavioural development [Thu 22 Jan]view details +hide detail - £95.00 GBP Quantity

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How a child feels about themselves, manages their emotions and relates to others impacts directly upon their ability to learn and progress. In this course, we will explore all three strands of PSED, with a particular focus on how we can foster cognitive and emotional Self-Regulation in children. Participants will also develop their understanding of how to support children with their behaviour in the EYFS in a way which is nurturing and developmentally appropriate.Participants will leave with a deeper knowledge of this subject area as well as practical examples of resources and approaches that they can use in their EYFS classrooms.

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08. PSED in the EYFS - supporting healthy emotional and behavioural development [Thu 23 Jan]		£95.00 GBP
Total		£95.00 GBP

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08. PSED in the EYFS - supporting healthy emotional and behavioural development 22 January, 2026	1:45 pm to 3:45 pm

09. Developing Reading in the EYFS & KS1: Questioning, Vocabulary, Promoting a love of reading and Text Selection (EYFS & KS1 Reading Part 2) [Thu 5th Feb]view details +hide detail - £95.00 GBP Quantity

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This session will build further on participants’ understanding of how to develop reading at EYFS and KS1 - focusing on questioning, vocabulary and developing a love of reading. Teachers will develop excellent subject knowledge in relation to the wide range of reading skills taught in KS1. They will link back to the preparation of reading already explored to see how that can support to create fluent readers with strong comprehension. This course will also focus on what vocabulary to teach and will develop strategies to support children’s understanding of unfamiliar vocabulary. Participants will learn how to develop their pupils' love of reading through the use of high quality texts and there will be opportunities to observe and analyse lessons. Participants will leave able to deliver effective whole class and guided reading sessions.

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09. Developing Reading in the EYFS & KS1: Questioning, Vocabulary, Promoting a love of reading and Text Selection (EYFS & KS1 Reading Part 2) [Thu 6 Feb]		£95.00 GBP
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09. Developing Reading in the EYFS & KS1: Questioning, Vocabulary, Promoting a love of reading and Text Selection (EYFS & KS1 Reading Part 2) 5 February, 2026	1:45 pm to 3:45 pm

10. Adaptive Teaching: English as an Additional Language (EYFS&KS1 & KS2) COMBINED [Tue 3rd Mar]view details +hide detail - £95.00 GBP Quantity

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This session will help ECTs understand the experience of being an EAL learner; explore the issues and barriers to learning that may exist for children in this group; help them develop strategies and practical ideas for addressing these through the curriculum, and signpost them to further resources and sources of support. It will explore flexible groupings, the importance of high expectations for all children and ways to adapt teaching responsively by providing additional pre-teaching and scaffolding to ensure all pupils have access to a rich curriculum. Participants will leave with improved subject knowledge of language acquisition and with understanding of the importance of providing an inclusive curriculum and an inclusive classroom environment.

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10. Adaptive Teaching: English as an Additional Language (EYFS&KS1) [Tue 4 Mar]		£95.00 GBP
Total		£95.00 GBP

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10. Adaptive Teaching: English as an Additional Language (EYFS&KS1 & KS2) COMBINED 3 March, 2026	1:45 pm to 3:45 pm

11. Theory and Practice: Observation morning EYFS [Thu 12th Mar]view details +hide detail - £95.00 GBP Quantity

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ECTs will be able to observe in a Reception setting in which the subject knowledge and pedagogical approaches covered in the CPD sessions are applied. What it will include:

An observation of a whole class phonics lesson

An observation of a whole class guided reading (facilitated in groups)

An observation of free choosing (indoors and outdoors), included an adult facilitated group

An observation of a Maths (a mastery approach) or an English carpet session

Opportunities for discussion, questions and answers with the Reception teachers and Early Years Lead.

What you can take home:

Fresh ideas around organisation of your provision, including the environment and adults, to best support children with a wide range of needs across the whole curriculum

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11. Progression in EYFS Maths: A focus on Number Sense, Counting and Part-part Whole (EYFS Maths Part 2) [Thu 20 Mar]		£95.00 GBP
Total		£95.00 GBP

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11.Theory and Practice: Observation morning EYFS 12 March, 2026	8:45 am to 11:45 am

12. Progression in EYFS Maths: A focus on Number Sense, Counting and Part-part Whole (EYFS Maths Part 2) [Thu 19th Mar]view details +hide detail - £115.00 GBP Quantity

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This course will develop teaching approaches in your Foundation Stage, drawing on the key principles of mastery in mathematics. The course will develop participants’ knowledge and pedagogy, identifying key milestones in children’s number sense and counting. This course will develop your pedagogical knowledge and teaching approaches with relation to the early composition of number and will have a focus on how to use ‘part-part whole’ as a way of introducing and teaching addition and subtraction and in order to solidify number bond knowledge.

This course will prepare teachers to best support the children to reach the Early Learning Goals in Maths. Teachers will have the opportunity to watch a live Maths lesson in a Reception classroom, as well as observing both adult-led and child-led Mathematical activities and opportunities throughout continuous provision.

