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About Us
Adapt Early Years Training and Support offer a broad range of unique and relevant quality enhanced training programmes and support services tailored to the needs of the Early Years sector. Encompassing Welfare Requirements, Teaching & Learning CPD, Leadership & Management, and Combined Learning* we provide a one-stop shop to enable you to get the most from your training budget. We also deliver bespoke training and consultancy services tailored to your specific requirements and offer a variety of membership options and training packages. To support our training we have a dedicated Learning & Development Centre; The Totem Pole, which is situated in the Midlands and allows us to role-model best practice and Active Learning through the environment and demonstration nursery with access to woodlands and garden areas for outdoor play inspiration.
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Combining 'must do' training with 'inspiring' CPD in one day to maximise learning opportunities.
A range of services decided by you, designed by us and delivered in your setting, a local venue or at The Totem Pole training centre.
A range of annual membership services to provide you with the individual level of support you want and need.
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A range of programmes to help build knowledge, skills and confidence to carry out your management role.
38 Bespoke & Consultancy
24 Combined Learning*
12 Teaching & Learning
Inspiring CPD programmes to empower providers and practitioners to promote self-confidence to improve practice.
28 Leadership & Management
04 Welfare Requirements
A wide range of courses to cover all mandatory aspects of the EYFS, to ensure all staff members receive up to date training.
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Is your Safeguarding training up to date? What do you know about British Values? We provide quality training in a variety of subjects from Safeguarding to Paediatric First Aid. We understand the importance of updating and supporting those who work with children and respond appropriately to national and local procedures and in meeting the statutory requirements of the EYFS.
Statutory Courses
Quality QQQualityQuality Enhanced CPD
Introduce practitioners to the fundamental British Values Explore what settings need to put in place to support children’s sense of self belonging and how they can stay true to the values that make people good human beings Support practitioners to evidence the impact promoting British Values has for young children’s PSED Consider the link British values has to the Prevent Duty and wider safeguarding practice
Learning Outcomes
Believe it or not, this new EYFS requirement is nowhere near as exasperating as you might think and it's certainly nothing entirely new either. Fundamental British Values have already been implicitly embedded in the Early Years Foundation Stage. But that's the problem, they've been in there, they just haven't been clearly or directly expressed. This is why so many of us need further clarity and guidance on what British Values means to us in Early Years.
British Values & The Prevent Duty
EYFS Links: Children are learning to respect and celebrate each other’s differences. They develop an understanding of diversity beyond their immediate family experience through a wide range of activities that teach them effectively about people in the wider world.
This training supports managers, deputy managers and childminders employing assistants and committee members to understand the roles and responsibilities in recruiting your best asset. This course will explore effective recruitment processes and assist with effective supervision and appraisal of staff through the first year of employment.
To identify the 12 effective steps to successful recruitment To ensure legal obligations and Ofsted requirements are followed To develop resources to support recruitment, inductions, probationary periods, supervisions and appraisals To support lead practitioners with a responsibility in recruitment and staff management to understand their role
EYFS Links: Providers must ensure that people looking after children are suitable to fulfil the requirements of their roles. Providers must have effective systems in place to ensure that practitioners are suitable.
Recruitment & Supervision
EYFS Links: Providers must train all staff to understand their safeguarding policy and procedures, and ensure all staff have up to date knowledge of safeguarding issues. Training made available by the provider must enable staff to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect.
Define the categories of child abuse and identify how to record and report child protection issues To understand your personal and setting’s legal responsibilities within safeguarding procedures Identify and how to report inappropriate behaviour displayed by adults working with children To have an understanding of Safeguarding procedures with particular reference to The Working Together to Safeguard Children Practice Guidance 2015, The Prevent Duty- British Values, Early Years Foundation Stage & local guidance
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. This course will enable those who work with children and young people to recognise and respond appropriately to national and local Safeguarding procedures and in meeting the Statutory Requirements of the EYFS version 2017.
Safeguarding Children - Introduction
This Safeguarding Refresher course usually takes places over two hours to support those who work with children and young people to recognise and respond appropriately to national and local Safeguarding procedures and in meeting the Statutory Requirements of the EYFS version 2017. This training is suitable for those that have completed an introductory level.
