Expanding Provision to Under Two's

Please ignore the advertised date of 4th May. Please join the waiting list and  we will be in touch once a new date is confirmed.

For a number of years our fees & wages survey has shown a downward trend in the age that settings take children from.  From recent conversations and research we know that many member settings who currently accept children from 2 are considering lowering their starting age. This hour long session, with Sue Asquith and representation from PATA  is an ideal chance to hear more about the regulatory requirements and considerations of caring for babies and children under 2 years. There will be a 30 minute talk from Sue and then a 30 minute Q and A session

Suitable For: Leadership Team, Managers and Committee Members

Delivered by: Sue Asquith, an award winning, freelance trainer and published author with over 26 years of experience in working in the early  years sector including working as a registered childminder, working in affiliation with her local children's centres, working on DfE funded projects, assessing and writing and delivering training throughout the UK and internationally. 

Date: to be confirmed  Time:  6:30pm - 7:30pm

Venue: online

Cost: Members £20 per setting (If more than one person from a setting is attending, then all attendees can share a device in this instance and there is no limit on how many can attend, however, names must be included on the booking form under 'Attendee name' and an indication of how many devices you will be using to log on would be helpful) 

Non Member £45 (cost is for one person to attend)

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee(s) name' and one 'attendee email address' (of one person attending) to ensure we send the Teams Invitation to the correct email address. A 'contact telephone number' for one attendee is also required in case we need to contact them in an emergency.
• Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. We are unable to send out zoom invitations until your invoice has been settled. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date or 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).
• If payment cannot be made within this timeframe then please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to your payment deadline, otherwise, your place on the course may be cancelled.

NETWORK MEETING - Summer Term (1) - Leadership and Management SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER 

This session is now fully booked. Please join the waiting list and we will contact you should places become available.

Whilst we will always have a focus to the network meetings, we are also mindful that there may be different concerns relating to any current issues. The network meetings will therefore always be topical taking into account the current landscape.

Our special guest speaker during the session will be Kym Scott, who will be discussing Leadership and Management in an EY setting.

This network meeting is open to Early Years Managers and Deputies in PATA member settings and provides a great opportunity to meet with colleagues from other settings and share experiences and expertise.

We are running a Leadership and Management training course 'The Challenges of Leading in the Early Years and How to Overcome Them' on 11th June and 7th July - for further details please click here

Suitable for: Early Years Managers and Deputies. 

Date:  Tuesday 6th May   Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm 

Venue: Online

Cost: FREE (for PATA members only) One place per setting - Manager/Playleader  or Deputy  (Failure to notify us of any non attendance may result in you not being able to attend future free network meetings).

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Teams Invitation to the correct email address. A 'contact telephone number' for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them in an emergency.
• Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. 

EYFS Safeguarding Reforms

This session is ideal for anyone working in an early years setting in England. During the session, we will explore the EYFS Safeguarding Reforms (2024) to help you prepare for their implementation from September 2025

(On Monday 12th May, 6:30pm - 8pm we will be running a 'Safer Eating (EYFS Reforms)' Session - for further information and to book please click here)

Suitable for: All Early Years Practitioners

Date: Wednesday 7th May

Time:  6:30pm - 7:30pm

Venue: Online 

Cost:  Members £10 (Normally £21) / Non Members £39

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Zoom Invitation to the correct email address. A contact telephone number for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them.
• Please note zoom/teams invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. We are unable to send out zoom/teams invitations until your invoice has been settled. 
• Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date or 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner). If payment cannot be made within this timeframe then please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to your payment deadline, otherwise, your place on the course may be cancelled.

SEND: Creating an Inclusive Setting in the Early Years

This training session will explore how we can support all children's needs within an Early Years setting. We will look at communication strategies, the learning environment, outdoor play and resources. Our focus will be how to develop your setting as an inclusive space for all children and their diverse learning needs and milestones. 

Suitable For: All Early Years Practitioners. 

