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And, with guidance, frameworks, and curriculum expectations regularly being updated to incorporate new techniques, research, knowledge, and greater understanding of new theories as well as how they impact the sector, continuous CPD is crucial.
The crux of CPD for early years teams is that carving out the time and space for training can be difficult. This is why the Early Years Alliance has launched a new range
of pre-recorded CPD sessions, covering a wide range of early years topics to support providers seeking accessible, flexible training.
The new CPD Spotlight Collections each consist of a bundle of individual Spotlight sessions on a specific early years topic or theme. These pre-recorded sessions, ranging from 30- to 45-minutes, can be used in both individual and group settings, and are ideal for internal staff training sessions, staff meetings, and new starter inductions.
Alongside each Spotlight session, educators and settings will also be able to access additional resources to encourage them to reflect on the content of each session:
- A reflection sheet that can be used to take notes or reflect during ‘pause for thought’ moments as part of the session
- An impact evaluation sheet to allowing educators to reflect on and evaluate what they have learned from the recording, highlighting any aims and objectives they wish to focus on going forward or identify areas of further interest
- An action plan to collate any identified objectives and next steps, either individually or as a team
The first new Collections available for purchase are:
Practical advice for your Ofsted inspection - https://bit.ly/U5-Spotlight1
Deep dive into the early years inspection framework - https://bit.ly/U5-Spotlight2
Requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage: the seven areas of learning - https://bit.ly/U5-Spotlight3
their early years, looking to fill gaps in their knowledge or simply aiming to build upon their years of experience. However, we also know how challenging it can be to find the time to access high-quality CPD resources.
“Through our CPD Spotlight Collections, we hope it will make it easier for educators to keep on top of early years requirements and guidance, while also providing an excellent opportunity to facilitate group discussions and learning on a range of topics, including Ofsted and the EYFS. We look forward to as many people as possible benefitting From this affordable, flexible and fun way of learning and keeping up to date with their professional development.”
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Top-notch training: Level 5 qualifications
Looking to upskill? Alliance training quality manager Judith Saxon delves into the skills and benefits you can gain from the Alliance’s level 5 diploma
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Dates for your diary: May training calendar
Training dates for May 2024
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Dates for your diary
Book your place on the latest Alliance training and CPD online sessions for April 2024
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Dates for your diary
Book your place on the latest Alliance training and CPD online sessions for March 2024
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Risk vs reward – is it worth it?
Alliance early years development officer Ruth Richardson explains the purpose and benefits of risk through outdoor learning and the forest school ethos