We have successfully hosted many training workshops for registered childminders across the UK. Our friendly, informative workshop’s last from one hour to half a day. We have undertaken them for many Childcare Development Teams including Bexley in Kent, Leeds and Tameside in Greater Manchester.

The aim of the workshop is to provide an introduction to developing a written plan which ultimately helps children gain knowledge and understanding of the world as well as the other 5 areas of the EYFS.

The course also encourages participants to meet and share good practice in a friendly and informal way.

A typical 2 hour course content would be :

•             Overview, discussion and an example of a sample festival planning sheet

•             Development in teams of a festival planning sheet using resource's 

•             Explore different ideas on how to celebrate festivals

•             In depth background and information on 4 festivals

•             Feedback session on each teams festival planning sheet .

•             Explanations and information sheet on definitions

•             Information sheet on sources of further information and internet links

•             Discussion and  sheet on “Does diversity matter to children?       

•             Art and craft practical session relevent to the festivals covered.

By the end of the workshop, the participants will be able to complete a written plan which is a useful way of mapping out activities and experiences and then recording achievements and developments as well as being evidence to support the ‘Enjoying and achieving’ and ‘Making a positive contribution’ outcomes from the ‘Five Every Child Matters Outcomes’ as well as evidence for EYFS,Birth to Three matters and Foundation stepping stones. (Copyright 2008The Equal Opp Shop)

 Here are comments from our 'Course Evaluation Sheet'

'Good resources, Well organised, Very friendly and approachable'

'Very good, Easy to share ideas and presenters very knowledgable'

'They know their stuff, Liked the packs and learnt about festivals that I've not heard of before'

'Down to earth presenters who understand childminders'

'Useful full of great ideas, The pack will come in very helpful when OFSTED come calling'

To find out more on how we can meet your needs please call us on 0161 202 9499 or email  training@theequaloppshop.co.uk