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We are excited to provide opportunities for other professionals to learn from our award-winning, Ofsted Outstanding provision.
Please see below for information about and booking of training events as well as bespoke CPD training visits.
We do not have any training events available at the moment.
Please see below for bespoke training information.
Alongside regular training events in specialist fields, we open our doors to individuals and organisations looking for observational opportunities and professional support. We receive a wide variety of CPD requests which broadly fall into the following areas:
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Support and training to improve individual practice as an Early Years Practitioner with particular emphasis on child-focused learning and EYFS coverage
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Support and training to develop a new or improve existing outdoor provision
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Support and training in preparing for Ofsted
CPD training is bespoke to your requirements but includes:
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An initial telephone meeting to discuss your requirements with one of the founders of Venture.
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A day (9am - 3pm) observing at one or two of our settings. We have three very different settings so you may find it useful to spend time at more than one of them during your visit.
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A meeting with one of the founders of Venture to answer any questions that you may have, discuss what you have observed and how to plan to implement it in your own practice or setting.
The cost for a CPD day is £200/delegate.
Please complete the form below to express an interest in CPD in the first instance.
Current Training Opportunities
Bespoke CPD
CPD expression of interest
"What you have created is every EYFS practitioners' dream; I have come away inspired by your ethos and practice." – Visiting Foundation Teacher, 2024
Training
Opportunities
CPD The Wonder of Woodwork with Pete Morehouse | 19th April 2024
Learn how to safely introduce creative woodwork and enrich early years learning.
This practical workshop will look at ways in which woodworking can be safely introduced in your early years setting. We will look at the theory and the associated learning and development relating to the EYFS. We will examine the historical context and look at examples from other countries that have been working successfully with wood for many years. There will be explanations of the most suitable tools for children and instruction on how best to use them. We will look at the most suitable woods. Information on potential suppliers of wood/ tools will be provided. Explanations on how to set up a woodworking area. Suggestions for activities, open-ended explorations and longer term projects. There will be practical sessions for teachers to explore the tools, gain confidence and share the experience of making creations in wood.
From this course you will:
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Understand the value and theory of woodwork especially in relation to the EYFS.
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Learn about the historical context of woodwork
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Understand the potential of woodwork for creativity and critical thinking
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Learn how to introduce woodwork safely, implementing an effective risk assessment
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Understand the most suitable tools for young children and how to use them
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Be confident to develop a woodworking area
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Know where to buy the most appropriate tools and materials
Time: 09:00 - 15:00 | Location: Kitley Farm | Cost: £114.00 per participant
To Book: Please email ventureoutdoorkindergarten@outlook.com
TRAIN WITH US
"What you have created is every EYFS practitioners' dream; I have come away inspired by your ethos and practice."
– Visiting Foundation Teacher, 2024
Alongside regular training events in specialist fields, we open our doors to individuals and organisations looking for observational opportunities to develop their practice as an Early Years practitioner. Each opportunity is bespoke so please contact us directly for costings.