CPD schedule and booking details
Booking details:
Please follow the link under the date of each course below, to book onto that specific session.
Please note once you have booked on, you will receive a link to the online training session, as part of your confirmation email.
Cancellation:
All non-attendance and short notice cancellations will be charged at the standard course/event fee rate.
Short notice cancellation is classed as any cancellation received less than seven days before the course/event date.
You’re welcome to substitute delegates or transfer them to a future course/event of the same type at short notice.
| Course / Event | Course Leader | Description | Location | Dates & Times | Price per delegate |
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Autism Education Trust (AET) - Good Autism Practice (GAP) in the Early Years |
Heidi White |
Develop knowledge and understanding of good autism practice using this to support autistic children in your setting a child centred way. Please attend all 3 sessions. |
Kidszone Nursery, Cabin Lane, Oswestry SY11 2LQ
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7 January 2026 18:00- 20:00 (Further sessions on 21 January and 4 February) Autism Education Trust (AET) - Good Autism Practice in the Early Years Tickets, Wed, Jan 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
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Pre-funded by DfE Change Programme |
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Early Years SEND solution circle |
Heidi White |
Join us in the Shropshire Council Early Years SEND solution circle online event to discuss strategies and solutions for supporting children. | Online |
8 January 2026 09:30 -11:30 Shropshire Council Early Years SEND Solution Circle Tickets, Thu 8 Jan 2026 at 09:30 | Eventbrite |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
| Early Years Designated Safeguarding Lead' Network - Spring Term |
Charlotte Percival | Termly network for safeguarding leads across all Early Years providers in Shropshire | Online |
2 sessions available: 14.01.26 - 10:00-12:00 Early Years DSL Spring Network - Morning Session 10:00- 12:00 |
Pre-funded (no cost to providers) |
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15.01.26- 18:15-20:15 Early Years DSL Spring Network - Evening Session 18:15 - 20:15 |
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Staff Raising Awareness in Safeguarding and Child Protection (Schools and Early Years) |
Emma Harding |
SSCP certificated course. Suitable for all staff, students and volunteers working in Schools and Early Years. |
Online |
15th January 2026 (morning) - 10:00-12:00
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EY settings, Childminders, PVIs: £40
Schools: £80 |
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Shropshire Annual Review Training |
Heidi White |
This training is mandatory. There are three alternative dates available: 5 March 2026 22 April 2026 18 June 2026 |
Online |
16 January 2026 13:00 - 14:30 Shropshire Annual Review Training Tickets, Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Cluster Meeting: talking about babies |
Alison Rae |
Updates on current research for Early Years practitioners and teachers working with under 2's. | Online | 21 January 2026
10:30 - 11:30
OR 18:30 - 19:30
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Shropshire New EY SENCo course NB: This course is in four parts - attendance is required on all four days.