Safeguarding Children - Refresher
Update on national and local changes To understand your personal and setting’s legal responsibilities within safeguarding procedures To have an understanding of Safeguarding procedures with particular reference to The Working Together to Safeguard Children Practice Guidance 2015, The Prevent Duty, EYFS
EYFS Links: A practitioner must be the designated lead and must attend a child protection training course. Training made available by the provider must enable staff to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect.
Safeguarding - Designated Person
A course specifically developed for the nominated Safeguarding Designated Person. It covers child protection policy and procedure updates locally and nationally, identifying concerns, handling allegations and complaints and how and when to make referrals.
What is involved in the role of Safeguarding Designated Person Safeguarding legislation Looking at local procedures Identifying concerns/making referrals Handling allegations against a member of staff or volunteer
Covers unconscious casualty, action for vomit and the recovery position Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation for adults, children and babies Bleeding and broken bones, head injuries and spinal injuries Burns and scalds, shock, electric shock and severe allergic reactions Bites and stings, effects of heat and cold, asthma, epilepsy and diabetes Meningitis, sickle cell anaemia and choking
Delivered by Notts Save a Life, and approved by Highfield Compliance and Qualsafe Awards. This is a 12 hour course delivered over 2 days, aimed at individuals wishing to become a paediatric first-aider in the workplace. It meets the requirements for paediatric first aid outlined in the EYFS. Topics include the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first-aider and providing first aid for an infant or a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally. The qualification also covers how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with head and spinal injuries, who is choking or suffering from anaphylaxis.
Paediatric First Aid
EYFS Links: At least one person who has a current paediatric first aid certificate must be on the premises and available at all times when children are present and must accompany children on outings. Childminders, and any assistant who might be in sole charge of the children for any period of the time must hold a paediatric first aid certificate.
Ofsted - Are you ready?
EYFS Links: The Early Years Inspection Handbook describes the main activities inspectors undertake when they conduct inspections of Early Years providers.
To improve providers understanding of the new CIF and the processes used by Ofsted inspectors for making judgements To guide providers through the inspection handbook and highlight the evidence inspectors will be looking for To understand and use relevant documents to support practice and improve outcomes for children
We want to discuss Ofsted and blast the myths! This course will look at the changes to the new Common Inspection Framework (CIF) and how the changes may affect registered providers. To enable you to better understand the role of Ofsted as the regulatory body for registered childcare providers and to support you with your next inspection.
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Teaching & Learning
Our training programmes have been created to meet the current challenges in Early Years. Reflecting the philosophy of Active Learning as the most effective way of learning, workshops provide a balance between activity, discovery, resources, information and discussion. Using a range of demonstration areas we role model Best Practice in the setting and classroom environment.
You will explore how to develop spaces where children can experience the familiar warmth and comfort of their own homes Listen to the children and build on their interests to think about the next day’s play Develop your skills in child care to be able to recognise, acknowledge and nurture babies as independent Active Learners During this workshop there will be an opportunity to explore and work in The Nursery when delivered at The Totem Pole
Attachment provides a sense of stability, certainty and safety; a feeling that someone will always be there for you in a time of need. In this workshop we will explore why the constant nurturing relationship between young children and their main carers become the cornerstone of both emotional and intellectual learning. There will be an opportunity to consider the environment you provide for babies in your setting and the significant benefits positive transitions can have from home to setting. Relevant theories will be introduced throughout the day to support practitioners in their continued professional development.
Bundles of Wonder™
Beginning with Babies™
To enhance the relationship Practitioners have with children up to three years of age To support Practitioners in the development of their practice in working with children up to three years old To share with Practitioners what they want for the children they are working with and how we support and encourage children to attain those outcomes To understand how to develop effective partnerships with parents
The workshops, which can be delivered over 2, 3 or 4 days take you through a journey of learning to allow you to build on your enthusiasm, spontaneity and creativity. You will explore how to develop spaces where children can experience the familiar warmth and comfort of their own homes. Time is flexible and each day brings new experiences, looking and listening to the child and building on their interests - to think about the next day’s play. This programme will develop your skills in childcare and education, and enable you to recognise, acknowledge and nurture babies as independent Active Learners.
