BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bristol Early Years Teaching Hub - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bristol Early Years Teaching Hub X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://beyth.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bristol Early Years Teaching Hub REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T103000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100903 CREATED:20250708T064919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T080504Z UID:32771-1770370200-1770373800@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Talking About... Outdoor Provision with Babies with Mona Sakr DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nJoin us to talk about the opportunities and considerations for engaging babies in outdoor learning and play\, including safety\, sensory experiences\, and environmental planning. \nGuest speaker Dr Mona Sakr will join local specialist leaders in Birth-3s for this networking session. \nDr Mona Sakr is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education at Middlesex University. Her research and teaching focus on pedagogy\, creativity and leadership in the early years\, with a particular passion for the baby room. She is the founder of www.babyrooms-inspiringleaders.co.uk. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. \n\nView Tickets\n\nTalking About... is a series of informal\, one-hour online networking sessions designed for early years practitioners to come together\, share experiences\, and explore key topics related to babies in early years settings. Each session focuses on a different aspect of practice\, providing a space for discussion\, reflection\, and peer support. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 7 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 9:30 am - 10:45 am BST \n \n \n \n Talking About… Babies\, Identity\, Belonging and Representation \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/talking-about-outdoor-provision-with-babies-with-mona-sakr/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Birth to 3s Network,Mona Sakr,Physical Development,Stronger Practice Hub,Visiting National Trainers and Facilitators,Working With Babies Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC04734.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250722T140255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T133932Z UID:33304-1770307200-1770314400@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Back to Basics: Learning About the Role of the Key Person DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThe role of the Key Person has never been more critical as we work to meet the increasing needs of every unique child. As we face growing challenges in Early Years our settings need to be safe\, loving and enabling environments for our children and families. \nBeing attuned and building a rapport with every child and embracing their family is crucial at this time to support self-regulation. We need to do this through loving relationships and positive interactions. \nJoin us to learn more about: \n\nThe rationale – what is the role of the key person\, why do we have key people\, and what difference does it make?\nThe philosophy and principles underpinning an effective key person model and how can we put these into practice.\nWays to build the provision around the key person role.\nThe key qualities and characteristics that the key person needs to promote safe\, loving\, trusting relationships.\nWays to foster quality interactions that promote a sense of belonging\, strong attachments and well-being.\nHow to build and maintain resilience for yourself as a key person and ‘fill your well’.\n\nView Tickets\n\nBack to Basics Series\nOur Back to Basics series consists of four webinars. You can attend all the webinars in the series\, or pick the one(s) that are most relevant to your practice. Each of these webinars will run twice between June 2025 and March 2026.  \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 4 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm BST \n \n \n \n Back to Basics: Quality Interactions \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/back-to-basics-learning-about-the-role-of-the-key-person-2/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:EYFS Learning Community Network,Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_8663.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250708T073028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T112825Z UID:32784-1770228000-1770233400@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:SEND Network: Supporting Non-Verbal Children with Communication and Behaviour - Using Visuals in the Early Years DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nSupporting Non-Verbal Children with Communication and Behaviour: Using Visuals in the Early Years is a practical course designed for early years practitioners working with children who are not developing communication in the usual way. The session focuses on how visual supports can help children make sense of their environment (receiving communication) and find ways to express their needs\, wants\, and feelings (giving communication). Practitioners will explore a range of simple yet effective strategies to reduce frustration\, support emotional regulation\, and foster meaningful interaction. The course also looks at how to make early years settings more inclusive for children with a wide range of communication needs. \nLearning aims \n\nUnderstand the different types of visual supports that can be used in your setting.\nWhich strategies can you use to support a child’s understanding?\nWhat strategies can be implemented to help the child communicate their needs and wants spontaneously?\nHow to make your setting inclusive of all types of communication needs.\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. \n\nView Tickets\n\nOur SEND Network offers a series of informal\, online networking sessions designed for early years practitioners to come together\, share experiences\, and explore key topics related to SEND in early years settings. Each session focuses on a different aspect of practice\, providing some specialist input and a space for discussion\, reflection\, and peer support. This SEND Network session will be facilitated by Springboard Opportunity Group\, our SPH Partner’s who run several Special Schools in North Somerset. \nThis SEND Network session will be facilitated by Springboard Opportunity Group\, our SPH Partner\, who run several Special Schools in North Somerset. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 30 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm BST \n \n \n \n SEND Network: Sensory Food Challenges and Restrictive Eaters with Catherine Jeans \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n  URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/send-network-supporting-non-verbal-children-with-communication-and-behaviour-using-visuals-in-the-early-years/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Childminder Network,SEND Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SEND-AS_451664608.