Delivered by:  Kelly Turner, who has worked in education for over 16 years. Kelly is a SEND consultant in Gloucestershire.

Date: Thursday 8th May

Time:  6:00pm - 7:30pm

Venue: online 

Cost:  Members £33 / Non Members £60

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Zoom Invitation to the correct email address. A contact telephone number for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them.
• Please note zoom/teams invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. We are unable to send out zoom/teams invitations until your invoice has been settled. 
• Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date or 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner). If payment cannot be made within this timeframe then please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to your payment deadline, otherwise, your place on the course may be cancelled.

Discovery Hour - PATA Managed Groups

Join us for a short lunchtime session with the PATA Senior Management Team to discuss what being a PATA Managed Group (PMG) looks like and consider whether it's something that your setting would be interested in considering.  

There will be a short presentation and plenty of time for questions. We anticipate the session running for approximately 45 minutes.  We appreciate that getting out of numbers can be tricky so if you can only join for the first part of the session that is fine. 

The session will be run by the PATA Senior Management Team and is open to all PATA Member settings. 

Suitable for: Committee Members, Manager and Deputies.  

Date:  Friday 9th May   Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm 

Venue: Online

Cost: FREE (for PATA members only) 

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Teams Invitation to the correct email address. A 'contact telephone number' for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them in an emergency.
• Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. 

Safer Eating (EYFS Reforms)

In April 2024 the DfE consulted about changes to the EYFS safeguarding and welfare requirements and subsequently published their response in October. This session is ideal for anyone working in an Early Years setting in England. We will explore the Safer Eating/Food and Drink facility requirements covered by the DfE's Safeguarding Reforms (2024) consultation to help you prepare for their implementation from September 2025.

Suitable for: All Early Years Practitioners

Date: Monday 12th May

Time:  6:30pm - 8:00pm

Venue: Online 

Cost:  Members £33 / Non Members £60

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Zoom Invitation to the correct email address. A contact telephone number for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them.
• Please note zoom/teams invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. We are unable to send out zoom/teams invitations until your invoice has been settled. 
• Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date or 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner). If payment cannot be made within this timeframe then please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to your payment deadline, otherwise, your place on the course may be cancelled.

Creativity and Wellbeing in Early Years

This session looks at how creativity can support children’s wellbeing, and how we can extend the creative practices we offer. We will look at different types of creativity from craft, sculpture, painting and drawing, dance, music, singing, poetry and storytelling. You will leave with lots of ideas to try out.

Suitable For: All Early Years Practitioners

Date: Wednesday 14th May (originally scheduled for 29th January)

Time:  6:00pm - 7:30pm

Venue: online 

Delivered by:  Sonia Mainstone-Cotton, who is freelance worker, working in a specialist team working and supporting nursery children and primary aged children with high social, emotional and mental health needs. Sonia also supports staff. Sonia is an author of 12 books, specialising in children with SEMH needs, she is also the series advisor for the Little Minds Matters series with Routledge. 

Cost:  For bookings made -

•     up to and including 5th January 2025 * Members £30  / Non Members £55
•     from 6th January 2025 onwards: Members £33 / Non Members £60

* Places must be booked and invoices must be settled by 5th January. After this date all unsettled invoices will be amended to the 2025 rate. No refunds or credits are available to any bookings made under 2024 prices, however, changes to the name of the attendee will be free. 

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Zoom Invitation to the correct email address. A contact telephone number for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them.
• Please note zoom/teams invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. We are unable to send out zoom/teams invitations until your invoice has been settled. 
• Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date or 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner). If payment cannot be made within this timeframe then please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to your payment deadline, otherwise, your place on the course may be cancelled.

Liz Pemberton, The Black Nursery Manager, presents 'An Introduction to Anti-Racist Practice in the Early Years

As children are developing their sense of self and beginning to understand the people in the communities and world around them it is our job to help them to do this positively. This webinar will provide a foundation to help attendees understand the wider structural and systemic effects of racism , its impact on children and families and why racial literacy, educators positionality and their social identity is a key part of embedding an anti-racist approach throughout all elements of early years practice. 

