06. Developing Communication and Language
11 December, 2025
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
07. Adaptive Teaching: SEND - whole class approaches, dyslexia and autism (EYFS&KS1)
15 January, 2026
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
08. PSED in the EYFS - supporting healthy emotional and behavioural development
22 January, 2026
1:45 pm - 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)
5 February, 2026
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
10. Adaptive Teaching: English as an Additional Language (EYFS&KS1 & KS2) COMBINED
3 March, 2026
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
11.Theory and Practice: Observation morning EYFS
12 March, 2026
8:45 am - 11:45 am
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 - 12:00 pm
This course will develop your pedagogical knowledge and teaching approaches with relation to early addition and subtraction, particularly ‘part-part whole’. Teachers will have the opportunity to watch a filmed Maths lesson in a Reception classroom, as well as videos of children playing maths games. They will leave with a range of practical approaches to embed the key mathematical concepts and ideas, which will lead to outstanding outcomes for all.
13. Effective Teaching of Phonics for Reading and Spelling
23 April, 2026
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
"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 "
14. Adaptive teaching: Supporting children with Trauma
5 May, 2026
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
This course is an in-person, interactive session designed to support teachers to create a bank of easily implementable ideas of how to plan and deliver a successful PE session. After recapping on the key expectations in the EYFS curriculum for PD, participants will be given a tour of the Reception provision with a focus on PD. They will then have the chance to observe and participate in lessons. It will cover aspects including effective use of space and equipment, motivation and engagement and promotion of healthy lifestyles and will include an observation of a PE lesson within the age range. Participants will need to be dressed appropriately in order to participate.
15. Physical Education in Primary School
30 June, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Ashburnham Community School
This course is an in-person, interactive session designed to support teachers to create a bank of easily implementable ideas of how to plan and deliver a successful PE session. After recapping on the key expectations in the EYFS curriculum for PD, participants will be given a tour of the Reception provision with a focus on PD. They will then have the chance to observe and participate in lessons. It will cover aspects including effective use of space and equipment, motivation and engagement and promotion of healthy lifestyles and will include an observation of a PE lesson within the age range. Participants will need to be dressed appropriately in order to participate.
16. Characteristics of Effective Learning (ONLY PRE RECORDS)
1 September, 2025 - 24 July, 2026
10:15 am - 3:45 pm
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.
07. Adaptive Teaching: SEND - whole class approaches, dyslexia and autism (EYFS&KS1)
15 January, 2026
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
08. Lesson Design in Mathematics: use of representations to support mathematical understanding (KS1 Maths Part 2)
27 January, 2026
1:45 pm - 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)
5 February, 2026
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
10. Adaptive Teaching: English as an Additional Language (EYFS&KS1)
3 March, 2026
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
11. Progression in mathematics - a focus on number bonds, addition and subtraction (KS1 Maths Part 3
17 March, 2026
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
12. Effective Teaching of Phonics for Reading and Spelling
23 April, 2026
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
13. Adaptive teaching: Supporting children with Trauma
5 May, 2026
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
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