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T181500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T201500 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250704T093539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T112813Z UID:32696-1769624100-1769631300@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:CPD Programme: Getting it Right for Babies DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThis CPD Programme involves three 2-hour online sessions\, and you will be required to attend all three. \nWednesday 28th January – 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm\nWednesday 11th February – 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm\nWednesday 25th February – 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm \nThis programme will explore getting it right for babies in early years settings. They will support educators in looking at provision through the eyes of the baby\, reflecting on a pedagogy of care\, daily routines\, and babies’ rights. The sessions will explore safeguarding babies\, reflecting upon care routines such as sleep and eating and prompt educators to think about caring for non-mobile babies. They will also explore the themes of the EYFS in the baby room: unique child\, positive relationships\, enabling environments\, and learning and development. \nThis training is designed for educators who are new to working with babies\, those who haven’t received training specifically on babies\, or those seeking a refresher on getting it right for babies. It is an excellent basis for talking with babies\, tuning in to babies and inspiring provision for babies. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/cpd-programme-getting-it-right-for-babies/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Childminder Network,Stronger Practice Hub,Working With Babies Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Babies-Playing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T173000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250710T142709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T143210Z UID:32903-1768924800-1768930200@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:PSED Network: Behaviour and Emotional Literacy DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nJoin the Bristol PSED team for four networking sessions over the year as we collaborate to discuss key areas of PSED practice. We will be guided by Eight to Relate\, a values-driven auditing tool for embedding connection and relationship-based practice in your setting. The networks will be an opportunity to come together and explore aspects of provision\, sharing ideas\, reflecting and connecting with other settings\, coming away full of ideas and tools you can use straight away. \nNetwork sessions will involve 30 minutes of teaching time\, 30 minutes for sharing practice and discussion\, and 30 minutes back together for action planning. We hope you will leave feeling inspired and with tangible actions you can take. \nPlease Note: This session is part of what will be regular termly PSED regional networking sessions. So it will involve some CPD and then networking/ discussion time. Participants are encouraged to discuss their learning\, what they have or will put into practice\, successes and challenges from their settings\, and what you'd like future sessions to cover as we build this learning community. \nView Tickets\n\nSessions in this Series\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm BST \n \n \n \n PSED Network: Staff Wellbeing and Leadership \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/psed-network-behaviour-and-emotional-literacy/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_8807.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T173000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250710T134151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T134822Z UID:32894-1768838400-1768843800@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Identifying and Supporting Speech\, Language and Communication - January 2026 (Twos Session) DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nAre you an educator working with two-year-olds? Would you like to learn more about how best to support their communication skills? \nJoin local speech and language therapists from the Sirona Early Years Speech and Language Therapy Team to reflect on supporting two-year-olds’ speech and language development. \nThis session is for all Early Years practitioners\, including Early Years settings\, schools\, and childminders. \nPlease Note: This is one of series of SALT surgery sessions\, with a mixture of input and discussion time. Each event is an individual session with unique content! \nView Tickets\n\nSessions in this Series\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/identifying-and-supporting-speech-language-and-communication-january-2026/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Communication, Language and Literacy Network,SEND Network,Spotlight on Twos Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC01883.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T173000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250708T144054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T063703Z UID:32836-1768492800-1768498200@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Unpicking Sustained Shared Thinking: Communication\, Language and Literacy Network DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nCome and find out more about how to extend children’s thinking using the Sustained Shared Thinking approach (described in the REPEY project\, 2002). This approach is recognised as being a common characteristic of practice in high-quality Early Years settings/schools. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. \n\nView Tickets\n\nThis network is an opportunity for practitioners to come together and consider how we support children’s communication\, language and literacy through an evidence-informed approach. It is for anyone working in EYs and offers 45 minutes of learning more about an approach with a follow-up reflective discussion about how this might work in your setting or school. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/communication-language-and-literacy-network-unpicking-sustained-shared-thinking/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Communication, Language and Literacy Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_8927.