Suitable For: All Early Years Practitioners, Childminders, Early Years Students, Primary Teachers, Teaching Assistants

Dates: Tuesday 20th May

Time:  3:30pm - 5:00pm

Venue: Online

Cost:  members £33 / non members £43

FULL PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE INVOICE DATE BY BACS, CASH (AT THE PATA OFFICES) 

(Please note webinar invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts.  We are unable to send out webinar invitations until payment has been received. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date and 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).  If this is going to be an issue for you please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to the payment date)

PATA Pocket-Sized: Challenging Conversations 

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this course was postponed from March. We are currently liaising with the tutor on a new date - possibly 13th May or 21st May. Please join the waiting list and we will notify you once the new date is confirmed.

Course Aim: To help you plan and prepare for those challenging conversations enabling you to feel empowered to engage in difficult discussions with parents, work colleagues or other professionals

We know that involving parents and carers in their children’s learning is the most important factor in enabling some children to do well regardless of background. Our parents and carers make a crucial difference to children’s outcomes and we have a responsibility to make all families feel welcomed and listened to. Whilst you can’t avoid ever having to have a difficult conversation with a parent or carer, there are plenty of ways to make it a more productive and pleasant experience.

We also know that at times you will need to have difficult conversations with your work colleagues (e.g., performance related issues, differences in opinions etc.) or with other professionals.

This pocket sized course will help you to deal with any challenging conversations.

Suitable For: Any Early Years Practitioners

Delivered by: Kate Beevers who is a qualified teacher with over 25 years experience of working with children and their families; in Schools and Early Years settings.

Date: tbc  Time:  6:00pm - 7:00pm

Venue: online

Cost:  For bookings made -

•     up to and including 5th January 2025 * Members £20  / Non Members £35
•     from 6th January 2025 onwards: Members £21 / Non Members £39

* Places must be booked and invoices must be settled by 5th January. After this date all unsettled invoices will be amended to the 2025 rate. No refunds or credits are available to any bookings made under 2024 prices, however, changes to the name of the attendee will be free. 

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Teams Invitation to the correct email address. A 'contact telephone number' for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them in an emergency.
• Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. We are unable to send out zoom invitations until your invoice has been settled. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date or 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).
• If payment cannot be made within this timeframe then please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to your payment deadline, otherwise, your place on the course may be cancelled.

Supporting Emotionally Vulnerable Children in Early Years with Zelpher Ferguson

Please book by Monday 28th April. Please see important information below regarding information required by Monday 28th April to tailor the course to attendee needs.

Emotional dysregulation describes behaviours that don't fall within the usual accepted range of young children’s reactions to events or experiences. It may be seen where there is a marked fluctuation in emotional responses, unexpected outbursts and separation anxiety; thus affecting social interactions, group dynamics and relationships at home and nursery/school. Children demonstrating emotional dysregulation may have experienced early childhood trauma, attachment disorder, neglect or abuse. This may include children with Autism, ADHD or other neurodivergent traits that are diagnosed, or as yet, undiagnosed. ​The training includes:

• Signs of emotional dysregulation
• An understanding of detached emotional development
• Identifying the behaviour of children with high levels of guilt, shame and anger brought about by the actions of others
• The effects of ACEs within the child’s household that have an impact on their behaviour and learning
• Supporting vulnerable children, those in a state of hypervigilance, demonstrating unpredictable, high-risk or sexualised behaviours

Important Information; This session will aim to cover as many areas listed below as possible. Due to time constraints and to help Zelpher to tailor the session to your needs, please list three from the list below that you would be particularly interested in finding more about during the session (this is applicable to bookings made by Monday 28th April):
1.     Early Childhood Trauma
2.     Toxic Stress
3.     Attachment Disorders
4.     Neglect
5.     Physical, Emotional or Sexual Abuse
6.     Autism
7.     ADHD
8.     Foetal Alcohol Syndrome
9.     Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
10.   Pathological Demand Avoidance/Oppositional Defiant Disorder
11.   Learning Disabilities
12.   Physical Disabilities
13.  Speech & Language/Communication Needs

Delivered by: Zelpher Ferguson, a behavioural specialist.