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Heidi White |
A course for new to role SENCos in nursery and childminder settings. Helping them develop an understanding of SEND legislation including the Code of Practice, SENCo responsibilities including putting theory into practice and localised Shropshire SEND practices, pathways and professionals. | Online |
21st January, 11th February, 2nd March & 23rd March 2026 Attendance is required on all four days https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-early-years-senco-course-tickets-1977603938616?aff=oddtdtcreator |
£120 (total cost for all four sessions) |
| Childminders Designated Safeguarding Lead Training - Spring Term | Charlotte Percival |
For Childminders who are the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Held over 3 sessions (please ensure availability for all 3 sessions) |
Online (Day 1 & 2) and to be confirmed (Day 3) |
Held over 3 sessions (please ensure availability for all sessions). Part 1 - 22.01.26 - 18:15 - 20:15 Part 2 - 29.02.26 - 18:15 - 20:15 Part 3 - 07.03.26 - 09:30-12:30 Childminders Newly Appointed DSL - 22.01.26 / 29.01.26 / 07.02.26 |
£80 per delegate |
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Early Writing in Reception (Schools only) (A repeat of the course delivered on 22nd October 2025) |
Alison Rae |
This course is based on the newly published Writing Framework. The course will unpick the main messages and look at how they can support writing in your reception classroom. It will also have a focus on the clarification of the writing ELG. | Online |
27 January 2026 09:30 - 11:00 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/early-writing-in-reception-tickets-1754482667889?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
| Early Years Designated Safeguarding Lead Refresher - Spring Term | Charlotte Percival | Refresher for existing EY Designated Leads and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads. | Online |
27th January 2026 -09:30-12:30 |
£40 per delegate |
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Early writing in pre-school (A repeat of the course delivered on 22nd October 2025) |
Alison Rae |
For Childminders and Early Years practitioners working with 3-4 year-olds, to examine the importance of emergent writing. | Online |
27 January 2026 18:30 - 20:00 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/early-writing-in-pre-school-tickets-1754561533779?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Early Talk Boost |
Alison Rae |
Two-part training course on using Early Talk Boost with children aged 3-4 who are struggling with talking and understanding words. | Online |
28 January 2026 09:30 - 11:30 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/early-talk-boost-tickets-1848295775419?aff=oddtdtcreator
AND 4 February 2026 09:30 - 11:30 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/early-talk-boost-tickets-1848314210559?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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EY Graduated response through the Assess-Plan-Do-Review (A-P-D-R) process |
Heidi White |
Develop an understanding of how to write an effective Early Years Person-Centred-Plan (PCP) | Online |
28 January 2026 10:00 - 11:00 EY Graduated response through the Assess-Plan-Do-Review (A-D-P-R) process Tickets, Wed 28 Jan 2026 at 10:00 | Eventbrite |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Cluster meeting: talking about 2-year-olds |
Alison Rae |
Updates on current research and information for Early Years practitioners and teachers working with two-year-olds. | Online |
4 February 2026 10:30 - 11:30 OR 18:30 - 19:30
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Complex Needs Training |
Kerrie White (Child Development Centre) |
This training will cover Intensive Interaction and an introduction to using visuals, 'Bucket Time' and 'Task Buckets' |
The Guildhall, Shrewsbury SY3 8HQ |
5 February 2026 09:30 - 12:30 Complex Needs Training Tickets, Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite |
Pre-funded by the DfE Change Programme |
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Early Years assessment and EYFSP in Reception (For Schools only) |
Alison Rae |
This course will look at the requirements set out in the EYFSP handbook. It will support teachers in understanding the journey to a Good Level of Development (GLD) with a renewed focus on the GLD and the national requirement of 75% in 2028. |
TBC |
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/early-years-assessment-and-eyfsp-in-reception-schools-only-tickets-1975813453226?aff=oddtdtcreator
5 February 2026 13:00 - 15:00 |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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EY network meeting (all schools and settings 0-4) |
Alison Rae | News and updates for all PVI providers and schools working with children from birth to 4 years of age on the EYFS including Safeguarding, Funding, SEN and Learning and Development. | Online |
10 February 2026 09:30 - 10:30
OR 19:00 - 20:00
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Starting Reception (For Reception teachers and pre-school practitioners) Please invite your pre-school leader or the Reception Teacher at your setting's feeder school to attend with you. |