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20251202T150728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T160926Z UID:37048-1768320000-1768323600@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Maths Champions Information Session DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThe Bristol & Beyond Stronger Practice Hub is recruiting now for Maths Champions. This is an Info session with the Programme Providers\, NDNA\, and the SPH. It is an ideal opportunity to come along to find out more about this impactful programme and how your setting and children can benefit and what it entails. We also have one or two settings lined up to talk about their experience with Maths Champions in their setting. \nSo come along to hear more and ask your questions before you commit to the programme. \nMaths Champions is an online professional development programme developed by the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA)\, with support from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF). The programme aims to improve the maths attainment of children in an early years setting by training a Maths Champion and Deputy Maths Champion in key mathematical concepts and increasing staff knowledge\, awareness and confidence in supporting early mathematics. It has been proven to boost children’s Maths and Language attainment by an average of 3 additional months. (And 6 months for EYPP children) \n100% of settings said that the programme had a beneficial impact on the staff in their setting. It is a low cost\, high impact programme\, and currently funded by the DFE/ EEF. \nRead more about Maths Champions on our Evidence-Informed Programme page and complete an Expression of Interest Form. \nNote: This session will be recorded. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/maths-champions-information-session/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Maths Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Maths-Shapes-Chaos-Created-AFF.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250708T092108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T080234Z UID:32803-1768233600-1768240800@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:CPD Programme: New to EYFS for All Early Years Settings and Schools DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThis CPD Programme involves three 2-hour online sessions\, and you will be required to attend all three. \nMonday 12th January – 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nMonday 26th January – 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nMonday 2nd February – 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm \nThis online CPD Programme will support you to embed the Early Years Foundation Stage in your school whilst ensuring that children and families are at the heart of good practice. It will cover three areas: \nPrinciples of EYFS\nWe will explore the four themes of EYFS\, Characteristics of Effective Learning\, Prime areas and will make reference to the new early learning goals and reformed educational programmes in the EYFS. \nObservation\, Assessment and Planning\nWe will consider the principles of effective observational assessment and how this supports planning that supports all children to be motivated lifelong learners. \nThe Role of the Adult and an Enabling Environment\nWe will understand more about the key person approach\, the importance of relationship based practice and consider how to develop an effective learning environment. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/cpd-programme-new-to-eyfs-january-2026/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:EYFS Learning Community Network,Stronger Practice Hub,Working in the EYFS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_9932.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260108T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260108T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250722T135218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T133949Z UID:33298-1767888000-1767895200@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Back to Basics: Quality Interactions DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThis session will explore the basics of effective\, authentic and meaningful interactions with children in the EYs. We will cover what makes for quality interactions: the way we use our body and voice\, how we listen\, pause\, and reflect on children’s learning with them. How can we deepen their thinking\, provoke new learning and delight in the children’s fascinations? We will use the Quality Interaction Checklist to learn more about developing good practice\, as well as guidance from the EEF Evidence Store. \nPlease Note: Part of this event may be recorded. \nView Tickets\n\nBack to Basics Series\nOur Back to Basics series consists of four webinars. You can attend all the webinars in the series\, or pick the one(s) that are most relevant to your practice. Each of these webinars will run twice between June 2025 and March 2026.  \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 4 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm BST \n \n \n \n Back to Basics: Quality Interactions \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/back-to-basics-quality-interactions/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Communication, Language and Literacy Network,EYFS Learning Community Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0795.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260107T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260107T153000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250714T081350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T060712Z UID:32944-1767790800-1767799800@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:CPD Programme: Behaviour DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThis is a 3-part training programme and you need to commit to all three sessions. \nJoin Bristol PSED experts as we discuss all things behaviour. We will support a returning group of practitioners through the journey of behaviour and wellbeing\, equipping you with evidence-based practical tools and knowledge to take back to your settings. Over the three sessions\, we will cover the timeline of behavioural incidents\, helping you to know what to do before\, during and after behaviour happens. We will cover all of the behaviours you might see in Early Years settings. \nOver the sessions\, you will learn about trauma-informed practice\, attachment\, SEND and sensory needs\, the PACE approach\, co-regulation\, relationship mapping and much\, much more. You’ll come away with increased confidence\, strategies to use\, and everything you could need to become a champion of children’s personal\, social and emotional development. \nYou need to commit to the following online sessions: \nWednesday 7th January 2026\, 1:00pm – 3:30pm\nWednesday 4th February 2026\, 1:00pm – 3:30pm\nWednesday 4th March 2026\, 1:00pm – 3:30pm \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/cpd-programme-behaviour-training/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PSED-Behaviour-Toddler-Chaos-Created-AFF.