Date: Thursday 22nd May

Venue: online 

Cost:     Members £38 / Non Members £71

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Zoom Invitation to the correct email address. A contact telephone number for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them.
• Please note zoom/teams invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. We are unable to send out zoom/teams invitations until your invoice has been settled. 
• Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date or 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner). If payment cannot be made within this timeframe then please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to your payment deadline, otherwise, your place on the course may be cancelled.

Marvellous and Meaningful Maths in the Early Years

Course Aim: To help you to explore the Educational Programme for Maths in the Early Years.

Course Information: During the session we will:

• Explore the educational programme for mathematics
• Consider what knowledge and skills you want children to learn (your intent)
• Explore how you can include opportunities for children to learn about maths into everyday routines
• Consider the mathematical opportunities in your continuous provision
• Explore some opportunities for learning maths outdoors 

Suitable For: All Early Years Practitioners

Delivered by: Sue Asquith, an award winning, freelance trainer and published author with over 26 years of experience in working in the early  years sector including working as a registered childminder, working in affiliation with her local children's centres, working on DfE funded projects, assessing and writing and delivering training throughout the UK and internationally. 

Date: Tuesday 3rd June

Time:  6:30pm - 8:00pm

Venue: online 

Cost:   Members £33 / Non Members £60

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Zoom Invitation to the correct email address. A contact telephone number for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them.
• Please note zoom/teams invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. We are unable to send out zoom/teams invitations until your invoice has been settled. 
• Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date or 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner). If payment cannot be made within this timeframe then please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to your payment deadline, otherwise, your place on the course may be cancelled.

Building Positive Relationships in the Early Years

This session will look at how we build relationships with children, parents and other professionals, it will also look at how we involve our local communities. The session will offer practical ideas and suggestions you can try immediately.

Suitable For: All Early Years Practitioners

Date: Wednesday 4th June

Time:  6:00pm - 7:30pm

Venue: online 

Delivered by:  Sonia Mainstone-Cotton, who is freelance worker, working in a specialist team working and supporting nursery children and primary aged children with high social, emotional and mental health needs. Sonia also supports staff. Sonia is an author of 12 books, specialising in children with SEMH needs, she is also the series advisor for the Little Minds Matters series with Routledge. 

Cost:  Members £33 / Non Members £60

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Zoom Invitation to the correct email address. A contact telephone number for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them.
• Please note zoom/teams invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. We are unable to send out zoom/teams invitations until your invoice has been settled. 
• Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date or 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner). If payment cannot be made within this timeframe then please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to your payment deadline, otherwise, your place on the course may be cancelled.

The Challenges of Leading in the Early Years and How to Overcome Them

One place remaining. Once all places are booked, please join the waiting list so we can notify you should places become available.

Please note this event consists of two dates - both of which must be attended. One date is in person (Gloucestershire venue) and the other on-line - see details below.

Course Overview: Leading a team in the early years is a multi-faceted role, treading that fine line between support and challenge, inspiring others to be the best they can be, whilst also establishing clear expectations for quality and impact. All this and so much more, and yet many leaders in the early years report never having had any formal training at all for the role! This course is intended to provide a practical toolkit for leaders to draw upon in their roles. It will take the form of one day session and one online session, offering opportunities for reflection, discussion, and questions, alongside information.

Course Aim: This course will support leaders in:

• Reflecting upon the key elements that make for an effective leader and what this looks like in practice.

• The importance of developing a shared pedagogical vision with your team and the key steps to take to do this.

• Adapting leadership style to different situations including dealing with difficult people and having challenging conversations.

• Evaluating quality – how to gather the information you need, including audit tools to support this.

