Brilliant Babies!

Course Length: 2 x 3 hour sessions 

Course Leaders: EYFS Teaching and Learning Specialist and EYFS Support Worker

Audience: Specifically for PVI practitioners and childminders working with, or planning to work with, children under the age of 2.

Course Overview: With the early years entitlements now being offered to babies from 9 months old, there has been an increase in the number of babies accessing childcare provision and it has never been more important to ensure that the environment and curriculum for this unique age and stage is planned, understood and delivered appropriately and effectively.  

With this in mind, and in response to sector needs, we have developed ‘Brilliant Babies’, a two-part training programme to specifically support and extend the knowledge and understanding of practitioners working with the under twos. 

This training will be delivered through a mixture of theory and practical activities which aim to put a spotlight on provision for all of those involved with this unique age group of children and provides an opportunity to reflect on the lifestyles and challenges faced in the current climate.

Key themes explored through the sessions include;

• Child physical and cognitive development
• Key milestones in each prime area
• Early support strategies and interventions
• Unique health and safety considerations, including safer sleep guidance
• Effective environments and attachments
• Appropriate curriculums
• Working with parents

Some of the feedback from last year's sessions:

• "The trainers were friendly, professional, and knowledgeable"
• "It has given me lots of ideas for activities and enabling environments for our baby room"
• "I now have a better understanding of how to help and support families and colleagues"

Delegates need to attend both sessions.