Alison Rae |
Following the publication 'Starting Reception' which Shropshire are adopting, we will continue to examine the mis-match between the expectations of parent carers and those of schools, when children start Reception. |
Online |
11 February 2026 09:30 - 11:30
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Early Years SEND solution circle |
Heidi White | Join us in the Shropshire Council Early Years SEND solution circle online event to discuss strategies and solutions for supporting children. | Online |
12 February 2026 09:30 -11:30 Shropshire Council Early Years SEND Solution Circle Tickets, Thu 12 Feb 2026 at 09:30 | Eventbrite
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
| Early Years Newly Appointed Designated Safeguarding Lead's Training - Spring Term | Charlotte Percival |
For new/aspiring Designated Safeguarding Leads and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads working in early years settings. Held over 3 sessions (please ensure availability for all sessions). |
Online (Day 1 & 2) and face-to- face (Day 3) |
Held over 3 sessions (please ensure availability for all 3 sessions) Part 1 - 24.02.26 - 09:30-11:30 Part 2 - 03.03.26 - 09:30-11:30 Part 3 -10.03.26 - 09:30-12:30 Early Years Newly Appointed DSL - 24.02.26/ 03.03.26 /10.03.26 |
£80 per delegate |
| Staff Raising Awareness in Safeguarding and Child Protection (Schools and Early Years) |
Charlotte Percival/ Emma Harding | SSCP certificated course. Suitable for all staff, students and volunteers working in Schools and Early Years. | Online |
24th February 2026 - (afternoon) 13:00-15:00
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EY settings, Childminders, PVIs: £40
Schools: £80 |
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Phonics Screening Check: what do I need to know? |
Alison Rae | A step-by-step guide of what is expected in the Phonics Screening Check at the end of Year 1. | Online |
24 February 2026 13:00 - 15:00
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Early Communication Screening Tool (Stoke-Speaks-Out) |
Alison Rae |
Training on how to use and administer the screening tool with children from 2-5-years, identifying any delays in understanding and speaking. Copies of the handbooks which accompany this training, can be ordered from Shop | Stoke Speaks Out |
Online |
25 February 2026 09:30 - 11:00
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Early Years SEND solution circle |
Heidi White | Join us in the Shropshire Council Early Years SEND solution circle online event to discuss strategies and solutions for supporting children. | Online | 3 March 2026
09:30 -11:30 Shropshire Council Early Years SEND Solution Circle Tickets, Tue 3 Mar 2026 at 13:30 | Eventbrite |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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The Solihull Approach for under 1's |
Nadine Last (Parenting Team) |
For Early Years practitioners and teachers working with babies, examining early brain development and The Solihull Approach. |
Online |
4 March 2026 09:30 - 11:00
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Shropshire Annual Review Training |
Heidi White |
This training is mandatory. There are alternative dates available: 22 April 2026 18 June 2026 |
Online |
5 March 2026 13:00 - 14:30 Shropshire Annual Review Training Tickets, Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings and schools) |
| Early Years Committee Members' Safeguarding Training - Spring Term | Charlotte Percival | For Early Years Committee Members to meet the needs of their strategic role. | Online |
5th March 2026 - 18:15 - 20:15 Early Years Committee Members Safeguarding Training - 05.03.26 |
£40 per delegate |
| Staff Raising Awareness in Safeguarding and Child Protection (Schools and Early Years) |
Charlotte Percival/ Emma Harding | SSCP certificated course. Suitable for all staff, students and volunteers working in Schools and Early Years. | Online |
12th March 2026 (Evening) - 18:15-20:15 Raising Awareness in Safeguarding and Protecting Children - All Settings - 03.03.26
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EY settings, Childminders, PVIs: £40
Schools: £80 |
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EY face-to-face network meeting (all schools and settings 0-4) |
Alison Rae | News and updates for all PVI providers and schools working with children from birth to 4 years of age on the EYFS including Safeguarding, Funding, SEN and Learning and Development. | Venue in Shrewsbury (TBC) |
18 March 2026 19:00 - 20:30 (The EY team will be available from 18.30pm)
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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EYFSP moderation meeting in Ludlow (Face-to-face, South Shropshire) |
Alison Rae | A chance for Reception teachers to meet and discuss their children's journeys towards the Early Learning Goals. There will be another moderation meeting in the Summer Term. | Venue in Ludlow (TBC) |
23 March 2026 13:30 - 15:30
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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EYFSP moderation meeting (Face-to-face, Central Shropshire) |