Through the live observations and by watching videos of children playing Maths games and activities from earlier on in the year, teachers will leave with a range of practical approaches to embed the key mathematical concepts and ideas.

What the session will include:

watch a live Maths lesson in a Reception classroom

observing adult and child-led Maths activities and opportunities within the EYFS environment

watching and evaluating videos of previous Maths lessons, games and activities.

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Name	Description	Amount
12. Theory & Observation morning EYFS [Thu 27 Mar]		£115.00 GBP
Total		£115.00 GBP

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12. Progression in EYFS Maths: A focus on Number Sense, Counting and Part-part Whole (EYFS Maths Part 2) 19 March, 2026	9:00 am to 12:00 pm

13. Effective Teaching of Phonics for Reading and Spelling [Tue 23rd Apr]view details +hide detail - £95.00 GBP Quantity

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Spelling is a key component of the KS2 English curriculum, but also an area that teachers often lack subject knowledge and confidence. This course will explore the role of spelling in the English Curriculum and what is involved in becoming a successful speller. The course will develop teacher subject knowledge of spelling rules and pedagogical understanding of best practice techniques for learning spellings, for all learners including those with special educational needs. It will teach 4 key lesson structures for use in KS2. It will be highly practical with take away techniques to have immediate effect in class and will give teachers a clear understanding of progression to meet the requirements of the curriculum. The course is predicated on research and best practice.

The course will include:

· Unpicking of the requirements of the spelling curriculum

· Developing spelling subject knowledge

· Developing phonic subject knowledge

· Exploring different models of teacher delivery to investigate spelling patterns

· Practising a range of effective learning techniques to employ with pupils

· Observations and analysis of discrete spelling lessons

· A review of resources to support learners in spelling independently

· An exploration of how to teach ‘practice’

What you can take home:

· Planning, flipcharts and resources for a KS2 Literacy spelling unit of work for each year group

· Model progression of spelling objectives

· Useful subject knowledge support

· Useful documents to share with parents

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13. Adaptive teaching: Supporting children with Trauma [Tue 29 Apr]		£95.00 GBP
Total		£95.00 GBP

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13. Effective Teaching of Phonics for Reading and Spelling 23 April, 2026	1:45 pm to 3:45 pm

14. Adaptive teaching: Supporting children with Trauma [Tue 5th May]view details +hide detail - £95.00 GBP Quantity

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More than 40% of children nationally will have experienced episodes of loss, separation, abuse or neglect before their 18th birthday. Such experiences can lead to trauma and attachment issues, which affect all aspects of a child's functioning. On this course, we will explore the varied effects of trauma and developmental trauma on children and how this impacts on their capacity to cope with the demands placed on them in school. Referring to the research and best practice, we will detail how to support these vulnerable children so that they can feel safe, learn and ultimately thrive in school.

The course will include:

An examination of trauma, developmental trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences

A detailed look at the areas in which traumatised children can struggle and why

Whole-school approaches that support traumatised children

Specific approaches for traumatised children

A focus on supporting behaviour for learning in a trauma-sensitive way

Individual case studies

Opportunities for discussion and reflection

What you can take away

Further resource and reading recommendations

Model behaviour policies

Useful infographics and short video clips to aid dissemination to colleagues

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14. Adaptive Teaching: SEND - whole class approaches, dyslexia and autism (EYFS&KS1) [Thu 15 May]		£95.00 GBP
Total		£95.00 GBP

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14. Adaptive teaching: Supporting children with Trauma 5 May, 2026	1:45 pm to 3:45 pm

15. Physical Education in Primary School [Tue 30th June]view details +hide detail - £95.00 GBP Quantity

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This course is an in-person, interactive session designed to support teachers in developing excellent subject knowledge and creating a bank of easily implementable ideas of how to plan and deliver a successful PE lessons. After recapping on the key expectations in the EYFS curriculum for PD and the three main pillars or progression in KS1 and KS2 in PE, participants have the chance to observe and participate in sessions. This course will cover aspects including effective use of space and equipment, motivation and engagement and promotion of healthy lifestyles. Participants will need to be dressed appropriately in order to participate for the on-site session.

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15. Physical Development in Primary School [Tue 1 Jul]		£95.00 GBP
Total		£95.00 GBP

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15. Physical Education in Primary School 30 June, 2026	1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

16. Characteristics of Effective Learning (ONLY PRE RECORDS)view details +hide detail - £95.00 GBP Quantity

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Supporting children to become life-long learners is at the heart of good practice in the EYFS. The Characteristics of Effective Learning highlight the main features of an independent, self-regulated learner. But how can we make sure all children have the chance to develop in this way? What this course covers: During this course, we will examine each of the three characteristics in detail, looking at research and examples of best practice to develop our skills as practitioners. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their practice, and set themselves targets for improvement. They will be signposted to further reading and research.

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16. Characteristics of Effective Learning		£95.00 GBP
Total		£95.00 GBP

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16. Characteristics of Effective Learning (ONLY PRE RECORDS) 1 September, 2025 to 24 July, 2026	10:15 am to 3:45 pm

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