• Establishing priorities for development – what to do with the information you get.

• Action planning and making sure actions take place – ensuring impact from your leadership.

• Implementation – strategies for improving quality in teaching and learning. 

Session 1: Leadership essentials (11th June)

• Leadership versus management - the key differences

• Leadership styles and qualities – what makes an effective leader?

• The five Cs of leadership: Competence, Connection, Communication, Clarity, and Confidence

• Knowing your team’s strengths and gaps and adapting your leadership style accordingly

• Seeing the bigger picture – reflecting upon your own vision for your setting

• Leading your team in developing a clear shared vision

• Implementation – lifting the vision off the paper and into practice.

Session 2: Leading improvements (11th June)

• Developing reflective practice across a team

• Monitoring and evaluating the quality of current practice.

• Identifying priorities for improvement

• Structuring and communicating feedback effectively.

• Developing effective action plans to implement improvements.

• Applying different types of delegation and ensuring deadlines are met

• Monitoring the implementation and impact of improvements

Session 3: Leading at difficult times. (7th July)

• Emotionally intelligent leadership

• Assertive leadership

• Dealing with, rather than avoiding conflict

• Leading team members who are being difficult!

• Holding challenging conversations – key points to help you.

• Wellbeing for leaders and teams – what does it look like?

PLEASE NOTE AT THE CURRENT TIME SESSIONS CANNOT BE BOOKED INDIVIDUALLY

Suitable for: Early Years Managers and Deputies. 

Venue, Dates and Times: 

• Wednesday 11th June (9am - 3:30pm) in person training at The Pavilion, Cheltenham GL51 6PN *

• Monday 7th July (4pm - 7pm) online

(* we reserve the right to change the venue on 11th June if required but the venue will remain within Gloucestershire as close to the original venue as possible)

Cost: Members £135  / Non Members £225   (includes refreshments and lunch on 11th June) 

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Teams Invitation to the correct email address. A 'contact telephone number' for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them in an emergency.
• Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. 

Leadership and Management 

Our leadership and management training course is now confirmed. For details please click on this link here

Suitable for: Early Years Managers and Deputies. 

Anna Ephgrave's Planning In The Moment (via Zoom) 

This is our next available scheduled training date for Planning in the Moment. If you are interested in bespoke Planning in the Moment, exclusively for your School or Setting, then please contact us on training@pataglos.org.uk

Multiple bookings - please contact training@pataglos.org.uk for a group booking discount.

We can also run a Planning in the Moment Taster Session (please note this does not replace the full day training) and an Enabling Environments course. Please email training@pataglos.org.uk for further information.

We welcome bookings from all over the UK and internationally - we have noticed a number of bookings recently from Welsh Schools and settings - please note that this training session is generic and will not be specific to the Welsh Curriculum unless it is booked as a bespoke session. 

Course Aim: To provide you with the necessary tools to help your children feel confident and independent especially through outdoor play and risk taking play. The course will give delegates the chance to explore the theory and rationale behind child-initiated play.

Course Information:  Delivered by Anna Ephgrave the course will cover:-   

• Rationale and Complexities of Child-Initiated Play
• Planning and Teaching in the Moment    
• The Role of the Adult - interacting is your teaching
• Brain development and levels of involvement
• Enabling Environments with emphasis on developing an outdoor classroom
• Planning in the Moment and the paperwork associated with it

It will also touch on:-         

• Literacy and Numeracy in Early Years

Suitable For: Anyone working in Early Years (including Reception) who is implementing, or is intending to implement, Planning in the Moment

Date:  Thursday  12th June  Time: 9:15am - 3:00pm

The training will be delivered in 3 sessions:-

Session 1         9:15am until 10:45am  (Please be logged on by 9:10am ready to be admitted from the waiting room)

Session 2         11am until 12:45pm

Session 3         1:15pm until 2:30pm (please allow until 3pm).

