Early years and childcare training, networks, meetings and events calendar
Southampton City Council Early Years and Childcare Service supports practitioners to meet key requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This calendar provides details for training, networks, meetings and events currently available for the sector. To book your place follow the training links provided or contact the Family Information Service.
Last updated: 2 April 2024
2024
| Date | Title | Time | Venue | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 April | SENCo Level 3 (day 12) | 9.30am-4pm | Start Point Sholing | n/a |
| 23 April | SENCo Award – Level 2 (day 1) | 7-9pm | Start Point Sholing | L2 (cohort 4) - Expression of Interest |
| 27 April | EY&C Conference – It’s more than just words! |
9.30am-3pm | Itchen College | FULLY BOOKED |
| 30 April | YR Surgery – ELGs/EYFSP | 1-3.30pm | Virtual | Booking instructions to follow |
| 30 April | SENCo Award – Level 2 (day 2) | 7-9pm | Virtual via Teams | n/a |
| 3 May | Language Development in children with EAL | 10am-12noon | Start Point Sholing | Early Language - Booking Form |
| 7 May | SENCo Award – Level 2 (day 3) | 7-9pm | Study time | n/a |
| 8 May | Essential EYFS | 1.30-3.30pm | Start Point Sholing | EY Training - Booking Form |
| 8 May | Childminder – Transition to School Project | 7-9pm | Virtual | EY Training - Booking Form |
| 13 May | Transition to School (CENTRAL) | 1-3.30pm | Paint Pots Portswood | Booking Form - Transitions (part 2) |
| 14 May | Transition to School (WEST) | 9.30am-12noon | Mansel Park Primary | Booking Form - Transitions (part 2) |
| 14 May | Transition to School (EAST) | 1-3.30pm | Start Point Sholing | Booking Form - Transitions (part 2) |
| 14 May | SENCo Award – Level 2 (day 4) | 7-9pm | Virtual via Teams | n/a |
| 17 May | SEND Surgery | 9.30am- 12.30noon | Virtual | Phone/Email |
| 21 May | SENCo Award – Level 2 (day 5) | 7-9pm | Virtual via Teams | n/a |
| 22 May | ECaT Phase 1 | 10am-12noon | Start Point Sholing | Early Language - Booking Form |
| 22 May | ECaT Phase 2 | 12.30noon-2pm | Start Point Sholing | Early Language - Booking Form |
| 23 May | PSED Training | 9.30-11.30am | Start Point Sholing | EY Training - Booking Form |
| 23 May | Introduction to SEND Interventions | 4-6pm | Start Point Sholing | EY Training - Booking Form |
| 4 June | SENCo Award – Level 2 (day 6) | 7-9pm | Study time | n/a |
| 5 June | Attention Autism (day 1) | 9.30am-4pm | Start Point Sholing | Booking instructions to follow |
| 6 June | SENCo Award – Level 3 (day 1) | 9.30am-4pm | Start Point Sholing | Level 3 (cohort 7) - Expression of Interest |
| 10 June | SEND Surgery | 1-4pm | Virtual | Phone/Email |
| 11 June | Social Communication Skills and Needs | 1.30-3.30pm | Start Point Sholing | Early Language - Booking Form |
| 12 June | Attention Autism (day 2) | 9.30am-4pm | Start Point Sholing | Day 2 |
| 13 June | EY Mental Health & Wellbeing Forum | 10-11.30am | Start Point Sholing | EY Training - Booking Form |
| 18 June | SENCo Award – Level 2 (day 7) | 7-9pm | Virtual via Teams | n/a |
| 19 June | Virtual school training | 9.30-11.30am | Start Point Sholing | Emily.Souter@southampton.gov.uk |
| 20 June | SENCo Award – Level 3 (day 2) | 9.30am-4pm | Start Point Sholing | n/a |
| 25 June | Inclusion Networks | 9.30-11.30am 12.30noon-2.30pm |
Virtual | EY Training - Booking Form |
| 25 June | SENCo Award – Level 2 (day 8) | 7-9pm | Virtual via Teams | n/a |
| 2 July | SENCo Award – Level 2 (day 9) | 7-9pm | Study time | n/a |
| 3 July | Curiosity | 9.30am-4 pm | Start Point Sholing | Booking instructions to follow |
| 4 July | SENCo Award – Level 3 (day 3) | 9.30am-4pm | Start Point Sholing | n/a |
| 10 July | SEND Surgery | 9.30am-12noon | Virtual | Phone/email |
| 18 July | SENCo Award – Level 3 (day 4) | 9.30am-4pm | Start Point Sholing | n/a |
| 5 September | SENCo Award – Level 3 (day 5) | 9.30am-4pm | Setting Visits | n/a |
| 19 September | SENCo Award – Level 3 (day 6) | 9.30am-4pm | Start Point Sholing | n/a |
| 3 October | SENCo Award – Level 3 (day 7) | 9.30am-4pm | Start Point Sholing | n/a |
| 17 October | SENCo Award – Level 3 (day 8) | 9.30am-4pm | Start Point Sholing | n/a |
| 7 November | SENCo Award – Level 3 (day 9) | 9.30am-4pm | Start Point Sholing | n/a |
| 21 November | SENCo Award – Level 3 (day 10) | 9.30am-4pm | Start Point Sholing | n/a |
| 5 December | SENCo Award – Level 3 (day 11) | 9.30am-4pm | Special School Visits | n/a |
| 19 December | SENCo Award – Level 3 (day 12) | 9.30am-4pm | Start Point Sholing | n/a |