Alison Rae | A chance for Reception teachers to meet and discuss children's journeys towards the Early Learning Goals. There will be another moderation meeting in the Summer Term | Venue in Shrewsbury (TBC) |
25 March 2026 09:30 - 11:30
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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EYFSP moderation meeting (Face-to-face, North Shropshire) |
Alison Rae | A chance for Reception teachers to meet and discuss children's journeys towards the Early Learning Goals. There will be another moderation meeting in the Summer Term | Venue in Oswestry (TBC) |
25 March 2026 14:00 - 16:00
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Early Years SEND solution circle |
Heidi White | Join us in the Shropshire Council Early Years SEND solution circle online event to discuss strategies and solutions for supporting children. | Online |
15 April 2026 09:30 -11:30 Shropshire Council Early Years SEND Solution Circle Tickets, Wed 15 Apr 2026 at 09:30 | Eventbrite
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Shropshire Annual Review Training |
Heidi White |
This training is mandatory. There is another date available: 18 June 2026 |
Online |
22 April 2026 13:00 - 14:30 Shropshire Annual Review Training Tickets, Wed, Apr 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings and schools) |
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Autism Education Trust (AET) - Good Autism Practice (GAP) in the Early Years |
Heidi White | Develop knowledge and understanding of good autism practice using this to support autistic children in your setting in a child centred way. |
Whitchurch CE Infant School, Whitchurch SY13 1RJ
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23 April 2026 18:00 - 20:00
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Pre-funded by DfE Change Programme |
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EY network meeting (all schools and settings 0-4) |
Alison Rae | News and updates for all PVI providers and schools working with children from birth to 4 years of age on the EYFS including Safeguarding, Funding, SEN and Learning and Development. | Online |
13 May 2026 09:30 - 10:30
OR 19:00 - 20:00
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Early Years SEND solution circle |
Heidi White | Join us in the Shropshire Council Early Years SEND solution circle online event to discuss strategies and solutions for supporting children. | Online |
20 May 2026 09:30 -11:30 Shropshire Council Early Years SEND Solution Circle Tickets, Wed 20 May 2026 at 09:30 | Eventbrite
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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EY Graduated response through the Assess-PLan_do_review (A-P-D-R) process |
Heidi White | Develop an understanding of how to write an effective Early Years Person-Centred- Plan (PCP) | Online |
2 June 2026 18:00 - 19:00 EY Graduated response through the Assess-Plan-Do-Review (A-D-P-R) process Tickets, Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 18:00 | Eventbrite |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Early Years SEND solution circle |
Heidi White | Join us in the Shropshire Council Early Years SEND solution circle online event to discuss strategies and solutions for supporting children. | Online |
10 June 2026 09:30 -11:30 Shropshire Council Early Years SEND Solution Circle Tickets, Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 09:30 | Eventbrite
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Shropshire Annual Review Training |
Heidi White | This training is mandatory. | Online |
18 June 2026 09:30 - 11:00 Shropshire Annual Review Training Tickets, Thu, Jun 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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The Solihull Approach for under 1's |
Nadine Last (Parenting Team) | For Early Years practitioners and teachers working with babies, examining early brain development and The Solihull Approach. | Online |
9 July 2026 13:30 - 15:00
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Early Years SEND solution circle |
Heidi White | Join us in the Shropshire Council Early Years SEND solution circle online event to discuss strategies and solutions for supporting children. | Online |
13 July 2026 09:30 -11:30 Shropshire Council Early Years SEND Solution Circle Tickets, Mon 13 Jul 2026 at 09:30 | Eventbrite |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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EY face-to-face network meeting (all schools and settings 0-4) |
Alison Rae | News and updates for all PVI providers and schools working with children from birth to 4 years of age on the EYFS including Safeguarding, Funding, SEN and Learning and Development. | Venue in Shrewsbury (TBC) |
14 July 2026 19:00 - 20:30 (The EY team will be available from 18.30pm)
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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The Solihull Approach for under 1's |
Nadine Last (Parenting Team) | For Early Years practitioners and teachers working with babies, examining brain development and The Solihull Approach. | Online |
10 November 2026 18:00 - 19:30
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |