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Training and development for childcare providers and Schools

Early Years Learning and Development Support

We are committed to offering a support, challenge and advice service that ensures schools and settings are able to deliver high quality learning opportunities within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). We have enthusiastic and highly skilled Early Years Improvement Officers with a range of expertise who can provide advice on the learning and development aspects of the EYFS.

Pay as-you-go services

Bespoke support services are available on a pay as you go basis. The support, advice and challenge we offer can be tailored to your own needs and priorities demonstrating an effective use of time and value for money.

Benefits

We will provide you with access to a team of highly qualified professionals who have:

  • considerable experience and success in helping to improve outcomes for children
  • excellent local knowledge and appreciation of the context in which you work
  • an understanding of how integrated early years services operate across the city

Eligbility

This service is available to all schools and Early Years settings.

Cost

Full information and rates for services are available on application.

For more details email [email protected] or call 01752 307450.


Quality Improvement briefings

High quality interactions in the Early Years:


Leaders and Managers briefing

Audience: Owners, committee members, managers, directors and leaders of PVI early years and childcare settings, childminders, senior leadership team, and Foundation Stage leaders or governors in maintained schools, nursery schools, and academies are all welcome. This meeting is an opportunity to share headline updates. 

Leaders and Managers briefing video May 2025:


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