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 |
| Early Years SEND Solution Circle | Barbara Jones and Rachel White | SEND Solution Circles provide a collaborative forum to discuss anonymised case studies to identify and support emerging SEND needs through shared learning, practical advice, and joint problem-solving. | Online |
11th August 2026 (AM) 09:30-11:00
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
| Stoke Speaks Out | Barbara Jones and Rachel White |
Join us for training around how to use Stoke Speaks out for children under 3 years old
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Online |
12th August 2026 09.30-11.00 |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
| Childminder Q&A | Laurie Johnson / Sarah Kynaston |
An opportunity to join the Early years team to support one another during a Q&A session
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Online |
1st September 2026
18:30-19:00
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| Devising and Reviewing a High Quality Curriculum | Laurie Johnson / Sarah Kynaston |
Practical ideas to strengthen progression, support child development, and balance child-led learning with intentional teaching.
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Face to Face |
14th September 2026
13:00-16:00
Venue: Guildhall, Frankwell, Shrewsbury
Room: Chambers
PVI's and Childminders - £40
Schools - £80
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| Devising and Reviewing a High Quality Curriculum | Laurie Johnson / Sarah Kynaston |
Practical ideas to strengthen progression, support child development, and balance child-led learning with intentional teaching.
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Online |
14th September 2026
PVI's and Childminders - £40
Schools - £80
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| Early Years Network | Early Years team |
Online network meeting, covering a range of updates from the sector
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Online |
22nd September 2026
09:30 - 10:30
OR
19:00 - 20:00
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| Early Years SEND Solution Circle |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
SEND Solution Circles provide a collaborative forum to discuss anonymised case studies to identify and support emerging SEND needs through shared learning, practical advice, and joint problem-solving. | Online |
23rd September 2026 - 09.30-11.30 |
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 |
24th September 2026 - (AM) - Prefunded |
Pre-funded (no cost to providers) |
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24th September 2026 -(PM) - Prefunded
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| Talking Babies Cluster | Laurie Johnson |
Talking all things babies, receive updates and relevant information for working in the baby room. |
Online |
29th September 2026 09:30 - 10:30 OR 18:00-19:00 |
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Early Years Talkboost |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
Join us for training on how to undertake the talkboost intervention | In person Ludlow Primary |
7th of October 09.00-15.00 |
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Early Years Talkboost Part 1 |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
Join us for training on how to undertake the talkboost intervention | Online |
7th of October 18.00-20.00 BOTH session must be attended |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Early Years Talkboost |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
Join us for training on how to undertake the talkboost intervention | In person St Peters Wem |
14th of October 09.00-15.00 |
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Staff Raising Awareness in Safeguarding and Child Protection (Schools and Early Years) |
Charlotte Percival | SSCP certificated course. Suitable for all staff, students and volunteers working in Schools and Early Years. | Online |
14th October 2026 (Evening) 18:15-20:15 Raising Awareness in Safeguarding and Protecting Children - 14.10.26 £40 per Delegate
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Quality Interactions - What the Evidence Says |
Laurie Johnson / Sarah Kynaston |
Explore research-informed approaches to high-quality adult-child interactions
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Online |
15th October 2026 18:00 - 20:00 ONLINE - Quality Interactions - What the Evidence Says PVI's and Childminders - £40 Schools - £80 |
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Quality Interactions - What the Evidence Says |
Laurie Johnson / Sarah Kynaston |
Explore research informed approaches to high-quality adult-child interaction
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Face to Face |
16th October 2026 09:30 - 12:00 Venue: Guildhall, Frankwell, Shrewsbury Room: Chambers Face to Face - Quality Interactions - What the Evidence Says PVI's and Childminders - £40 Schools - £80 |
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Childminder Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Charlotte Percival | For New Childminders inline with Annex C EYFS |
There are 2 sessions to attend to complete this training Part 1 - 08.10.26 - 18:15 - 20:15 Part 2 - 09:30 - 15:00 Childminders DSL - 08.10.26 / 17.10.26 £80 per Delegate |
£80 Per Delegate | |
| Early Years SEND Solution Circle |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
SEND Solution Circles provide a collaborative forum to discuss anonymised case studies to identify and support emerging SEND needs through shared learning, practical advice, and joint problem-solving. | Online |
21st of October 09.30-11.30 |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Early Years Talkboost Part 2 |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
Join us for training on how to undertake the talkboost intervention | Online |
21st of October 18.00-20.00 BOTH session must be attended |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Early Years Newly Appointed Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Charlotte Percival | For new early years DSL training inline with Annex C EYFS | Online and Face to Face |
There are 3 sessions to attend to complete this training
Part 1- 03.11.26 09:30-11:30 - Online Part 2 10.11.26 09:30-11:30 - Online Part 3 20.11.26 09:30-12:30 Face to Face Early Years Newly Appointed DSL - 03.11.26 / 10.11.26 / 20.11.26 £80 per Delegate |
£80 per Delegate |
| Early Years Designated Safeguarding Lead Refresher - Summer Term |
Charlotte Percival | Refresher for existing EY Designated Leads and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads. | Online |