Fun on the floor provides the opportunity to view the environment from the child’s perspective. Targeted at practitioners working in toddler rooms, this course provides a fun and action packed day that really looks at the world from child height. It includes plenty of theory supporting practitioners to understand the development needs of young children and how the environment can become an extra member of staff when it successfully supports children’s learning. This course will also draw parallels with how a suitable environment can support children’s independence and self-regulation.
Fun on the Floor™
To support practitioners to provide a high quality environment for young children To understand the relevant theory to support children's development To develop practitioners to use reflection and the use of reflective practice To factor the Characteristics of Effective Learning in daily planning for young children
Hunters & Homemakers™
The confidence and creativity to explore and encourage boys play with appropriateness and purpose An understanding of the differences between boys and girls How to support boys to become confident, capable and creative individuals Able to engage with parents/carers to support children's learning and development at home
A workshop full of ideas on how to build on and inspire boys at play. Latest research tells us that boys and girls’ brains differ from each other; this workshop will explore this research enabling you to understand how to build on boys play to ensure the best possible opportunities. You will return to your setting invigorated and inspired to explore the areas that children access and make positive changes to those spaces.
Managing Behaviour
When conflict arises between children in settings, adults will typically try and ‘fix’ the children’s problems for them. This workshop will support you to better understand children’s feelings and their changing behaviours. You will also consider the positive impact an appropriate and stimulating environment can have on reducing conflict between children and reflect upon your role as a supportive practitioner with the right skills to help children find solutions to their problems and frustrations.
Gain a deeper understanding of how children’s feelings and behaviour are inextricably linked Greater confidence in dealing with conflict resolution Practical tools to support adults taking on the role of mediator Focus on the prime areas of learning which underpin young children’s learning and development
An interactive workshop which explores the benefits of barefoot experiences for young children and how those experiences impact on sensory brain development. Practitioners will have the opportunity to develop their own knowledge and explore the benefits of barefoot movement and physical play. You will develop an understanding of how this directly supports brain development in young children. The workshop will include a practical element to experience a barefoot session.
Consolidate prior learning about early child development and deepen participants understanding of the way young children’s brains develop Practical tools to support practitioners to introduce barefoot sessions at their own setting
Barefoot Builds Brains™
Greater confidence in effectively using numbers, shape, space and measure both indoors and out Practical tools and strategies to support maths development in everyday play
Making Numbers Count™
Exploring ‘Maths’ inside and outside we will share numbers, shape, space and measure through the environments you build for the children. During this workshop we will go back to basics and tweak the areas children access in your setting. We will acknowledge the evidence gathered against the children’s learning in relation to the EYFS as ‘Maths’ outcomes are observed. During the day there will be a wealth of ideas to share with the children’s parents and carers as you acknowledge homes are also ‘Maths’ rich places.
The Language Laboratory™
It’s really important that children learn to talk and listen so that they can communicate with people around them. Learning, making friends and having fun means talking doesn’t happen by accident. A concoction of ingredients carefully mixed with the right environment to cultivate this allows a skilled workforce to construct it. Emphasis will be placed on Active Learning and how EYFS Practitioners can provide rich sensory experiences that stimulate language and communication.
Greater understanding of speech, language and communication needs in children. Ability to assess the level of need and put interventions in place Understand how to support children who are below age related expectation to narrow the gap in learning Practical activities to support all children and embed practice into the setting Ability to assess impact on children’s speech, language and communication
Clarity on what observations tell us and the next steps adults take An understanding of the range of development stages for young children Examples of good quality practice in supporting children’s learning and development Explore the Ofsted good practice resources including the Balancing Act document
This course will cover children’s learning and development, taking into account the positive impact an enabling environment provides. This course will investigate the use of effective observation, assessment and tracking of their development to support them in the next transition in their life, whether this is to the next room or on to school.
