Early Years Training Calendar & Briefing

• Introduction to Prevent - eLearning package from HM Government
• Prevent Referrals - course from the Home Office
• Radicalisation/Channel General Awareness - online course from the Open University
• Understanding Animal Welfare in Violent Homes - online course from the Virtual College
• FGM Training from the Home Office
• FGM Resource Pack from the Home Office
• Learn to Save a Life - Shining a Light on Suicide

This free online training provides an overview of child development and offers practical advice for supporting children in your setting, including reception years.

This training is for practitioners working with children in any type of early years setting, including:

• childminders
• nursery practitioners
• reception teachers and teaching assistants

The training is for anyone who is new to early years and looking to build their child development knowledge. However, it is also useful for anyone looking to refresh their knowledge.

The training is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework used in England. However, you may still find the content beneficial if you live outside England and are welcome to undertake the training if you wish.

GM Reflect e-learning

Open access, free-to-use eLearning modules designed to strengthen levels of confidence across a range of workforce competencies.

Aligned to the GM REFLECT competencies, these modules have been co-designed with Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and Early Years professionals from across Greater Manchester. They are aimed at the GM Early Years workforce, working in multi-agency roles and with differing qualifications and experience to strengthen their levels of confidence across a range of competencies

The first 5 topics to be launched are: 

• Firm Foundations
• Engaging with Families
• Physical Development
• Pre-Birth and the Early Days
• Social, Emotional Development and Wellbeing

GM Rise link is currently unavailable whilst work is taking place, please add a line to say work is underway by MMU, courses can currently be accessed via the individual links beside each course title below

This GM REFLECT e-learning pack has been created in collaboration with practitioners and leaders from the Greater Manchester region as part of the GM REFLECT framework.  It aims to increase the confidence of the wider early years workforce aligned to the competencies in Tier 1 of the framework.

This e-learning has been developed as a partnership between Manchester Metropolitan University and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and is designed to support those currently working with early years children and families, or those who may want to do so in future.

You can study at your own pace, stopping and starting – and the pack will save your progress. There is no deadline for completion and it is free to access. On completion you will be awarded with a digital badge.

Please note to access this coruse you need to create an account by clicking ‘log in’ on the top right corner and then ‘create account’

This course aims to:

• Develop effective communication skills to build strong, respectful relationships with families, promoting collaboration in supporting children’s development
• Understand the diverse backgrounds and needs of families to create inclusive partnerships that value each family
• Gain skills and confidence to support families of babies and young children.

Please note to access this coruse you need to create an account by clicking ‘log in’ on the top right corner and then ‘create account’

Throughout this course you will:

• Improve your professional understanding of children’s physical development and how this underpins later outcomes
• Develop effective communication skills to build strong parent partnerships, promoting collaboration in supporting children’s physical development and healthy habits
• Gain skills and confidence to support physical development in your role

Please note to access this coruse you need to create an account by clicking ‘log in’ on the top right corner and then ‘create account’

This e-learning has been developed as a partnership between Manchester Metropolitan University and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and is designed to enhance understanding and practical application for those supporting families during the pre-birth and early days stages. You will explore a baby’s journey of development from pregnancy to birth and early parenting, considering the influence of the surrounding environment and the essential role of maternal health and wellbeing.

You can study at your own pace, stopping and starting – and the pack will save your progress. There is no deadline for completion and it is free to access. On completion you will be awarded with a digital badge.

Please note to access this coruse you need to create an account by clicking ‘log in’ on the top right corner and then ‘create account’

This free online course is designed for learners who wish to understand more about social – emotional development and wellbeing in the early years.

Throughout this course you will:

• Increase your understanding of social – emotional development and wellbeing in the early years
• Recognise the critical role of nurturing, meaningful relationships and secure attachments
• Explore how creative, playful environments and interventions support a child’s development
• Gain skills and confidence to support babies, young children and their families to be mentally healthy

The course has been developed to allow you to work through the online content at your own pace.

Please note to access this coruse you need to create an account by clicking ‘log in’ on the top right corner and then ‘create account’