Early Years Management
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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 - woodwork, fire making and cooking!
- Starting your new journey with finishing off with 2 days 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 - woodwork, fire making and cooking!
- Starting your new journey with finishing off with 2 days 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.
Investigating Allegations Against Members of Staff and Promoting Good Practice
This course provides an overview of what an allegation is and the process that needs to be followed when an allegation is made against a member of staff. It also looks at what makes a setting safe and best practice to avoid allegations.
- Target audience:
- Early Years
£30.00
(incl. VAT)Managing the Supervision Process
Course overview
This course enables participants to explore the performance management cycle and gain the practical skills required to implement robust supervision for monitoring staff performance and development.
- To understand the importance of planning a recruitment exercise, making the right decisions and using structured interviews.
- To look at pre-employment checks on candidates selected for an interview.
- To examine the need for ongoing awareness and vigilance and consider how PVI settings can develop and maintain an environment that deters and prevents abuse and challenges inappropriate behaviour.
This training is suitable for:
- Managers, senior leaders, owners, trustees and management committee members who have responsibility for recruiting people to PVI settings.
- Target audience:
- Early Years
Preparing for an Ofsted Early Years (Childcare) Inspection
Course overview
This course is designed to focus on managers of registered Early Years childcare settings on what to expect from an inspection, covering statutory requirements, policies and documentation, staffing and evaluation. This course will provide managers with the tools to lead an inspection in order to show the provision at its best, and enable their staff to feel empowered and confident to manage the inspection process. The course will focus on the welfare requirements and Learning and Developments aspects.
This training is suitable for:
- Managers of any registered Early Years setting due an inspection
- Any setting with an Ofsted judgement of Requires Improvement or Inadequate.
- Target audience:
- Early Years
- Primary
Professional Development Network Meeting
Course overview
Professional Development Network (PDN) meetings are run by a range of Local Authority professionals with the principal aim of ensuring that Early Years practice across Hackney is of the highest quality. PDN meetings offer a unique opportunity to discuss local and national developments.
These meetings also provide settings leaders and managers with a forum to network and share good practice, build local area relationships and to support sustainable improvements in practice. They are also used to consult with providers upon any proposed changes to policy and practice.
Who should attend?
Early Years managers and senior leaders from the private, voluntary and independent sector (Playgroups and Nurseries).
- Target audience:
- Early Years
Professional Development Network Neighbourhood Event
Course overview
The June Professional Development Network (PDN) brings together Early Years managers and senior leaders across all the neighbourhoods for a special celebration event.
This session showcases examples of excellent practice implemented by practitioners in nurseries and playgroups across Hackney.
This training is suitable for:
- Early Years managers and senior leaders from the private, voluntary and independent sector (Playgroups and Nurseries).
- Target audience:
- Early Years