This programme is a series of ten courses over five years aimed at empowering early years practitioners to deliver inclusive practices by upskilling them through training and shared information/learning resources.

This FREE-to-access training is for Early Years practitioners in family hub local areas. The training session will provide practitioners with a thorough understanding of inclusive practice for SEND in Early Years settings.

Recording of the lecture given by Professor Tina Bruce for The Froebel Trust on children’s play and creativity (Oct 2023).

A guide to neurodiversity in the early years from Anna Freud: National Centre for Children and Families, authored by Kerry Murphy.

Straightforward ‘Beginner’s Guides’ from Tapestry, addressing key topics and issues in early years education; including ‘A Beginner’s Guide to Ableism’.

This free, online training by the DfE provides an overview of child development and gives practical advice for supporting the development of children in your early years setting.

In this webinar, Professor Victoria Murphy considers the key findings of recent research in order to give young children learning English as an additional language (EAL) the best start.

In this webinar, Professor Herb Ginsburg explores the research behind using picture books to promote high-quality learning in EYFS maths.

Early diagnosis of special educational needs (SEND) is essential to ensuring a child has the support they need throughout their education. This training leads to an accredited level 3 early years SENCO qualification.

Recruitment for Autumn 2024 ends mid September: apply now and don't miss out!

The fully-funded DfE National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL) develops and supports your existing expertise in leading high-quality education and care.

This free online course provided as part of the government’s counter-terrorism strategy is an introduction to the risks of radicalisation, and the role that professionals and practitioners can play in supporting those at risk.

Introduction to Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) in the early years — Speech and Language UK (formerly I CAN) training provided at two levels: core (introductory) and in-depth (advanced).

Created to help parents encourage children under two to start talking, this guide offers five tips for behaviours to aid toddlers in finding their first words.

Resource Library by The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University; articles and videos featuring cutting-edge research.

Learning to Talk video content from Speech and Language UK (formerly I CAN) — teaching children how to talk and communicate.

Part of a blog series from Siren Films with video clips and ideas for practice. Share the link with families too.

Sound Communities aims to highlight some of the commonalities between music practice and speech, language and communication (SLC) practice, and to provide Early Years professionals with tools, approaches and methods to support all children, including those with SLC needs.

Seven-year-old Molly Wright discusses the importance of play in very young children’s brain development. She's joined onstage by one-year-old Ari and his dad, Amarjot, who help illustrate her big ideas about brain science.

A booklet of activities for parents to help nursery children’s speaking and listening skills.

Startwell offers a wide selection of online and in-person training courses for practitioners working in Birmingham; covering healthy eating, physical activity, and oral health from babies to pre-school.