Following feedback from previous attendees, we have adjusted the timings of each session to give a shorter lunch break to enable the day to finish earlier. However, please note that timings of each session are approximate timings and are subject to change depending upon the amount of interaction between attendees and Anna.

Venue: Online

Delivered by: Anna Ephgrave

Cost:  (one person per booking) Members:  £95 / Non Members  £130 

If you have multiple people wishing to attend this session please contact training@pataglos.org.uk for a group booking price.

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Zoom Invitation to the correct email address. A 'contact telephone number for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them.
• Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. We are unable to send out zoom invitations until your invoice has been settled. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date or 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).
• If payment cannot be made within this timeframe then please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to your payment deadline, otherwise, your place on the course may be cancelled.

Developing and Refining your Outdoor Curriculum 

The EYFS Statutory Framework states 'Providers must provide access to an outdoor play area. If that is not possible, they must ensure that outdoor activities are planned and taken on a daily basis (unless circumstances make this inappropriate, for example unsafe weather conditions). Providers must follow their legal responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 (for example, the provisions on reasonable adjustments).'

During this session we will:

• Discuss what we mean by ‘curriculum’

• Explore some of the benefits of being outdoors

• Discuss barriers to outdoor play

• Share some inspiring outdoors practice

Suitable For: All Early Years Practitioners

Delivered by: Sue Asquith, an award winning, freelance trainer and published author with over 26 years of experience in working in the early  years sector including working as a registered childminder, working in affiliation with her local children's centres, working on DfE funded projects, assessing and writing and delivering training throughout the UK and internationally. 

Date: Monday 16th June

Time:  6:30pm - 8:00pm

Venue: online 

Cost:   Members £33 / Non Members £60

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Zoom Invitation to the correct email address. A contact telephone number for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them.
• Please note zoom/teams invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. We are unable to send out zoom/teams invitations until your invoice has been settled. 
• Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date or 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner). If payment cannot be made within this timeframe then please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to your payment deadline, otherwise, your place on the course may be cancelled.

Risky Play 

Course Aim: Risky play is a natural part of children’s play and children often seek out opportunities for engaging in challenging and so called risky play.  This course will help you to gain a better understanding of the importance of risky play and its benefits. 

Course Information: During the session we will look at the following:

• What is risky play?
• Types of risky play
• Your role and responsibility as a practitioner undertaking risky play
• Exploring boundaries and learning about injury risk
• The balance between risky play and children’s safety

The course aims to provide you with the information and confidence required to facilitate risky play, giving you an understanding of children and risky play and your role and responsibilities when risky play takes place. 

Suitable For: Anyone working in the Early Years and Wraparound provision

Delivered by: Kate Beevers who is a qualified teacher with over 25 years experience of working with children and their families; in Schools and Early Years settings.

Date:  Wednesday 18th June  Time: 6pm - 7:30pm

Venue: On-line

Cost: Members £33 / Non Members £60

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Teams Invitation to the correct email address. A 'contact telephone number' for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them in an emergency.
• Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. We are unable to send out zoom invitations until your invoice has been settled. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date or 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).
• If payment cannot be made within this timeframe then please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to your payment deadline, otherwise, your place on the course may be cancelled.

Building Team Excellence

Course Aim:  this course aims to provide you with a better understanding of how to create a positive staff team environment which enables all staff to be the best they can be. 

Course information: Early Years settings rely on their staff being able to work collaboratively towards common goals requiring clear communication and a shared understanding of their roles and responsibilities. When staff teams are under pressure issues can arise with conflict and low morale impacting on the quality of care and on staff wellbeing.  We will share activities and ideas which you can take back to your setting.

Suitable For: Any Early Years Managers, Deputies and Room Leads

Delivered by: Kate Beevers who is a qualified teacher with over 25 years experience of working with children and their families; in Schools and Early Years settings.

Date:  Tuesday 24th June Time: 6pm - 7:00pm

Venue: On-line

Cost: Members £21 / Non Members £39

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Teams Invitation to the correct email address. A 'contact telephone number' for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them in an emergency.
• Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. We are unable to send out zoom invitations until your invoice has been settled. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date or 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).
• If payment cannot be made within this timeframe then please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to your payment deadline, otherwise, your place on the course may be cancelled.

SEND: Supporting Challenging Behaviour & ADHD in the Early Years

This training session explores ADHD and how it can present in young children. We will explore early signs and misconceptions of ADHD alongside strategies to support children in the learning environment and setting. This session will also cover conduct disorder and challenging behaviour strategies to support all pupils.

Suitable For: All Early Years Practitioners. 

Delivered by:  Kelly Turner, who has worked in education for over 16 years. Kelly is a SEND consultant in Gloucestershire.

Date: Thursday 26th June

Time:  6:00pm - 7:30pm

Venue: online 

Cost:  Members £33 / Non Members £60

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Zoom Invitation to the correct email address. A contact telephone number for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them.
• Please note zoom/teams invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. We are unable to send out zoom/teams invitations until your invoice has been settled. 
• Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date or 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner). If payment cannot be made within this timeframe then please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to your payment deadline, otherwise, your place on the course may be cancelled.

NETWORK MEETING - Summer Term (2) (in person)

Please note booking for this session will close on Tuesday 17th June or before if all places are booked.

Join us for our first face to face Network Meeting since before Covid where refreshments and cake will be plentiful.

This network meeting is open to Early Years Managers and Deputies in PATA member settings and provides a great opportunity to meet with colleagues from other settings and share experiences and expertise.

Suitable for: Early Years Managers and Deputies. 

Date:  Tuesday 1st July   Time: 4:30pm - 6pm

Cost: FREE (for PATA members only) One place per setting - Manager/Playleader  or Deputy  (Failure to notify us of any non attendance may result in you not being able to attend future free network meetings).

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Teams Invitation to the correct email address. A 'contact telephone number' for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them in an emergency.
• Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. 

A Session with Ofsted - Early Years Inspection Changes 

Join Wendy Ratcliff (Ofsted Principal Officer for Early Education and Early Years Inspector) on Thursday 3rd July for this free event for PATA Members.

Ofsted have now launched their consultation on the changes to the way that inspections are carried out and the report card system that they are proposing.   

Further details to follow.

Join us for this hour-long discussion followed by a 30-minute Q&A.

Suitable For: Any Early Years Practitioners

Delivered by: Wendy Ratcliff (Ofsted Principal Officer for Early Education and Early Years Inspector)

Date: Thursday 3rd July Time: 6:30pm - 8pm (exact timings to be confirmed)

Venue: Online

Cost: Members Free of charge / Non Members £30

(Member places are subsidised by the Group Support & Development Fund)

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Teams Invitation to the correct email address. A 'contact telephone number' for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them in an emergency.
• Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. We are unable to send out zoom invitations until your invoice has been settled. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date or 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).
• The number of places from each setting are not currently restricted but we reserve the right to introduce restrictions if the course is reaching it's limit. We will not be able to re-run the course. 

Makaton - Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4 and Taster Sessions 

Please ignore the advertised date of 5th July. Please email training@pataglos.org.uk, to check availability on the next set of on-line dates which are:

• Level 1 : 3rd, 9th and 10th June 6.30pm to 9pm

• Level 2: 16th, 17th and 23rd June 6:30pm - 9:00pm

• Level 3 : New dates coming soon

• Level 4: 12th, 13th and 19th May - 6.30pm to 9.00pm
  

(please note that all dates per level must be attended - 7.5 hrs for each level in total)

• Taster online : New date(s) coming soon

Please email training@pataglos.org.uk for future dates 

We are currently able to offer the following Makaton training:-

• Level 1
• Level 2
• Level 1 and 2 (combined)
• Level 3
• Level 4
• Level 3 and 4 (combined)
• Taster Sessions

Upcoming dates for each Level are detailed below.

Makaton is a multi-modal language programme that uses signs, symbols and speech for children and adults with speech, language and communication needs to build on their understanding and use of speech and language.