Supporting Children's Learning
This course introduces practitioners to the world of ‘what if’ for the children in their care. It will introduce ideas and opportunities to look at this style of play and how it can support children’s deeper thinking, problem solving and reasoning. Loose parts enhances children’s ability to think imaginatively and see solutions. It brings a sense of adventure and excitement to children where they become the main characters in their own theatre of play.
Gain a deeper understanding of the many benefits playing with open ended resources can have for young children including babies and toddlers Greater confidence in adults to understand the need to be available and interested in children’s play but not directing or controlling it Examples of quality practice from around the world
Loose Parts: Natural Resources
This course is a practical experience introducing practitioners to the world of music and dance and the positive impact this can have for children’s development. It will offer opportunities to understand the many benefits offering music and movement to young children can have, including the importance of repetition, beats, rhythm and participation, as well as boosting delegates confidence to sing and take part enthusiastically with the children.
An understanding of how music and movement can support children’s whole development Greater confidence in the adult's role during music and movement sessions Imaginative and practical ideas and suggestions to deliver vibrant, engaging and appropriate sessions to young children
Music & Movement
Combined Learning
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To help you to get the most from your training investment, and minimize disruption to staffing, we offer a number of combined learning days. These cover a morning of statutory training and an afternoon of CPD to enhance everyday practice allowing you to gain a 2 in 1 training package.
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Transition & 30 Hours Survival Kit
Gain effective business planning tools using tried and tested models Understand what help and support is available from local authorities and national service providers – Childcare Works and how to access it Confidence to communicate the changes effectively to parents and able to advise parents about the eligibility criteria Able to manage complex transitions positively for children, parents/carers and other settings enabling a smoother process for all
This one day training course offers you an ongoing survival kit for 30 hours. The morning will focus on the business planning aspect giving settings an opportunity to consider strategies for financial stability, while taking into account the current local funding levels. The afternoon session will focus on the positive impact effective thoughtful transitions have for children, in particular considering transitions for children attending more than one setting.
A clear understanding of what you need to put in place to support children's sense of self, belonging and core values Share ideas on how practitioners can actively promote British Values and evidence the impact on young children's PSED We will build ‘Starting Points’ that will give you the confidence and creativity to explore and encourage boys play with appropriateness and purpose
This course blends British Values in the morning with Boys' Play in the afternoon, to offer a day of statutory and CPD training. Introducing practitioners to fundamental British Values and what this means for early years practice, and consider the link with the Prevent Duty and wider safeguarding. Boys' Play is a workshop full of ideas on how to build on and inspire boys' at play. Latest research tells us that boys and girls’ brains differ from each other; this workshop will explore this research enabling you to understand how to build on boys' play to ensure the best possible opportunities.
British Values & Boys' Play
To inform providers of the new judgement headings and the evidence inspectors will be looking for To understand and use relevant documents to support practice and improve outcomes for children Consider how imaginative play contributes to children's problem solving and sustained shared thinking Understand how to use open ended resources in imaginative play
This course blends Ofsted - Are you Ready? in the morning with I believe in Fairies in the afternoon, to offer statutory and CPD training in one day. The morning will help practitioners to better understand the role of Ofsted, the new CIF and the processes used by inspectors for making judgements. The afternoon is about imagination, and how practitioners play a crucial role in creating enabling environments to support imaginative play, providing provocations to stimulate children's imaginations.
Ofsted & I believe in Fairies
Leadership & Management
Often in the early years sector, leaders don’t set out to be a leader they set out to make a difference, it’s never about the role, always about the goal - and the goal is achieving good outcomes for young children. Our leadership training is designed to support the uniqueness of leadership roles in the sector.
An understanding of the expectations and attitudes of those you are now managing Greater confidence to project your personal image with confidence using appropriate body language to support you Practical tools to support you to use questioning to gain insight and adopt various influencing styles Clarity on what it means to be a manager and not a mate
Includes: 'techniques to transition from being their mate to their manager' 'if you act like a general, dress like a general you will come across as a general' 'do you listen? ........... no ask yourself again ...... do you really listen?
‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression’ - heard that before? This course will provide tools, techniques and time for reflection to help deal with the very natural anxieties and lack of confidence and competence when faced with a management role for the first time. The first impression a new supervisor or manager makes with his or her team stays with the team for a long time. It is essential to give a positive, confident impression however unsure they may be feeling inside.
Transition into Management
Gain a deeper understanding of the concept of coaching and how it differs to training Clarity on when it is appropriate to coach and understanding how people learn Imaginative and practical ideas to support the use of coaching tools and techniques Strategies to learn how to provide meaningful feedback and how best to actively listen
Includes: 'if you ask someone you have a chance, if you tell it is likely you will fail' 'is under performance due to lack of will or skill - identifying the opportunities for coaching' 'how to use the GROW model in a real situation'
This course will introduce delegates to the ‘art of coaching’. The day will focus on how to encourage individuals working for them to be solution focused as opposed to waiting for their manager/supervisor to tell them what to do next. The day will encourage participants to consider a new approach to helping others to help themselves and how to use some valuable practical coaching techniques. One of the most underused and valuable skills of a manager – effective coaching can have a huge impact on both colleagues and children.
Coaching Skills
Includes: 'understand why motivation is so important in the early years sector' 'the management style you adopt is key in how your team perform' 'how to overcome all those reasons for not delegating'
Clarity on the main motivators at work and top tips for motivating your team Gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of delegation and what you can delegate Practical tools to support you to help motivate your team and to effectively delegate Greater confidence to identify a lack of self esteem in others and how this can affect motivation
Motivation & Delegation
Teams have to be motivated to deliver their goals and objectives effectively and willingly, irrespective of whether the manager is present or not. No matter how effective you are as a manager it is unlikely you will be able to do everything you want to. At some stage you will need to reduce your personal workload and delegation is one the techniques used to achieve this. Delegation is so powerful, done well it can enhance your ability to command respect.
Managing performance is something most managers hope they don’t have to do too often, however it is part of the job. One of the arts of good management is to be able to turn around poor performing employees and the satisfaction of helping someone to do this is very rewarding. However, it isn’t always straightforward, you may have to deal with lots of emotion and conflict along the way. This course will prepare a manager to deal with instances of misconduct or poor performance and apply the organisation's policies and procedures.
Clarity on how to identify poor performance An understanding of how to effectively use your organisations disciplinary procedures Gain a deeper understanding of the importance and application of policies and procedures Practical tools to support you to collect quality evidence Greater confidence in how to manage a discussion about poor performance
Managing Performance Improvement
Includes: 'fun quiz's to explore all aspects of managing difficult situations safely and effectively' 'dispel the myth that low level, frequent performance issues cannot easily be managed' 'a structure for managing frequent and long term absence'
Introduction to Financial Planning
Financial viability is critical for any company – perhaps in the early years sector it has never been in such sharp focus. This course will explore and discuss the key points to ensure your setting is able to fulfil legal requirements and monitor ongoing performance – so that you can make informed decisions with the correct management information.
Gain a deeper understanding of the principles of a profit and loss account Clarity on the difference between cashflow and profit Practical tools to support budgeting and forecasting; financial records and management information An understanding of how to manage and monitor financial controls in your setting
This is a workshop to explore the role of the voluntary managed committee. You will learn about management committee roles, duties and legal responsibilities and how this can support your setting, as well as gain a deeper understanding of your legal responsbilities. The session will also cover the benefits to volunteering and how to engage others to join you.
Supporting Committee Members
Gain a deeper understanding in what is involved in being part of a voluntary managed setting Clarity on the roles and responsibilities of the officer roles and committee members An understanding of your legal responsibilities
The complexity of managing people only ever seems to get more difficult and the value our teams bring to children and the setting in general continues to become more important. The sessions are open to Early Years providers and others in the sector. These sessions are designed to be practical in nature as opposed to theoretical and only regurgitating employment legislation – each one will have a topic covered in some detail and a Q and A opportunity.
