Getting it Right for Two-Year-Olds (Bristol Only)

A 3-Part Continual Professional Development Opportunity for Early Years Educators

Attendees are required to attend all three sessions.

Appropriate for all Bristol nurseries, schools, nursery schools, childminders or any educators working with two-year-olds.

With the government’s recent expansion of funded childcare entitlements for two-year-olds, early years educators are at the forefront of delivering high-quality care to a growing number of children. Join us for this engaging and evidence-informed CPD course designed to deepen your understanding and enhance your practice with two-year-olds. This three-part professional development series will explore the unique developmental needs, behaviours, and learning potential of two-year-olds and empower you to create high-quality, responsive provision in your setting.

Whether you’re new to working with this age group or an experienced educator or leader looking to refresh and refine your approach, this course will provide practical strategies, reflective opportunities, and a strong grounding in current research and best practice.

Course Dates:

Day 1 – Friday 26th September, 9:30am–3:00pm
In-person at Engineers House, Bristol | Lunch included
Focus on child development at two, the importance of attachment and relationships, and creating enabling environments tailored to two-year-olds’ needs.

Day 2 – Friday 24th October, 9:30am–3:00pm
In-person at Engineers House, Bristol | Lunch included
Deep dive into effective adult interactions, supporting language development, emotional regulation, and the role of play and routines in high-quality two-year-old provision.

Final Session – Friday 14th November, 9:30am–11:00am
Live online session
A reflective follow-up to share practice, consolidate learning, and explore next steps in your setting.

Session topics are subject to change across the dates.

Why attend?

• Build your confidence and expertise in working with two-year-olds or leading provision for two-year-olds
• Network and share experiences with other early years professionals
• Receive practical tools and resources to take back to your setting
• Engage in reflective practice that leads to real impact

Spaces are limited—early booking is recommended. Settings will be limited to a maximum of 2 places.

Please let us know if you have any specific requirements for accessing the training.