This 30-minute course provides practical guidance on safe eating routines, food preparation, and supervision to prevent choking incidents in early years settings. It also covers nutritional considerations and adapting for children with allergies or special dietary needs.

• Identify common choking hazards for different age groups
• Implement safe meal and snack routines
• Adapt food preparation for different dietary needs
• Understand current guidance from EYFS and health agencies
• Respond appropriately to eating-related emergencies

Help young children develop curiosity, reasoning, and problem-solving through play and exploration.
This course explores how to nurture cause-and-effect thinking in Early Years settings — from simple investigations and sensory play to everyday routines that build critical thinking foundations.
Learn practical strategies to question, observe, and guide children’s thinking while supporting the EYFS learning goals for Understanding the World and Communication & Language.

Starting a new setting can be exciting — and overwhelming — for young children. This course explores how practitioners can create calm, nurturing environments that help every child feel safe, secure, and ready to learn.
Discover practical strategies to support smooth transitions, build positive relationships with families, and respond sensitively to each child’s emotional needs.

Every child deserves to feel included, supported, and understood.
This course explores practical ways to identify and meet the needs of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Early Years settings. Learn how to adapt your environment, communication, and teaching approaches to ensure that all children can access learning and thrive. Aligned with the EYFS and SEND Code of Practice, this training builds practitioner confidence in early identification, intervention, and inclusive partnership with families.

Get fully up to speed with the new Education Inspection Framework launching in November 2025. This practical course explains the key updates to Ofsted’s inspection process — including the new five-point grading scale, report cards replacing single-word judgements, and the expanded focus on leadership, inclusion, wellbeing, and context. You’ll learn what these changes mean for your setting, how to prepare evidence effectively, and how to align improvement planning with the new framework. Through expert guidance and real-world examples, you’ll leave with a clear action plan to ensure your team is confident and inspection-ready.

Inspire curiosity, confidence, and connection through outdoor learning. This course introduces the Forest School approach, exploring how nature-based experiences support children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Learn how to plan safe, engaging outdoor sessions that encourage exploration, problem-solving, and resilience — all while meeting EYFS learning goals. Discover how child-led play in natural environments builds independence, creativity, and wellbeing.

Give every child a voice through signs, symbols, and speech. This course introduces Makaton, a simple and effective communication system that supports understanding and expression for all children — especially those with additional needs or delayed speech. Learn how to use Makaton signs and symbols confidently in daily routines, songs, and play to promote inclusion, connection, and early language development. Aligned with EYFS communication and language goals, this course helps practitioners create inclusive, language-rich environments where every child can be understood.

Teething is a natural part of development — but it can be challenging for babies, families, and practitioners alike. This course explores the signs, stages, and strategies for supporting babies through teething, helping to reduce discomfort and maintain positive routines. Learn how to recognise teething symptoms, offer safe soothing solutions, and communicate effectively with parents and carers.

Turn every outdoor space into a world of discovery and learning. This course explores how outdoor play supports all areas of child development — from physical health and coordination to communication, imagination, and problem-solving. Learn how to plan safe, engaging outdoor experiences that encourage curiosity, independence, and resilience while meeting EYFS learning goals. Discover practical ways to use natural resources, weather, and the changing seasons as rich opportunities for exploration and creativity.

Stay informed and confident as the new Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework comes into effect from September 2025. This course breaks down all the key changes, including updates to safeguarding and welfare requirements, staff suitability and recruitment, and procedures for attendance, record-keeping, and privacy. Learn what’s new, what’s clarified, and what remains the same — with clear guidance on how to adapt your policies and daily practice. Gain practical strategies to ensure your setting is compliant, consistent, and inspection-ready under the 2025 framework.

Lay the foundations for a lifelong love of maths through play, exploration, and discovery. This course explores how young children develop early mathematical understanding — from recognising patterns and counting to comparing quantities and solving simple problems. Learn how to create rich, hands-on learning experiences that promote curiosity, confidence, and reasoning skills, all aligned with the EYFS Mathematics goals. Discover how everyday routines, songs, and stories can help children build strong number sense in meaningful, playful ways.

Effective planning is at the heart of high-quality early years education. This course guides practitioners through the key principles, processes, and practical tools for planning meaningful, engaging activities that support every child’s learning and development. You’ll explore how observation, assessment, and planning work together, how to design purposeful indoor and outdoor activities, and how to adapt your plans to meet the diverse needs of all children. Through videos, examples, reflection tasks, and interactive activities, you’ll build the confidence to plan with intention, flexibility, and creativity.