These are fun, informal sessions with a chance to practise the signs and symbols taught with each other and learn a new skill. You will receive workbooks and a certificate of attendance. 

Level 1 training provides a practical introduction to the Makaton Language Programme. Sessions include discussing commonly asked questions, hints and tips for effective signing and symbol use and how to start using Makaton in everyday situations at home or work. You will also learn the signs and symbols from Stages 1 and 2, and some of the Additional stage, of the Core Vocabulary.

Level 2 training in Makaton builds on what you learnt in Level 1. You will learn the signs and symbols from Stages 3 and 4, and the rest of the Additional stage, of the Core Vocabulary.

Level 3 training helps you to improve and develop your signing and symbol skills and how to use them effectively every day. You will revise the signs and symbols you learned in your Level 1 and 2 training and learn the signs and symbols for Stages 5 and 6 of the Core Vocabulary. 

Level 4 training completes the Makaton Core Vocabulary and formal training. You will revise the signs and symbols you learned in your Level 1, 2 and 3 training, and learn the signs and symbols for Stages 7 and 8 of the Core Vocabulary. 

The course fee includes a Makaton workbook per Level.

Taster Session These short sessions are designed for anyone who is interested in finding out about Makaton before deciding whether or not to attend further intensive Makaton training. The Taster session gives you a general introduction into what Makaton is and who uses it, with the opportunity to learn a few signs and symbols too (between 30 and 60).  

Suitable For: Anyone wishing to learn Makaton

Dates: daytime, evening and weekends available

Please email training@pataglos.org.uk to check current availability for the courses.

Venue: Online

Cost: (one person per booking)

Individual Levels Members £80 each / Non Members £84 each (normal Makaton cost is £85)

Levels 1 & 2 (combined) Members: £155 / Non Members: £165 (including a Makaton workbook for each level)  Normal cost through Makaton is £170. The same person must attend all training for the combined level 1 and 2.

Levels 3 & 4 (combined) Members: £155 / Non Members: £165 (including a Makaton workbook for each level)  Normal cost through Makaton is £170. The same person must attend all training for the combined level 3 and 4.

Taster Session Members £13 / Non Members £15

Suitable For: Anyone wishing to learn Makaton or build on their current knowledge.

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Teams Invitation to the correct email address. A 'contact telephone number' for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them in an emergency.
• Please note zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. We are unable to send out zoom invitations until your invoice has been settled. Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date or 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner).
• If payment cannot be made within this timeframe then please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to your payment deadline, otherwise, your place on the course may be cancelled.

NoodleNow (online)

Please ignore the start date of July 2025 - these courses can be started at any time of the year.

NoodleNow provide online courses (there are currently 93 but this is increasing all the time). Once you are registered you can log in at any time and work through a course. At the end you will undertake a short test and if successful receive a certificate for your CPD file. All the courses are included in the cost and access is for one year from registration.

It's a great way for practitioners to upskill at their own pace, but also to pick a course to help with a specific issue - for example there is a course on dealing with biting. If you have a child who starts biting, any members of your team who are registered with NoodleNow can do the course as a refresher and come up with a plan of action.

We think that these courses will complement our 'live' training and provide you with another option for keeping your practice fresh and relevant.

Course included in the package cover everything from food safety, manual handling, physical development and outstanding practice. You can see the full list of courses here.

Cost (PATA Members only):

We are able to offer access to our members for 

£25 per person (no additional VAT) with no minimum number and including Noodle Nibbles.

(Individual membership is usually £99+VAT or organisational membership (with a minimum of 5 people) is usually £25+VAT per person (so a minimum of £150). There is also a ‘bolt on’ package of short courses called Noodle Nibbles which are usually an extra £5+VAT per person which will be included in your package.)

The access will last for a year and you can do as many of the courses in that time as you wish for no additional costs. 

PLEASE NOTE YOUR INVOICE MUST BE SETTLED BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE YOUR LOG IN DETAILS.