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260106T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260106T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20251118T090048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T090459Z UID:36625-1767713400-1767715200@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:CBeebies Parenting Resources Information Session DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nIn partnership\, The Bristol and Beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub and The Early Years South West Stronger Practice Hub welcome you to a session to explore the new-look CBeebies Parenting. We’re inviting professionals to a free\, practical 30 min session designed especially for those working with families. \n(Previously known as Tiny Happy People) \nCBeebies Parenting is a completely free resource created by the BBC\, offering over 1\,300 videos and articles full of expert advice\, trusted content\, and simple\, fun activities to help boost children’s speech\, language and communication – while also supporting parents and carers with everyday challenges like routines\, potty training\, emotional development and school readiness. \nWhat you’ll gain: \n\nA guided tour of the website and how to get the most from it\nTime-saving tips on sharing relevant content with families\nEasy ways to embed communication-building into everyday practice\nReady-to-use resources backed by experts\n\nWhether you’re new to the resource or looking to get more out of it\, this session will leave you feeling confident\, informed\, and equipped with tools that really make a difference. \nJoin us and discover how CBeebies Parenting can support the families you work with – quickly\, easily\, and for free. \nBook Here URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/cbeebies-parenting-information-session/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Communication, Language and Literacy Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CBeebiesParenting.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T173000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250708T143256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T063643Z UID:32832-1765468800-1765474200@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Unpicking the STAIRS Approach: Communication\, Language and Literacy Network DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nCome and find out more about the STAIRS approach that provides educators a memorable and straightforward set of strategies to embed research evidence about scaffolding into everyday practice. It employs the ‘Goldilocks principle’: not too much and not too little\, enabling educators to provide a level of challenge for children that is ‘just right’. \nScaffolding is one of the most important interactions that promotes learning\, and this strategy will help all practitioners to become successful scaffolders. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. \n\nView Tickets\n\nThis network is an opportunity for practitioners to come together and consider how we support children’s communication\, language and literacy through an evidence-informed approach. It is for anyone working in EYs and offers 45 minutes of learning more about an approach with a follow-up reflective discussion about how this might work in your setting or school. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/communication-language-and-literacy-network-unpicking-the-stairs-approach/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Communication, Language and Literacy Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0795.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250722T150315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T133912Z UID:33313-1764864000-1764871200@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Back to Basics: Learning Through a Continuous Provision Approach DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nPlay is a process that enables all children to make sense of the world they inhabit and supports all areas of learning and development in the earliest years. Continuous Provision is an effective approach that provides the context and teaching strategies for playful learning to occur in a differentiated manner. Come and find out more about the research that underpins the approach and explore ways to make it work effectively for the children in your setting. We will consider how enabling learning environments\, both inside and out\, can deepen children’s thinking\, skills\, and knowledge\, and we will explore the role of the educator as an effective play partner alongside. \nView Tickets\n\nBack to Basics Series\nOur Back to Basics series consists of four webinars. You can attend all the webinars in the series\, or pick the one(s) that are most relevant to your practice. Each of these webinars will run twice between June 2025 and March 2026.  \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 4 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm BST \n \n \n \n Back to Basics: Quality Interactions \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/back-to-basics-learning-through-a-continuous-provision-approach/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:EYFS Learning Community Network,Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC03412.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250501T101615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T075545Z UID:31397-1764784800-1764792000@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Physical Development - Gross Motor Skills to PE With Helen Battelley DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nAs early years educators\, we are at the forefront of building strong physical foundations that support not just movement\, but confidence\, coordination\, and a lifelong love of being active. \nIn this session\, we’ll explore how early physical development naturally progresses into more structured physical education\, supporting fundamental movement skills. We’ll look at key movement milestones\, developmental readiness\, and how to create purposeful movement transitions from play-based physical activity to more formal PE in the early years and beyond. \nYou’ll leave with practical strategies\, activity ideas\, and a deeper understanding of how to support every child’s movement journey—from crawling and climbing to catching and kicking. \nLet’s jump in and get moving! \nAbout this Series\nWelcome to our comprehensive professional development series focused on Physical Development (PD) in the Early Years\, designed to support educators\, leaders\, and practitioners in building confident\, evidence-informed practice aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Development Matters. \nThis series brings together research\, theory\, and hands-on strategies across key areas of early movement\, play\, and pedagogy. Whether you engage in one session or the full series\, this training is designed to deepen your understanding\, strengthen your provision\, and equip you with the tools to deliver meaningful\, movement-rich experiences that support every child’s development from babies and infants to reception children. \nPlease Note: The webinar will be recorded and available online afterwards. \nThe session will involve a 30-minute networking/discussion session\, during which participants are encouraged to discuss their learning\, what they have put into practice\, successes\, and challenges as we build this learning community. The network section of this event will not be recorded. \nView Tickets\n\nSessions in this Series\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nHelen Battelley is an internationally renowned consultant\, trainer\, author and speaker in Physical activity/movement in Early and Primary Education with an MA in Early Childhood Physical Activity. The movement philosophy Helen promotes is to embed movement within the curriculum and framework to enable a movement philosophy. Young children learn through movement\, and early years practice must adopt an approach which is accessible to all. Learn more about Helen here. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/physical-development-gross-motor-skills-to-pe-with-helen-battelley/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Childminder Network,Helen Battelley,Physical Development,Stronger Practice Hub,Visiting National Trainers and Facilitators ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC04734.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250708T062625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T130432Z UID:32765-1764270000-1764275400@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Music in the Early Years – for Childminders DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nAre you a childminder looking to bring more music into your work? \nThis friendly\, practical session is designed especially for you\, recognising that you’re already playing a powerful role in your children’s musical journeys and supporting you as you develop your practice. Together\, we’ll explore the theories behind the instincts you use every day\, helping you deepen your understanding of why music matters and giving you new ideas to make the most of those everyday musical moments. \nThis 90-minute online session includes: \n\nSongs and musical ideas you can use straight away — in routines\, to help regulate emotions\, to enhance play\, and to support learning\nInformation on how music supports communication\, emotional regulation\, and parenting skills\nTime to reflect\, share ideas\, and feel inspired\n\nLed by The Family Music Hub — a not-for-profit organisation that supports all those engaging in family music with 0–5s through practical\, inspiring\, research-informed training. Our team includes experienced early childhood music specialists who understand the realities of working with babies and young children in small groups. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/music-in-the-early-years-for-childminders/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Childminder Network,Creativity,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC03535.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T103000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250630T131032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T131344Z UID:32594-1763717400-1763721000@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Talking About... Babies’ Co- and Self-regulation With Dr Gemma Goldenberg DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nA discussion on how practitioners can nurture co-regulation and support babies in developing the foundations for self-regulation through responsive\, attuned care. \nLocal specialist leaders in Birth-3s will be joined by Guest speaker\, Dr Gemma Goldenberg\, for this networking session. \nDr Gemma Goldenberg is a child psychologist and education expert with over two decades of experience working in school and nursery settings\, as well as holding a PhD in the impact of indoor and outdoor learning environments on children’s stress\, attention\, and self-regulation. Gemma currently works at the Institute for the Science of Early Years and Youth\, where she connects early years educators and teachers with the latest education and neuroscience research. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. \n\nView Tickets\n\nTalking About... is a series of informal\, one-hour online networking sessions designed for early years practitioners to come together\, share experiences\, and explore key topics related to babies in early years settings. Each session focuses on a different aspect of practice\, providing a space for discussion\, reflection\, and peer support. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 7 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 9:30 am - 10:45 am BST \n \n \n \n Talking About… Babies\, Identity\, Belonging and Representation \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/talking-about-babies-co-and-self-regulation/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Birth to 3s Network,Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) Network,Stronger Practice Hub,Working With Babies Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cheerful-Baby.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250630T150215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T065834Z UID:32603-1763575200-1763582400@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Emotion Coaching for Childminders and Settings DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThis online session will help you support children and young people in understanding the different emotions they experience\, why they occur\, and how to handle them. We will consider Emotion Coaching as a strategy for supporting children’s behaviour and self-regulation and highlight research that demonstrates the value of an emotion coaching approach. There will be opportunities to explore the tools to practice emotion coaching with children. This session is for Early Years practitioners in settings and childminders. \nPart of this event may be recorded. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/emotion-coaching-for-childminders-and-settings/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Childminder Network,Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_8807.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250630T151536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T151830Z UID:32604-1763481600-1763488800@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Courageous Conversations - Leadership DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThis training is being delivered by Lucy Driver\, lead of the Stronger Practice Hub. \nWe all sometimes get stuck when we need to say some hard things to people. This session will provide you with the opportunities to explore what might be stopping you from doing this\, consider different ways of approaching and leading the conversation\, and provide space to practice them. You will be offered a variety of strategies from which you can apply your new learning to that next tricky conversation you need to have. \nThese leadership courses are for early years setting leaders and managers\, room leaders and those aspiring to be leaders. Childminders working with assistants may also find it useful. \nLucy Driver leads the Stronger Practice Hub and Bristol EYs Hub\, is Head of St. Pauls Nursery School and a National Leader of Education. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/courageous-conversations-leadership/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Leadership and Staff Development Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC01883.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250710T133611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T133641Z UID:32890-1763402400-1763407800@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Identifying and Supporting Speech\, Language and Communication - November 2025 DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThis session is for all Early Years practitioners\, including Early Years settings\, schools\, and childminders. \nThis online workshop will involve input about typical language development from speech and language therapists\, followed by supportive discussion around strategies for support and useful resources. \nBuilding on what we already know about supporting speech\, language and communication difficulties; this session will focus on supportive strategies and resources to use in your settings and with families. We will explore the importance of quality interactions via our own key message themes around ‘Chatting\, playing\, sharing books and singing together\,’ as well as learning opportunities from other sources\, including the Education Endowment Foundation. \nPlease Note: This is one of series of SALT surgery sessions\, with a mixture of input and discussion time. Each event is an individual session with unique content! \nView Tickets\n\nSessions in this Series\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/identifying-and-supporting-speech-language-and-communication-november-2025/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Childminder Network,Communication, Language and Literacy Network,SEND Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC01883.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T181500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250718T080841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T154405Z UID:33145-1763057700-1763062200@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Somerset Baby Practitioner Network Meeting - November 2025 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our second Baby Practitioner Network\, which is open to anyone working with babies (e.g.\, nurseries\, childminders\, PVI settings) in Somerset. \nBaby Practitioner Networks provide a lively and dynamic opportunity for professional conversations around the needs of our youngest learners. \nEach meeting involves an opportunity for discussion\, sharing celebrations\, problem-solving as a group\, and sharing recent research and articles. \nNote: This Network meeting is for early years practitioners and childminders in Somerset only. If you are from another area\, please get in touch with the SPH to find out what is available. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/somerset-baby-practitioner-network-meeting-november-2025/ LOCATION:Online Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Babies-Playing-at-Nursery-AS.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250722T142723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T133928Z UID:33307-1762444800-1762452000@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Back to Basics: Learning How to Plan Your Daily Routine DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nGetting your daily routine right is a way to maximise the learning in every session and build children’s sense of belonging and autonomy. \nCome to this session and learn more about: \n\nThe rationale – why do we need a daily routine and what is the impact?\nTime to reflect on our routines – what works well and even better if\nThe Unique Child: We will reflect on how a well-planned daily routine has a positive impact on every child’s emotional well-being and sense of belonging.\nPositive Relationships: What is our role within the daily routine? There will be a focus on quality interactions that promote teachable moments.\nLearning and Development: We will explore each element of the routine\, the rationale behind it and how each element maximises learning opportunities.\n\nView Tickets\n\nBack to Basics Series\nOur Back to Basics series consists of four webinars. You can attend all the webinars in the series\, or pick the one(s) that are most relevant to your practice. Each of these webinars will run twice between June 2025 and March 2026.  \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 4 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm BST \n \n \n \n Back to Basics: Quality Interactions \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/back-to-basics-learning-how-to-plan-your-daily-routine/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:EYFS Learning Community Network,Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_9613.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T174000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250708T134454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T152711Z UID:32817-1762358400-1762364400@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Early Years EAL Programme: Unlock the Potential of Every Child (CPD Programme) DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nJoin us for an insightful training programme tailored for Early Years practitioners\, designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to support children with English as an Additional Language (EAL). \nThis CPD Programme involves three online sessions\, and you will be required to attend all three. \nWednesday 5th November – 4:00 pm – 5:40 pm\nWednesday 12th November – 4:00 pm – 5:40 pm\nWednesday 26th November – 4:00 pm – 5:40 pm \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nUnderstanding Complexities of EAL – Gain insights into the unique challenges EAL learners face.\nStages of Language Acquisition – Learn how children develop language skills and how to support them at each stage.\nSupporting Silent Children – Discover strategies to build confidence and encourage communication.\nIdentifying Risk Factors for Underachievement – Recognise early signs and intervene effectively.\nPromoting Cultural Identity – Celebrate diversity and help children feel valued and included.