16th September 2026 09:30-12:30 Early Years DSL Refresher - 16.09.26 £40 per Delegate |
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17th November 2026 09:30-12:30 Early Years DSL Refresher - 17.11.26 £40 per Delegate |
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| Stoke Speaks Out | Barbara Jones, Laura Taylor and Rachel White |
Join us for training around how to use Stoke Speaks out for children under 3 years old
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Online |
9th of November 18.00-19.30 |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
| Early Years SEND Solution Circle |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
SEND Solution Circles provide a collaborative forum to discuss anonymised case studies to identify and support emerging SEND needs through shared learning, practical advice, and joint problem-solving. | Online |
18th of November 09.30-11.30 |
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 |
26th November 2026 18:15-20:15 Early Years Committee Members Safeguarding and Protecting Children - 26.11.26 £40 per Delegate |
£40 per delegate |
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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) |
| Early Years SEND Solution Circle |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
SEND Solution Circles provide a collaborative forum to discuss anonymised case studies to identify and support emerging SEND needs through shared learning, practical advice, and joint problem-solving. | Online |
10th of December 13.00-15.00 |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
| Early Years SEND Solution Circle |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
SEND Solution Circles provide a collaborative forum to discuss anonymised case studies to identify and support emerging SEND needs through shared learning, practical advice, and joint problem-solving. | Online |
12th of January 2027 09.30-11.30 |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
| Stoke Speaks Out | Barbara Jones, Laura Taylor and Rachel White |
Join us for training around how to use Stoke Speaks out for children under 3 years old
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Online |
9th of February 2027 09.30-11.30 |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
| Early Years SEND Solution Circle |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
SEND Solution Circles provide a collaborative forum to discuss anonymised case studies to identify and support emerging SEND needs through shared learning, practical advice, and joint problem-solving. | Online |
10th of February 2027 13.00 - 15.00 |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Early Years Talkboost Part 1 |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
Join us for training on how to undertake the talkboost intervention | Online |
9th of March 2027 09.30-11.30 |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Early Years Talkboost Part 2 |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
Join us for training on how to undertake the talkboost intervention | Online |
15th of March 2027 09.30-11.30 Early Years Talk Boost (Session 2 of 2)
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Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
| Early Years SEND Solution Circle |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
SEND Solution Circles provide a collaborative forum to discuss anonymised case studies to identify and support emerging SEND needs through shared learning, practical advice, and joint problem-solving. | Online |
17th of March 2027 09.30-11.30 |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
| Early Years SEND Solution Circle |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
SEND Solution Circles provide a collaborative forum to discuss anonymised case studies to identify and support emerging SEND needs through shared learning, practical advice, and joint problem-solving. | Online |
14th of April 2027 09.30-11.30 |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
| Early Years SEND Solution Circle |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
SEND Solution Circles provide a collaborative forum to discuss anonymised case studies to identify and support emerging SEND needs through shared learning, practical advice, and joint problem-solving. | Online |
12th of May 2027 09.30-11.30 |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
| Stoke Speaks Out | Barbara Jones, Laura Taylor and Rachel White |
Join us for training around how to use Stoke Speaks out for children under 3 years old
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Online |
5th of April 2027 18.00-19.30 |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Early Years Talkboost Part 1 |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
Join us for training on how to undertake the talkboost intervention | Online |
3rd of May 2027 18.00-20.00 |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
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Early Years Talkboost Part 2 |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
Join us for training on how to undertake the talkboost intervention | Online |
10th of May 2027 18.00-20.00 |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
| Stoke Speaks Out | Barbara Jones, Laura Taylor and Rachel White |
Join us for training around how to use Stoke Speaks out for children under 3 years old
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Online |
1st of June 09.30-11.00 |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
| Early Years SEND Solution Circle |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
SEND Solution Circles provide a collaborative forum to discuss anonymised case studies to identify and support emerging SEND needs through shared learning, practical advice, and joint problem-solving. | Online |
16th of June 2027 09.30-11.30 |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
| Early Years SEND Solution Circle |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
SEND Solution Circles provide a collaborative forum to discuss anonymised case studies to identify and support emerging SEND needs through shared learning, practical advice, and joint problem-solving. | Online |
14th of July 2027 09.30-11.30 |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |
| Early Years SEND Solution Circle |
Barbara Jones Laura Taylor Rachel White |
SEND Solution Circles provide a collaborative forum to discuss anonymised case studies to identify and support emerging SEND needs through shared learning, practical advice, and joint problem-solving. | Online |
11th of August 2027 09.30-11.30 |
Pre-funded (no cost to early years settings or schools) |