QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
I regularly attend courses I feel may benefit my own knowledge and the children in my setting.
Some of the qualifications/training I have undertaken so far are listed below:
ECaT (Every Chid a Talker) Scheme - Achieved ‘Excellence in Promoting Language in Young Children’
EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) – various training courses
Level 2 - Food Safety and Hygiene (Catering)
Level 3 - NVQ in Early Years and Education
Level 4 - Certificate in Early Years via The Open University
Paediatric First Aid
Quality Assurance Award via the NCMA Children Come First Quality Assured Network
Safeguarding Children
SENCo (Special Education Needs Co-Ordinator) Accredited Status
Sign Language – Makaton
Sign Language – Tiny Talk Baby Signing
Further Training/Workshops include:
Allergy Awareness
Autism
British Montessori Workship Association Nursery Course
Child Protection Awareness
Data Protection
Equality and Diversity (Introduction)
Fire Safety
Food Allergy
Importance of Play in Everyday Life
Letters and Sounds
Managing Behaviour
Partnership with Parents
Persona Dolls
Planning for Childrens Learning Workshop
Puppets Workshop
Positive Behaviour Workshops
Safer Food Better Business
School Governor – various training/information courses
Supporting Young Children with SEN and disabilities
I plan to continue with my training whever the opportunity arises or I feel a course would benefit my setting and enhance/update my knowledge.