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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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
|
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
|
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
|
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) |
|
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
|
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
|
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 - 12.03.26
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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 (Face-to-face, Guildhall) |
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 (Guildhall) |
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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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
|
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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Newly Appointed Childminder Designated Safeguarding Lead - Summer Term |
Charlotte Percival |
For new Childminders Designated Safeguarding Leads. Held over 3 sessions (please ensure availability for all sessions). |
Online |
Held over 3 sessions (please ensure availability for all 3 sessions) Part 1 - 23.04.26 - 18:15-20:15 Part 2 - 30.04.26 - 18:15-20:15 Part 3 -09.05.26 - 09:30-12:30 |
£80 per delegate |
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Newly Appointed Early years Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Training - Summer Term
|
Charlotte Percival |
For new Childminders Designated Safeguarding Leads. Held over 3 sessions (please ensure availability for all sessions). |
Online |
Held over 3 sessions (please ensure availability for all 3 sessions) Part 1 - 30.04.26 - 09:30-11:30 Part 2 - 07.05.26 - 09:30-11:30 Part 3 - 15.05.26 - 09:30-12:30 |
£80 per delegate |
|
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 Designated Safeguarding Lead Refresher - Spring Term | Charlotte Percival | Refresher for existing EY Designated Leads and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads. | Online |
19th May 2026 09:30-12:30
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£40 per delegate |
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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
|
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
| Early Years Committee Members' Safeguarding Training - Summer Term | Charlotte Percival | For Early Years Committee Members to meet the needs of their strategic role. | Online |
21.05.26 - 18:15-20:15 |
£40 per delegate |
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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) |
| Early Years Designated Safeguarding Lead' Network - Summer Term |
Charlotte Percival | Termly network for safeguarding leads across all Early Years providers in Shropshire | Online |
04.06.26 - 09:30-11:30 |
Pre-funded (no cost to providers) |
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04.06.26 - 18:15-20:15 |
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| Early Years Designated Safeguarding Lead Refresher - Spring Term | Charlotte Percival | Refresher for existing EY Designated Leads and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads. | Online |
Part 1 - 11.06.26 - 18:15-19:45 Part 2- 18.06.26- 18:15-19:45
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£40 per delegate |
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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) |
| 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 |
02.07.26 (Evening) - 18:15-20:15 SSCP Raising Awareness in Safeguarding and Protecting Children- 02.07.26
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EY settings, Childminders, PVIs: £40
Schools: £80 |
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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) |