HR Survival Seminar
Gain a deeper understanding of the seminar topic Strategies to handle live situations within your setting Clarity on any areas of employment legislation Greater confidence in the practical handling of the myriad of people related matters
Membership
Why Join? Our staff team are experienced early years and childcare trained practitioners who bring a wealth of knowledge. They have supported a wide range of settings in previous roles. They are approachable and supportive, and truly understand the challenges within the sector. Visits The Silver package upwards offers a number of hours for setting visits. This is completely flexible and will be agreed with you to meet your needs. Some providers have used these for: Business Management Check Pre-Ofsted Visit Committee Meetings/AGM Improving General Practice Supporting the Leadership Team Recruitment Supporting New Providers with Pre-Registration Contribution Value This is used like a voucher against services we offer including training and additional visits. Training Packages We also have a number of different training packages available, to allow you to manage your training budget and plan the most effective programme for your staff across the year. To discuss a membership or training package suitable for you contact us by: Telephone: 01476 578200 Email: hello@adapttraininguk.com
Gold A personal adviser providing 1-2-1 support & guidance Up to 5 hours of setting visits with summary report & post visit actions £100 contribution towards training/services 10% discount from Totem Pole Resources Free Network Events - What's the Buzz & HR Survival Seminars
Platinum A personal adviser providing 1-2-1 support & guidance Up to 7.5 hours of setting visits with summary report & post visit actions £150 contribution towards training/services 10% discount from Totem Pole Resources Free Network Events - What's the Buzz & HR Survival Seminars
Bronze A personal adviser providing 1-2-1 support & guidance £30 contribution towards training/services 10% discount from Totem Pole Resources
Silver A personal adviser providing 1-2-1 support & guidance Up to 2.5 hours of setting visits with summary report & post visit actions £60 contribution towards training/services 10% discount from Totem Pole Resources Free Network Events - What's the Buzz & HR Survival Seminars
£75 per annum
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£35 per month
Diamond A personal adviser providing 1-2-1 support & guidance Up to 7.5 hours of setting visits with summary report & post visit actions £150 contribution towards training/services 10% discount from Totem Pole Resources Free Network Events - What's the Buzz & HR Survival Seminars PLUS: Choose from Quality Assurance Visit & Report or Half Day Annual Training - in setting or at The Totem Pole.
£85 per month
Sometimes you need something tailored to your exact training needs and this is where we can help. We can deliver bespoke training customised to your specific requirements, either in-house or at a venue of your choice. We also offer a full HR service including policy development, contracts, terms & conditions, support with employment disputes and 1-1 coaching. Support we can offer includes: Pre and Post Ofsted registration and visit, with comprehensive summary report and support to develop effective action plans. Support with recruitment and retention of staff and coaching and mentoring of new managers. Support new provision set up, provider expansion and developing your SEF with annual visits to complete compliance checklist and business status check. Support funding/tender applications either in person or via telephone/email. Attendance at an AGM and/or supporting newly appointed volunteers after the AGM with a briefing session on their roles and responsibilities.
Bespoke Training & Consultancy
The Totem Pole is a dedicated Learning & Development Centre, based near Grantham, Lincolnshire. The Totem Pole boasts excellent facilities, has a nursery set up to model its learning ethos, a break-out area and access to spacious outdoor play opportunities. All within the surrounds of an extensive woodland area which is ideal for Forest Schools Training. Room Hire Here at The Totem Pole, we have two rooms available to hire for your own training, classes, workshops, meetings or staff development needs. The Studio is our large training room, which can accommodate up to 50 people around large farmhouse tables. The Nursery is a smaller, more homely environment which can be adapted to accommodate a group of 15 people. We can provide refreshments or a full buffet lunch in our break out room.
The Totem Pole
We are located in the grounds of the Belton Woods Hotel, outside Grantham. You can arrange an appointment to meet with us at your setting or visit us at The Totem Pole to discuss your training and business support needs. Please give us a call, or drop us an email. You can contact our training team directly: Tracie Dodd 07493 212434 Helen Ruff 07903 143184 Telephone: 01476 578200 Email: admin@thetotempole.co.uk or hello@adapttraininguk.com Website: www.adapttraininguk.com www.thetotempole.co.uk Adapt Training UK Ltd The Totem Pole, Learning & Development Centre In the grounds of Belton Woods Hotel Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 2LN
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