\nKey Approaches\, Practices\, Tools\, and Resources – Practical strategies to enrich your everyday practice\n\nIt is hoped that by the end of this training practitioners will no-longer see bilingualism as a barrier to learning/outcomes\, they will better understand the vulnerabilities and bilingual stories of their children\, and they will start using a range of teaching approaches and strategies that are effective in teaching all children including bilingual learners. \nOverall\, participants will have a better understanding of their provision through a bilingual lens\, and they will lead improvements in their own settings. \nThis training will be recorded\, and a version will be made available online afterwards. \nThis training is being delivered by Andrina Flinders\, Headteacher of Fullbrook Nursery School and Lead Practitioner for the Thrive Together Stronger Practice Hub. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/cpd-programme-unlock-the-potential-of-every-child/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Communication, Language and Literacy Network,Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC03702.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251103T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251103T173000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250710T140846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T141751Z UID:32900-1762185600-1762191000@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:PSED Network: Belonging and Transitions DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nJoin the Bristol PSED team for four networking sessions over the year as we collaborate to discuss key areas of PSED practice. We will be guided by Eight to Relate\, a values-driven auditing tool for embedding connection and relationship-based practice in your setting. The networks will be an opportunity to come together and explore aspects of provision\, sharing ideas\, reflecting and connecting with other settings\, coming away full of ideas and tools you can use straight away. \nNetwork sessions will involve 30 minutes of teaching time\, 30 minutes for sharing practice and discussion\, and 30 minutes back together for action planning. We hope you will leave feeling inspired and with tangible actions you can take. \nPlease Note: This session is part of what will be regular termly PSED regional networking sessions. So it will involve some CPD and then networking/ discussion time. Participants are encouraged to discuss their learning\, what they have or will put into practice\, successes and challenges from their settings\, and what you'd like future sessions to cover as we build this learning community. \nView Tickets\n\nSessions in this Series\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm BST \n \n \n \n PSED Network: Staff Wellbeing and Leadership \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/psed-network-belonging-and-transitions/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_8807.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T173000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250710T132917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T133352Z UID:32884-1761235200-1761240600@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Identifying and Supporting Speech\, Language and Communication - October 2025 DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThis session is for all Early Years practitioners\, including Early Years settings\, schools\, and childminders. \nThis online workshop will involve input about typical language development from speech and language therapists\, followed by supportive discussion around strategies for support and useful resources. \nBuilding on what we already know about identifying speech\, language and communication needs; this session will focus on social communication differences and children who may have a diagnosis of autism in more detail. This will include time for discussion and sharing of resources in these areas. \nPlease Note: This is one of series of SALT surgery sessions\, with a mixture of input and discussion time. Each event is an individual session with unique content! \nView Tickets\n\nSessions in this Series\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/identifying-and-supporting-speech-language-and-communication-october-2025/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Communication, Language and Literacy Network,SEND Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC01883.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T173000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250708T142240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T063507Z UID:32828-1760630400-1760635800@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Unpicking the ShREC Approach: Communication\, Language and Literacy Network DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nCome and learn more about the ShREC approach\, a strategy designed to enhance interactions between educators and young children. It is evidence-informed and a versatile tool to support children’s language development. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. \n\nView Tickets\n\nThis network is an opportunity for practitioners to come together and consider how we support children’s communication\, language and literacy through an evidence-informed approach. It is for anyone working in EYs and offers 45 minutes of learning more about an approach with a follow-up reflective discussion about how this might work in your setting or school. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/communication-language-and-literacy-network-unpicking-the-shrec-approach/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Communication, Language and Literacy Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_8663.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250722T103758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T104254Z UID:33258-1760553000-1760560200@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Introduction to Makaton for Childminders DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThis session is for Childminders in our SPH region only. If you are not a childminder or from outside our area\, do not make a booking\, as it will be removed. There are limited places\, and the funding is allocated per person; therefore\, it is essential that if you book\, you can attend. \nThe ‘Introduction to Makaton’ taster session is a 2-hour workshop designed for complete beginners or those with previous training who would benefit from a refresher. \nYou will learn what Makaton is\, how to use it and who with. You will learn approximately 50 signs and symbols relevant to your role as a Childminder\, with the focus being on Early Years Vocabulary alongside core\, functional vocabulary. The workshop comes with an emailed participant booklet for use during the session and an emailed Certificate of Attendance on completion. \nThis workshop is live and interactive\, so you will need a laptop/PC/tablet\, and a working camera\, mic and speaker. Phones are not recommended. \nIf sold out\, we will operate a waiting list. To be added to this\, please email: sph@beyth.co.uk \nAbout Your Tutor\nAli has over 25 years’ experience in supporting children with a wide range of communication needs\, Ali’s last role prior to becoming a full-time tutor was as a SEND Hub Lead in a mainstream school. Ali is an established Makaton Tutor across the South-West supporting and training many educational establishments\, organisations\, charities\, and businesses nationwide. Ali is also a guest lecturer at University of the West of England\, University Centre Weston and Weston College across several subjects and sectors. Ali brings a wealth of knowledge and implementation ideas into the training. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/introduction-to-makaton-for-childminders/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Childminder Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sign-language.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250630T132904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T130924Z UID:32597-1760551200-1760556600@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:SEND Network: Emotional Regulation Through Sensory Processing DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nEmotional Regulation Through Sensory Processing is a strategy-focused\, one-hour course designed for early years practitioners. It explores how sensory processing affects young children’s emotions and behaviour\, and how simple changes in the environment can support better self-regulation\, especially for children with additional needs. With real-life examples and tools\, the course helps practitioners build confidence in spotting sensory challenges and supporting children to feel calm\, safe\, and ready to engage. \nLearning Aims; \n\nAn understanding of the eight senses\nAn understanding of how children experience and show sensory differences\nExplore how these affect children’s emotional regulation\nShare practical strategies to support your children\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. \n\nView Tickets\n\nOur SEND Network offers a series of informal\, online networking sessions designed for early years practitioners to come together\, share experiences\, and explore key topics related to SEND in early years settings. Each session focuses on a different aspect of practice\, providing some specialist input and a space for discussion\, reflection\, and peer support. This SEND Network session will be facilitated by Springboard Opportunity Group\, our SPH Partner’s who run several Special Schools in North Somerset. \nThis SEND Network session will be facilitated by Springboard Opportunity Group\, our SPH Partner\, who run several Special Schools in North Somerset. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 30 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm BST \n \n \n \n SEND Network: Sensory Food Challenges and Restrictive Eaters with Catherine Jeans \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/send-network-emotional-regulation-through-sensory-processing/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Childminder Network,SEND Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SEND-Sensory-Activity-Chaos-Created-GG.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T143000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250708T063422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T063953Z UID:32768-1760446800-1760452200@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Music in the Early Years – for Schools and Settings DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nAre you an EYFS practitioner looking to bring more music into your practice? \nThis friendly\, practical session is designed especially for those working with young children in nurseries\, preschools or other group settings — supporting you to feel confident and inspired in your use of music. Together\, we’ll explore the theory behind the musical instincts you already use every day\, helping you deepen your understanding of why music matters and giving you fresh ideas to make the most of everyday musical moments. \nThis 90-minute online session includes: \n\nSongs and musical ideas you can use straight away — in routines\, to support emotional regulation\, enhance play and enrich learning\nInsight into how music supports communication\, relationships and children’s overall development\nTime to reflect\, share ideas\, and feel inspired\n\nLed by The Family Music Hub — a not-for-profit organisation that supports all those engaging in family music with 0–5s through practical\, inspiring\, research-informed training. Our team includes experienced early childhood music specialists who understand the realities\, demands and opportunities of working with young children in group settings. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/music-in-the-early-years-for-schools-and-settings/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Creativity,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC03535.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T100904 CREATED:20250722T135842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T133938Z UID:33301-1760025600-1760032800@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Back to Basics: Learning About the Role of the Key Person DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThe role of the Key Person has never been more critical as we work to meet the increasing needs of every unique child. As we face growing challenges in Early Years our settings need to be safe\, loving and enabling environments for our children and families. \nBeing attuned and building a rapport with every child and embracing their family is crucial at this time to support self-regulation. We need to do this through loving relationships and positive interactions. \nJoin us to learn more about: \n\nThe rationale – what is the role of the key person\, why do we have key people\, and what difference does it make?\nThe philosophy and principles underpinning an effective key person model and how can we put these into practice.\nWays to build the provision around the key person role.\nThe key qualities and characteristics that the key person needs to promote safe\, loving\, trusting relationships.\nWays to foster quality interactions that promote a sense of belonging\, strong attachments and well-being.\nHow to build and maintain resilience for yourself as a key person and ‘fill your well’.\n\nView Tickets\n\nBack to Basics Series\nOur Back to Basics series consists of four webinars. You can attend all the webinars in the series\, or pick the one(s) that are most relevant to your practice. Each of these webinars will run twice between June 2025 and March 2026.  \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 4 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm BST \n \n \n \n Back to Basics: Quality Interactions \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/back-to-basics-learning-about-the-role-of-the-key-person/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:EYFS Learning Community Network,Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_8663.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR