We have secured a small number of codes for online training courses delivered by the NDNA.
Codes will be allocated on a first come, first served basis - email educationaldevelopment@rutland.gov.uk with the name of the course you're interested in.
SEND - courageous conversations (45 minutes to 1 hour)
Topics include:
- understand what is meant by a 'courageous conversation'
- gain tips and advice on how to hold these conversations in the most effective way
- explore what it's like to be in the parent's shoes
- discover how effectively to manage a situation where parents may not be accepting of the concerns
SEND - working with parents (45 minutes to 1 hour)
Topics include:
- discover the importance of engaging and involving parents in the SEND process
- gain advice and best practice tips on building positive trusting relationships with parents
- learn how to build parents' confidence and understanding of the SEND process through effective information sharing
SEND - education, health and care plans (45 minutes to 1 hour)
This course will improve your confidence levels and increase your knowledge of the education health and care needs, assessments and planning processes.
Topics include:
- learn about legislation linked to Education, Health and Care Plans
- increase your (and your team's) knowledge and understanding of the education health and care needs, assessments and plan processes
- understand how to work in partnership with all those involved in a child’s Education, Health and Care Plan
Biting - responding sensitively
A quick guide to help practitioners to not only address biting incidents appropriately, but also to help prevent such incidents in the future.
Topics include:
- the reasons children may bite
- how to use observations as a key tool in identifying the underlying reasons for biting
- supporting and developing empathy in young children
- strategies early years practitioners can implement into their setting to minimise incidents of biting
- building parents' confidence in dealing with biting incidents
- key tips for developing resources
- how to work with parents to ensure a consistent approach to biting in the setting and at home
Transitions: supporting children through change
Young children go through many key transitions in their lives. These changes could be going from bottle-fed to solid foods, learning to crawl then walk, then ultimately going from nursery to school.
A child that is supported to cope with change will grow up to be more resilient, empowered and confident. This online childcare course will give you the skills to provide the right support to children in your care.
Topics:
- what is transition?
- experiences of transition
- research and theory
- transitions and positive relationships
- effective transition planning
- resilience building
Quality of education
The Education Inspection Framework 2019 introduced the Quality of Education judgement area to Ofsted inspections. This bite-size online course will help you demonstrate how you meet these requirements.
Through a range of activities, you will learn how to develop a cohesive approach to Quality of Education based around intent, implementation and impact. This short online course will also give you the framework to create your own Quality of Education Vision statement, involving your whole team in the process.
Topics:
- an overview of the changes to the Education Inspection Framework 2019
- how to demonstrate your evidence against the '3 I's' of intent implementation and impact
- reflecting on your own practice
- approaches to Cultural Capital and teaching methods
- a template to create a Quality of Vision statement
