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Childminder Refresher in Safeguarding and Child Protection
Course Overview
This course is consistent with the criteria set out in Annex C of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework for childminders.
It provides a refresher in terms of safeguarding and child protection for Childminders, their staff and household members.
Participants will revisit the areas covered in the Introduction to Safeguarding and Child Protection training for Childminders. The course will include any new legislation and updates to safeguarding guidance, changes to national and local procedures, building a safe organisational culture, how to ensure safer recruitment and online safety, preparing for OFSTED and the procedures for dealing with allegations.
Who should attend?
Childminders, childminder assistants, any other staff employed by childminders and household members, who have previously completed the’ Introduction to Safeguarding and Child Protection’ for Childminders.
The EYFS directs that safeguarding training must be renewed every two years.
Dates
Tuesday 3, and Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Tuesday, 2 and Tuesday, 9 February 2027
Tuesday, 8 and Tuesday, 15 June 2027
- Target audience:
- Early Years
Childminders' Forum Meeting
The forum aims to improve the effectiveness of Hackney Education in supporting existing childminders and those who wish to become childminders in the future. The forum meeting is an opportunity to come together to share good practice and hear about any early years's issues both national and locally.
- Target audience:
- Early Years
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(incl. VAT)Childminding Team Professional Development Workshops
introduction
These workshops will focus on different aspects of childminders' professional development. Using hands-on exciting approaches and practical activities, we will explore ideas around implementing quality practice of the EYFS. The workshops offer informed practical insight and a chance to share new ideas. The sessions are topical and will explore current issues in Early Years.
Previous subjects have included:
- Dental hygiene
- Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing
- Supporting speech and language development
- Immunisations
- Mindfulness
- EYFS reforms
- Physical activities for younger children
- Safer sleeping
- Breastfeeding
- Immunisations
- Dealing with allegations
- How to have crucial conversations
- Montessori approach.
Decisions about the sessions will be made approximately one month before the date. Suggestions on topics are welcomed.
This training is suitable for:
- Childminders and Childminders returning to work
- Assistant Childminders and any other Childcare Practitioner.
- Target audience:
- Early Years
Early Years Coordinators Forum
Early Years Leaders Forum (School Only)
Course overview
This termly forum provides the opportunity for Early Years Leaders and members of Senior Leadership Teams in schools to share effective practice, develop leadership skills and keep up-to-date with current Early Years issues. The forum provides an opportunity to build local area relationships and to support sustainable improvements in practice.
Who should attend?
Early Years Leaders and members of Senior Leadership Teams in Schools.
Dates and venue
Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 9:30am - 12:30pm
The Tomlinson Centre
Wednesday, 3 March 2027, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Hosted by a Hackney School (TBC)
Wednesday, 9 June 2027, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Hosted by a Hackney School (TBC)
- Target audience:
- Early Years
- Primary
Hackney Forest School Lead Accredited Training Level 2
COURSE STRUCTURE
First initial training consists of 5 Day immersive week
- Reunite for a full packed 2 days of practical skills, followed by 3 days of ethos and learning
- Each Level 3 Trainee receives an individual, supportive on-site visit
- Portfolio development: one year from the initial training week to develop their portfolio. Six Forest school sessions are required as evidence
- Trainees will also be required to organise their first aid training during this period, which is not included in the cost of the course
- Hand in portfolio of evidence, one year on from initial training week, or sooner
- Discount off for trainees booking onto cpd training workshops coordinated by HFS
Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants: This qualification is intended for those who wish to become an assistant Forest School Leader or intend to become a Forest School leader in the future, developing knowledge practical skills suitable for the role.
All of our Forest School training courses are certified by ITC First, who are approved by and meet the requirements of the Forest School Association.
Hackney Forest School Lead Accredited Training Level 3
COURSE STRUCTURE
- First initial training consists of 5 Day immersive week
- Reunite for a full packed 2 days of practical skills, followed by 3 days of ethos and learning
- Each Level 3 Trainee receives an individual, supportive on-site visit
- Portfolio development: one year from the initial training week to develop their portfolio. Six Forest school sessions are required as evidence
- Trainees will also be required to organise their first aid training during this period, which is not included in the cost of the course
- Hand in portfolio of evidence, one year on from initial training week, or sooner
- Discount off for trainees booking onto cpd training workshops coordinated by HFS
Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders: This qualification is intended to provide the skills and knowledge required to set up and deliver safe and effective Forest School programmes, for those who wish to become Forest School Leaders. Download the qualification specification here.
All of our Forest School training courses are certified by ITC First, who are approved by and meet the requirements of the Forest School Association.
Introduction to Safeguarding and Child Protection for Childminders
Course Overview
This course is consistent with the criteria set out in Annex C of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), statutory framework for childminders.
It looks at the Childminder’s role and responsibilities as the ‘Designated Safeguarding Lead’ (DSL) and the responsibilities of assistants, other staff and household members in terms of safeguarding children.
The course provides in depth knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues, for those caring for 0-5 year olds. It will cover relevant legislation and guidance and the role of Hackney Children's Social Care. The training includes how to identify and respond to signs of possible abuse or when a disclosure is made and how to refer and escalate concerns.
Participants will consider what makes a safe organisational culture, including how to ensure safer recruitment, internet safety and the procedures for dealing with allegations against childminders, their staff and household members.
Who should attend?
Childminders (pre-registration and new childminders), childminder assistants or other staff employed by childminders and any household members.
Dates
Monday, 5 October 2026, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Monday, 1 March 2027, 9:30am - 5:00pm
- Target audience:
- Early Years
Ofsted Readiness, Preparing for Inspection Course (Childminders)
Introduction
This course aims to prepare childminders for an Ofsted Inspection. It provides processes to demonstrate to an inspection how well childminders are implementing the EYFS requirements.
This course is suitable for:
- Childminders
- Childminding assistants
- Target audience:
- Early Years