PSED PDP
Starting this autumn term 2026, the Bristol and Beyond Stronger Practice Hub PSED Learning Leads are running the Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) Professional Development Programme. We are recruiting 15 Early Years settings per cohort to take part in this fully funded programme. Within these attendance numbers, and depending on demand, we may be able to consider up to two attendees per setting.
Meet your Learning Lead
The autumn term PSED PDP is led by Jenny Knight.
Jenny Knight
Jenny Knight has worked in early years for over 25 years, in roles including Baby Room Lead, Family Support Lead, Nursery Manager and Children's Services Manager, and is now a nursery owner. This has given her experience across local authority, children's centre, charitable and private sector settings.
She is fascinated by children's personal, social and emotional development and the role strong relationships play in helping children feel safe and ready to learn. Joining Bristol & Beyond Stronger Practice Hub as a PSED Learning Lead, she looks forward to working with settings across the region to strengthen PSED provision.
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Who it is for
The PSED PDP is designed for PVIs, childminders and schools with nursery classes who have 2 to 4 year olds attending their setting. The course content is aimed at Early Years practitioners who are qualified at Level 3 and above.
What is involved
The PSED PDP, developed by the DfE, is completed over one academic term. It includes five online modules and five seminars, one of which is held face to face. The course is led by our PSED Learning Lead.
Module overview
- Unit 1: Understanding PSED of children aged 2 to 4 years
- Unit 2: Helping children manage emotions and relationships
- Unit 3: Helping children process trauma, loss and disruption
- Unit 4: Understanding good practice in engaging with parents
- Unit 5: Staff wellbeing
Autumn Term 2026 cohort
Our PSED PDP will run one cohort per term. The cohorts will be open to attendees from across our regions OR will be specified by Local Authority. The autumn cohort is below. Spring and summer cohorts will be announced later in the year.
Gloucestershire Settings: PSED PDP Cohort
Led by: Jenny Knight
Deadline for expressions of interest: Monday 19 October 2026, 9am
Dates: to be confirmed
Outside our region?
If you are an Early Years setting from outside the local authority listed above and you are interested in joining this CPD opportunity, please complete our general Expression of Interest form.
If you have any questions, please contact sph@beyth.co.uk.
